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Day trip: Murder Mystery Lunch on board the Belmond British Pullman

Murder mystery lunch on the Belmond British Pullman from London

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Planet Rail operates a one-day murder mystery experience aboard the Belmond British Pullman, a luxury vintage train departing from London Victoria. The excursion runs from mid-morning to late afternoon, with passengers boarding at 10:55 and returning at 16:30 the same day. During the journey, guests meet a cast of suspects and use clue sheets to determine who committed the fictional murder, all while enjoying a five-course British seasonal lunch paired with wines selected by the train's sommelier. The Art Deco-appointed train is a sister to the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and offers the full glamour of vintage luxury rail travel. A welcome champagne reception, coffee service, and petits fours are included, along with prizes for the sharpest detectives. This experience suits couples, food-and-wine enthusiasts, and those seeking an afternoon of guided entertainment without the commitment of an overnight journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a single day excursion with no overnight accommodation; the train departs and returns to London Victoria the same afternoon.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Murder Mystery Lunch on the Belmond British Pullman

    Departing from London Victoria at approximately 10:55 and returning the same day at 16:30. Meet the cast of suspects on board and use your clue sheet and sleuthing skills to work out who is the most likely murderer, while savouring a five-course lunch paired with fine wines. Prizes are awarded to the best detectives.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Depart London Victoria at 10:55 aboard the Belmond British Pullman. Meet the cast of murder mystery suspects on board and use a clue sheet to solve the case while enjoying a five-course lunch with sommelier-selected wines, returning the same day at 16:30.

Included

  • Round-trip travel on the Belmond British Pullman luxury train
  • Immersive murder mystery
  • Welcome champagne reception on board
  • Sumptuous five-course lunch: British seasonal table d'hôte menu
  • Wine specially selected by our sommelier to accompany the seasonal menu
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours
  • Prizes for the best detectives

Questions travellers ask

What train is used?
The Belmond British Pullman, a luxury vintage train and sister to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
What is included?
Round-trip travel on the train, welcome champagne reception, five-course British seasonal lunch, wine pairings selected by the sommelier, coffee, tea, petits fours, the murder mystery experience, and prizes for the best detectives.
When does the train depart and return?
Departure from London Victoria at approximately 10:55; return at 16:30 the same day.
Who operates this trip?
Planet Rail.
How much does it cost?
From GBP 485 per person (approximately USD 648).

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