Throughout 2009, The Northern Belle is delighted to invite you on one of their new and exciting trips in the United Kingodom.

Take at look at all of the new tips below and if you need further information call us now on 0845 367 2111 and speak to one of our travel consultants TODAY.

From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery. Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, free time to explore the palace and grounds, four course supper with champagne and wine on return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Belvoir Castle.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Belvoir Castle day trip!

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From the very first note of the much-loved overture to the final tragic chords, the very essence of Spain is brought to life in this acclaimed in-the-round production of the world's most popular opera. Carmen, a fiery gypsy girl, is arrested for attacking a fellow worker in the cigarette factory but manages to persuade her guard, Don Jose, to release her on the promise of love. The Royal Albert Hall is still the natural arena for Raymond Gubbay's opera.

From £295 Per Person

Includes: A delicious Brunch with Bellini is served on the outward journey to London. On arrival coaches will transfer you to the Royal Albert Hall. Enjoy the thrilling show - Carmen. Rejoin the coach for the transfer back to the Northern Belle. A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the train followed by a sumptuous four course dinner with wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a day trip to Carmen at The Royal Albert Hall.

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One of the most elegant country houses in East Anglia, Felbrigg Hall has remarkable Stuart architecture and a fine Georgian interior. It houses a prolific library and Grand Tour collection; It has a stunning walled garden, orangery, orchards, parkland and woodland trails to explore. Blickling Hall has a spectacular long gallery, plasterwork ceilings and fine collections of furniture, pictures, books & walks. There is also a display of fine tapestries and furniture, a picnic area, shop, restaurant, plant centre and second-hand bookshop, exhibitions and full events programme.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Transfers and guided tours of both National Trust properties. Return to the Northern Belle and be welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Felbrigg Hall & Blickling Hall National Trust day trip!

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The spires, turrets, towers and statues of Glamis will grab your attention, but there is so much more to explore in this legendary castle. With its strong links with history, royalty and fiction, Glamis Castle is one of Scotland's most impressive visitor attractions.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Return to the Northern Belle and be welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Glamis Castle day trip!

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Horse of the Year Show remains a National Institution, the finale to the showing year and the climax to the domestic show jumping year. It is a place to which all horse owners and riders aspire.

From £295 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini is served on the journey to Birmingham International, escorted walk from Birmingham International Railway Station to the NEC stadium. On your return a glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board and later a four course dinner with a half bottle of wine per person.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a day out at the Horse of The Year Show.

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This famous cast-iron bridge, the first in britain, was constructed between 1777 and 1779 with iron from the coalbrookdale foundry by engineer Abraham Darby. The deceptively delicate 200ft structure comfortably spans the river severn.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on outward journey. On arrival a guided tour of the Ironbridge & Blists Hill Museum. Rejoin the Northern Belle for a sumptuous three course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.

What to wear: Although morning dress is not compulsory, gentlemen are asked to wear a jacket and tie. We ask passengers not to wear jeans and trainers.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Royal Ascot trip.

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Welcome to Skye, the Island and Lochalsh. Here the stark rise of the jagged Cuillin ridge drops to the gentle white of a soft sand beach. Inlets, bays and islands create a complex lacework pattern with the sea. Tiny villages and historic keeps are familiar and fascinating. A place where time means nothing, and beneath every footstep lies 500 million years of history. Discover the compelling past, the vibrant future and, through the essence of this remarkable land, capture memories to live with you forever. Unforgettable...

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini while en route for Loch Lomond. On arrival a coach will take you on a guided tour of Skye and Lochalsh. Rejoin the Northern Belle for your journey home, enjoy a four course dinner with champagne and half bottle of wine per person.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time on your excursion.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Kyle of Lochalsh & Isle of Skye trip.

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Plymouth has got it just right, with a beautifully refurbished harbour and quay lined with chic bars and restaurants, a backdrop of narrow streets lined with quirky specialist shops and little art galleries, and a choice of things to do from a superb aquarium to a selection of Elizabethan Merchant houses sitting precariously amongst modern buildings. Check out the superb Mayflower exhibition on the Barbican, Plymouth's maritime village with a history all it's own which is also explored in the Mayflower exhibition.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Your journey begins with a delicious brunch with Bellini on the outward journey to the delightful fishing village of Oban. On arrival at Oban you will board the ferry for the 45 minutes crossing to the Isle of Mull where you will be welcomed at Torosay House or Duart Castle. Return to the Northern Belle by coach and ferry. Enjoy a sumptuous four course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in Plymouth.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Plymouth Harbour & Maritime Museum.

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Powis Castle crowns a rocky ridge, with a particularly steep slope to the south-east, now occupied by formal gardens. It is a medieval castle originally built as a fortress and later modified by generations of Herberts and Clives. The Clive museum houses a beautiful collection of treasures from India. Harlech Castle is inseparably linked in Welsh myth with the tragic heroine of Branwen, the daughter of Llyr, of the Mabinogion. Mythology aside, it is small wonder that this is one of the most familiar strongholds in Britain. Seen from the bluff of rock to the south of the town, the view of castle, sea and mountain panorama is truly breathtaking.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the way to Hampton Court. Coaches will transfer you to both of the castles for a guided tour of each. Rejoin the coaches for the transfer back to the Northern Belle and enjoy a sumptuous four course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Powis Castle and Harlech Castle.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Powis Castle and Harlech Castle day trip!

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In the birthplace of England's greatest poet and playwright, the town is still an important market town in Warwickshire. Many of the original houses from Shakespeare's time are still in excellent condition, being preserved by the Shakespeare organisation. This inspiring Elizabethan and Jacobean market town on the banks of the River Avon proves irresistible to theatregoers from around the globe.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on outward journey. On arrival you will get a guided tour and time for yourselfs afterwards. Rejoin the Northern Belle for a sumptuous four course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in Stratford.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Stratford Upon Avon trip.

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Over a thousand years of secrets hide in the shadows of Warwick Castle. Murder, mystery, intrigue and scandal; the castle has seen it all, and now reveals the secret of life in England as you have never seen it before.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini outbound aboard the Northern Belle, castle entrance and a four course dinner with wine and champagne on return.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate, you are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outdoors for part of your excursion.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Warwick Castle day trip!

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