Afternoon Tea on the Belmond British Pullman

What Can I Expect

Feel like guests of honour when you partake in a Belmond British Pullman afternoon tea with a Champagne sparkle! A warm welcome is assured, the views from your carriage window are wonderfully picturesque and the surroundings are sumptuous.

This posh afternoon tea on the move departs from London's Victoria train station. Away from the madding crowds scrambling for their packed commuter trains, you'll find the Belmond check-in bureau. Join the gathering of your fellow voyagers, as you await the arrival of the Belmond British Pullman. As she glides majestically onto the platform, you can't help but feel ever so slightly emotional, such is the beauty of these vintage carriages.

Each carriage is individually named, with its own unique story in rail history to tell. 'Cygnus' was chosen to be part of Sir Winston Churchill's funeral train, whilst the likes of 'Ione' and 'Audrey' have both carried VIP guests, from Heads of State to Royalty. If only the carriages could talk, they'd have some tales to tell!

Indeed, these are not replicas, they are genuine luxury Pullman carriages that have been skilfully restored. They now shine proudly once more, right down to the solid brass fittings. The hand-crafted artisan marquetry wood inserts you'll spot in the walnut wood panelling around each carriage are simply exquisite. Even your afternoon tea is served on specially-commissioned Belmond British Pullman fine bone china crockery.

That personal touch continues as you climb aboard the train, welcomed by your uniformed steward who will be looking after you for the duration of your voyage. These afternoon tea journeys are round trips through London into the Home Counties, with plenty of time to enjoy the views, the opulence of the setting and the delicious sweet and savoury treats too.

Of course, the best afternoon teas are accompanied by a bit of bubbly and this Belmond British Pullman afternoon tea does that in style with a half bottle of Champagne for each passenger. All that remains for you to do is sit back in your armchair seat and relish every single moment, as freshly brewed tea is poured from a tall silver teapot and warm scones are served, along with all the usual teatime goodies.

The Belmond British Pullman afternoon tea is wonderfully evocative of the bygone age of luxury rail travel. With some of England's finest scenery and attentive on-board service, it's a treat to behold for all ages.

Availability

• Limited selected dates during the year
• All dates are subject to availability
• As these train journeys are very popular please allow plenty of time to book
• Departures vary and a confirmed schedule will be supplied upon booking
• Vouchers are valid for trips up to the voucher value. Prices for experiences may vary in line with demand. You may need to look further ahead for a date of equal value or if you wish to travel on a date that does not correspond with your voucher or upgrade to an alternative experience, you may pay a supplementary fee. No refunds will be made for bookings that have dropped in price

Suitable For

• Smart day wear is requested to be worn on board the British Pullman - please do not wear jeans, men may wish to wear a jacket and tie
• Because of the vintage nature of the train wheel chair access is not possible onboard, help is available for passengers with disabilities, with facilities to stow folding wheelchairs.
• For the comfort of all, this is a non-smoking train throughout and passengers are asked to turn off their mobile telephones whilst on board
• If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise us when booking and we will do our best to comply. We are, however, unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in their preparation

Anything Else

• There are four different styles of Pullman carriage, seating between 20 and 26 passengers with various seating combinations made up of tables for one, two or three and private compartments seating four. Please note that at busy times, parties of two may be seated sharing with another party of two. Parties larger than four will be seated at a combination of tables
• The value of this voucher can be exchanged or used as part payment for other journeys at the time of booking with Belmond
• Vouchers are valid for trips up to the voucher value. Prices for experiences may vary in line with demand. You may need to look further ahead for a date of equal value or if you wish to travel on a date that does not correspond with your voucher or upgrade to an alternative experience, you may pay a supplementary fee. No refunds will be made for bookings that have dropped in price
• The Belmond train is usually pulled by a diesel locomotive, but for steam enthusiasts selected dates are available with the addition of a historic steam hauled locomotive to pull the iconic carriages, this incurs an upgrade fee payable when booking your date