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Hampshire Gin Distillery at Christmas
A festive day at Laverstoke Mill's gin distillery: glasshouses, botanicals, three gin cocktails with seasonal bites, and a festive dinner home.
- London VictoriaDay 1
- NewburyDay 1
- Laverstoke MillDay 1
- London VictoriaDay 1
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration1 days
Nights0
RouteLondon Victoria → London Victoria
Places visited3
From, per personGBP 670
Overview
The Christmas edition of the gin distillery day. Ride the decorated train from London with a Bellini and brunch, then transfer from Newbury to Laverstoke Mill for the botanical glasshouses, a sensory tasting and a festive cocktail masterclass with seasonal grazing and mince pies, before fizz and a three-course dinner home.
- Carriages decorated for Christmas
- Bellini and brunch on the outbound journey
- Hosted tour of the botanical glasshouses at Laverstoke Mill
- Festive masterclass: craft three gin cocktails
- Seasonal grazing dishes and mince pies
- Three-course dinner with sommelier-chosen wines
Day by day
Day 1Morning: London Victoria to Newbury
Take your seat in a carriage dressed for the season and enjoy a sparkling Bellini (or alcohol-free alternative) and brunch as the countryside rolls past.
Meals: Brunch
Day 2Afternoon: Laverstoke Mill
A private coach takes you to the distillery. With a dedicated host, explore the glasshouses and the ten botanicals in the gin, then craft three gin cocktails at a festive masterclass with seasonal grazing dishes and mince pies. There is time to browse the shop, where bottles can be engraved.
Day 3Evening: return to London Victoria
Back on board with a glass of fizz, enjoy a seasonal three-course dinner with the sommelier's choice of wines or non-alcoholic options, and coffee before London Victoria.
Meals: Three-course dinner
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.
- A round-trip journey on the British Pullman
- Fine dining on board
- Transfers to the distillery
- Guided tour and masterclass
- 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
December 9, 2026
GBP 670.00 pp dbl
December 10, 2027
GBP 670.00 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 09:30 and is due back at about 20:10. Timings are approximate and can change at short notice because the train runs on the national rail network.
Which meals are included?
A Bellini and brunch are served on the way out; the return brings a glass of fizz and a seasonal three-course dinner with the sommelier's choice of wines or non-alcoholic options, then coffee. Seasonal grazing dishes and mince pies are served at the masterclass.
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.
How many cocktails will we make?
The festive masterclass has you craft and enjoy three gin cocktails, served with seasonal grazing dishes and mince pies. Expert hosts guide you through each one at the distillery bar.
Is there any footwear advice?
It is a working distillery, so sensible shoes are advised; open-toed shoes and high heels are not allowed inside. Smart dress still applies once you are back on the train.
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