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British Pullman: Golden Age of Travel

Vintage luxury day train from London Victoria with five-course lunch

Illustration of British Pullman: Golden Age of Travel

The British Pullman: Golden Age of Travel is a one-day luxury rail excursion operated by Tailor Made Rail. You board at London Victoria and spend the entire day aboard the Belmond British Pullman, a meticulously restored vintage train with Pullman carriages. Upon boarding, you are seated in armchair-style seats dressed with starched white linen and British Pullman china. A steward greets you with Champagne, then serves a five-course seasonal lunch accompanied by half a bottle of wine per person, followed by coffee and petits fours. The train loops through Kent's countryside before returning to London Victoria the same evening. Certain departures are hauled by a vintage steam locomotive, adding to the period authenticity. This excursion suits luxury-seekers, couples, food and wine enthusiasts, and history lovers drawn to the elegance of mid-twentieth-century rail travel.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a day trip that departs and returns to London Victoria on the same day; there is no overnight accommodation.
  • Only certain departures are steam-hauled; confirm the specific date's locomotive type when booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    All Aboard the British Pullman

    Board at London Victoria and be shown to armchair-style seats set with starched white linen and British Pullman china. Watch the changing scenery of Kent pass by as your steward serves a welcome Champagne, followed by a seasonal five-course lunch and coffee with petits fours.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board at London Victoria in Pullman armchair-style seats set with starched white linen and British Pullman china, then enjoy a Champagne reception as Kent's countryside passes by.
  • Day 1A steward serves a seasonal five-course lunch with half a bottle of wine per person, followed by coffee and petits fours.

Included

  • Round trip aboard the Belmond British Pullman from London Victoria
  • Welcome Champagne reception onboard
  • Five-course luncheon with half a bottle of wine per person
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours
  • Certain departures are steam-hauled

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The price covers round-trip travel from London Victoria aboard the Belmond British Pullman.
What meals are included?
A Champagne reception, five-course seasonal lunch with half a bottle of wine per person, coffee, tea, and petits fours.
Is this an escorted tour?
It is a day excursion run by Tailor Made Rail. Stewards serve meals and drinks onboard; the route is fixed.
When does it run?
Departures run July through November 2026.
What are the optional extras?
Onboard gifts include a Pullman teddy bear, celebration cake, hand-tied flowers, or Pullman Champagne flutes, available at additional cost.

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