Luxury takes on a dreamier rhythm this July as The Britannic Explorer, a Belmond train, glides onto the tracks, ready to rewrite the story of travel across the UK.
This isn’t just the country’s first-ever luxury sleeper train. It’s a love letter to slow journeys, crafted with soul. A celebration of British charm, eccentricity, and timeless elegance, reimagined for a new generation of travellers who crave more than a destination.
Step aboard and enter another world—eight carriages lovingly restored and styled by Albion Nord with creative icons like Luke Edward Hall, Mel Campion, and Olly Fathers. Every corner is layered with story: rich textures, hand-dyed panels, shell-inlaid mirrors, antiques that whisper of eras past. It’s part country manor, part design-forward dream.
The rooms? Pure escapism. Eighteen cabins, including three sumptuous Grand Suites, invite you to sleep to the lull of the rails, wrapped in fine linens as the British countryside unfolds beyond your window: rugged cliffs, rolling hills, seaside sunrises.
But the journey doesn’t stop there.
Start your morning with yoga on the Cornish coast. Paddleboard through the Lake District’s still waters. Wander through lavender fields in Wales. Then return to the train for Wildsmith-powered spa treatments or a dinner crafted by Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan and brought to life by Sven-Hanson Britt, where every bite tells the story of Britain’s seasons.
The Britannic Explorer is more than a train. It’s a moving gallery of modern British design. From Luke Edward Hall’s whimsical wallpaper to Marcus James’s dreamy landscapes and Ed Burkes’s energetic dining car paintings—every artwork, lamp, chair, and cushion has a voice. Together, they tell a story of Britain—bold, beautiful, and ever-evolving.
The experience begins at London Victoria and unfolds over three unforgettable nights. And if you want to extend the magic, Belmond makes it effortless, with stays at The Cadogan in London or a meal at Raymond Blanc’s iconic Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in the Cotswolds.
This is a journey for dreamers, romantics, and adventurers. For those who believe that how you travel matters just as much as where you arrive. It’s not just luxury—it’s a soul-stirring escape.
As General Manager Hendrik Huebner says, “The Britannic Explorer embodies the true spirit of adventure. Offering the ultimate luxury on rails, our guests will discover a new perspective on contemporary Britain.”
We call it one of the most stylish ways to fall in love with the UK—again.
Reservations open for July 2025.
For more details, click here or email: reservations.bex@belmond.com
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