Relive the Golden Age of Travel on board the luxurious Northern Belle as you glide through the Sussex countryside to Arundel, to visit the castle.
You'll board the train in London Victoria and take your seat in the stunning individually decorated carriages. Sip a refreshing Bellini as an elegant three-course brunch is served and relax, as liveried stewards take care of all your needs. Marvel at the beautiful scenery through your picture window as the train makes its stately way to the South coast.
On arrival into Arundel Station, take a short stroll through the beautiful village to the Castle. You'll explore the principal family estate of the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk at your leisure. While between the 1870s and 1890s the house was almost completely rebuilt, many of the original features such as the Norman Keep, Gatehouse and Barbican have survived.
You will have time to marvel at fascinating furniture, tapestries and rare collection of paintings inside, before you enjoy the serenity and scents of the castle grounds with a stroll around the many themed gardens.
Reboard the Northern Belle for your journey back to London Victoria. As you take your seat in your elegant carriage, sip a glass of chilled Champagne and chat about the highlights of your day. You'll be served a delectable five-course dinner, with the sommelier's choice of wine - a fitting finale to your memorable day trip.
The journey begins with a fine dining experience as brunch is served at your elegant table. Pristine white linen, bespoke China and sparkling glassware set the scene for the delights to come.
Admire the design details of your vintage carriage, which evokes the glamorous "Belle" trains of the 1930s. Sit back and relax as liveried stewards take care of all your needs. Marvel at the beautiful scenery through your picture window as the train makes its stately way to the South coast.
On arrival into Arundel Station, it is a short 10-minute scenic stroll through the village of Arundel to the Castle. You will be provided with entrance tickets for you to discover the castle at your leisure.
Discover the grandeur of the finely preserved Castle interior with its fascinating furniture, tapestries and rare collection of paintings by renowned artists including Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Canaletto. Later enjoy the serenity and scents of the castle grounds with a stroll around the many themed gardens.
Afterwards, you are welcomed back on board with a glass of chilled champagne. Chat about the highlights of your day over a delectable five-course dinner, served with our sommelier's choice of wine.
Perhaps take a stroll through the other carriages spotting the beautiful design touches. Handcrafted mosaics and murals make each carriage try unique.
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* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a four seat table, subject to availability. To book a table for two, there is a £75pp surcharge. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement not available. Deposit 30%. Train is not wheelchair accessible. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd.