Champagne Afternoon Tea

Sunday 26th October 2025

Manchester, Cheadle, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Crewe

£365
Per passenger
Champagne Afternoon Tea, Experiencing Luxury Train Travel

Your Journey

Pristine white linen and sparkling glassware adorn your table in one of our individually decorated 1930s Pullman-style carriages, which have been lovingly restored by some of the country's top craftspeople, including marquetry experts, muralists and mosaic artists. Within minutes, one of our liveried Stewards will carefully pop your bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV Champagne as you study celebrated Head Chef Matthew Green’s Afternoon Tea menu.

Ahead lies a journey back to the Golden Days of rail travel, a time when nothing was too good for the pampered passengers. As the date of your journey draws near our Executive Head Chef and his team will be hard at work in the kitchen carriage preparing your traditional afternoon tea. Each course boasts the finest seasonal ingredients from the British Isles, classic and innovative dishes are crafted in our recently refurbished kitchen carriage.

Indulge in delicate sandwiches, delicious cakes, home-baked scones with clotted cream and jam, mouth-watering pastries and of course, a pot of freshly-brewed Fortnum & Mason tea. Throughout your journey we whisk you back to a more gracious age with entertainment from strolling musicians and our own conjuror will stroll from table to table to baffle everybody with some of his mind-bending tricks. 

AFTERNOON TEA

According to legend, a peckish Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, started the trend around 1840 by inviting her aristocratic friends round for a cuppa. Then Queen Victoria gave the ritual her blessing and Afternoon Tea became part of the British way of life, with tea rooms springing up everywhere during the early 20th century.

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Sunday 26th October 2025

Departing from

Manchester, Cheadle, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Crewe

  • Manchester Victoria

  • Gatley

  • Wilmslow

  • Alderley Edge

  • Crewe Station

Timings shown are provisional.
Timings are subject to network rail confirmation 7 days prior to departure.

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Sunday, 26th October 2025
Champagne Afternoon Tea

Indulge in the quintessential British experience of afternoon tea aboard the beautiful Northern Belle vintage train.

Round-trip travel on the Northern Belle luxury train

Welcome bottle of Laurent-Perrier Champagne per couple

Traditional afternoon tea, including sandwiches, cakes, pastries and scones

On board entertainment including table magician and strolling musicians

Glass of sherry, port or similar

Exclusive box of chocolates

Fortnum & Mason tea and Northern Belle blend coffee

£365 per passenger

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Experience another class
KRUG Class

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

In addition to our Champagne Afternoon Tea journey why not upgrade your on-board experience to include the following:

  • Bottle of KRUG Grand Cuvée Champagne per couple

  • 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.

All Journeys on Sunday 26th October 2025

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.

Champagne Afternoon Tea Dates

Indulge in the quintessential British experience of afternoon tea aboard the beautiful Northern Belle vintage train. Indulge in the quintessential British experience of champagne afternoon tea experiencing luxury train travel aboard the beautiful Northern Belle vintage train.

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