Arundel Castle & Gardens, West Sussex

Thursday 31st July 2025

London

£550
Per passenger
Arundel castle and gardens, West Sussex, Northern Belle

Your Journey

The journey begins with a fine dining experience as brunch is served at your elegant table. Pristine white linen, bespoke china and sparkling glassware set the scene for the delights to come.

Admire the design details of your vintage carriage, which evokes the glamorous “Belle” trains of the 1930s. Sit back and relax as liveried stewards take care of all your needs. Marvel at the beautiful scenery through your picture window as the train makes its stately way to the South coast.

On arrival into Arundel Station, it is a short 10-minute scenic stroll through the village of Arundel to the Castle. You will be provided with entrance tickets for you to discover the castle at your leisure.

Discover the grandeur of the finely preserved Castle interior with its fascinating furniture, tapestries and rare collection of paintings by renowned artists including Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Canaletto. Later enjoy the serenity and scents of the castle grounds with a stroll around the many themed gardens.

Afterwards, you are welcomed back on board with a glass of chilled champagne. Chat about the highlights of your day over a delectable six-course dinner, served with our sommelier’s choice of wine.

Perhaps take a stroll through the other carriages spotting the beautiful design touches. Handcrafted mosaics and murals make each carriage try unique.

ARUNDEL CASTLE

The Castle is set high on a hill in West Sussex and commands the landscape on arrival at the station. It has magnificent views across the South Downs, the River Arun and the coast.

It dates from the time of William the Conqueror and is one of the longest inhabited country houses in England. Many of the original features such as the Norman Keep, Gatehouse and Barbican have survived.

Between the 1870s and 1890s the house was almost completely rebuilt and the magnificent architecture in Gothic style is considered to be one of the great works of Victorian England. A Great British treasure of architecture and history.

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Thursday 31st July 2025

Departing from

London

  • London Victoria

  • Destination
  • Chichester Station

Timings shown are provisional.
Timings are subject to network rail confirmation 7 days prior to departure.
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Thursday, 31st July 2025
Arundel Castle & Gardens, West Sussex

Join the Northern Belle luxury train for an enchanting excursion to Arundel Castle, the principal family estate of the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk.

Round-trip travel aboard the Northern Belle luxury train

Welcome sparkling Bellini

Three-course brunch on the outward journey

Morning tea and coffee

Visit to Arundel Castle 

Champagne reception back on board

Five-course dinner: British seasonal table d’hôte menu including Great British cheeseboard, biscuits and chutneys

Bottle of wine per couple

Tea, coffee and petits fours

£550 per passenger

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Upgrade your journey
Laurent-Perrier Class

In addition to our Arundel Castle & Gardens, West Sussex journey why not upgrade your on-board experience to include the following:

Champagne reception upgraded with Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésime Vintage 2012

Bottle of wine upgraded from our Northern Belle Collection per couple

Bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV per couple

Additional £95per passenger

Single travellers will receive half bottles of these derivatives.

Book with Laurent-Perrier Class
Experience another class
KRUG Class

In partnership with KRUG champagne we introduce another class of travel.

In addition to our Arundel Castle & Gardens, West Sussex journey why not upgrade your on-board experience to include the following:

  • Bottle of KRUG Grand Cuvée Champagne per couple

  • Bottle of wine upgraded from our Northern Belle Collection per couple

  • Seating allocated in Duart formerly a carriage on The Royal Train or Glamis named after Her Majesty’s childhood home

  • A memorable gift on departure

Additional  £195per passenger - very limited availability

Single travellers will receive half bottles of these derivatives.

Book with KRUG Class

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Northern Belle has limited tables for two. We are happy to take a request, however this is not a guarantee and there is a chance that you may be sharing a table of four with another couple. Subject to availability you may guarantee a table for two by paying a supplement of £75 per passenger. When booking online if private tables of two are available you can select your preference, but you can select a shared table without a supplement subject to availability.

All of the Northern Belle carriages are vintage pullman style. Each row of seats is a table for two and across the aisle a table for four.

Yes. If notified at the time of booking, we will do our best to comply with any dietary requirements. These include Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Pescetarian and the exclusion of certain ingredients such as nuts, onions and dairy. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in preparation. Please order at least 14 days prior to travel to ensure we can order the supplies to the train whilst on tour. Please note that due to the small preparation areas on the train we cannot guarantee cross contamination within the kitchen and if you have severe allergic reactions then please call the reservations team to discuss. When you book on line you will find a section to list your passenger’s dietary needs and other comments.

We are able to accommodate passengers with slight walking difficulties. However, we recommend they are accompanied by a carer. We regret that our carriages cannot be boarded on wheelchair. Staff are able to assist passengers to their seats and folding wheelchairs can be stored during the journey.

Some journeys are not suitable for people with disabilities. Should you have any special requirements please contact your nearest reservations office.

For a journey aboard the Northern Belle luxury train, adhere to the smart casual dress code. Choose comfortable yet stylish attire and wear appropriate footwear for day trips that may involve walking.

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Please Note

  • All timings shown on this website are for your guidance only—a confirmed schedule will be supplied with your travel documents
  • The Northern Belle is hauled by a heritage diesel locomotive unless advertised as a 'steam special'
  • Please ensure you bring your travel documents on the day of your journey
  • If booking up to eight (8) weeks prior to departure, a non-refundable 15% deposit is required to secure your seats
  • Payment is required in full if you are booking within eight (8) weeks of travel
  • Bookings of two attract a surcharge of £75 per passenger for a private table for two
  • Bookings of five or six attract a surcharge of £150 for the use of the private table for two
  • Full payment and cancellation details can be found in our Terms and Conditions page >

Our Best Available rate is subject to availability at time of booking, it is not applicable for parties of 12 or more. Please contact reservations@northernbelle.co.uk for group pricing.

Arundel Castle and Gardens, West Sussex, Northern Belle

Join the Northern Belle luxury train for an enchanting excursion to Arundel Castle, the principal family estate of the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk. Experience travelling onboard the Britain's most luxurious train. Enjoy the Northern Belle Arundel castle and gardens, West Sussex, luxury train day trip.