Day Trips To The Seaside
Board Our Train For Sea-Splashed Adventures This Summer
Escape the city for the day, settle back in your comfortable armchair and enjoy a leisurely journey to the south coast, with a delicious brunch served en route. Choose from one of the destinations below to see what the British seaside has to offer.
Journeys to Brighton
Brighton Pride
Explore the vibrant seaside town of Brighton on the occasion of its annual Pride Festival, with Drag Queen entertainment, exuberant floats and flamboyant outfits.
The Golden Age of Travel – Brighton Belle
Step back in time aboard the vintage carriages of the British Pullman luxury train. The rake includes three beautifully restored carriages from the iconic Brighton Belle service—Audrey, Gwen and Vera.
Margate
Margate
Escape to Margate for the day, a traditional holiday destination for over 250 years. Famed for its emerging art scene, Margate has a growing number of independent galleries, studios and workshops, including the internationally acclaimed Turner Contemporary art gallery.
Take a stroll among the cobbled streets and dip your toes in the sea at the sandy beach. For a mysterious adventure, visit Margate's Shell Grotto—an underground chamber lined with millions of shells in intricate patterns. This unique treasure remains a puzzle as nobody knows when or why it was created.
Whitstable
Whitstable
Hop aboard at London Victoria station, and watch the city slip away as we head to the charming seaside town of Whitstable. This traditional fishing town is home to an annual oyster festival and deliciously fresh seafood.
Take a walk through the town, where the narrow streets are lined with many colourful independent shops. Visit the working harbour and wave hello to the fisherman who set sail for their next catch.
Broadstairs
Broadstairs
The delightful seaside town of Broadstairs is located on Kent’s Thanet coastline. Follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens—who used Broadstairs as his retreat to write—and soak up the fresh sea air.
Take your time to explore the picturesque sandy beaches that are framed by a backdrop of chalk cliffs and unspoilt caves.
Hastings
Hastings
Journey to the town of Hastings, in the county of East Sussex. Giving its name to the infamous Battle of Hastings, the town is full of history. After arriving on the British Pullman, visit the ruins of the castle built by order of the new king, or perhaps take a look at a mural depicting scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry.
Pick up an ice cream from the candy coloured fisherman's huts, then take a wander along the shingle beach or minimalist pier—winner of the prestigious Stirling prize for architecture in 2017.
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