Your day will begin with a red carpet welcome at your departure station where our attentive Stewards will usher you aboard the Northern Belle luxury train for a journey to remember forever. Once you’ve been escorted to your plush seat, one of our liveried Stewards will carefully pour you a sparkling Mimosa cocktail as you study celebrated Head Chef Matthew Green’s 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. 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 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 Edinburgh 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 Royal Yacht Britannia and spend the afternoon learning the history of the ship.
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.
The late Queen Elizabeth II was photographed for the first and only time shedding tears at the Royal Yacht Britannia’s “decommissioning ceremony” in 1997. Since she launched the ship in 1953, the Queen and her husband Prince Philip had sailed a million miles on her, entertaining presidents, prime ministers and foreign monarchs during more than 900 state visits.
Berthed at Leith, just two miles from Edinburgh, Britannia is now a fascinating museum and has been voted Best UK Attraction by consumer magazine Which?. You will feel like royalty yourself as you explore the five decks, marvelling at the splendour of the State apartments, visiting the late Queen’s favourite room and experience what life was like for the captain on the bridge and the 220 sailors in their crew rooms.
Derby Station
Swinton (South Yorkshire)
Sheffield Station
Church Fenton
York
Darlington Station
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Join the Northern Belle luxury train for a fascinating excursion to the magnificent Royal Yacht Britannia.
£550 per passenger
Book today with a 15% deposit
Book NowIn addition to our Royal Yacht Britannia - Edinburgh journey why not upgrade your on-board experience to include the following:
Single travellers will receive half bottles of these derivatives.
Book with Laurent-Perrier ClassIn partnership with KRUG champagne we introduce another class of travel.
In addition to our Royal Yacht Britannia - Edinburgh 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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Kick start the festive season in style with an indulgent day excursion aboard the Northern Belle luxury heritage train to Edinburgh's picturesque city.
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.
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