Enjoy a day trip to
Ride the luxurious train, enjoy silver service dining and hear from Lady Carnarvon
Join best readers on a memorable journey aboard the British Pullman, A Belmond Train.
You’ll travel from London Victoria through the countryside to Highclere Castle to discover this exquisite home, famous as the filming location for Downton Abbey.
Relax in an armchair seat while sipping a bellini and enjoy a silver service three-course brunch while the rural scenery rolls past. Upon arrival at Highclere Castle, you’ll enjoy a glass of Champagne and hear an exclusive talk from Lady Carnarvon.
You’ll then enjoy a private guided tour of the castle, and there’ll be some free time to take a stroll through the gardens and explore the Egyptian Exhibition, which details the discovery of the tomb of
Tutankhamun.
After exploring Highclere Castle, you’ll return to the British Pullman for a delightful three-course dinner with wine, followed by coffee and petits fours, before pulling back into London Victoria just before 8pm.
TRAVEL ON A HISTORIC TRAIN
The luxurious British Pullman – featuring restored Art Deco carriages and furnishings –transports you back to an age of romantic train travel.
HEAR FROM LADY CARNARVON
Sip Champagne as Lady Carnarvon (above) talks about life at Highclere in a Q&A. You’ll also receive a signed copy of her new book, The Earl And The Pharaoh.
VISIT HIGHCLERE CASTLE
Step back in time with a visit to this elegant castle, which has stood in as ‘the real Downton Abbey’ in the beloved TV series. The castle is surrounded by a thousand acres of spectacular parkland, designed by the 18th-century landscape gardener Capability Brown.
