Belmond has released images and details about the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, debuting in July 2025.
The Britannic Explorer will depart from London, UK, offering three-night journeys with a choice of three routes through the landscapes of Cornwall, The Lake District, and Wales. The routes are scheduled to allow travelers to combine two regional journeys into one trip: the Cornwall and Lake District routes running from Friday to Monday, while the Wales route runs from Monday to Thursday.
“I am incredibly proud to launch this revolutionary new train, which further enhances Belmond’s global portfolio of market-leading rail experiences,” said Gary Franklin, vice-president of Trains and Cruises, Belmond. “The Britannic Explorer offers something truly unique; an opportunity to discover the rugged Cornish coastline to Snowdonia’s untamed National Park and the vast expanses of the Lake District like never before. We are especially delighted to welcome the esteemed Chef Simon Rogan to helm the culinary direction. His vision brings a gastronomic journey that complements the train’s spirit of adventure, celebrating British produced and highlighting the finest local specialties along the route.”
Photos of the observation car (top of post) and Grand Suite bedroom aboard the Britannic Explorer are courtesy of Belmond.
London-based studio Albion Nord designed the train’s interior spaces, combining a color palette inspired by the natural world with heritage motifs and playful details.
Each of the Britannic Explorer’s 18 cabins – three Grand Suites and 15 Suites – were crafted in Britain and couple sophistication with comfort.
The dining experience aboard the train will be designed by award-winning restaurateur Simon Rogan, a leader in Britain’s farm-to-fork movement. Each of the three routes will feature bespoke afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus highlighting the finest local specialties.
The Bar, inspired by Victorian apothecaries, is a space where guests can choose from a menu of innovative, botanically-inspired cocktails, and a carefully curated selection of artisan gins and craft beers.
The Britannic Explorer joins Belmond’s UK portfolio of elegant trains and heritage hotels, including the iconic British Pullman, the Royal Scotsman, The Cardogan, and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.
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