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Belmond · Luxury day-trip rail journey

Discover Folkestone

British Pullman luxury day trip from London to Folkestone's coast

Illustration of Discover Folkestone

Belmond runs Discover Folkestone as a luxury day trip aboard the British Pullman, its restored Art Deco train, from London Victoria to the Kent coast. Guests settle into an armchair to admire the carriage's marquetry while a liveried steward serves a sparkling Bellini and a three-course brunch on the outward journey. At Folkestone, a coach transfer leads to The Leas, a cliff-top promenade with public artworks including pieces by Tracey Emin, with free time to enjoy the coastal scenery and sea air. The return journey includes a traditional English afternoon tea with a glass of sparkling wine. It suits travellers who want a single, all-inclusive day trip to the English coast.

What to know before you look closer

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Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    London Victoria to Folkestone and return

    Settle into a comfortable armchair and admire the Art Deco details of the carriage, including magnificent marquetry, as a liveried steward serves a sparkling Bellini and a sumptuous three-course brunch. Arrive at Folkestone and walk the cliff-top promenade, The Leas, taking in the town's public artworks including pieces by Tracey Emin. Return to the train for the journey back to London Victoria, savouring a traditional English afternoon tea with a glass of sparkling wine.

Included

  • Round-trip travel aboard the British Pullman luxury train
  • Welcome sparkling Bellini
  • Fine-dining silver service
  • Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey, with morning tea and coffee
  • Visit to The Leas, including guided coach transfers, with free time to enjoy the coastal scenery and sea air
  • Classic English afternoon tea with a glass of sparkling wine

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Belmond includes round-trip travel aboard the British Pullman luxury train from London Victoria to Folkestone.
Which train is used?
The British Pullman, on a round trip between London Victoria and Folkestone.
Is it guided?
Guests are taken by guided coach transfer to The Leas, then have free time to explore the cliff-top promenade and its public artworks.
What is included?
A sparkling Bellini and three-course brunch on the outward journey, a guided coach transfer to The Leas with free time at the coast, and a traditional English afternoon tea with a glass of sparkling wine on the return.
How much walking is involved?
The visit to Folkestone includes a walk along the cliff-top promenade, The Leas, to see the town's public artworks.

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