Fireworks Dinner

Saturday 1st November 2025

Preston, Liverpool, Manchester

£445
Per passenger
fine dining train experience

Your Journey

Remember, remember, Saturday the First of November — the date of our magnificent Fireworks Dinner. Watch a dazzling pyrotechnic display over Morecambe Bay, ensconced in first-class luxury aboard the Northern Belle while tucking into a sumptuous seven-course meal accompanied by a fine glass of wine.

Pristine white linen and sparkling glassware await you as you board one of our individually decorated 1930s Pullman-style carriages, lovingly restored by some of the country’s top marquetry experts, muralists and mosaic artists.

Within minutes, one of our liveried stewards will carefully pour you a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV Champagne as you peruse the magnificent menu.

Meanwhile, our Director of Food and Beverages, Brian Clark, and his team will be hard at work in the recently refurbished kitchen carriage, preparing your dinner. Each of the seven courses blends classic and innovative dishes, all boasting the finest seasonal ingredients from around the country.

As we travel through the glorious British countryside, enjoy freshly prepared canapés, including caviar blinis, before your starter is served, followed by a seasonal soup. The main course then showcases the best of British produce, inspired by the route ahead. Later, a seasonal dessert will be served, freshly prepared by our team of chefs.

To round things off, select from an array of cheeses from our award-winning Great British Cheese Board, accompanied by chutney, fruitcake, biscuits and a glass of Port. Finally, reflect on the journey with Fortnum & Mason tea and petits fours as you watch the last of the spectacular fireworks.

THE EXPERIENCE

From the moment you step aboard one of our exquisitely decorated 1930s-style Pullman carriages, time slows down on the Northern Belle as we transport you back to the golden era of rail travel — the days when nothing was too good for those sophisticated passengers who demanded to travel in true style.

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Saturday 1st November 2025

Departing from

Preston, Liverpool, Manchester

  • Preston

  • Liverpool Lime Street

  • Manchester Victoria

Timings shown are provisional.
Timings are subject to network rail confirmation 7 days prior to departure.
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Saturday, 1st November 2025
Fireworks Dinner

Commemorate the fateful day when Guy Fawkes was foiled in his plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament with an exciting evening of fine cuisine and themed entertainment.

Round-trip travel aboard the Northern Belle luxury train

Champagne reception with canapés and caviar blinis

Sumptuous seven-course lunch: 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

On-board entertainment, including a table magician and strolling musicians

Fortnum & Mason tea and Northern Belle blend coffee

Firework display (weather permitting)

£445 per passenger

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Upgrade your journey
Laurent-Perrier Class

In addition to our Fireworks Dinner 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.

Book with Laurent-Perrier Class
Experience another class
KRUG Class

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

In addition to our Fireworks Dinner 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.

Book with KRUG Class

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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.

Please Note

  • 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.

Ben
27 Jan 2025

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.

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.

David T
19 Dec 2024

Fine Dining Train Experience

Commemorate the fateful day when Guy Fawkes was foiled in his plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament with an exciting evening of fine cuisine and themed entertainment. Enjoy a luxury fine dining train experience, along one of the world's most scenic railway journeys.

Saturday 1st November 2025

Preston, Liverpool, Manchester