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Day trip: Blenheim Palace on board the Belmond British Pullman

Day excursion from London to Blenheim Palace on the Belmond British Pullman

Illustration of Day trip: Blenheim Palace on board the Belmond British Pullman

Planet Rail operates a one-day luxury excursion aboard the Belmond British Pullman, a vintage train featuring authentic Art Deco carriages from the golden age of rail travel. The journey departs London at 09:45 and includes a three-course brunch with champagne and morning refreshments as the train travels to Oxfordshire. Upon arrival around midday, passengers transfer by coach to Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of Baroque architecture set in landscaped gardens designed by Capability Brown. The afternoon is free to explore the house and grounds at your own pace, learning about the history of the Dukes of Marlborough. Upon return to the train, guests enjoy a champagne reception and a three-course dinner with wines chosen by the sommelier to accompany the seasonal menu. The excursion is ideal for luxury seekers, history enthusiasts, and food-and-wine travellers who prefer to experience a destination at a leisurely pace without overnight commitment.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a single-day excursion; you return to London the same evening (approximately 20:45)

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    London to Blenheim Palace and return

    Depart London at approximately 09:45 aboard the Belmond British Pullman. Enjoy a welcome Bellini and a three-course brunch with morning tea and coffee as the train heads to Oxfordshire. Arrive around midday and transfer by coach to Blenheim Palace. Spend the afternoon exploring the UNESCO World Heritage estate and the grounds of the Dukes of Marlborough. Return to the train for a champagne reception followed by a three-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, coffee, tea and petits fours. Arrive back in London at approximately 20:45.

    Meals: Brunch, Dinner

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Depart London at 09:45 aboard the Belmond British Pullman, enjoying a welcome Bellini and three-course brunch as the train travels to Oxfordshire
  • Day 1Explore Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage estate and masterpiece of Baroque architecture set in landscaped gardens
  • Day 1Return to the train for a champagne reception followed by a three-course dinner with wines selected by the sommelier

Included

  • Round-trip travel on the Belmond British Pullman luxury train
  • Welcome sparkling Bellini
  • Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
  • Morning tea & coffee
  • Visit to Blenheim Palace, including coach transfers and free time to explore the grounds
  • Champagne reception back on board
  • Sumptuous three-course dinner
  • Wine specially selected by the sommelier to accompany the seasonal menu
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The price includes round-trip travel on the Belmond British Pullman from London to Oxfordshire.
What meals are included?
A three-course brunch on the outward journey, a three-course dinner on the return, plus welcome Bellini, morning tea and coffee, and champagne reception. Wines are selected by the sommelier to pair with the menu.
Is entry to Blenheim Palace included?
Yes, the package includes coach transfers to the palace and free time to explore the grounds and house.
What time does the excursion depart and return?
The train departs London at approximately 09:45 and returns at approximately 20:45.
What is the train like?
The Belmond British Pullman features Art Deco carriages from the 1920s and 1930s, with immaculate linens, bespoke china, and sparkling cut glass throughout.

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