Fancy celebrating the festive season in true British style and luxury with a dash of adventure on an unforgettable trip through the British countryside? Then a winter fling riding the rails aboard Belmond’s iconic British Pullman train on its Once Upon a Time journey is just the ticket. A breathtaking occasion of opulence and merriment, your adventures will be wrapped in the finest festive flavours and paired with the finest champagne.
Step aboard, to experience the most sparkling line-up. There’s a festive champagne afternoon tea, in which you can journey back through time to a more glamorous era of travel. Sit back in a plush armchair amidst the sumptuous Art Deco carriage details, zipping through Greater London towards Kent, popping Veuve Clicquot corks and feasting on finger sandwiches, buttery scones, festive cakes and petits fours.
If a festive market gets you in the mood, British Pullman will whisk you from London to the medieval city of Winchester to visit its famous Christmas market. As you whistle through the British countryside, you’ll enjoy a beautiful brunch whilst sipping on a Bellini, before disembarking in Winchester to discover its German-inspired market with wooden chalets packed with gifts, decorations and festive food. On the way back, a four-course dinner awaits, accompanied with wine, delivering you back to London merrily sated.
If you just want to sit back and enjoy the ride, you can book a festive lunch aboard the train on a round-trip adventure around the British countryside. Start your journey with a champagne reception, then settle into your bedecked vintage carriage to sip on sommelier-chosen wines, and indulge in a five-course lunch of a British seasonal d’hôte menu.
As for New Year’s Eve, you can end 2023 in sensational style with a spectacular Black Tie gala dinner. Think crisp white linen, bespoke china, sparkling cut glassware and liveried stewards on hand, as you toast to the good health of your friends and fellow passengers. Your evening will begin with a champagne reception, followed by a beautiful five-course dinner with live entertainment.