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Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train
London, United Kingdom · Belmond · Apex Luxury
England and Wales' first luxury sleeper train rolled out of London Victoria in the summer of 2025, reborn from the short-lived Belmond Grand Hibernian that once ran through Ireland. Eighteen cabins across eight carriages carry just thirty-six guests on three-night routes to Cornwall, Wales, or the Lake District, decorated by London studio Albion Nord in wood panelling and amber velvet that channel a Victorian apothecary, with a gin and tonic waiting in the Observation Car before the countryside even gets going.
- 18 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Neighborhood: Westminster
About Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train
- Interiors came from three collaborators working with Albion Nord: illustrator Luke Edward Hall's bespoke fabrics, painter Mel Campion's canvases, and marquetry artist Olly Fathers' inlaid wood.
- Trainspotters gather along the tracks in Cornwall and Wales just to catch her passing, the closest thing England has to a celebrity train.
- The two dining cars are dressed like potting sheds, with dried wildflowers on the tables and leaf-shaped sconces on the walls.
History
Three-night fares start from around £11,000 for a double cabin in a standard Suite, rising to roughly £15,300 per person for one of the three Grand Suites. The train departed on its maiden voyage from London Victoria on 21 July 2025, bound for Cornwall.
The setting
2-minute walk to Victoria train.
Restaurants and bars
- On-board restaurant cars — Restaurant · Chef Simon Rogan (menus curated by)
- Bar and observation car — Bar
Experiences
- Off-board experiences: London to Cornwall, Wales or The Lake District — Off-board excursions, roundtrip from London Victoria, curated with expert guides and exclusive access; themes include mindfulness, movement and adventure.
- Off-board private dining experiences — Private dining off the train with a farm-to-fork approach focused on local provenance and produce, curated by Simon Rogan.
- Wild swimming — Listed among the train's experiences.
- Country estates — Listed among the train's experiences.
- Museums and distilleries — Listed among the train's experiences.
- Guided hikes — Listed among the train's experiences.
Amenities
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- All-inclusive
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