Let us transport you to new destinations, new experiences and to the finest things in life. From the aristocratic elegance of some of the grandest stately homes to the immaculate presentation of nature's floral displays, every itinerary is carefully crafted, every detail perfect.

Choose your perfect day trip from our selection of days out in the UK below and book your ticket to board the Orient-Express — your destination awaits you!

Select a month:   Select... Beaulieu Motor Museum Blenheim Palace Brooklands Corfe Castle Exbury Gardens Hardwick Hall Harewood House Hever Castle Leeds Castle Sissinghurst Gardens Swanage Waddesdon Manor (Steam) Winchester Wisley Gardens

Journey to the heart of the New Forest to the home of the Montagu family. Explore the 13th century Abbey, the Palace House and gardens and the celebrated motor museum.

From £350 Per Person

Includes:
Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey, coach transfer and entrance to Beaulieu, four course dinner with champagne and wine on return journey.

Your Journey:
Your journey takes you to Beaulieu, situated in the heart of the New Forest and home to the Montagu family since the 16th century. The Palace House and gardens are open to the public and the 13th century Abbey's exhibition of monastic life and the National Motor Museum with 200 exhibits depicting the history of motoring, contrast the past with the present.

Brunch with Bellini is served outbound aboard the British Pullman. On arrival at Southampton you will be met by your guide who will accompany you on the coach transfer to Beaulieu. There you are free to visit the Abbey and Palace House with its spreading lawns and enjoy the Motor Museum at your leisure. You will rejoin the British Pullman and enjoy a four course dinner on your return journey to London Victoria.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in Beaulieu.

Access: This journey is rated as good for people with special access requirements.

The museum has three floor levels. Access to the upper level is gained via the main entrance to the building. To gain access to the lower level, wheelchair users will have to exit the building and re-enter via an alternative entrance located approximately 25 metres from the main entrance down a slight incline. Access to the third level can be gained from the lower level by means of a lift located between the replica 1930's garage and the Interactive Gallery.

It is only possible for wheelchair users to gain access to the Entrance Hall and Picture Gallery. The other parts of the House are inaccessible owing to the number of stairs. Disabled toilets are available within the Brabazon Food Court, which is centrally located within the complex. A ramp next to the central pathway affords easy access.

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Whether for its striking Great Hall, State Rooms and breathtaking 55m long Library, or the gardens, arboretum and Butterfly House, a visit to the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough is enthralling.

From £395 Per Person

Includes:
Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, free time to explore the palace and grounds, four course supper with champagne and wine on return journey.

Your Journey:
Your journey takes you to Blenheim Palace, the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Explore at your leisure and take time to visit the striking Great Hall with its magnificent ceiling, the beautiful State Rooms, 55 metre Long Library with magnificent marble sculptures and varied gardens, water terraces, butterfly house and arboretum.

Bellini is served on the outward journey. On arrival at Didcot you will be met by guides who will accompany you on the coach transfer to Blenheim Palace. At Blenheim Palace, after a guided tour (approximately one hour) you are free to explore the palace and grounds at your leisure before boarding the coach for the transfer to Cheltenham to rejoin the British Pullman for the journey back to London.

A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the train. This is followed by a four course supper accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Blenheim Palace.

Access: This journey is rated as reasonable for passengers with special access needs. Blenheim Palace welcomes visitors with disabilities and does all it can to ensure that visitors are able to enjoy as much as possible of this magnificent building and its grounds.

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Brooklands, the world's first purpose-built motor circuit, was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, home of Concorde and the site of many engineering and technological achievements throughout eight decades of the 20th century.

From £195 Per Person

Includes:
Outward journey to Brooklands by coach. Return journey aboard the British Pullman, four course dinner with champagne and wine. Admission to Brooklands.

Your Journey:
Your journey takes you to Brooklands, the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, constructed at Weybridge, Surrey in 1907. Brooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, home of Concorde and the site of many engineering and technological achievements throughout eight decades of the 20th century.

Your outward journey is by coach to Brooklands, admission to Brooklands included. Your return journey will be aboard the British Pullman, where a four course dinner with champagne and wine will be served.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers.

Access: Brooklands Museum is a large open air museum with many period buildings and exhibits, some with stepped access. All exhibits are wheelchair accessible. However there is no wheelchair access on board their aeroplanes, which all have steps (including Concorde). The Concorde Simulator is fully accessible to disabled people.

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Explore the village of Corfe Castle in Dorset, and travel on the scenic Swanage Railway line to one of Britain's most majestic ruins. Discover how history, nature and warfare have shaped the castle.

From £395 Per Person

Includes:
Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, Free time to explore Corfe Castle, Free time to wander in the village, Five-course dinner with Champagne and half a bottle of wine per person on return trip.

Your Journey:
Explore the village of Corfe Castle in Dorset, and travel on the scenic Swanage Railway line to one of Britain's most majestic ruins. Discover how history, nature and warfare have shaped the castle.

What to wear: Smart daywear is appropriate; please do not wear jeans or trainers. Do remember to wear sensible shoes as you will be outdoors for part of your time at Corfe Castle.

Access: This journey is not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties.

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A spectacular 200 acre woodland garden world famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, rare trees and plants that form a riot of colour in Spring.

From £350 Per Person

Includes:
Brunch with Bellini is served outbound, admission to the gardens, four course supper with champagne and wine on return journey.

Your Journey:
The breathtaking sight of Exbury's 200-acre woodland gardens is a spectacle to both marvel at and admire.  The famous Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias are a living rainbow of colour in the spring, and the gardens retain their unique beauty throughout the seasons. Why not enjoy a 20 minute journey on Exbury’s own 12 ¼ gauge Steam Railway and view the gardens in style.

Brunch with Bellini is served outbound aboard the British Pullman. On arrival at Southampton, you are met by your guide who accompanies you on the coach transfer to Exbury. Here, you are free to look around the gardens at your leisure or browse in the excellent shop and plant centre. Rejoin the coach for the transfer to Southampton (approx 40 minutes) where you board the British Pullman for the return journey to London. A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the train. This is followed by a four course supper accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for most of your time in Exbury.

Access: The gardens are fairly level and all the main paths are suitable for wheelchairs. Gift shop, plant centre, tearooms and toilets are wheelchair accessible. Limited number of wheelchairs available on first come/first served basis from Admission gate.

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One of Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses, built as conspicuous statement of the wealth and power of Bess of Hardwick, Hardwick Hall is host to treasures and beautiful parklands waiting to be explored.

From £395 Per Person

Includes:
Brunch with Bellini outbound aboard the British Pullman, entrance to house and grounds, a five course dinner with wine and champagne aboard the British Pullman on return.

Your Journey:
Board the British Pullman and settle into your luxurious carriage and enjoy a delicious brunch with Bellini as you journey outbound. On arrival a road coach with transfer you from the station to Hardwick Hall; one of the most significant Elizabethan country houses in England.

A conspicuous statement of the wealth and power of Bess of Hardwick; the second richest woman in the country after Elizabeth I. In common with its architect Robert Smythson's other works at both Longleat House and Wollaton Hall, Hardwick Hall is one of the earliest examples of the English interpretation of the Renaissance style of architecture, which came into fashion when it was no longer thought necessary to fortify one's home.

Explore the house and gardens taking in the outstanding 16th and 17th-century tapestries and embroideries, Fine historic parklands, orchard and herb garden to explore with rare breeds of cattle and sheep.

Transfer back to the station and reboard the British Pullman, enjoy a five course dinner with wine and champagne as you journey home.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate, you are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you may be outside for part of your excursion.

Access: This journey is rated as limited for passengers with special needs access as only the ground floor of the house is accessible to wheelchair users. Most of the grounds are accessible, but some areas are sloped or have gravel.

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Explore the 17th century Yorkshire home of the Earl and Countess of Harewood with its exquisite collection of artworks, china and furniture plus the landscaped gardens designed by 'Capability' Brown.

From £395 Per Person

Includes:
Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, admission to house and gardens, five course dinner with champagne, wine and a liqueur on return journey.

Your Journey:
Your journey takes you to Harewood House, home to the Lascelles family for over 200 years. Designed by John Carr of York between 1759 and 1772, its spectacular interiors were designed by Robert Adam. The house contains an extensive collection of Chippendale furniture and a fine art collection and stands in acres of grounds landscaped by Capability Brown.

Brunch with Bellini is served on your outward journey. On arrival at York Station you will be met by guides who will give you an insight into the house and surrounding area during the coach journey. At Harewood you can explore the house and gardens at leisure. The coach returns you to the train for the return journey.

A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the train. This is followed by a five course dinner accompanied with half a bottle of wine and a liqueur to round off your meal.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Harewood.

Access: This journey is rated as recommended for passengers with special access needs. There are six steps up to the front door of Harewood House. There is an electric wheelchair lift fitted on the right hand side of the steps. If you have problems then the House Desk staff will be happy to assist. The rooms open to the public are all on one floor.

Access to both the Terrace and Parterre is through the West Garden Gate. There is a ramp up to the Terrace. Both the Terrace and Parterre have gravel paths, but are not too difficult for the experienced wheelchair pusher.

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Visit the magnificent 13th century childhood home of Anne Boleyn; one of the most beautiful and dramatic examples of the architecture and lifestyle of this period, set within expansive formal gardens.

From £195 Per Person

Includes:
Outward journey by coach, entrance to castle and grounds, coffee and Danish Pastry or cream tea, high tea accompanied with a glass of champagne and wine on return journey aboard the British Pullman.

Your Journey:
Your journey takes you to Hever Castle, the magnificent 13th century childhood home of Anne Boleyn; one of the most beautiful and dramatic examples of period architecture containing a collection of fine furniture, tapestries and other works of art. The grounds encompass formal gardens and a lake.

You will be met by your guide at London Victoria who will accompany you on the coach transfer to Hever castle.

On arrival at Hever, take time to enjoy the beautiful castle and grounds, as well as coffee and a danish pastry before continuing by coach to Folkestone West where you board the British Pullman.

A glass of chilled champagne will be served as soon as you board the train. This is followed by a delicious high tea accompanied by half a bottle of wine whilst you travel back to London Victoria.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Hever Castle.

Access: This journey is rated as reasonable for passengers with special access needs. Most of the steps in the Gardens are ramped and so accessible to wheelchairs, as are the restaurants and gift shops. The Castle is accessible on the ground floor only, although helpers should note that there are steps up into and out of the Castle. Unfortunately it is not possible to accommodate electric wheelchairs in the Castle at all. The water maze has an access route for wheelchairs.

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Encompassed by a calm oasis of park-land and gentle gardens, and standing in the middle of a natural lake, experience the fairy-tale beauty of Leeds Castle - hailed as the 'loveliest castle in the world'.

From £195 Per Person

Includes:
Outward journey by coach from London Victoria to Leeds Castle, admission to castle and grounds plus coffee and danish pastry, return journey aboard the British Pullman with a high tea accompanied with a glass of champagne and wine.

Your Journey:
Your journey takes you to Leeds Castle, romantically standing over two islands in a lake. This 'lady's castle' of six of England's medieval queens has been described as "the loveliest castle in the world".

You will be met by your guide at London Victoria who will accompany you on the coach transfer to Leeds Castle. On arrival your are free to visit the castle and grounds at your leisure and can enjoy coffee and a Danish pastry before joining the coach for the journey onto Folkestone where the British Pullman train awaits.

A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the British Pullman, followed by a delicious high tea accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

Please note: as the train from Folkestone will be carrying passengers returning from the continent, the return journey to London may be delayed if the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express or channel crossing is delayed. Passengers should bear this in mind when making plans for the evening or onward connections.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for some of the time at Leeds Castle.

Access: This journey is rated as good for passengers with special access needs. However, access at Leeds Castle is limited to the ground floor rooms (which are the majority of public rooms).

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Browse these beautiful and peaceful six acre gardens created by Vita Sackville-West and her husband, renowned throughout the horticultural world, where each season brings new delights.

From £195 Per Person

Includes:
Brunch with Bellini on outward jounrey, coach transfer and admission to Sissinghurst gardens, cream tea in restaurant, return coach journey to London.

Your Journey:
Your journey takes you to Sissinghurst, where Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson transformed a few derelict buildings and a near wilderness into an imaginative and beautiful series of gardens, with the Tudor tower and two cottages as a centrepiece.

A delicious Brunch with Bellini is served on your outward journey. On arrival at Folkestone you will be met by your guide who will accompany you on the coach transfer to Sissinghurst (approximately one hour).

At Sissinghurst, you can browse around the gardens at your leisure for around an hour before enjoying a cream tea in the Barn Restaurant. You then rejoin the coach for the journey back to London.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Sissinghurst.

Access: This journey is rated as good for passengers with special access needs. The gardens are generally accessible.

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Once a small fishing village, the coastal town of Swanage is now a pretty resort. Travel on the British Pullman and enjoy six miles of picturesque scenery as you join the preserved Swanage Railway line.

From £395 Per Person

Includes:
Once a small fishing village, the coastal town of Swanage is now a pretty resort. Travel on the British Pullman and enjoy six miles of picturesque scenery as you join the preserved Swanage Railway line.

Your Journey:
Once a small fishing village, the coastal town of Swanage is now a pretty resort. Travel on the British Pullman and enjoy six miles of picturesque scenery as you join the preserved Swanage Railway line.

Includes:
• Brunch with Bellini on outward journey
Free time to explore the seaside town
• Five-course dinner with Champagne and half a bottle of wine per person on return trip

What to wear: Smart daywear is appropriate; please do not wear jeans or trainers. Do remember to wear sensible shoes as you will be outdoors for most of your time in Swanage.

Access: This journey is not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties.

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Discover the Rothschild's wine-making heritage and of some of the finest examples of French 18th century decorative arts at this Renaissance-style chateau, built in 1874.

From £475 Per Person

Includes:
Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, wine cellar tour and access to house and grounds, three course dinner with champagne and wine on return journey.

Your Journey:
This Renaissance-style chateau, built in 1874, is the creation of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. Housing some of the finest examples of French 18th century decorative arts, the manor's furniture and porcelain collection rival New York's Metropolitan Museum and Paris' Louvre in terms of importance. The manor is further enhanced by a fine collection of paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds and the Dutch masters. Delightful gardens perfect the French experience.

On arrival at Oxford station you are met by your guide who escorts you on the 45 minute coach transfer to Waddesdon Manor. Here you will be taken on a tour of the Waddesdon Manor cellars by a wine guide who explains about the Rothschild's wine-making heritage and the contents of the 15,000 bottles stored in the vaults. The tour concludes with an opportunity to taste two wines from Rothschild family vineyards.

You then have time at leisure to explore the house and grounds before the coach transfer back to Oxford where you reboard the British Pullman. A three course dinner with champagne and half a bottle of wine is served during your return journey to London.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you may be outdoors for part of your time in Oxford.

Access: This journey is rated as reasonable for those passengers with special access needs. Unfortunately, the wine cellar tour is inaccessible to wheelchairs.

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A city of character and charm, rich in architectural and historic interest. Allow medieval history to unfurl before your eyes as you explore the city reputed to house King Arthur's Round Table and the Cathedral.

From £395 Per Person

Includes:
Brunch with Bellini is served on outward journey, guided walking tour of city and coach transfer to Winchester, four course dinner with champagne and wine on return.

Your Journey:
Your journey takes you to the medieval cathedral city of Winchester. Brunch with Bellini is served on outward journey. On arrival, you will be met by your guide who will accompany you on a short coach transfer to the town centre where you will begin the walking tour.

The tour takes in the Great Hall, the only surviving part of Winchester Castle, this 13th Century hall is home to The Round Table, closely associated with the legendary King Arthur, the Round Table has hung in the Great Hall for over 600 years. You will also visit the magnificent cathedral and will have a little time to explore on your own.

Rejoin the coach for the transfer to Southampton where you will board the train for the return journey to London. Enjoy a four course dinner on your return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in Winchester and wear comfortable shoes if you intend to join the walking tour.

Access: This journey is rated as reasonable with a carer for passengers with special access needs. This is a walking tour of Winchester and there are cobbled streets in places. The Great Hall, Cathedral and Cathedral Close are all accessible. There is limited access to Winchester College.

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Famous to gardeners the world over, experience the delight and inspiration of the Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Wisley, where 400 acres of beautiful planting await your leisurely inspection.

From £195 Per Person

Includes:
Admission to Wisley Gardens, outward journey to Wisley by coach. Return journey aboard the British Pullman, four course dinner with champagne and wine.

Your Journey:
Your journey takes you to the Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Wisley, which is famous to gardeners all over the world and provides delight and inspiration for its many visitors.

On arrival at Wisley, you are free to look around the many gardens and glasshouses at your leisure or browse in the excellent shop and garden centre. Join the British Pullman for the journey back to London Victoria.

A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the train. This is followed by a four course dinner accompanied by half a bottle of wine as you journey back to Victoria.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors at Wisley and are advised to wear comfortable shoes.

Access: This journey is rated as reasonable for passengers with special access needs. The majority of Wisley Gardens is accessible from the wide paths but there are steep slopes and grass access in places.

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