The Lake District, Britannic Explorer, a Belmond Train
Belmond Trains · Britannic Explorer · 4 days
For the ardent explorer, the devoted reader or the discerning connoisseur, this itinerary offers an exquisite Lake District holiday – a land revered for its unparalleled beauty. Aboard the Britannic Explorer, savour sustainable cuisine in our refined dining cars and unwind in the luxury of your private suite, pausing only to step into the quiet grandeur of Northern England’s most cherished landscapes. Please note: this journey departs on a Friday afternoon and concludes on a Monday morning. Our train is subject to national railway constraints and timings are purely indicative; please check your final itinerary for confirmed timings.
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Belmond Trains |
|---|---|
| Vessel | Britannic Explorer |
| Length | 4 days |
| Region | BRITAIN |
| Countries | United Kingdom |
| Departures | Valid for Departures Now Through: 15 Nov 2027 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | London |
| Day 3 | Bray |
| Day 1 | London |
Every departure
This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 15 Nov 2027. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Three nights aboard the Britannic Explorer luxury train, with 24-hour steward service.
- FINE DINING Daily table d'hôte meals, alongside a selection of beverages. Off board, enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at Simon Rogan's Cartmel Valley farm experience and a gala dinner at The Waterside Inn.
- EXCITING EXCURSIONS A tailor-made itinerary of exciting and varied off-board tours and experiences.
Current offers
- Waived Solo Supplement on The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — through 2026-12-27 · Guests travelling on their own are invited to experience the timeless elegance of a Historic Twin in July and August 2026 - now with no single supplement fee. Details Call our reservations team and quote 'VSTWSOLE' to book this offer. Terms & Conditions: Valid for all one-night journeys in July and August 2026. Book by 30 June. Cabin availability for this offer is limited per departure.
- 4 for 3 on Belmond's British Pullman — through 2026-12-31 · Includes A round-trip travel from London Victoria British Pullman luxury train experience Terms and conditions Valid on any journey in in September, October or November 2026, only when booking a table of four. Not applicable to Cygnus, the Wes Anderson carriage. Call our reservations team on 0800 058 1237 and quote code BBP43. Book our 4 for 3 British Pullman offer and experience our iconic train for less. Along with your guests, jump onboard the train at London Victoria Station and settle in the privacy of our coupés — the private compartments nestled inside our carriages, welcoming up to 4…
- Complimentary Stay at Balmoral with Belmond's Royal Scotsman — through 2026-12-31 · Complimentary stay at The Balmoral hotel Details: Applicable to guests who have booked any Royal Scotsman journey in August, October and November 2026 The 2 complimentary nights can be booked before or after the Royal Scotsman journey,. Alternatively, they can be split to one night before and one night after the rail journey Terms and conditions: Applicable when booking any cabin types on The Royal Scotsman trainApplies to Executive Rooms at The Balmoral with breakfast includedQuote code TEB2 when speaking to our reservations team. Subject to availability. Book a Scotch Malt Whisky Tour…
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