Afternoon Tea … delicate sandwiches, scrumptious cakes, mouth-watering pastries, home-baked scones with clotted cream and jam (ah, but which do you slather on first?), a pot of freshly brewed Fortnum & Mason’s finest tea and, of course, Champagne.
Sounds like something from a glorious bygone era, doesn’t it? But then, that’s the magic of the Northern Belle.
Our gleaming 1930s Pullman-style train doesn’t just take you on a meandering trip through the glorious British countryside.
It transports you back to the golden days of rail travel; an era when nothing was too good for the pampered passenger who expected — and received — only the best.
From the moment you step on board over a red carpet laid across the station platform, it is pure luxury all the way.
One of our attentive, liveried stewards will show you to your impeccably laid table, with its pristine white linen and sparkling glassware.
Then, as you relax back in your plush armchair, they will carefully pour your first glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV Champagne.
Later, as you dine, our musicians will serenade you while our onboard conjuror wanders from table to table, performing some mind-boggling tricks.
Pure magic every mile of the way!
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 posh tea rooms springing up everywhere during the early 20th century. But none prepared an Afternoon Tea as delightful as the one we serve on the Northern Belle!
Liverpool Lime Street
Warrington Bank Quay
Crewe Station
Indulge in the quintessential British experience of afternoon tea aboard the beautiful Northern Belle vintage train.
£365 per passenger
Book today with a 15% deposit
Book NowIn 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
Single travellers will receive half bottles of these derivatives.
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If you still have questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our reservations team.
Get in touchNorthern 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.
Indulge in a lavish Mother's Day Sunday Lunch aboard the Northern Belle. Treat Mum to an unforgettable dining experience.
Savour a delightful Mother's Day Champagne Afternoon Tea aboard the Northern Belle. An elegant treat for Mum awaits.
A true feast for all the senses awaits when you cross the red carpet on the station platform and step on board.
Indulge in the quintessential British experience of afternoon tea aboard the beautiful Northern Belle vintage train.
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.
I just wanted to write a short email to give fantastic feedback for Lucy, Glenn and Arwen on the Hull-Edinburgh trip today (9th November) - Harlech. All three of them were absolutely excellent and made this very first and very special trip excellent for me and my mum. Thank you so, so much. I cannot believe how tirelessly and diligently they all worked to resolve minor issues and they really do deserve heaps of praise. We've never travelled in this way or experienced this kind of service before.
Just a quick note to say a big Thank You ! to you and all at Northern Belle. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole Northern Belle experience ! Memories for a lifetime !!! Special thanks should go to the “greeter” at Chesterfield station (sorry, I don’t know here name), the lady who played the bagpipes at the railway station, the chefs, the driver (a very smooth journey at speed after the initial delay), the magician, the musicians and the onboard crew … in particular the stewards, Jo, Asim and Jamie, who provided a 5* silver service. Exemplary service from beginning to end !! I also really appreciate the exceptional efforts to which your onboard chefs went to accommodate the menu changes for my mentally-disabled son. They were all perfect !
I feel the need to contact you to express our sincere thanks to you, your booking teams, the staff on board and exceptional attentive service on board during our wonderful journey on Saturdays Settle Carlisle train experience We were booked on Belvoir carriage in seats 19 and 20. Treated to excellent service by Phil, Lucy and Tom during our journey They were pleasant, spent time talking to passengers, provided efficient professional service and ensured our experience on board went without a hitch Thank you Northern Belle for a wonderful day and now looking forward to our next trip to Torquay on 20th August
This was our third time onboard the Northern Belle and it was just as magical as ever. Having previously enjoyed Edinburgh at Christmas routes we opted for a summertime excursion as a pleasant change. The addition of a trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat made for a great addition to the trip, especially with the hot and sunny weather we enjoyed amidst the lush landscape of the area. We all book for the opulence of the train and the exceptional food (huge thanks to the chef for the culinary delights we feasted on) but the heart of the experience truthfully is the wonderful staff who offer warm greetings and high attention to detail.
May I just take this opportunity to thank you and all your colleagues again for the most incredible experience on board The Northern Belle. It was a very special part of my 60th birthday celebrations and exceeded all of our expectations. The most amazing celebration and I am eternally grateful.
We travelled on the Derby to Sheffield return first class on the Christmas special with a 7 course lunch on Britains most luxurious train. It was like going back to the 1930's with a champagne reception and turkey main course. The train staff were wonderful. the food was top quality and the entertainment and atmosphere was well worth the money.
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