Conwy Castle & Bodnant Gardens

Saturday 1st August 2026

Hull, York, Leeds

£550
Per passenger
Luxury train travel UK to Conwy Castle and Bodnant Gardens

Your Journey

Relax in your elegant surroundings and gaze out the picture window, watching the passing scenery unfold and contemplating the gastronomic journey ahead. Within minutes, one of our liveried Stewards will carefully pour you a sparkling Mimosa cocktail as you study the sumptuous menu.

Ahead lies a journey back to the Golden Days of rail travel, a time when nothing was too good for the pampered passengers. Our Executive Head Chef and his team will already be hard at work in the kitchen carriage preparing a sumptuous three-course brunch and six-course dinner, accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of wine. Each course boasts the finest seasonal ingredients from the British Isles, classic and innovative dishes are crafted in our recently refurbished kitchen carriage.

En route to Conwy Castle, a delicious three-course brunch is served as the glorious British countryside passes by. On arrival, follow the platform guides as they accompany you to our private transfer which will escort you to the castle and spend the afternoon learning the history of the castle.

After an incredible day, we rejoin the Northern Belle for a Champagne reception, before tucking into a sumptuous six-course dinner during the leisurely journey home.

CONWY CASTLE

Conwy Castle, located in North Wales, was built by Edward I between 1283 and 1287 as part of his conquest of Wales. A key element in creating the walled town of Conwy, its defences cost a substantial £15,000 for the time. Throughout history, the castle played roles in various wars, surviving sieges and serving as a haven. During the English Civil War, it was held by Royalist forces until surrendering to Parliament in 1646. Partially slighted to prevent further revolt, it was fully ruined in 1665. Despite its dilapidation, Conwy Castle became a popular destination for artists in the 18th and 19th centuries. Recognized by UNESCO as one of the finest examples of military architecture, it is a World Heritage Site. Managed by Cadw in the 21st century, the castle features a rectangular design with Inner and Outer Wards, eight towers, two barbicans, and notable medieval royal chambers. With its unique features, including early stone machicolations, Conwy Castle stands as a well-preserved testament to late 13th and early 14th-century military architecture in Europe.

BODNANT GARDENS

Established in 1874 and later entrusted to the National Trust in 1949, Bodnant Garden spans 80 acres, showcasing formal Italianate terraces, diverse shrub borders, The Dell Gorge garden, woodlands, and a waterfall. Since 2012, new sections like the Winter Garden and Old Park Meadow have been added, with more planned. The garden, designated Grade I on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register, attracted 260,000 visitors in 2019. Notable for the UK's longest Laburnum arch blooming in May and June, it also honours plant hunters from the early 1900s, hosting National Collections of Magnolia, Embothrium, Eucryphia, and Rhododendron Forrestii.

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Saturday 1st August 2026

Departing from

Hull, York, Leeds

  • Hull Station

  • York

  • Leeds Station

  • Destination
  • Llandudno Junction Station

Timings shown are provisional.
Timings are subject to network rail confirmation 7 days prior to departure.
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Saturday, 1st August 2026
Conwy Castle & Bodnant Gardens

Experience the historical grandeur of Conwy Castle, an impressive fortification in North Wales, built by Edward I in the 13th century. Pair it with a visit to Bodnant Gardens, an 80-acre garden in Conwy County Borough, celebrated for its diverse plant collections, picturesque landscapes, and connection to early 20th-century plant hunters.

Round-trip travel aboard the Northern Belle luxury train

Sparkling Mimosa or signature Bloody Mary

Delicious three-course brunch served on the outward journey

Afternoon at Conwy Castle and Bodnant Gardens, including coach transfers and admission

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

Sumptuous six-course dinner: 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

Fortnum & Mason tea and Northern Belle blend coffee

£550 per passenger

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Laurent-Perrier Class

In addition to our Conwy Castle & Bodnant Gardens 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.

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Experience another class
KRUG Class

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

In addition to our Conwy Castle & Bodnant Gardens 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.

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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.

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  • 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.

Customer Reviews

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.

Amber
27 Jan 2025

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 !

Mark
27 Jan 2025

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

Roy & Sue
27 Jan 2025

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.

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27 Jan 2025

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Pamela
27 Jan 2025

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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19 Dec 2024

Northern Belle - Luxury Train Travel UK

Experience the historical grandeur of Conwy Castle, an impressive fortification in North Wales, built by Edward I in the 13th century. Pair it with a visit to Bodnant Gardens, an 80-acre garden in Conwy County Borough, celebrated for its diverse plant collections, picturesque landscapes, and connection to early 20th-century plant hunters. Experience luxury train travel UK on the Northern Belle vintage train to Conwy Castle and Bodnant Gardens from Hull, York, Leeds.

Saturday 1st August 2026

Hull, York, Leeds