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News

22 new reasons to get excited about train travel in 2022

Post author By vickymayer100
Post date 3rd January 2022

From a new Italian luxury train to Brad Pitt on a bullet train and the TV return of Michael Portillo, Vicky Mayer discover 22 new reasons to get excited about train travel in 2022 Travel with Belmond and Wes Anderson Celebrated Film Director Wes Anderson has teamed up with Belmond to recreate the Cygnus carriage […]

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Inspiration

All you need to know about riding in style on a Northern Belle train

Post author By vickymayer100
Post date 22nd December 2021

Vicky Mayer discovers all you need to know about riding in style on a Northern Belle train Christmas comes early It’s my first time on a Northern Belle train and along with my mum Ena, I am looking forward to a five-hour round-trip from Victoria travelling to Dover and back. We are on board to […]

Tags British train trips, christmas trains, heritage railway, kent, luxury train travel, luxury trains, luxury travel, northern belle, Victoria train station

Inspiration

Six of the best Mother’s Day 2022 Rail Trips

Post author By vickymayer100
Post date 8th March 2021

Mother’s Day in the UK this year falls on 27th March 2022 so if your mum loves train travel why not treat her to one of these six of the best Mother’s Day 2022 Rail Days trips. Champagne Afternoon Tea on the British Pullman Details: Travel on the iconic Belmond British Pullman around the British […]

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News

Why rail travel is back on track

Post author By vickymayer100
Post date 3rd March 2021

It’s been a long time coming but rail travel is back on track. Boris’ roadmap has given us a framework to plan our trips. And leading figures in the British rail travel industry are starting to see a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. And even better, railway travellers have already booked trips […]

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Scotland UK & Ireland

13 great rail trips to Scotland you’ll love

Post author By vickymayer100
Post date 26th February 2021

We’ve found 13 great rail trips to Scotland that are easy to book this year. Check out our pick of great trips – from as little as £370. But be quick – these are booking up quickly. Belmond Western Scenic Wonders Trip Highlights: If ever there was a year to splash out on this amazing […]

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Insider Tips

Northern Belle Head Chef’s delicious liver and mash recipe

Post author By vickymayer100
Post date 30th January 2021

Matt Green is the Head Chef on Britain’s popular luxury train line the Northern Belle. Here, he shares a liver and mash recipe from the train’s fantastic on-board menu that’s perfect for a cold and rainy locked-down weekend. The inspiration behind the recipe When I first picked up a copy of ‘White Heat’ by Marco […]

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News UK & Ireland

10 of the best British train holidays to book today from only £340

Post author By vickymayer100
Post date 28th January 2021

If you’re thinking of booking one of Britain’s best British rail and train holidays, we’ve done all the hard work for you. We have found 10 of best British rail and train holidays you can book today to enjoy when we come out of lockdown. Best Scottish train holidays Great Rail Journeys’ ‘Explore the Highlands […]

Insider Tips

Northern Belle’s Sales Director Howard Barclay on his Great Train Adventures

Post author By vickymayer100
Post date 17th December 2020

Train fan Howard Barclay, sales director for the iconic Northern Belle train, has travelled on some of the world’s most luxurious trains but still thinks British trains and scenery make the grade Which country have you most enjoyed visiting by rail? Abroad, it has to be South Africa, where I took a Victoria Falls steam […]

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