British Pullman · 1 days · 0 nights
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London Victoria · Canterbury · Dover · Folkestone
British Pullman · 1 days, 0 nights
Christmas Lunch by Steam
The festive British Pullman lunch with the extra romance of steam: five courses, fine wine and winter countryside.
- London VictoriaDay 1
- London VictoriaDay 1
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration1 days
Nights0
RouteLondon Victoria → London Victoria
Places visited1
From, per personGBP 685
Overview
A Christmas lunch round trip behind a steam locomotive. The vintage carriages are decked out for the season, a five-course Christmas lunch with fine wine is served as the wintry Kent countryside passes, and coffee, tea and festive treats follow on the way back to London Victoria.
- Steam-hauled festive journey
- Carriages decorated for Christmas
- Five-course Christmas lunch with fine wine
- Slow-paced journey through Kent
- Coffee, tea and festive treats
Day by day
Day 1Late morning: board at London Victoria
Join the decorated train at London Victoria as the steam locomotive prepares to pull away.
Day 2Midday: Christmas lunch behind steam
Settle in for a five-course Christmas lunch with fine wine, enjoying wintry views of villages and countryside.
Meals: Five-course Christmas lunch
Day 3Afternoon: return to London Victoria
Coffee, tea and festive treats are served as the steam locomotive brings you back to London Victoria.
Where you spend each night
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Private carriage
Celia
Up to 12 guests
- Designed by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
- Set in an original interwar Pullman car
- Personal cocktail bar and lounge
- Private dining and entertainment area
Designer carriage
Cygnus
Once reserved for royalty and heads of state
- Reimagined by filmmaker Wes Anderson
- Deep emerald-green palette
- Classic Pullman table seating
Historic carriage
Perseus
26 seats
- Two private coupés for four
- Australian walnut panelling
- Art Deco detailing
- Part of Winston Churchill's funeral train
Historic carriage
Ione
Former restaurant car
- Beautifully laid tables
- Private coupé for four available
- Originally served routes across the UK
Historic carriages
Audrey, Gwen, Ibis, Minerva, Phoenix, Vera and Zena
Each with its own story
- Hand-crafted marquetry and vintage lamps
- Gwen once carried Queen Elizabeth II to Brighton
- Minerva carried guests to the Coronation
- Phoenix, the late Queen's favourite carriage
Seating is at tables for two, three or four, confirmed at booking subject to availability; families are seated in a designated area.
- Festive fine dining on board
- A slow-paced journey through the Kent countryside
- A round-trip journey on the British Pullman
- Payment
- Full payment at booking
Dates and prices
Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.
Table for Two
November 22, 2026
GBP 685.00 pp dbl
Join the waitlist
This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
What time does the train leave and get back?
The British Pullman leaves London Victoria at about 10:55 and is due back at about 16:10. Timings are approximate and can change at short notice because the train runs on the national rail network.
Which meals are included?
A five-course Christmas lunch with fine wine is served, followed by coffee, tea and festive treats. Vegetarian, vegan and allergy needs can be catered for if you tell us when booking.
What should I wear?
Smart dress is expected: please leave denim, trainers, baseball caps, collarless T-shirts and shorts at home. Jackets and ties are not compulsory, but on the British Pullman you can never be overdressed.
When does this journey run, and what does it cost?
This journey runs on selected dates only, and fares depend on the departure and the table you choose. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.
Is steam haulage guaranteed?
Steam is advertised for this journey, for all or part of the route. Very occasionally a diesel or electric engine has to be substituted at short notice for operational reasons.
Do we get off the train?
No, this is a dining journey. You stay on board for the whole round trip through Kent.
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