Historic Homes
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Bletchley Park was the wartime headquarters where Alan Turing and his team worked tirelessly to break complex enemy codes, most famously the Enigma cipher. Today it stands as a compelling heritage site, offering a glimpse into a world of intelligence, ingenuity and quiet heroism.

Brunch with Bellini is served on your outward journey. Your visit includes an exclusive talk from a resident historian, complete with a rare Enigma Machine demonstration, followed by a private guided tour and time to explore the wider exhibitions at your own pace. Return to the Belmond British Pullman for a three-course dinner with wine and champagne on the return journey.

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Bletchley Park.

Built in the early 18th century to celebrate victory over the French in the War of the Spanish Succession, Blenheim Palace is a true masterpiece of Baroque architecture. It delivers an awe-inspiring experience, from the imposing Great Hall to the beautifully intricate State Rooms, with stunning portraits, tapestries and an exquisite collection of furniture.

Brunch with Bellini is served on your outward journey. On arrival you will be met by guides for the coach transfer to Blenheim Palace. After a guided tour of the State Rooms you are free to explore the palace and grounds at your leisure. Return to the Belmond British Pullman for a four-course dinner with wine and champagne.

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Blenheim Palace.

One of the grandest surviving structures from the 16th century, Burghley House is an outstanding example of the Elizabethan "prodigy" houses built to showcase the wealth and power of their owners. Designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, and built over 22 years from 1555 to 1587, it is a remarkable monument to ambition and vision.

Brunch with Bellini is served on your outward journey. On arrival you will be met by guides for the coach transfer to Burghley House, where you enjoy an exclusive guided tour followed by a leisurely stroll through the charming town of Stamford. Return to the Belmond British Pullman for a four-course dinner with wine and champagne.

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Burghley House.

Wander amidst the stately elegance of one of the finest houses in Britain. Roam from room to room discovering famous artworks by old masters, sculptures and tapestries, and walk the 'Capability' Brown-designed gardens with their spectacular fountains.

Brunch with Bellini is served on your outward journey. On arrival at Chesterfield you will be met by guides for the coach transfer to Chatsworth, where you are free to explore the house with its magnificent decor and furnishings at your leisure. A glass of chilled champagne is served as you board the train on your return, followed by a five-course dinner with wine.

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Chatsworth.

Welcome to Highclere Castle, or, as many of you will know it, Downton Abbey. One of the most impressive English country houses of the late 19th century, designed by Charles Barry in the Jacobean style, set within a 5,000-acre estate with parkland designed by Capability Brown. The castle also served as the location for the beloved TV series Downton Abbey, and houses a fascinating Egyptian Exhibition relating to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon's famous discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb with Howard Carter.

Brunch with Bellini is served on your outward journey. On arrival at Highclere Castle you embark on a private guided tour, after which you have time to explore the enchanting gardens and gift shop at your own pace. On your journey back to London, welcome aboard with a reviving glass of champagne, then savour a delicious three-course dinner with your sommelier's choice of wine.

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Highclere Castle.

Welcome to Highclere Castle at Christmas, or, as many of you will know it, Downton Abbey.

The train departs London Victoria and heads west to Newbury, where coaches transfer you to one of England's grandest Victorian country houses. Designed by Sir Charles Barry, the architect of the Houses of Parliament, and set within 'Capability' Brown-designed parkland in rural Hampshire, Highclere Castle is the seat of the Earl of Carnarvon and one of the most recognisable houses in Britain. At Christmas, the castle is dressed in full festive splendour, with decorated rooms and seasonal displays throughout the state rooms and principal apartments.

A private guided tour takes you through the castle's magnificent interiors, including the saloon, the library and the dining room, with the opportunity to discover the celebrated Egyptian exhibition in the castle cellars, home to artefacts from the fifth Earl of Carnarvon's partnership with Howard Carter in the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. After your tour, coaches return you to Newbury and the waiting train, where a champagne reception greets you as you reboard. A three-course festive dinner with wine is served on the return journey to London Victoria.

Brunch with Bellini is served on the outward journey.

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers.