Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, England

England’s First Luxury Sleeper Train Is Set to Depart in July—With Fine Dining, a Victorian-inspired Bar Car, and a Spa

"Launching on July 21 as the inaugural luxury sleeper for England and Wales, this plush eight‑carriage train offers three-night itineraries that showcase Cornwall’s coastline, the villages and woodlands of Wales, or the mountains and lakes of the Lake District. The onboard experience accommodates just 36 guests across 18 cabins (15 suites and three Grand Suites) with interiors inspired by the country’s landscapes and dressed by Albion Nord alongside artists Luke Edward Hall, Mel Campion, and Olly Fathers, featuring bold bespoke fabrics, artwork, and antique treasures. Two dining cars, Malva and Samphire, present regionally focused menus by chef Simon Rogan — highlights include St. Ives Bay spider crab with hand‑harvested seaweed and Devon duck roasted with wild fennel — while an Observation Car serves destination‑inspired cocktails and classic gin and tonics from a warm, wood‑panelled bar; journeys also begin with afternoon tea featuring Welsh tea cakes and bara brith. Wellness offerings include a Wildsmith‑developed menu of massages and facials plus a suite of curated off‑train activities such as wood‑fired saunas, scenic hikes, wild swimming, rowing, private wine tastings, coastal boat tours, and immersive regional visits (Eryri National Park, Pembrokeshire coast, a working lavender farm, Lingholm Estate, and intimate Cotswolds pub evenings). Positioned as a slow‑luxury product that emphasizes British design, local ingredients, and special‑access excursions, three‑night voyages start from about £11,000 per double cabin and include excursions, meals, wine, and alcoholic beverages." - Regan Stephens Regan Stephens Regan Stephens is an award-winning freelance writer living in Philadelphia. She covers travel, food, and culture for outlets like Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, People, and Fortune. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines