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Mother's Day Champagne Afternoon Tea

Sunday 14th March 2027

Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe

£395
Per passenger
mother's day champagne afternoon tea luxury train day trip

Your Journey

The cork is eased from the bottle before the Northern Belle has even left the platform. A red carpet welcome at the station, a steward at your side, your own Champagne poured as the afternoon tea menu comes round. The day starts as it means to go on.

Settle into your carriage, one of seven named after a great British castle or stately home. Let the afternoon belong to a more gracious age, when the journey was the occasion and nothing was too much trouble.

Then the tea itself: delicate finger sandwiches, cakes and pastries, and warm scones with clotted cream and jam. Cream first or jam first is the one argument we are happy to leave you and Mum to settle. A pot of freshly brewed Fortnum & Mason tea keeps the whole thing properly civilised.

Strolling musicians play between the tables, the countryside rolling by beyond the glass, and for once there is nowhere either of you has to be.

It is a gentler kind of grand: no rush, no clock, just Mum thoroughly spoilt for the length of a long afternoon. The treat she might never book for herself, chosen for her.

AFTERNOON TEA

Afternoon tea is usually credited to one woman: Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. Around 1840, with lunch long finished and dinner not served until eight, she took to having tea, bread and butter and a little cake brought to her room to see off the afternoon hunger. Soon she was inviting friends. Within a generation it was a national institution, blessed by Queen Victoria herself, and it has been the most civilised way to bridge an afternoon ever since.

She invented it, in short, to be quietly spoilt between meals. We can think of no better person to pass the favour on to.

Discover our carefully crafted seasonal menu, showcasing fine British cuisine prepared fresh onboard by our expert chefs.

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Sunday 14th March 2027

Departing from

Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe

  • Liverpool Lime Street

  • Warrington Bank Quay

  • Crewe Station

Timings shown are provisional.
Timings are subject to network rail confirmation 7 days prior to departure.
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Sunday, 14th March 2027
Mother's Day Champagne Afternoon Tea

A bottle of Champagne, finger sandwiches, warm scones and Fortnum & Mason tea, poured at Mum's own table aboard the Northern Belle.

Aboard the Northern Belle, the journey is the joy, not just the way there: your own armchair, a picture window, the countryside gliding by

A welcome bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne per couple

Traditional afternoon tea: finger sandwiches, cakes, pastries and warm scones with clotted cream and jam

A glass of sherry or port

Strolling musicians

Fortnum & Mason tea and Northern Belle blend coffee

An orchid for Mum

£395 per passenger

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Experience another class
KRUG Class

For the once-in-a-lifetime days, there is KRUG: the most prized Champagne in the world, and the highest class of travel on the train.

Everything in your Mother's Day Champagne Afternoon Tea day, plus:

  • A bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée to share, per couple

  • A parting gift to take home

 + £195per passenger - limited availability

Single travellers receive half bottles.

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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.

All Journeys on Sunday 14th March 2027

Mother's Day Sunday Lunch

A Champagne welcome and a seven-course lunch served to Mum at her own table, while the countryside does the moving.

Sunday 14th March 2027

Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe

£495
per person

Mother's Day Champagne Afternoon Tea

A bottle of Champagne, finger sandwiches, warm scones and Fortnum & Mason tea, poured at Mum's own table aboard the Northern Belle.

Sunday 14th March 2027

Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe

£395
per person

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

A very special day out, both festive and fabulous in equal measure measures. It’s 5 star luxury from the moment you step on board and the service is of the highest quality standard. Such a wonderful experience.

Shaz W
19 Dec 2025

My friend and I had the best day again on the Northern Belle train. Such a beautiful carriage (Warwick) with amazing staff who looked after us all so well. The food was outstanding (Christmas dinner) from the canapés to the cheese board, as were the cocktails and range of wines. The entertainment was again brilliant and had the carriage singing or laughing or both! Highly recommend and will re-book again for next year.

Smithy010
15 Dec 2025

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

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

Mother's Day Champagne Afternoon Tea Luxury Train Day Trip

A bottle of Champagne, finger sandwiches, warm scones and Fortnum & Mason tea, poured at Mum's own table aboard the Northern Belle. Experience travelling onboard the Britain's most luxurious train. Enjoy the Northern Belle Mother's Day champagne afternoon tea luxury train day trip.

Sunday 14th March 2027

Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe