Traverse the United Kingdom’s iconic countryside aboard the Britannic Explorer, where timeless landscapes meet modern elegance. Experience the raw beauty of the Lake District, the Peak District, and the Chilterns, complemented by world-class dining, curated excursions, and refined onboard leisure.
Please note: There are no single cabins on board the Britannic Explorer. Solo travellers who book a double or twin cabin will need to pay a "sole occupancy charge", which is the cost of another adult ticket
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Board at London Victoria in the mid-afternoon and settle into your bespoke British-inspired suite. As the train rolls through Cambridgeshire and Yorkshire, indulge in a Cumbrian Afternoon Tea or unwind with a treatment in the wellness suite. In the evening, sip signature cocktails in the bar before savouring a farm-to-fork dinner curated by three-Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan. End the night with live onboard entertainment as the train rests overnight on the historic Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
Enjoy a lazy morning brunch passing through the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales. After skirting the picturesque Irish Sea coast, disembark at Workington for an exclusive visit to the Lingholm Estate on Derwentwater—a favourite summer haunt of Beatrix Potter. Choose between open-water swimming, fell hiking, rowing, or lawn games before reboarding at Penrith for an evening of fine dining. The train pauses overnight along the famous Settle & Carlisle line.
Enjoy breakfast while crossing the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct on England’s most scenic rail route. As you reach Buckinghamshire, disembark for a short transfer to Bray for a grand farewell dinner at Alain Roux’s celebrated three-Michelin-starred Waterside Inn. Reboard in the evening for a quiet night nestled in the Chiltern Hills.
Watch the Oxfordshire countryside glide by over breakfast as you make your final return to London Victoria, arriving refreshed by mid-morning.
Your journey starts here, choose your accommodation and your preferred departure date.
Unwind in style in your very own spacious Double Cabin. A light and airy space that compliments the passing landscapes. Transformed from sitting area during the day to a comfortable double bed at night. All cabins have private en suite ensuring you have everything you need during your stay.
Artfully designed twin cabins serve a fresh, airy ambience making them the ideal place to gaze at the landscape from your large window. Elegant en suite cabins are a fine opportunity to relax aboard one of the most prestigious overnight trains in Europe.
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