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Gaze out the Northern Belle’s right hand window at the magnificent mountains of the Lake District, then turn to your left and look out over the sparkling North Sea towards the Isle of Man.
That’s the stunning prospect on our Cumbrian Coast Steam Special. along what many consider to be Britain’s most beautiful railway journey.
To make the day even more special, as you relax sipping a glass of champagne, the train will be hauled by a famous steam locomotive.
Your journey, as always, will begin by boarding over a red carpet before a smiling, liveried steward hands you the day’s first glass of champagne.
Then you will tuck into a delightful three-course brunch as a heritage diesel engine hauls the train on the first leg of its journey to Carnforth ready for steam locomotive to take over.
This station, of course, is where the classic black-and-white film Brief Encounter, starring Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson, was filmed.
You can still see the buffet where they met and the station clock, under which they exchanged that famous illicit kiss.
After Carnforth we have a short stop in Carlisle, with maybe just enough time to visit the medieval castle or the 12th century cathedral, before another champagne reception back on board.
Then as we head home in the evening, we serve a sumptuous six-course banquet with fine wine, rounded off with our famous Great British Cheese Board and a glass of port.
Look out for the Leven Viaduct, a third of mile long and dating back to 1863 during the 82-mile Cumbrian Coast route.
You’ll get a bird’s eye view of Morecambe Bay and, on a clear day, might just glimpse the Isle of Man in the distance.
Keep an eye open too, when passing Ravenglass, for narrow-gauge steam railway engines.
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Carlisle Station
Steam haulage is not guaranteed and may be replaced by a heritage diesel locomotive in the event of dry conditions (due to fire risk from embers) or mechanical failure, as many steam engines are over 100 years old. The journey will still operate as planned regardless of the locomotive used.
If the trip is diesel-hauled, guests will receive a £30 credit per person, equivalent to the steam supplement. While this is unlikely, we believe in being transparent and will notify you by email as soon as possible should any changes occur.
Steam through some of Britain’s most beautiful scenery, the sea on one side and mountains on the other, as we skirt the Lake District. On a clear day, catch a glimpse of the Isle of Man as we pass Morecambe Bay.
£595 per passenger
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In addition to our Cumbrian Coast Steam Special journey why not upgrade your on-board experience to include the following:
Single travellers will receive half bottles of these derivatives.
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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.
In partnership with KRUG champagne we introduce another class of travel.
In addition to our Cumbrian Coast Steam Special 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
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 £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.
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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