The Northern Belle - Dining Excursions 2023/24

Enjoy a luxurious feast for all your senses on board the Northern Belle with a lunch or dinner excursion lasting approximately four delightfully indulgent hours.

Sample Menus:

• Brunch & Dinner Menu
  
  
• Lunch Menu
  
  
• Afternoon Tea

Special Occasions

The opulence and style of the Northern Belle carriages serve as the perfect backdrop to mark any unique occasion such as a romantic lunch or afternoon tea.

Champagne Afternoon Tea

from £295 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea on a leisurely trip through the British countryside. Your table is set with white linen, delicate china and bespoke glassware as liveried stewards bring a selection of sumptuous treats, including fresh scones and delicate pastries.

(Smart day wear is appropriate on afternoon tea trips. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers).

Brief Encounter Champagne Afternoon Tea

from £295 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea on a leisurely trip through the British countryside. Your table is set with white linen, delicate china and bespoke glassware as liveried stewards bring a selection of sumptuous treats, including fresh scones and delicate pastries. Your journey includes a stop at Carnforth station; restored to its 1940's glory and the setting for the iconic film Brief Encounter. Visit the heritage centre, have a dance on the platform accompanied by our house band, share a kiss under the famous station clock or stay on board and enjoy all the fun from the comfort of your armchair. After your very own Brief Encounter at one of Lancashire's most picturesque stations your journey and gastronomic feast continues. This truly is an experience to remember forever.

(Smart day wear is appropriate on afternoon tea trips. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers).

Brief Encounter Lunch

from £375 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

With a heritage steeped in luxury, the Northern Belle recreates the elegance and comfort of the world's finest train travel – from gourmet dining to sumptuous décor and impeccable service. Your journey includes a stop at Carnforth station; restored to its 1940's glory and the setting for the iconic film Brief Encounter. Visit the heritage centre, have a dance on the platform accompanied by our house band, share a kiss under the famous station clock or stay on board and enjoy all the fun from the comfort of your armchair. After your very own Brief Encounter at one of Lancashire's most picturesque stations your journey and gastronomic feast continues. This truly is an experience to remember forever.

(Smart day wear is appropriate on afternoon tea trips. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers).

Cornish Lunch via Dawlish

from £375 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

With a heritage steeped in luxury, the Northern Belle recreates the elegance and comfort of the world's finest train travel – from gourmet dining to sumptuous décor and impeccable service. As you traverse the splendid British countryside, treat yourself to a delectable assortment of freshly prepared canapés, including the exquisite caviar blinis. Soon after, skilled stewards will serve your starter, followed by a delightful seasonal soup course, personally presented to you. The main course, a masterpiece carefully crafted to showcase the finest British produce inspired by the journey ahead, will follow shortly. To conclude the dining experience, enjoy a luscious seasonal dessert. As the journey nears its end, savor the opportunity to choose from an array of British cheeses displayed on our award-winning cheese board. Accompanied by chutney, fruitcake, biscuits, and a glass of Port, this cheese selection promises to be a delightful finale. Finally, take a moment to reflect on the journey ahead while relishing the taste of Fortnum & Mason tea complemented by delightful petits fours.

(Smart day wear is appropriate on afternoon tea trips. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers).

Fireworks Dinner

from £395 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

Enjoy an evening fine food and wine as themed entertainment lights up the night. Commemorate the fateful day when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was caught in his attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Your journey begins in effervescent style with chilled champagne and canapés. Sink into your plush seat and admire the details of your vintage carriage, which evokes the glamour of the 1930s "Belle" trains. Soon you are served the first of five exquisite courses created by Chef Richie Cunningham. Your dinner is further enhanced by expertly selected house wines.

(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).

Highland Dinner

from £395 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

As you soak in the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish countryside, savor a delightful assortment of canapés, including the exquisite caviar blinis, skillfully crafted to tantalize your taste buds. Your culinary journey begins with an elegantly presented starter, followed by a delightful seasonal soup course, personally served by highly skilled stewards. The main course takes center stage, a masterpiece showcasing the finest British ingredients, drawing inspiration from the captivating route ahead. Indulge further with our freshly prepared seasonal dessert, bursting with delightful flavors. Your dinner is further enhanced by expertly selected house wines.

For a perfect finale, treat yourself to an award-winning cheese board, offering a selection of fine British cheeses, accompanied by chutney, fruitcake, biscuits, and a refined glass of Port. Finally, reflect on this remarkable journey with Fortnum & Mason tea, accompanied by delightful petits fours.

(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).

The Spirit of Travel with Lunch

from £375 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

With a heritage steeped in luxury, the Northern Belle recreates the elegance and comfort of the world's finest train travel – from gourmet dining to sumptuous décor and impeccable service and entertainment, as strolling musicians and a table magician pass through the carriages.

(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).

Laurent-Perrier Champagne Lunch

from £440 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

With a heritage steeped in luxury, the Northern Belle recreates the elegance and comfort of the world's finest train travel – from gourmet dining to sumptuous décor and impeccable service and entertainment, as strolling musicians and a table magician pass through the carriages.

(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).

Yorkshire Lunch

from £375 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

Settle into your table, set with crisp white linen, bespoke china and sparkling cut glassware. The chef's seven-course lunch menu, served by liveried stewards, is nothing short of sensational. With its beautiful landscape stretching from the stunning coastline to the rugged Dales, there's really no other place quite like Yorkshire. What's more, it has its very own proud cuisine too and Northern Belle's Barnsley-trained executive head chef Matthew Green is just the man to create those splendid dishes. Relax, slow down and admire the changing vistas of the Yorkshire countryside through your picture window.

(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).

West Highland Lunch

from £375 per person
£45 per person supplement for a table for 2
Insurance cover from £3.38 per person

Your table is immaculately set with white linen, bespoke china and cut glass ready for your gastronomic journey. Sit back and let the liveried stewards look after you as you marvel at the ever-changing views of the glorious Scottish countryside. As we leave the city behind as the landscape transforms to dense forest, mountains and mirrored lochs. Enjoy the ever changing views as the first of seven mouth watering courses are served, and enjoy the on board entertainment as strolling musicians and a table magician pass through the carriages.

(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).

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.