Luxury England & Scotland Train Tours made for you

Step on board and back in time to a golden age of luxury rail travel with the Belmond British Pullman. This elegant train is made of immaculately restored Art Deco carriages, one dating back to 1925, which been used extensively by the British Royal Family and carried luminaries including President de Gaulle and Nikita Khrushchev. Today they are used for delightful day trips and weekend breaks around England, such as to the splendid cities Bath and Canterbury, historic landmarks like Chatsworth House and Blenheim Palace, or even to the Grand National. Expect a sumptuous brunch en route with a champagne reception and gastronomic four-course dinner on the way back to London. There are also elegant gourmet excursions, Agatha Christie inspired murder mystery trips and unforgettable journeys pulled by mighty steam locomotive.

Reiving the opulence of 1930s rail travel and the timelessness of the Great British day trip, this luxurious yet intimate train winds its way through the glorious countryside en-route to some a whole host of destinations. Like its sister, the British Pullman, the Belmond Northern Belle undertakes a range of one day journeys to historic cities such as York, Durham and Edinburgh, grand country houses and quintessentially English gardens. Departing from regional stations, these trips usually begin with a three course Bellini lunch followed by touring and a four-course champagne dinner on the return trip. The Northern Belle also does gourmet round trips with a sumptuous five-course lunch and convivial Tea Parties. The superb on board cuisine created using locally sourced ingredients and paired with fine wines.

Head into the heart of Scotland on this exclusive train that takes a maximum of 40 guests to discover the spectacular Highlands scenery that goes unseen by most. The Belmond Royal Scotsman is considered one of the most luxurious trains in the world and from the minute you step on board you will feel like royalty. Whether you’re in a twin, double or single cabin, each has been designed with decadence in every detail, from the hypoallergenic duvet, quilted cotton bed covers, refined wooden finishes and private en-suite bathrooms. Head to the Observation Car to sink into an inviting armchair or sofa and chat with your fellow travellers, or to really take in the stunning Highlands scenery step out onto the open-air veranda as you travel past glassy lochs, castles and majestic mountain ranges. Meals on the Belmond Royal Scotsman are as memorable as the landscapes you are travelling through. Served in mahogany-panelled dining cars, you can relish hearty Highland breakfasts, seasonal lunches and in the evening enjoy gourmet dining with fresh local ingredients accompanied by fine wines. After dinner, unwind with a scotch malt whisky as a local Highlander shares tales of life in Scotland through the centuries, or simply retire to your cabin for a peaceful sleep as the train settles into a siding for the night.