Finding the perfect event can be harder than it steams. Luckily, the capital has plenty of cool locomotives and recreations to enjoy. From suspenseful murder mysteries set in the 1900s to VR events and luxury clubs that promise to whisk you across the country, there are lots to choose between. Go first class with our roundup of the best train experiences around London.
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The MurdƩr Express
You'll be transported back to the early 20th century with The MurdƩr Express at Pedley Street Station. Become one of the passengers and set foot on this luxury train, as you dig into a mouthwatering four-course feast in partnership with award-winning restaurant Lunar. The twist? On your journey, there will be a few suspects, so expect a surprise or two.
Do you have what it takes to solve the case?
Steam Dreams
On the hunt for steam train experiences in London? Steam Dreams have got you covered. Whether you fancy hopping aboard the The Sunset Steam Express for views of the rolling Surrey Hills and a three-course meal or enjoying The Lakes Express tour with stunning Cumbrian scenes, choose between a great variety of showstopping excursions.
Enjoy luxury train journeys from London Paddington.
Cahoots
Located in Kingly Court, Cahoots is offering an authentic 1940s experience without leaving the city. Venture down to the basement bar for the Black Market Knees-Up event, which will have you exploring the dimly lit underground station for an afternoon of illicit cocktails and live entertainment. On top of that, you can also hire this venue for special occasions.
Showcase your best swing moves at this basement bar.
Tap On The Line
Technically this one isn't an experience on a train, but it's still well worth checking out. Tap On The Line is London's last surviving pub at a tube station, sitting pretty on the platform of Kew Gardens station.
Step off the District Line and straight into this buzzing boozer, which offers an excellent drinks selection alongside brunch, bar snacks, sandwiches and even Sunday roasts. Plus, they often host pub quizzes and live music too.
Tap On The Line is the only remaining tube platform pub.
Supperclub.tube
Three nights a week, the Supperclub.tube at the Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum hosts a six-course Latin American-inspired menu on a 1967 Victoria Line carriage. If that's not enough? This experience will take you on a food journey from Mexico to Patagonia. Alongside providing an intimate atmosphere with dimmed lighting and a carefully curated playlist.
This carriage boasts unique original features, from the handrails to the patterned seats.
Denbies Wine Estate Tours
A family-owned wine estate in Surrey Hills, Denbies is running tours of their huge vineyard by train - starting from just Ā£12.50 per head. It's easily accessible from London, spanning 265 acres and offering so much natural beauty.
Enjoy a 50-minute train ride around the estate, including light commentary on the grapes and growing seasons. The views are incredible, and if you pick the sparkling tour then you'll get a glass of their very own fizz on board for just Ā£5 extra. Plus, you can pair the trip with their delicious afternoon tea to finish.
This wine estate can be viewed by train.
Flying Scotsman VR Experience
Explore the iconic locomotiveās rich 100-year history at the National Railway Museum during the Flying Scotsman VR Experience. Uncover the science behind steam power at this multisensory event. You'll be up close with red-hot coals, all before reliving the nail-biting 1931 race between a train, plane and speedboat. We all know what wins.
Look no further for the best immersive experiences on trains in London.
The Britannic Explorer
A truly luxurious experience, The Britannic Explorer is a brand new sleeper train created for slow, sensory travel across some of Britainās most beautiful landscapes. Costing Ā£100 million to build, this glass train offers panoramic windows for some of the best views around - and with only 18 rooms you can expect a truly intimate setting.
The private cabins are decorated with British textiles, alongside art deco lounge spaces and an interior designed by London-based studio Albion Nord. There's also a full dining carriage on board, serving seasonal menus. Their routes start in London and travel to Cornwall, Wales or the Lake District, designed as three or six-day experiences with curated stops at countryside retreats, vineyards, and estates.
Step on board the UK's first luxury sleeper train.
Luxury Train Club
Boasting the British Pullman, a train that once ran legendary 1920s services such as the Brighton Belle and Golden Arrow, the Luxury Train Club really runs some of the best train trips from London to Europe. This fantastic hub flaunts day excursions to Canterbury, alongside opportunities to jump on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
With fine dining and stunning interiors, you can always rely on this club for overnight train experiences in London.
The Flying Scotsman
One of the most iconic steam trains, The Flying Scotsman has made a return. Sadly it's not the original locomotive, as this is maintained by the National Railway Museum, but a modern route by LNER Azuma.
Running along the Rast Coast Main Line, this London to Edinburgh service departs from both cities at 10am.
The iconic Flying Scotsman has been modernised by LNER.
Northern Belle
When it comes to luxury train experiences in London, the Northern Belle provides that and so much more. This award-winning spot offers a range of journeys across the UK, from Bournemouth adventures to seven-course Christmas lunches in Edinburgh. On top of the gorgeous views, there are also Champagne receptions, including canapes or caviar blinis, and a memorable gift on departure.
For train day trips from London, sit back and relax on the Northern Belle.
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