.jpg)
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the first major horse race of the year, so get a gallop on if you’d like to book a place on this trip – it’s always a sell‑out.
Step aboard the Northern Belle over a red carpet laid across the platform at London Paddington, where one of the liveried stewards will serve you a sparkling Mimosa cocktail.
A delicious three‑course brunch is then served as you browse your copy of the Racing Post, study the form and plan how best to outsmart the bookies by picking the day’s winners.
The Northern Belle is scheduled to arrive at Evesham Station shortly after 11 am, where a vintage steam train will be waiting to whisk you the final 15 miles to the racecourse.
After an afternoon in the Premier Club Enclosure – with access to the Parade Ring and magnificent views over the finishing line – you’ll return to a champagne reception, complete with canapés and caviar blinis.
As you make your way back to London, the chefs will serve a sumptuous five‑course dinner accompanied by fine wines – and, of course, Northern Belle’s famous Great British cheeseboard.
The Gold Cup may fall on Friday the 13th in 2026, but your luck is certain to be in aboard the Northern Belle. After all, everyone’s a winner on Britain’s most celebrated train!
Often referred to as the Blue Riband of jump racing, the Gold Cup stands as the pinnacle of the annual Cheltenham Festival, drawing fans from across the globe.
As the world’s most lucrative non-handicap steeplechase, it featured a prize pool of £647,000 in 2025, with the victorious “Inothewayurthinkin” taking home £364,000.
Round-trip travel on the Northern Belle luxury train
Welcome sparkling Mimosa cocktail
Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
Transfers and admissions - Club Enclosure
Racing Post per couple
Jockey host
Steam train transfer to the course on GWSR Heritage Railway
Champagne reception back on board, including canapés and caviar blinis
Sumptuous five-course dinner
Sommelier’s choice - Bottle of wine per couple
Fortnum & Mason tea and Northern Belle blend coffee
.png)
This is a brief overview of our booking terms and conditions. Please note each individual operator has their own terms and conditions and by booking with LuxuryTrainTickets.com you are also accepting the operator's terms. For more information regarding operator terms and conditions please contact us or the operator directly.
PLEASE NOTE: Receiving receipt of payment is not confirmation that your booking has been successful. We will contact you one to 10 working days after you have paid to confirm your booking, take further details of those travelling and send your itinerary. In the rare instance your booking cannot be fulfilled for any reason, such as the operator cancelling a journey or anything else beyond our control, we will be in touch with alternative options or will refund your payment.
All prices shown are for one adult ticket. Sleeper journeys are based on two adults sharing accommodation. Single occupancy of cabins may incur additional charge.
Prices are set by the operator and may change at short notice. We endeavour to ensure prices are always accurate and update our own website as soon as possible. All timings and details of included tours and activities are for guidance only and will only be confirmed in your travel documents that will be emailed to you 7 days before departure. For any questions including discounts, offers or group pricing, please contact info@luxurytraintickets.com.
As an authorised ticketing agent of luxury train journeys, we may need to pass some of your details (such as your name and dietary requirements) on to the train operators in order to complete your booking. This is done so the operators can add you to their guest list, send you your tickets and ensure the meals served to you onboard meet your dietary requirements. By booking with LuxuryTrainTickets.com, you are agreeing that you allow such necessary details to be shared with the operators under the cause of legitimate interest. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone or email info@luxurytraintickets.com.
There are a limited number of private tables and cabin types onboard. While we keep our website updated regularly, there may be occasions when private tables or cabin types become fully booked meaning we are unable to fulfil your booking requirements. Should this be the case, we will contact you to discuss alternative options and refund any payments made.
We have the right to refuse the request of a deposit when a journey is scheduled to depart in less than 16 weeks. If you choose to book with a deposit you must pay the remaining balance in full 15 weeks before departure at the latest. Should you fail to pay the remaining balance 15 weeks prior to departure, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking. Deposits are accepted by request. Most journeys require a 25% deposit to secure a booking however some specialist journeys do require a 50% deposit. Please contact us for confirmation.
Tickets are sent electronically around 5 days before departure. You will not receive tickets or any form of 'gift pack' in the post. This is in an attempt to reduce paper use and do our part for the environment.
By booking a journey you agree to these terms, the terms set out by each individual operator and our cancellation policy.
Please contact LuxuryTrainTickets.com for further terms or for clarification.
