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Christmas Lunch

Friday 13th December 2024

Swansea, Cardiff

5 stars

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Christmas is coming … and our special Festive Lunch will sleigh you as the Northern Belle meanders majestically through the wintry countryside.

It’s a Christmas cracker of a trip, full of good cheer from the moment you step onto the red carpet laid across the station platform.

Once aboard, you’ll be welcomed by our attentive stewards with Champagne and canapés, including our delicious caviar blinis.

Then settle back into your comfortable armchair, pull one of our Christmas crackers and prepare for a sumptuous seven-course festive feast served with the finest wines.

We round the meal off with a freshly prepared seasonal dessert before bringing round our award-winning cheeseboard, accompanied by a glass of delightful Port.

Finally, relax with a cup of Fortnum & Mason tea or a special Northern Belle coffee, along with some delicate petits fours.

Don’t forget — our musicians will be playing festive tunes to get you in the Christmas spirit, adding an extra touch of magic to your journey.

It’s the ideal way to celebrate Christmas — whether you’re a couple, with a group of friends or family, or even travelling on your own (you’re bound to make new friends).

You’d be Christmas crackers to miss it!

Discover our carefully crafted seasonal menu, showcasing fine British cuisine prepared fresh onboard by our expert chefs.

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Friday 13th December 2024

Departing from

Swansea, Cardiff

  • Swansea Station

  • Cardiff Central

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Friday, 13th December 2024
Christmas Lunch

Celebrate Christmas in opulent style on board the Northern Belle luxury train.

Round-trip travel aboard the Northern Belle luxury train

Champagne welcome, with a signature cocktail & small-bite pairing and caviar blinis

Sumptuous seven-course Christmas lunch: a British seasonal table d’hôte menu featuring an award-winning Great British cheeseboard with port, a delicious dessert, and a selection of petits fours

Sommelier’s choice — one bottle of wine per couple

Onboard entertainment including strolling musicians

Fortnum & Mason tea and Northern Belle blend coffee

£395 per passenger

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If you have any questions, our reservations team is available on 01270 907010, Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:00pm.

Elevate your journey
Moët & Chandon Class

Some days deserve more than a glass. Founded in 1743, Moët & Chandon is the most celebrated Champagne house in the world, poured for royalty and favoured by Napoleon himself.

Everything in your Christmas Lunch day, plus:

Your reception Champagne upgraded to Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage

A bottle of Moët & Chandon Impérial NV to share, per couple

Your wine upgraded from the Northern Belle Collection, per couple

+ £95per passenger

Single travellers receive half bottles.

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Enter your phone number below to join the waitlist for this journey. If any seats become available, our reservations team will be in touch by phone.

If you have any questions, our reservations team is available on 01270 907010, Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:00pm.

Experience another class
KRUG Class

For the once-in-a-lifetime days, there is KRUG: the most prized Champagne in the world, and the highest class of travel on the train.

Everything in your Christmas Lunch day, plus:

  • A bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée to share, per couple

  • Your wine upgraded from the Northern Belle Collection, per couple

  • Reserved seating in Duart, a former Royal Train carriage, or Glamis, named after the Queen Mother's childhood home

  • A parting gift to take home

 + £195per passenger - limited availability

Single travellers receive half bottles.

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Enter your phone number below to join the waitlist for this journey. If any seats become available, our reservations team will be in touch by phone.

If you have any questions, our reservations team is available on 01270 907010, Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:00pm.

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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 £105 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.

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 £105 per passenger for a private table for two
  • Bookings of five or six attract a surcharge of £210 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 [email protected] for group pricing.

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