Arrive at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in style on board the Northern Belle vintage train. From London, you will board the Northern Belle train to head over to the world's most famous National Hunt races. This luxury train journey combines two of the most British traditions in luxury train travel and horse racing.
The luxurious setting of the carriages of the Northern Belle vintage train combined with the glamorous occasion of the Cheltenham Gold Cup festival will have you bound on a journey of a lifetime. Your day commences with a red carpet welcoming by the stewards of the Northern Belle as you board the luxury train, followed by a sparkling Bellini brunch. Sit back in your plush armchair and enjoy the ambience of the luxurious carriages of the Northern Belle and the beauty of the British countryside pass by your window.
You'll arrive at Evesham Station, where a coach awaits you to transfer you to the GWSR Heritage line for a steam-hauled transfer to Cheltenham racecourse, which uniquely, has its very own railway station!
It's now time for you to enjoy the excitement, thrills and glamour of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, a race meeting which first took place in 1819 and now is a steeplechase meeting that has over 22 jumps and one of the biggest prize pots in British horse racing.
After a thrilling day at the races, it's time to rejoin the glorious Northern Belle vintage train for an extra special journey home. You will be served a delicious meal accompanied by specially selected wine, but before all this, why not sit back with Champagne in hand, and raise a glass to a memorable day at the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
• Round trip on the Northern Belle Luxury Train
• Brunch on the outward journey
• Steam Hauled transfer to Cheltenham racecourse
• Club Enclosure admission to the Cheltenham Gold Cup
• Evening dinner aboard the Northern Belle on the return journey from Cheltenham
• Bottle of specially selected wine per couple
• Hosted by a professional jockey
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