Belmond · Day trip

Arundel Castle

Round-trip British Pullman day trip from London to Arundel Castle

Arundel Castle, a rail journey with Belmond

Belmond's British Pullman train runs this single-day excursion from London Victoria to Arundel Castle in Sussex, with a steward serving guests throughout the journey. The day starts with a welcome Bellini and a three-course brunch as the train travels to Chichester through the Sussex countryside. From Chichester, a guide accompanies travelers on a coach transfer to Arundel Castle, a restored medieval fortress that has been the family home of the Dukes of Norfolk since the 11th century, with free time to explore the castle rooms, tapestries, and gardens. Travelers then rejoin the train for a champagne reception and a three-course dinner with wines chosen by the sommelier on the return journey to London. This suits travelers who want a fully staffed day out steeped in English history, with no logistics of their own to manage beyond showing up at London Victoria Station.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence pack does not list a starting price or current departure dates for this trip; confirm both directly with Belmond.
  • The description of the castle visit itself is incomplete in the evidence, cutting off after mentioning the castle, gardens, and more; confirm what the visit covers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    London Victoria to Arundel Castle and back

    Your steward welcomes you aboard the iconic British Pullman train at London Victoria Station. Sip a sparkling Bellini cocktail and enjoy a three-course brunch as the train travels to Chichester. Alight at Chichester Station for a guided coach journey to Arundel Castle, a restored medieval fortress and family home of the Dukes of Norfolk since the 11th century, with time at leisure to explore the castle, gardens and the town of Chichester. Rejoin British Pullman for a champagne reception and a three-course dinner with sommelier-chosen wine on the return to London Victoria.

Included

  • Round-trip travel aboard the British Pullman luxury train
  • Welcome sparkling Bellini
  • Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
  • Morning tea and coffee
  • Visit to Arundel Castle and time to explore Chichester at leisure
  • Champagne reception back on board
  • Sumptuous three-course dinner
  • A selection of wines curated by our sommelier
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, the round trip from London Victoria to Chichester aboard the British Pullman is included, along with the coach transfer to and from Arundel Castle.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is a guided day trip. A steward looks after guests on board, and a guide accompanies the coach transfer to Arundel Castle.
Which train is used?
The British Pullman, Belmond's vintage train, traveling between London Victoria and Chichester.
What is included?
A welcome Bellini, a three-course brunch on the outward journey, morning tea and coffee, the castle visit, a champagne reception, a three-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, and coffee, tea, and petits fours on the return.
What will I see at Arundel Castle?
A restored medieval fortress that has been the family home of the Dukes of Norfolk since the 11th century, with time to explore the castle and gardens.

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