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Leeds Castle

Day excursion by vintage train to Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle, a rail journey with Belmond

Belmond operates this one-day excursion aboard the British Pullman, its vintage wood-panelled train, from London Victoria to Leeds Castle in Kent. The outward journey includes a three-course brunch served with fine-dining silver service as the train travels through what the operator calls the 'garden of England'. On arrival, a guided coach transfer takes guests to Leeds Castle, home to historical figures including Henry VIII's wife Catherine of Aragon, where admission and free time let visitors explore the castle and its 500 acres of parkland at their own pace. Back on board, the return journey brings a champagne reception followed by a four-course British dinner with a Great British cheeseboard and half a bottle of wine. The trip suits history lovers who want a day of vintage rail travel and fine dining built around a single well-known castle.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence describes 'guided coach transfers' to Leeds Castle but free time once there; no guided tour of the castle itself is specified.
  • This evidence pack lists no price or scheduled departure dates for this excursion; confirm both with Belmond.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    Leeds Castle

    Join the luxury British Pullman train for a day excursion to magnificent Leeds Castle, set in the heart of Kent and home to many of England's most iconic historical figures, including Henry VIII's wife Catherine of Aragon. On the outward journey a delicious brunch is served in the vintage, wood-panelled carriage as the train journeys through the 'garden of England'. Arriving around midday, coaches transfer guests to Leeds Castle, with admission and free time to explore the castle and grounds included. Return to the train for a champagne reception, followed by a gastronomic four-course dinner accompanied by the sommelier's handpicked wine.

Included

  • Round-trip travel aboard the British Pullman luxury train
  • Fine-dining silver service
  • Welcome sparkling Bellini
  • Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
  • Morning tea and coffee
  • Visit to Leeds Castle, including guided coach transfers, admission and free time to explore the grounds
  • Champagne reception back on board
  • Sumptuous four-course dinner: British seasonal table d'hôte menu, including Great British cheeseboard, biscuits and chutneys
  • Half a bottle of wine per person
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, the day is a round trip aboard the British Pullman from London Victoria to Leeds Castle in Kent.
Is the castle visit guided?
The coach transfers to and from Leeds Castle are guided, but time at the castle itself is described as free time to explore the grounds.
What is included?
Fine-dining silver service, a welcome Bellini, a three-course brunch on the outward journey, admission to Leeds Castle with guided coach transfers, a champagne reception, a four-course dinner with a Great British cheeseboard and half a bottle of wine, and coffee, tea and petit fours.
What is Leeds Castle known for?
The evidence describes it as home to many of England's historical figures, including Henry VIII's wife Catherine of Aragon.
How much walking is involved?
Guests explore the castle's 500 acres of parkland on foot during the free time there; the rest of the day is spent seated on the train.

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