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Belmond · United Kingdom

The Great Britannic Explorer

17–20 April 2026

The return of grand touring

Four days with nowhere to rush to

Britain's newest luxury sleeper, where every mile comes with fine dining, ocean views and the rare luxury of being unreachable.

Rolling countryside from the train

The Somerset hills

Rolling countryside

The Atlantic coast from the train

Devon & the Riviera Line

The Atlantic coast

Kynance Cove, Cornwall

Kynance Cove

Cornwall, at last

The dining car

Simon
RoganA kitchen on rails

Every breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner is composed by one of Britain's most decorated chefs, served as the South-West slips by your window.

  • 01Cornish afternoon tea on departure from London
  • 02Seasonal tasting dinners, with paired drinks throughout
  • 03A private gala at Da Costa, inside Hauser & Wirth
A Grand Suite aboard the Britannic Explorer

Your cabin

By night, a sanctuary on rails

As the lamps dim and the countryside turns to silhouette, your cabin becomes a snug, candlelit retreat. Sleep to the gentle rhythm of the track.

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    A cabin of your ownSharing twin or double, dressed for the journey
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    24-hour steward serviceAnything you need, at any hour
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    The Grand SuitesNamed for the botanicals: Juniper, Valerian, Elder

Six stops, one unbroken story

London to the Cornish coast and home again. Swipe through the weekend.

Departure from London

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London Victoria

Departure

Step aboard in the afternoon and watch the city dissolve behind you.

The Somerset countryside

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West Somerset

Afternoon tea & sunsets

Rogan's Cornish tea as the heritage line carries you west.

St Ives on the Cornish coast

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St Ives

Atlantic air

Brunch by the sea, then the artists' colony on the Cornish coast.

The harbour at Fowey

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Fowey

The harbour town

A morning among the sailboats and slate-roofed lanes.

Hauser and Wirth, Bruton

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Bruton

Art, gardens & champagne

Hauser & Wirth after hours, then a gala dinner at Da Costa.

The journey home

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London Victoria

Homeward

A final, unhurried breakfast as the country rolls back into view.

Nothing to arrange

One price, one conversation. We handle the rest, end to end.

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Three nights aboard with 24-hour steward service, sharing twin or double

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All dining by Simon Rogan, with a selection of beverages throughout

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The off-board gala dinner at Da Costa, inside Hauser & Wirth

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A tailor-made programme of off-board tours, and your own concierge

Register your interest

Reserve your cabin

17–20 April 2026. Cabins are strictly limited. A specialist will reply within one working day.

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“From start to finish, every detail was taken care of. A once-in-a-lifetime journey, and a dream come true.”

Above + Beyond guest

Good to know

What's included?
Three nights aboard with 24-hour steward service (sharing twin or double), all daily dining by Simon Rogan with a selection of beverages, the Da Costa gala dinner, a tailor-made programme of off-board experiences, and your own Above + Beyond concierge throughout.
When and where does it begin?
The journey runs 17–20 April 2026, departing and returning to London Victoria. You board on the afternoon of day one and arrive back on the morning of day four.
Can you arrange a Grand Suite or a private celebration?
Yes. Single occupancy, the Grand Suites, and private group arrangements can all be quoted. Tell us what you have in mind and your specialist will tailor it.
How do I secure a place?
Register your interest above. Cabins are strictly limited and held on a first-come basis; a specialist will be in touch within one working day with availability and a written quote, with no obligation.

17–20 April 2026 · Strictly limited

The most beautiful way to see Britain

A handful of cabins remain. Reserve yours before they're gone.

Reserve your cabin
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