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Day Trip: The Spirit of Travel with Lunch on the Northern Belle

One-day luxury rail journey with five-course lunch aboard the Northern Belle

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Planet Rail's day trip aboard the Northern Belle is a six-hour luxury rail excursion for passengers in England's Midlands and North regions. The train departs at noon from your local station and returns at 6pm the same day, eliminating the need for overnight accommodation. Upon boarding, you receive a champagne reception before settling into the train's art deco dining car for a five-course British seasonal lunch paired with wine, all served at your seat. Between courses, musicians and a magician entertain guests at the tables. The journey traces a round-trip route through the English countryside, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenery and the train's period furnishings without committing to a multi-day itinerary. This excursion suits couples seeking an elegant shared experience, food and wine enthusiasts drawn to gourmet dining, and luxury travellers wanting to sample the ambiance of vintage British rail travel in a single afternoon.

What to know before you look closer

  • Departure cities are listed as 'various' in the Midlands and North; confirm your specific boarding station and time with Planet Rail when you book.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    The Spirit of Travel with Lunch on the Northern Belle

    The Northern Belle departs from various cities in the Midlands and the North, usually departing at approximately 12pm and returning the same day at 6pm. Enjoy a Champagne reception as you set off on a round-trip through Britain's glorious countryside, followed by a five-course lunch with wine served at your seats amid the train's crisp white linen and art deco flourishes. Musicians and a magician visit each table at least once. You do not disembark during this journey.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Depart at noon aboard the Northern Belle; receive a champagne reception as the train departs on a round-trip through Britain's countryside.
  • Day 1A five-course lunch with wine is served at your seat amid the train's art deco furnishings and white linen, with musicians and a magician visiting tables.

Included

  • Round-trip travel aboard the Northern Belle luxury train
  • Welcome champagne reception on board
  • Sumptuous five-course lunch: British seasonal table d'hôte menu including Great British cheese board, biscuits and chutneys
  • Half a bottle of wine per person
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

What is included in the price?
The package includes round-trip travel aboard the Northern Belle, a champagne reception, a five-course British seasonal lunch served at your seat with wine, and coffee with petits fours.
What time does the train depart and return?
The Northern Belle departs at approximately 12pm and returns the same day at 6pm.
Which train operates this day trip?
The Northern Belle, a luxury train with art deco interiors and white linen dining service.
Where does the train travel?
The Northern Belle operates a round-trip through Britain's countryside, departing from and returning to the same station in the Midlands or North.
Is the trip escorted?
The itinerary does not specify whether a guide accompanies passengers; contact Planet Rail for details on any hosted or escorted elements.

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