Special Events
2026

The year is 1933 and you have stepped back in time aboard the British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Love and intrigue is in the air as you meet all the suspicious characters embroiled in a truly romantic adventure. What is going on? It’s a mystery! Something is afoot so keep your eyes peeled and don’t miss a trick!

A five-course lunch is served with a glass of champagne and half a bottle of wine as the drama unfolds around you. A circular journey departing from and returning to London Victoria, guests do not disembark during this excursion.

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

Your journey takes you to the historic city of Bath, Britain’s best preserved Georgian city, during the magical Christmas season. The Bath Christmas Market transforms the Abbey Churchyard area into a festive shoppers’ haven, set in the shadow of Bath Abbey and next to the Roman Baths, right in the heart of the stunning Georgian city.

Brunch with Bellini is served on your outward journey. On arrival you will be met by guides for a coach tour of the city, after which your time is free to explore, arts and crafts shops, galleries, antiques and designer labels. Time permitting, sample the delights of the Roman Baths or Regency Pump Room. On your return to London Victoria, a glass of champagne is followed by a four-course dinner with half a bottle of wine.

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in Bath.

Based at Laverstoke Mill in rural Hampshire, a conservation area with over 1,000 years of history, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery showcases the care, skill and artistry behind every drop. Discover the flavours of the botanicals that make Bombay Sapphire gin so unique on a guided tour including the iconic glasshouses, followed by an interactive gin masterclass where you create your own cocktails.

Brunch with Bellini is served on your outward journey to Newbury. On arrival, coaches transfer you to the distillery at Laverstoke. After your tour and masterclass, return to the British Pullman for a three-course dinner with champagne and half a bottle of wine on the return to London Victoria.

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

The festive spirit is no better encapsulated than in England’s most famous cathedral city. Canterbury becomes a glittering labyrinth of delightful markets throughout the Christmas season and is a required pilgrimage for all who favour a traditional Christmas. The majestic Norman cathedral dominates the skyline, and the pure voices of the choir cannot fail to stir the emotions.

Brunch is served on the outward journey. On arrival you will be met by guides who escort you to the Cathedral to listen to the Canterbury singers perform in the candle-lit crypt, before stepping out for Christmas shopping in the delightful city. A glass of chilled champagne is served as you re-board the train, followed by a four-course dinner with half a bottle of wine.

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in Canterbury.

Motorsport’s most glamorous summer gathering, set within the elegant grounds of the Goodwood Estate. Step aboard the beautifully restored British Pullman, where vintage sophistication sets the tone for an unforgettable day. On arrival, enter the prestigious Festival of Speed, a dazzling celebration of speed and style where cutting-edge supercars, legendary marques and the world’s elite drivers converge.

Brunch with Bellini is served on the outward journey. On arrival at Chichester, a private coach transfers you to the Goodwood Estate where your entry ticket and Roving Grandstand Pass grant prime trackside views. After an exhilarating day, return by coach and rejoin the train, greeted with chilled champagne and a three-course dinner as the countryside glides by.

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

Revel in the romance of motor racing as it used to be and relive the glory days as Goodwood Motor Circuit echoes with the spine-tingling bark of historic racing cars. The only event in the world that recreates in exact detail the romance of motor racing from the 1940s and 1950s, all circuit staff, competitors and the majority of visitors dress in period clothing, making it all part of the extraordinary spectacle.

Brunch with Bellini is served on the outward journey. You will be transferred by coach to the Goodwood Revival Meeting where you can watch the day’s events from your Grandstand Seat and stroll around at your leisure. A glass of chilled champagne is served as you re-board the train for the return journey, followed by a three-course dinner with half a bottle of wine.

1940s and 50s period dress is warmly recommended and very much part of the fun. Please do not wear jeans or trainers.

For many, the highlight of the British sporting year, the Aintree Grand National is an exciting, thunderous spectacle without compare. Just the mention of the name conjures images of triumph and tragedy, sporting history and drama. Your Reserved Seat badge, provided on the outward journey, gives you a reserved seat in the Princess Royal Stand and free rein to enjoy the afternoon’s racing.

Brunch with morning tea and coffee is served on the outward journey. On arrival at Liverpool you will be transferred by coach to Aintree Racecourse. After the last race, coaches return you to Liverpool Lime Street where you rejoin the train for the journey back to London. A glass of chilled champagne is served as you board, followed by a five-course dinner with half a bottle of wine.

Smart day wear is appropriate. Please bear in mind the time of year and wear appropriate warm clothing and footwear for the racecourse. You are asked not to wear jeans.