Steam Special - Christmas Lunch

Orient Express Luxury Train Journeys

A 7-course Christmas lunch hauled by steam

A truly glorious way to celebrate the season with a Christmas lunch onboard the Northern Belle luxury train hauled by steam. Enjoy a delightful seven-course Christmas lunch with friends and family onboard one of the UK’s most luxurious trains, made even more special by being hauled by a steam locomotive.

Stewards await your arrival as you are welcomed with a champagne reception. Being shown to your plush armchair, admire the intricate detailing of the beautiful 1930s carriages, the fine fabrics, silver cutlery and polished brass of this elegant train.

As we set off on our scenic round-trip, admire the Great British countryside as you ride this vintage train on this very special journey. Hauled by one of the Black Five steam engines known as a Stanier Class 5, this is a marvellous experience and the perfect way to end the year.

Fine dining is yet another attraction of this journey with a seven-course lunch, all prepared onboard using the very best ingredients by a team of talented chefs in the kitchen car. Enjoy a British seasonal menu along with a Great British cheeseboard with biscuits and chutneys. Half a bottle of wine is the perfect accompaniment followed by teas, coffees and petit fours.

Included in this Northern Belle journey:

  • Round-trip onboard the Northern Belle
  • Welcome champagne reception
  • Fine-dining
  • Seven-course lunch
  • Half a bottle of wine per person
  • Tea, coffee
  • Petit fours
  • Table magician
  • Strolling musicians
Steam Hauled

We are not running any Christmas steam train journeys for 2024, please see our vintage diesel hauled Christmas journeys here.

The carriages are made up of tables of two and tables of four. The private tables for two are very popular and therefore sell out quickly. Please see the table configurations for bookings of two passengers below:

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Take a closer look at the Northern Belle

The Northern Belle at a glance

Journeys through the UK
Connecting Britain's finest cities, castles, coasts and countryside from stations across the country.
Day trips
A perfectly crafted day out or a weekend away — with fine dining served throughout every journey.
Round-trips
Departing from stations across Britain, there's a Northern Belle journey to suit every occasion.
7 distinctive carriages
Seven lovingly restored 1930s dining carriages, each named after a great British castle or stately home.
À la carte dining
The world's only luxury train where you choose your dishes on the day — from a menu crafted on board.
Restaurant & bar cars
Champagne receptions, sommelier wine pairings and Fortnum & Mason tea, all as Britain rolls by.

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9375
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*Subject to availability. In the event a private table is unavailable, you will be refunded this charge.
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