Visit one of England's most famous gardens on this delightful British Pullman tour to Sissinghurst. The marital home of writer Vita Sackville-West and her diplomat husband Harold Nicolson, the couple created superb gardens in the grounds of their Elizabethan manor and you will have plenty of time to explore, as well as enjoying the train journey. To give you an idea of the train's appeal, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is sister train to this delightful British Pullman.
So settle into your armchair seat in the beautifully decorated carriage at London Victoria, enjoy a full brunch menu and sip on your Bellini cocktail as you leave the capital behind for the greenery of the Kent countryside. Once at Sissinghurst, you will be struck by the height of the two towers on this Elizabethan manor. If you're feeling active, you can take the 78 steps to the top for wonderful panoramic views and take in Sackville-West's fascinating writing room.
As well as the floral show gardens, Sissinghurst is still very much a working farm and has a kitchen garden, with much of the produce grown being used in the restaurant and at the Old Dairy Coffee Shop, where you'll get to enjoy a Cream Tea, included in the price of this British Pullman Sissinghurst tour. After your day discovering Sissinghurst, you will be transferred back to London by coach. To explore the range of steam train excursions available from IntotheBlue just visit our main 'Steam Train Trips' section here.
- The British Pullman will depart from London Victoria
- You will be greeted on board by uniformed Stewards
- Enjoy the English countryside from the comfort of your carriage
- You will be served Brunch with a Bellini on your journey to Sissinghurst
- Guided coach transfer to Sissinghurst
- Admission to Sissinghurst gardens
- Cream Tea for two at the restaurant
- Included is a return journey to London by Coach
- This is approximately a seven hour experience
- Please note the train is not steam hauled
- Available on selected Sundays from May to October
- All dates are subject to availability
- The trip will depart from London Victoria Station
- You will travel through Kent to Sissinghurst
- There is a minimum age of 18
- There is a smart casual dress code (no jeans or trainers allowed)
- Venice Simplon-Orient-Express regrets that passengers confined to wheelchairs will be unable to board the train
- Passengers with restricted mobility who require assistance to board the train must make arrangements with Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in advance of their departure
- Spectators are not permitted however they are welcome to accompany passengers to the train station and see them off