Britain's poshest train returns to Norwich Station this weekend for a festive trip through the countryside.

The Northern Belle features 1930s Pullman-style carriages named after stately homes and castles and they feature decadent interiors. 

Trips on the luxury train hark back to the Golden Age of rail travel and the next one departing from Norwich is the Christmas Lunch event on Saturday, December 9 2023.

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While tickets are sold out, with a £395pp price tag including a slap-up seven-course meal, you may be able to see it pass through the county.

Norwich Evening News: Inside the Northern Belle train set up for Christmas Picture: Sonya DuncanInside the Northern Belle train set up for Christmas Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Sonya Duncan)

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It departs Norwich Station at 12.10pm and arrives back at 5.10pm, stopping to pick up more passengers at Ipswich Station at 1.25pm and returning at 6.15pm. 

As well as the meal, passengers will also get a champagne reception and canapés, a bottle of wine per couple and on-board entertainment, including a table magician and strolling musicians. 

The Northern Belle is back in Norwich on Thursday, June 6 2024 for day trips to either Chatsworth House or Hardwick Hall.