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The Lake District, Britannic Explorer, a Belmond Train

Belmond Trains · Britannic Explorer · 4 days

The Lake District, Britannic Explorer, a Belmond Train

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

OperatorBelmond Trains
VesselBritannic Explorer
Length4 days
RegionBRITAIN
CountriesUnited Kingdom
DeparturesValid for Departures Now Through: 15 Nov 2027

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1London
Day 3Bray
Day 1London

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.
  • Extend your adventure in London with the Britannic Explorer and The Cadogan — through 2026-12-31 · Combine your Britannic Explorer train journey with a complimentary stay at Belmond's celebrated London hotel. Enjoy a complimentary private transfer between the hotel and station for departure, or vice versa. Additionally, savour a complimentary dinner with wine for two during your stay at The Cadogan. Valid for all new Britannic Explorer bookings in 2026.
  • Combine Belmond's The Cadogan & The Britannic Explorer — through 2026-12-31 · Includes: One journey on the Britannic Explorer One night at The Cadogan hotel Transfer between the hotel and the station for departure or vice versa Dinner with wine for two at The Cadogan How to book: Call the Britannic Explorer reservations team and quote 'BEXCAD' Terms and conditions:Valid for all Britannic Explorer journeys Combine your Britannic Explorer train journey with a stay at Belmond's celebrated London hotel and enjoy a complimentary private transfer between the hotel and station for departure, or vice versa. Additionally, savour a complimentary dinner with wine for two during…

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