Let the pace of life slow as you gaze at the English & Welsh landscapes and enjoy the delights of travel from a bygone era while enjoying a traditional afternoon tea.

Welcome on board with a glass of Sparkling wine, sit back in your armchair seat while you enjoy five courses of our famous "Belle" afternoon tea.

Learn about the train carriges, which are all named after iconic British stately homes or castles, with their intricate marquetry designs taking inspiration from their famous namesakes 

Your relaxed journey will take you through the scenic countryside and coastline looping back to your departure point over several hours.

An experience to treasure, this makes the perfect treat or celebration gift.

INCLUDES

• Round-trip travel aboard the Northern Belle luxury train
• Welcome Sparkling drink.
• Traditional afternoon tea, including
• Selection of sandwiches,
• Savoury course,
• Selection of cakes, pastries and fancies
• Fruit & Plain scones with jam and cream.
• Strolling musicians ( Subject to social distancing rules at the time of travel )
• Table magician ( Subject to social distancing rules at the time of travel )

THE ORIGINS OF AFTERNOON TEA

A peckish Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford is often cited as starting this very British tradition. As it became fashionable to serve the evening meal at a later hour Victorians bellies started to rumble during the day.

To satiate her stomach Anna began to have tea and a light bite in the afternoon. Soon she began to invite friends to join her in this ritual in the drawing room of Woburn Abbey and the trend spread to high class homes across Britain.

In the 1900’s tea rooms sprang up across the country and the social occasion of taking Afternoon Tea continues with earnest today.