An exclusive spa suite aboard The Britannic Explorer will add a new wellness dimension to Belmond’s iconic rail journey across England and Wales.

Set within one of the train’s ten luxurious carriages, the Wellness Suite, a collaboration with Wildsmith, will be the first experience of its kind on a train in England and Wales.

“Wellbeing is at the heart of the Britannic Explorer experience,” General Manager Hendrik Huebner said. “Our collaboration with Wildsmith is a commitment to offering our guests more than just a journey; we are providing an opportunity for them to take time to reconnect with themselves and the world around them.

“By integrating Wildsmith’s nature-inspired approach to wellbeing into our offering, we are providing an opportunity for every guest to leave the Britannic Explorer feeling re-energised and deeply cared for. This partnership reinforces our belief that travel should be transformative, immersive, and ultimately, restorative.”

The Wellness Suite embraces nature-inspired treatments for the body in line with Wildsmith’s philosophy which prioritises growth, sleep, and renewal. Built on radical botany, combining biodynamic principles with advanced bio-actives for skin health and overall wellbeing, Wildsmith uses exclusively sourced local ingredients such as calendula, chamomile, rose, and lavender, many from its own biodynamic farm at Heckfield Place.

Its Signature Circadian Rhythm Reset treatment, designed exclusively for the Britannic Explorer, draws inspiration from the lifecycle of trees and the body’s natural rhythms, providing three distinct treatments throughout the day.

“We are beyond proud to be chosen as the wellbeing partner for the Britannic Explorer,” Wildsmith General Manager Katherine Pye said. “As we continue to expand our presence in the wellbeing and hospitality sector, we seek partners who share our commitment to offering elevated wellbeing experiences. From our first meeting, it was clear that our shared values of innovation, excellence, sustainability, and authenticity would allow us to create transformative journeys that reflect the distinctive and unique character of the train.”