Excursion:
Hardwick HouseDeparture Date:
Thu 06/06/2024Departs from:
IpswichDeparture Time (Approximately):
08:15Return Time (Approximately):
20:45Excursion Info:
Enjoy a fine dining experience on the outward journey. Your elegant table is set with immacate white linen and gleaming glassware. Liveried stewards serve you a delicious brunch and take care of your every need.
Sit back and relax, enjoying the ever-changing views through your picture window as the train wends her way across the British countryside.
Each carriage is named after a British stately home or castle and individually decorated. Look out for ceiling murals, mosaic floors and the marquetry handcrafted by the country’s top artisans.
Upon arrival at Chesterfield station you will be escorted by coach to Hardwick Hall.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, marvelling at the house and its grand interiors, discover the history of the house and its owners from the Countess of Shrewsbury (Bess of Hardwick) to the Cavendish family.
When the visit of the House is over, (free roaming with socal distancing) why not discover the ornate gardens or treat yourself to a light refreshment or visit the gift shop.
Return to the train for a champagne reception, followed by a fabous six-course dinner with our sommelier’s selection of wine.
Few things are as quintessentially British as a day trip by rail. Travel aboard the Northern Belle and make the journey as magical as the destination.
INCLUDED
• Round-trip travel on the Northern Belle luxury train
• Welcome sparkling Mimosa cocktail
• Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
• Afternoon at Hardwick Hall, including coach transfers and house admission
• Champagne reception back on board including canapés and Caviar blinis
• Sumptuous six-course dinner: British seasonal table d’hôte menu including: Award-winning Great British cheese board with Port to accompany, delicious dessert and a selection of petits fours
• Sommelier’s choice - Bottle of wine per couple
• Fortnum & Mason tea and Northern Belle blend coffee
Please note that the prices listed are from prices, and may change. All dates are subject to availability. Discounts are available for groups of four or more.
You may share a table with other participants. A guaranteed table for 2 people can sometimes be reserved at an extra cost (generally £150 per couple), please request this in the form opposite.
The train is not suitable for wheelchair users. A wheelchair can be stored on board (if foldable), but can't be used on the train. Please note: Train tickets are dispatched 5-7 days prior to departure.
2 other excursions departing on Thu 06/06/2024:
The Garden of England from London Victoria onboard the Belmond British Pullman
Hardwick House from Norwich onboard the Northern Belle
3 other journeys departing from Ipswich:
Champagne Afternoon Tea departing Fri 06/09/2024 onboard the Northern Belle
Spirit of Travel Lunch departing Fri 06/09/2024 onboard the Northern Belle
Spirit of Travel Lunch departing Fri 05/09/2025 onboard the Northern Belle
