Belmond · Luxury day-trip rail journey

The Golden Age of Travel by Steam

Steam-hauled British Pullman round trip through the Kent countryside

Belmond runs The Golden Age of Travel by Steam as a luxury round trip aboard the British Pullman, hauled by steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line, which pulled the historic Golden Arrow service between Dover and London in the 1950s. The entire day is spent aboard the train, departing London Victoria with a champagne reception before a five-course lunch, with wine chosen by the sommelier, is served as the train passes through Faversham, Canterbury and Dover, with views of the White Cliffs. There is no off-train excursion on this itinerary. It suits travellers who want the atmosphere of steam-era rail travel and a full day of fine dining, rather than a destination stop.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence does not include a lead price for this excursion.
  • The evidence lists no current departure dates for this excursion; confirm scheduling and availability directly with Belmond.
  • Unlike some other Belmond day trips, this excursion has no off-train stop or destination visit; the entire day is spent aboard the train.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    London Victoria steam-hauled round trip via Kent

    Relax into British Pullman's Art Deco surroundings as the locomotive's chug and whistle and drifting steam transport guests back in time. Sip a glass of chilled champagne on departure and admire the carriage's marquetry, brass luggage racks and textiles. A five-course lunch and half a bottle of wine, chosen by the sommelier, is served as the train passes Faversham, Canterbury and Dover, with views of the White Cliffs and the steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line drawing crowds of onlookers along the route. Coffee and petits fours are served before steaming back into London Victoria.

Included

  • Round-trip travel aboard the British Pullman luxury train
  • Steam-hauled locomotive
  • Welcome champagne reception on board
  • Sumptuous five-course lunch
  • Half a bottle of wine per person
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. The entire day is a round trip aboard the British Pullman from London Victoria.
Which train is used?
The British Pullman, steam-hauled by locomotive 35028 Clan Line, which pulled the historic Golden Arrow service between Dover and London in the 1950s.
Does the train stop anywhere?
The evidence describes no off-train stop; the train passes Faversham, Canterbury and Dover, with views of the White Cliffs, without guests disembarking.
What is included?
A welcome champagne reception, a five-course lunch with half a bottle of wine per person chosen by the sommelier, and coffee, tea and petit fours.
How much walking is involved?
Very little. The entire day is spent aboard the train, with no off-train excursion described.

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