Departing From

  • Eastleigh,
  • Winchester,
  • Micheldever,
  • Basingstoke,
  • Reading West,
  • Tilehurst,
  • Didcot Parkway,
  • Oxford,
  • Banbury

Step aboard the Midland Pullman for a very special circular tour including a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway and snow-covered Cumbrian Fells.

With great limestone peaks and deep valleys, we travel over viaducts and through tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering – including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines with the sheer scale of the scenery apparent and views of the three peaks towering over the line. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley to the border city of Carlisle for a lunchtime break of around 2 hours.

We return along the west coast route over Shap summit and through the pretty Lune Gorge affording stunning views of the Cumbrian mountains, thence through historic Lancaster and Preston.

TRAVEL TIMINGS*

STATION DEPARTS RETURNS
Eastleigh 06.00 22.00
Winchester 06.10 21.40
Micheldever 06.20 21.30
Basingstoke 06.30 21.20
Reading West 06.55 21.00
Tilehurst 07.10 20.50
Didcot Parkway 07.30 20.30
Oxford 07.50 20.10
Banbury 08.10 19.50

PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.

Classes of Travel

Pullman Dining - £350

Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £40 per person.

Seating is arranged at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks’ fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following a sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys – all accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of a half-bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours.

 

First Class (non-dining) - £185

Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £40 per person.

Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows. Includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. There is a buffet bar available for the purchase of light refreshments and you may bring on board your own picnic hamper for consumption during the journey.

 

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