The Northern Belle

Glide across the most beautiful destinations across Britain on the Northern Belle – a train that honours the authentic opulence of 1930s rail travel. Where the importance of a lavish and indulgent journey is just as synonymous to the destination, the Northern Belle transports its passengers back to the Golden Age of Travel – the glitz and glamour – on the seven, restored, 1920s carriages. The carriages have been meticulously restored, stripped and rebuilt before being furnished with its interiors. Each piece of intricate marquetry, veneered panelling, upholstery, mosaic, and mural is the commissioned work of some of the top craftsmen in the United Kingdom. The Northern Belle spares no details – from the Axminster carpets, the moquette upholstery to the brassware – every carriage has been lovingly restored to its former glory as period-style carriages, crafted with traditional techniques but with all the convenience, engineering, and safety of contemporary design. And as the scenery unfolds aboard the Northern Belle in motion, the delights onboard are also sure to impress the senses with the exceptional dine dining. A curated menu, composed of the finest seasonal ingredients sourced locally across Britain – to be enjoyed as the scenery unfolds.

Included in a Northern Belle journey is the sumptuous cuisine. Hand-crafted menus and courses for the brunch, lunch, or dinner ahead are specially made to ignite and engage the most discerning palate in a gastronomic-masterpiece meant to be feasted upon. The chefs on-board, led by Head Chef Matthew Green, are dedicated artisans to their craft and art – each meal and menu is painstakingly curated and refined before it reaches the glittering tables of the dining tables onboard. To pair with your meal, the beverages – the champagnes and wines, are carefully selected to compliment your meal.

The haute cuisine served onboard every journey features seasonal ingredients and are painstakingly crafted by the professional and talented chefs onboard, using a combination of contemporary and classical techniques to produce innovative takes on beloved and classic dishes. The Northern Belle is certainly comparable to a high-end restaurant, only with an ever-changing scenery beyond the window, and an authentic 1930s experience inside.

Big things happen in the small kitchen car. As mentioned previously, the Northern Belle welcomes exceptionally talented chefs onboard to create some of the most delectable menus you have ever tasted from – all from a tiny kitchen on a luxury train moving at speeds up to 100mph while still producing incredible flavours and textures – lending credence to their technical ability, training, and efficiency at their craft. The Northern Belle Chefs are able to accommodate for a wide-range of dietary needs onboard should you require – catering to guest-needs for complete satisfaction is held to utter seriousness and always at a priority.

The Northern Belle is a luxury train that offers rounds-trips all across Great Britain, departing from multiple stations over the country. Which means, finding your ideal journey on the Northern Belle is far from difficult. With regular journeys running throughout most months of the year, and with each journey being unique, it’s no wonder why previous passengers return to experience yet another journey of the Northern Belle.

While some journeys aboard focus on the cuisine and don't make any stops along the route, most will take passengers to a highlight destination in Great Britain and off-board, disembarking to explore at their own leisure or follow along a pre-arranged tour. You can take the Northern Belle all over the British Isles, visiting most counties and the stunning sights it offers, including East Anglia, the Midlands, London, the North East, North West, North Wales, Scotland, South Wales, the South West and Yorkshire.

Please note: The Northern Belle does not embark on any journeys during January where it is maintained and cleaned ready for the year ahead.

There is no other venue, quite like the Northern Belle. With the glamorous carriages and ever-changing scenery, it’s the perfect setting for any special occasion. You may reserve a single carriage, multiple, or even charter the entire train. Possibilities are endless and our complimentary concierge service is on hand to ensure the event is everything that you had hoped for. Your personal concierge will make sure your booking and even runs smoothly from beginning to end. By chartering the Northern Belle, you open up a world to luxury and opulence. Whether you wish to bring friends and family onboard for a special celebration, or to invite and entertain clients – or rewarding employees and colleagues – no matter the reason for the charter, one thing is guaranteed. You will create memories that will surely last a lifetime.

One journey aboard the Northern Belle is a breathtaking dance with the simple and unfettered landscapes of Great Britain alongside a lifetime of memories. From when the train stops at the station, ready to depart, to the moment you disembark, you’re transported to a time of glamour and luxury unlike anything else. With so many journeys available across the UK, seeing some of Britain's most exalted destinations and views, there is a trip to suit any and every occasion.A journey aboard the Northern Belle is all about creating memories. From the moment the train pulls up at the station to the moment you leave, you are taken back to a time of luxury and glamour like nothing else you would have experienced. With many journeys available all across the UK taking passengers to Britain’s highlight locations, there is a trip to suite every occasion. One thing is for sure is you will leave with stories to tell.

The Northern Belle gives passengers the convenience of travel and accessibility to luxury. With so many journeys departing over the UK, passengers have an easier time getting to a nearby, maybe even local, station. Once you’re onboard, you step right into the 30s – the swing, the jazz, the glamour of a luxury train – but the appeal doesn’t stop at the aesthetics and sophisticated travel. The Northern Belle is home to some of the finest culinary experiences and explorations of the UK that truly becomes a privilege to appreciate and. All journeys are round-trip, returning to the station it departed from on the same day, which means in the span of one day, you get to experience something magical and breathtaking without the worry of complicated travel logistics on their day-trips.Passengers choose the Northern Belle for the convenience of travel and the accessibility of luxury. With journeys departing from across the UK, some passengers find it easier to get to a nearby station. Once on board, the luxury experienced is like that of any luxury train from the 1930’s era. But it’s not just about the train, passengers are also treated to the finest cuisine as well as unique tours of some of the UK’s most sought after locations. All journeys are round-trips and return to the station it departed from on the same day.

As a baseline guide, Northern Belle journeys begin at around £395 per ticket with prices up to £799 on some Northern Belle experiences – entirely dependent on the length of the journey, admission into country homes, castles, states, or gardens, which is included into the price of the ticket. Although, most typical journeys remain firmly in the mid-range at around £500–£600.