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Blenheim Palace

British Pullman day trip from London to Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, a rail journey with Belmond

Belmond's British Pullman train runs this single-day trip from London Victoria to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with a steward serving guests throughout the journey. A three-course brunch is served as the train travels to Oxford Parkway Station, after which a private coach takes travelers to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and home to the Dukes of Marlborough. The afternoon is free time, spent exploring the palace's staterooms, exhibitions, and formal gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, at your own pace. Travelers then return to the train for a champagne reception and a four-course dinner with wine chosen by the sommelier on the way back to London. This suits travelers who want a fully staffed day out combining vintage rail travel with English history and a grand country house, without arranging transport or entry themselves.

What to know before you look closer

  • Once at Blenheim Palace, exploring the staterooms, exhibitions, and gardens is free time rather than a guided tour.
  • The evidence pack does not list a starting price or current departure dates for this trip; confirm both directly with Belmond.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    London Victoria to Blenheim Palace and back

    Board the British Pullman train and enjoy a sumptuous three-course brunch on the outward journey to Oxford Parkway Station. Join a private coach transfer to Blenheim Palace, home to the Dukes of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, for an afternoon exploring the staterooms, exhibitions and formal gardens. Return to the train for a champagne reception and a four-course dinner with sommelier-chosen wine.

Included

  • Round-trip travel aboard the British Pullman luxury train
  • Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
  • Morning tea and coffee
  • Visit to Blenheim Palace, including coach transfers and free time to explore the grounds
  • Champagne reception back on board
  • Sumptuous four-course dinner
  • Half a bottle of wine per person
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, the round trip aboard the British Pullman between London Victoria and Oxford Parkway is included, along with the private coach transfer to and from Blenheim Palace.
Which train is used?
The British Pullman, traveling between London Victoria and Oxford Parkway.
What is included?
A three-course brunch on the outward journey, morning tea and coffee, the visit to Blenheim Palace with coach transfers and free time in the grounds, a champagne reception, a four-course dinner with half a bottle of wine per person, and coffee, tea, and petits fours.
What will I see at Blenheim Palace?
The staterooms, exhibitions, and formal gardens of Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and home of the Dukes of Marlborough, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Is the visit to the palace guided?
The coach transfer is organized for you, but once at Blenheim Palace you have free time to explore the staterooms, exhibitions, and gardens on your own.

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