Belmond · Luxury train day excursion

Longleat

Day excursion by vintage train to Longleat Safari Park

Longleat, a rail journey with Belmond

Belmond operates this one-day excursion aboard the British Pullman from London Victoria to Westbury, where a guide meets guests for the coach transfer to Longleat, home of the Marquesses of Bath. The outward journey includes a three-course brunch and a Bellini as the carriages travel through the countryside of the South West. At Longleat, the same guide leads a tour of the safari park, the Capability Brown landscaped gardens and the Pleasure Walk, with an optional Jungle Cruise past Californian sea lions and hippos. Back on board, the return journey brings a champagne reception followed by a four-course dinner with half a bottle of wine. The trip suits families and travellers who want to pair a safari park and gardens visit with a full day of vintage rail travel and fine dining.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Jungle Cruise past the safari park's sea lions and hippos is listed as optional, and likely at extra cost since the evidence doesn't say it's included.
  • This evidence pack lists no price or scheduled departure dates for this excursion; confirm both with Belmond.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    Longleat

    Step aboard the gleaming vintage carriages of the British Pullman train for a wonderful excursion to Longleat, home of the Marquesses of Bath. Start with a delicious brunch and a Bellini as the carriages course through the lush countryside of the South West. On arrival at Westbury Station, meet your guide, who accompanies you on the coach to the Longleat Estate for a tour of the safari park, the Capability Brown landscaped gardens, the Pleasure Walk, and optionally Longleat's Jungle Cruise past Californian sea lions and hippos. Board the coach back to Westbury Station to rejoin the train, then settle back for a refreshing glass of chilled champagne before a delectable four-course dinner accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

Included

  • Round-trip travel aboard the British Pullman luxury train
  • Welcome sparkling Bellini
  • Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
  • Morning tea and coffee
  • Guided transfer and admission to Longleat Safari Park and Gardens
  • Champagne reception back on board
  • Sumptuous four-course dinner
  • 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 Westbury, with a guided coach transfer to Longleat.
Is the Longleat visit guided?
Yes. A guide accompanies both the coach transfer and the tour of the Longleat Estate.
What is included?
A welcome Bellini, a three-course brunch on the outward journey, the guided transfer and admission to Longleat Safari Park and Gardens, a champagne reception, a four-course dinner with half a bottle of wine, and coffee, tea and petit fours.
Is the Jungle Cruise included?
The evidence lists it as an optional activity at Longleat, alongside the safari park, Capability Brown gardens and Pleasure Walk.
How much walking is involved?
The Longleat tour covers the safari park and landscaped gardens on foot with your guide; the rest of the day is spent seated on the train.

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