The British Pullman is a train of beautifully restored vintage Pullman carriages that runs celebratory day trips from London. Brunch, lunch or dinner is served at your table as the English countryside drifts by, with outings to stately homes, historic cities, the seaside and great sporting events.
A leisurely round trip from London through the Kent countryside, with a five-course meal and a stop for live entertainment and local treats.
The classic British Pullman round trip, hauled by a steam locomotive, with a five-course lunch through the English countryside.
An immersive whodunnit on board the British Pullman, solved over a five-course lunch as the train winds through the Kent countryside.
An evening whodunnit on the British Pullman: dinner, suspicious characters and a murderer to unmask before you pull back into London.
A slow, indulgent round trip from London with a traditional five-course roast lunch and fine wine served at your table.
A Christmas lunch with all the trimmings on board the decorated British Pullman, through the wintry Kent countryside and back to London.
The festive British Pullman lunch with the extra romance of steam: five courses, fine wine and winter countryside.
See in the New Year aboard the British Pullman with a four-course dinner, live entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight.
A day out to Bath, the UNESCO-listed city of Roman baths and Georgian crescents, with brunch on the way and dinner home.
Brunch on the way to Bath's famous Christmas Market, time to browse the stalls, then a four-course dinner with wine on the way home.
A day at Bletchley Park, home of Britain's wartime codebreakers, with an Enigma demonstration, private tour, brunch and champagne dinner.
Private access to Elizabethan Burghley House and its gardens, time in the stone market town of Stamford, and fine dining both ways.
Brunch on board, a private guided tour of Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill, and a champagne dinner back to London.
A winter day at Blenheim Palace: festive market, an illuminated light trail inspired by Cinderella, brunch on the way and a festive dinner home.
A day among Oxford's dreaming spires with a guided walking tour or free time, and fine dining on the train both ways.
North to Derbyshire for Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, with time in the house and gardens and a five-course dinner home.
A private guided tour of Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey, including its Egyptian Exhibition, with fine dining on board.
Highclere Castle dressed for Christmas, with a towering tree, a private tour, mince pies, brunch on the way and a festive dinner home.
A day at a celebrated gin distillery in the Hampshire countryside: guided tour, botanicals, a gin masterclass and fine dining on board.
A festive day at Laverstoke Mill's gin distillery: glasshouses, botanicals, three gin cocktails with seasonal bites, and a festive dinner home.
A festive day in Canterbury: candlelit carols in England's first cathedral, the Christmas market, brunch on board and a champagne dinner home.
A seaside day trip to Broadstairs, the Victorian resort loved by Charles Dickens, with brunch on the way and a champagne dinner home.
A summer seaside day in Whitstable, famous for oysters and its harbour, with fine dining on board and English fizz on the way home.
Ride in vintage style to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the summer garden party for motor-racing fans, with fine dining both ways.
Travel to Aintree for the Grand National in style: brunch on the way north, a reserved seat in the stands, and champagne and dinner home.
North to medieval York for a day of free exploring: York Minster, the Shambles and the city walls, with fine dining both ways.
Seating is at tables for two, three or four, confirmed at booking subject to availability; families are seated in a designated area.
Every carriage on the British Pullman has a name and a history. Built between the wars and lovingly restored, they once ran on famous services such as the Golden Arrow and carried kings, queens and heads of state. Inside you will find gleaming marquetry, brass luggage racks, plush armchairs and table lamps.
Two carriages have been reimagined by film-makers: Cygnus by Wes Anderson, and Celia, a private carriage for up to twelve guests, by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin. The whole train, or a single carriage, can be chartered for weddings and celebrations.
Menus are created by Head Chef Jon Freeman, who has led the kitchen for some twenty years, and showcase seasonal British produce. Depending on the journey you may enjoy a Bellini brunch, a five-course lunch or dinner, or a classic roast lunch with Yorkshire pudding.
Meals and drinks described in each itinerary are included, with English wines, champagne receptions, coffee and petits fours; premium drinks can be bought on board. Vegetarian, vegan and allergy needs are catered for if requested at booking.
It runs day trips that start and finish in London, usually at London Victoria. Some are pure dining journeys through the countryside, while others include time at a stately home, historic city, seaside town or major sporting event.
No. The British Pullman has no sleeping cars; every journey is a round trip completed the same day, with some evening departures returning around midnight.
Yes, the meals and drinks described in each itinerary are included, typically with wine and non-alcoholic options. Premium drinks and souvenirs can be bought on board.
Smart dress is expected, and denim, trainers, baseball caps, collarless T-shirts and shorts are not allowed. Jackets and ties are optional, though on this train you can never be overdressed; New Year's Eve is black tie.
Tables for two, three and four are available. Let us know your preference when booking and it will be confirmed subject to availability.
Yes, on suitable journeys. Families are seated in a designated area, so mention any children when you enquire.
Normally the train is hauled by a diesel engine. Selected departures are advertised as steam-hauled for all or part of the route, though another engine may be substituted at short notice.
Pick a dining journey for a relaxed few hours, or a full-day excursion if you want a sightseeing stop. Live dates and fares are shown on each journey page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.
Luxury Train Vacations is a service of TravBuzz Inc. · Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST41461
