The Northern Belle - Celebrations 2025
The opulence and style of the Northern Belle carriages serve as the perfect backdrop to celebrate a festive lunch at Christmas time.
Indulge in a festive feast with all the trimmings to mark the Christmas season and raise a glass in the sophisticated surrounds of your intricately appointed carriage.
Royalty, film stars and heads of state were transported in luxury on these "palaces on wheels" back in the 1920s and '30s. That Golden Age of Travel has been recreated in all its glory for you to enjoy today on board the Northern Belle.
Stepping on board is like stepping back in time, to an age when train travel was the epitome of sophistication.
Christmas Lunch
from £495 per person
£75 per person supplement for a table for 2
A perfect trip to take with friends and family as you tuck in to a delicious festive feast with all the trimmings in a delightfully festive atmosphere. Enjoy entertainment from strolling musicians and table magician. What better way to celebrate Christmas!
(Smart day wear is appropriate on lunch trips. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers).
Includes :
Your journey takes you on a circular tour to enjoy the scenery from aboard the Northern Belle's luxurious carriages specially decorated for the occasion. Celebrate with a sumptuous seven-course festive lunch accompanied with a glass of champagne and half a bottle of wine. Passengers do not disembark during this journey.
| Dates | From | Depart Time | Return Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 November 25 | Glasgow Central | 11:30 | 17:30 | £495 |
| 29 November 25 | Edinburgh Waverley | 13:10 | 19:20 | £495 |
| 3 December 25 | Manchester Victoria | 11:30 | 16:45 | £495 |
| 3 December 25 | Preston | 12:20 | 17:35 | £495 |
| 3 December 25 | Lancaster | 12:50 | 18:10 | £495 |
| 4 December 25 | Crewe | 11:30 | 16:00 | £495 |
| 4 December 25 | Chester | 12:10 | 16:40 | £495 |
| 4 December 25 | Liverpool Lime Street | 13:00 | 17:10 | £495 |
| 5 December 25 | Swansea | 11:30 | 17:50 | £495 |
| 5 December 25 | Cardiff Central | 12:30 | 16:50 | £495 |
| 6 December 25 | Gloucester | 11:30 | 16:10 | £495 |
| 6 December 25 | Cheltenham Spa | 11:45 | 16:25 | £495 |
| 6 December 25 | Bristol Temple Meads | 12:30 | 17:10 | £495 |
| 11 December 25 | Derby | 12:00 | 17:15 | £495 |
| 11 December 25 | Nottingham | 12:35 | 17:50 | £495 |
| 11 December 25 | Grantham | 13:50 | 18:30 | £495 |
| 12 December 25 | Norwich | 12:15 | 16:35 | £495 |
| 12 December 25 | Ipswich | 13:25 | 17:40 | £495 |
| 13 December 25 | London Victoria | 12:30 | 17:45 | £495 |
| 14 December 25 | Coventry | 12:10 | 17:50 | £495 |
| 14 December 25 | Birmingham International | 12:25 | 18:25 | £495 |
| 17 December 25 | York | 11:30 | 16:15 | £495 |
| 17 December 25 | Doncaster | 12:20 | 16:55 | £495 |
| 17 December 25 | Sheffield | 13:00 | 17:35 | £495 |
| 19 December 25 | Glasgow Central | 11:30 | 17:30 | £495 |
| 19 December 25 | Edinburgh Waverley | 13:10 | 19:20 | £495 |
| 20 December 25 | Manchester Victoria | 11:30 | 16:15 | £495 |
| 20 December 25 | Huddersfield | 12:15 | 17:00 | £495 |
| 20 December 25 | Leeds | 13:00 | 17:45 | £495 |
Mother's Day Lunch
from £465 per person
£75 per person supplement for a table for 2
Show appreciation to a loved mother with a delicious lunch with champagne and wine aboard the luxurious carriages of the Northern Belle - the perfect Mothers Day gift. This journey will take you on a circular tour through Britain's beautiful countryside whilst you relax aboard the gleaming carriages of the Northern Belle and enjoy a delicious seven-course lunch with champagne and wine.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers).
Includes :
The Mothers Day lunch or dinner is a unique dining experience, which will take you on a circular tour through Britain's beautiful countryside whilst you relax aboard the gleaming carriages of the Northern Belle and enjoy a sumptuous lunch, accompanied by Champagne and fine wine. Passengers do not disembark during this journey.
| Dates | From | Depart Time | Return Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Crewe | 11:40 | 18:45 | £465 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Warrington Bank Quay | 12:10 | 18:05 | £465 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Liverpool Lime Street | 13:00 | 19:45 | £465 |
Mother's Day Champagne Afternoon Tea
from £385 per person
£75 per person supplement for a table for 2
Mother's Day has ancient roots, with early celebrations honouring maternal figures in Greek and Roman festivals. Celebrate this day with a delicious traditional afternoon tea aboard the luxurious carriages of the Northern Belle - the perfect Mothers Day gift. Indulge in delicate sandwiches, delicious cakes, home-baked scones with clotted cream and jam, mouth-watering pastries and of course, a pot of freshly-brewed Fortnum & Mason tea. Throughout your journey we whisk you back to a more gracious age with entertainment from strolling musicians and our own conjuror will stroll from table to table to baffle everybody with some of his mind-bending tricks.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers).
Includes :
The Mothers Day Champagne Afternoon Tea is a unique dining experience, which will take you on a circular tour through Britain's beautiful countryside whilst you relax aboard the gleaming carriages of the Northern Belle. Passengers do not disembark during this journey.
| Dates | From | Depart Time | Return Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Crewe | 11:40 | 18:45 | £385 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Warrington Bank Quay | 12:10 | 18:05 | £385 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Liverpool Lime Street | 13:00 | 19:45 | £385 |
Please note: All timings shown are for guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents which will be sent to you 5 - 7 days before departure.
