The Experience
This Mother's Day, step aboard the Northern Belle, sister train to the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, for an exquisite round trip through Britain's glorious countryside. Indulge in the comfort of the beautiful carriage and relax at your table set with pristine white linen, sparkling glassware and bespoke china.
Your journey on the Northern Belle begins with a welcome Champagne reception on board. You will be served a delicious silver service five course lunch; a British seasonal table d'hôte menu including a Great British cheese board, crackers and chutneys, accompanied with a half bottle of wine and followed by coffee, tea and petits fours. Liveried train stewards are on hand to look after your every need.
If you wish to, before and after lunch you are welcome to stroll through the train and discover different details of each carriage.
Your Northern Belle Mother's Day lunch includes:
Luxury round trip aboard the Northern Belle
Welcome Champagne reception
Five course silver service lunch; a British seasonal table d'hôte menu including a Great British cheese board, crackers and chutneys
A half bottle of wine
Coffee and petit fours
Vital Information
Please contact us prior to redeeming your points for a specific date to check availability. You do not disembark during this journey. Exact routings are subject to change without notice. This journey is suitable for passengers with special access needs/wheelchair users. For those with walking difficulties please contact reservations in order for us to arrange any special requirements.All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents which will arrive around 1-2 weeks prior to the date of your experience. We suggest not confirming any travel, accommodation or other arrangements before you have received a confirmation of your booked date. Please inform us of any dietary requirements during booking.
Please note that the voucher can be redeemed against the trip category up to the value of the voucher. Note at periods of high demand the trip you want may have increased in price so you maybe liable for a small supplement at the time of booking or alternatively you will need to look at dates further ahead in the schedule for departures that match your voucher price. No refunds will be paid for trips that have dropped in price compared to the voucher.
The Weather
The weather should not affect this experience but in severe weather conditions you are advised to call the reservations office to ensure your experience aboard the Northern Belle will be going ahead.
Session Length
Please arrive 20 minutes before your train is due to depart. Journey times vary. Please contact Reservations for more information. Your journey should last approximately five hours.
Numbers
You will share this experience with other people in your carriage and you may share your table with other passengers.
Tables for two are limited. We are happy to take your request, however this is not a guarantee and there is a chance that you will share a table for four with another couple.
Spectators
Spectators are not welcome on this experience. Anyone wishing to join you for your Northern Belle fine dining experience should purchase a voucher.
What To Wear
Smart casual wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers.
Availability and Location
This journey is only available on selected dates