Enews, Europe, Events, Rail journeys, Travel, Travel Events

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond train: best rates, London to Venice, April 11, 2024, including free Eurostar: the best way to enjoy a return to the Golden Age of rail, travelling in style to the world’s most romantic city

Posted on by Julie Spencer
11
Nov

Join one of the world’s most iconic and romantic journeys—the Orient-Express to Venice. On this great train journey from the Golden Age of travel we shall enjoy two days on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond train, as it glides through the Alps on the famous Gotthard route to Venice. We have advantageous rates for […]

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Take the British Pullman to Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons for a Festive Lunch with Wines: two world class events in one, Chef Blanc’s Two Michelin Star cuisine and Belmond’s luxury British Pullman train: fully booked

Posted on by Julie Spencer
06
Nov

We are delighted to invite you aboard the iconic Belmond British Pullman train for a memorable pre-Christmas event—a five-star rail journey from London to Oxfordshire to enjoy a Festive Three-Course Lunch with Wines at Chef Raymond Blanc’s Two Michelin Star Restaurant Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons. This is a great opportunity to start your Christmas festivities […]

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Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts

You are invited to attend Buckingham Palace for the Private View of the Royal Collection’s forthcoming major exhibition ‘Holbein at the Tudor Court’: the date is Monday, November 13, 2023

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Nov

We are delighted to announce that as a Member of CountryClubuk you are invited to attend Buckingham Palace for the Private View of the Royal Collection’s forthcoming major exhibition ‘Holbein at the Tudor Court’. The date is Monday, November 13, 2023. The time is 6.15pm (to 8pm). This will be an unmissable exhibition. ‘Holbein at […]

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Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts

Join us for Verdi’s glorious opera La Traviata in the English National Opera’s acclaimed Olivier Award winning production at the London Coliseum: the date is Thursday, November 2, and we shall open the evening with a delicious Three-Course Champagne Dinner in the glittering River Restaurant at the Savoy Hotel

Posted on by Julie Spencer
15
Oct

You are invited to join us for the English National Opera’s Olivier Award winning production of Verdi’s La Traviata, starring the spectacular American soprano Nicole Chevalier—she who wowed as Violetta in Basel, where her scintillating vocal power brought the house down and she was hailed ‘one of the best Violetta interpreters of the moment’. Chevalier […]

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Cruises, Events, Travel, Travel Events, Travel Events

Join us on an Antarctic Continent expedition cruise in the footsteps of the legendary British Antarctic explorers Scott and Shackleton, in high summer aboard Ponant Le Commandant Charcot, a luxury ice breaker, the only passenger ship in the world to reach geographical North Pole and the first in the world to reach the closest latitude to the South Pole by sea

Posted on by Julie Spencer
08
Oct

If ever you have dreamed of venutring far inside the Antarctic Circle to the Land of the Emperor Penguin, this is the ultimate chance to do so. We shall dine on Michelin Star style cuisine by Alain Ducasse and Champagne Veuve Clicquot, and luxuriate in suites and staterooms with private balconies, while experiencing breathtaking scenery […]

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Join us in the prestigious Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot 2024 for a highlight of the English Season: Enjoy a wonderful, privileged, sporting occasion in the presence of HM The King

Posted on by Julie Spencer
26
Jul

To be invited into the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot is quite different from simply being there. The Royal Enclosure has been centrepiece of the British Social Season since being exclusively reserved for guests of King George III, and Royal Enclosure membership is still by invitation. So we are thrilled to have access to the […]

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Enews, Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts

Join us for the glorious English National Opera production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic opera Iolanthe, preceded by a delicious Three-Course Champagne Dinner at The Savoy Hotel: event fully booked and successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
23
Jul

Join us for an evening of magical comic opera, political satire, and a visual tour de force—Cal McCrystal’s production for the English National Opera of Gilbert & Sullivan’s fantasy opera crammed with fine music and visual comedy—grand opera meets music hall—a joyful evening of sheer pleasure. The music of Iolanthe is sensational: just listen to […]

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Wimbledon Debenture Tickets 2024: best rates for Centre Court and No1 Court for the Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Club: 2024 dates, Monday July 1 to Sunday, July 14

Posted on by Julie Spencer
20
Jul

Nothing is quite like being there in person on the Show Courts at Wimbledon. The 2024 Wimbledon tennis championships are from Monday, July 1 to Sunday, July 14, and we are delighted to have again secured prized debenture tickets at exclusive CountryClubuk rates. Our Wimbledon Debenture Holders’ Ticket puts you in the best seats to […]

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Join us for the prestigious high-goal Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup Final at Guards Polo Club, Smith’s Lawn, Windsor, with a Champagne Laurent-Perrier Reception, delicious Three-Course Lunch by Two Michelin Star Chef Tom Kerridge—and a high-octane Ferrari display by Talacrest

Posted on by Julie Spencer
06
Jul

  We are delighted to announce a new invitation for our Members to enjoy the prestigious Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup Final 2023 at Guards Polo Club, Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park. This is a quintessentially English sporting day—with the addition of supreme Italian style, a Ferrari ‘marchpast’! This high-class, high-goal tournament is sponsored by […]

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Join Chef Raymond Blanc as he celebrates Bastille Day with a Summer Party at Two Michelin Starred Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons: the Champagne will flow, accompanied by gourmet food and music from the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra among others: the date is July 14, 2023: fully booked and successful event concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
25
Jun

You are invited to join the famous French Chef Patron Raymond Blanc as he celebrates the national day of France, Bastille Day, with a Summer Party at Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire: the Champagne will flow, accompanied by gourmet food from this Two Michelin Star establishment, and music from the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra among […]

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Events, Opera, Ballet, Theatre & The Arts, Rail journeys, Travel, Travel Events, UK

Join us on the luxurious, historic Belmond British Pullman train in December 2023 for a Christmas event to remember—a five-star rail journey from London to Canterbury with fine wining and dining, to see a live candlelit performance of carols in Canterbury Cathedral: fully booked

Posted on by Julie Spencer
20
Jun

This event is now oversubscribed and a waiting list has been created. To join the waitlist and to find out about more CountryClubuk events aboard the British Pullman, please call Member Services on 020 7399 2960. We are delighted to invite you aboard the luxurious and historic Belmond British Pullman train on Thursday, December 14, […]

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Events, Gardens & Outdoor Events

Join us for an exclusive Private Visit to the Royal Gardens at HM The King’s Estate at Highgrove, with Champagne Afternoon Tea: the date is Monday, September 18, 2023: fully booked

Posted on by Julie Spencer
12
Jun

This event is fully booked and a waiting list has been created. To join this, please call Member Services on 020 7399 2960. We are pleased to announce that our Members are invited to an exclusive Private Visit to His Majesty King Charles III’s Estate, Highgrove in Gloucestershire, on Monday, September 18, 2023. We shall […]

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Cruises, Events, Travel, Travel Events

Be first to experience Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, the world’s newest, most luxurious new cruise ship, launching in November 2023: Join her maiden voyage and season in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and North America! All-Inclusive Cruise with Shore Excursions and Flights at exclusive Club rates

Posted on by Julie Spencer
04
Jun

We are delighted that our Members have the opportunity to sail on the newest luxury cruise ship in the world’s most luxurious fleet, magnificent Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, in her historic inaugural season. From her maiden voyage from Trieste to Barcelona, to her first season in the sun-kissed Caribbean, fascinating Mediterranean voyages, and her first […]

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Ponant Cruises, best rates for this luxury yacht cruise in partnership with the Pinault Collection Palazzo Grassi: revel in the treasures of the Adriatic and be there in person for the world famous Venice Art Biennale in June 2024

Posted on by Julie Spencer
25
May

The crowning glory will be to sail into the Grand Canal in Venice and stay in luxury for two nights, to enjoy the 60th Art Biennale, which already promises to be sensational. We shall receive exclusive private views of the spectacular collections in the Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana, accompanied by art experts from […]

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Summer Holiday and Salmon Fishing on a prime week at spectacular Amhuinnsuidhe Castle on the Isle of Harris, one of the world’s most beautiful, unspoilt islands: the dates are in high summer, Friday, July 7, to Friday, July 14, 2023 and the rate is unbelievably good: successful event concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
23
May

You are invited to stay, and flyfish for salmon, in the splendour of the Amhuinnsuidhe Castle estate, on the Isle of Harris, for the prime week of July 7 to 14, 2023. Set in the magnificent mountains of the 55,000-acre North Harris estate in the Outer Hebrides, this is one of the most beautiful, unspoilt […]

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Top 20 Bucket List Travel and Events for the Ultimate Luxury Experiences in 2023

Posted on by Julie Spencer
12
May

What are the finest Bucket-List trips you’re longing to give—and take? We pick our favourites, from London to Venice on the Orient-Express to a luxury Alaskan cruise before the glaciers melt. These are dreams that stay with you for life. Here we list the very best. 1. Alaska Cruise The raw, unspoiled beauty of the […]

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Events, Gardens & Outdoor Events

Join us for a Private Visit to His Majesty The King’s Garden at Highgrove in Gloucestershire on a summer’s afternoon in June 2023, followed by the famous Champagne Afternoon Tea

Posted on by Julie Spencer
29
Apr

We are pleased to announce that our Members are invited for a Private Visit to His Majesty King Charles III’s Estate, Highgrove in Gloucestershire, on Monday, June 19, 2023. The month of June at Highgrove is enchanting. At this time of year the Garden—and the English weather in which to enjoy it—is at its most […]

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Events, Sport & Social Events

Join us for the Cartier Queen’s Cup 2023 at Guards Polo Club, Windsor, jewel in the crown of the English Season, with a Champagne Laurent-Perrier Reception and delicious Three-Course Lunch by Two Michelin Star chef Tom Kerridge: sold out and event successfuly concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
17
Mar

We are delighted to announce a new invitation for our Members to enjoy the prestigious Cartier Queen’s Cup 2023 at Guards Polo Club, Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park. This is the jewel in the crown of English polo, and a quintessentially English sporting day, attracting the world’s top players and encapsulating the best of the […]

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Ponant Arctic Cruises, best rates for a luxurious, unforgettable five-star experience with the Polar luxury cruise specialists Ponant in the Land of the Polar Bear: don’t miss this amazing chance to encounter our last great wilderness up close: book now for the new sailing in June 2024

Posted on by Julie Spencer
09
Mar

Join us on a luxury Arctic cruise with Ponant cruises, the Polar specialists—and enjoy best rates. Sailing on a five-star Polar cruise yacht with cutting-edge technology and eco-credentials, we shall experience, up close, the Arctic at its most exuberant: ice-choked fjords, soaring icebergs, tundra flowers in bloom, and wildlife in its natural habitat: Beluga whales, […]

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International rugby: see England play Wales at Twickenham in the run-up to the World Cup: Saturday, August 12, 2023

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Mar

Join us to see one of the most passionate rivalries in world rugby, England v Wales at Twickenham—a contest guaranteed to bring the match atmosphere to the boil. We are delighted that our Members can be there in person at this humdinger match on Saturday, August 12, in the best Premium seats. This match will […]

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Events, Gardens & Outdoor Events

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show: the greatest show in earth: you are invited to attend the opening members-only day of this great floral festival, Tuesday, 23 May, 2023: fully booked and event successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
02
Mar

Chelsea Flower Show heralds the arrival of the English Season. All who love gardens want to be there to see how the country’s leading horticulturists transform several acres of Chelsea Royal Hospital into a floral fantasia. Even those who shun garden fashion find it difficult to resist Chelsea—particularly on the prized opening members’ day—and we […]

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International rugby: see New Zealand play South Africa at Twickenham in the run-up to the Rugby World Cup 2023: Friday, August 25, kick-off 7.30pm

Posted on by Julie Spencer
01
Mar

Join us at Twickenham in August to see New Zealand and South Africa, the heavyweights of world rugby, play in an historic fixture. This hotly anticipated match will form part of both teams’ final preparations for the Rugby World Cup two weeks later. Having won six Rugby World Cup titles between them, these two powerhouses […]

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Enews, Rail journeys, Travel, Travel Events

Join us aboard the luxurious, historic Belmond British Pullman on June 7, 2023, for an event to remember . . . A five-star rail journey from London to Highclere Castle, family seat of the Earls of Carnarvon, with fine wining and dining, for a private view of the Castle State Rooms and the spectacular Egyptian Exhibition of priceless artefacts from the Tomb of Tutankhamun: fully subscribed and event successfully concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
01
Jan

This event is now fully subscribed and successfully concluded. For more British Pullman events, call Member Services on 020 7399 2960 or click here to see latest eNews. Expect history and culture, and also luxury, relaxation and pleasure during a fascinating and unforgettable day. We shall travel through the English countryside in high summer aboard […]

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Enews, Events, Gardens & Outdoor Events, Rail journeys, Travel, UK

Join us on The Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train, one of the world’s most luxurious and exclusive, for a magical five-day rail journey to see Scotland’s classic splendours

Posted on by Julie Spencer
09
Nov

Explore the breathtaking scenery, the great lochs, glens, coasts and castles of Scotland in fine Edwardian style and five-star comfort aboard the Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train—and visit HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s family seat at Glamis Castle. This fabulous five-day, four-night Scotland’s Classic Splendours trip aboard The Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train, is […]

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Norway: Join the CountryClubuk Salmon Fishing Party in the footsteps of the ‘Salmon Lords’ on one of the world’s great rivers, the Namsen, for a prime-time week

Posted on by Julie Spencer
08
Nov

British salmon fishers discovered the virtues of Norway’s great River Namsen in the 1830s, and named it ‘Queen of the Rivers’. Reports of record catches and huge salmon spread among distinguished fishers, magnetising an increasing number of titled anglers known as the ‘Salmon Lords’. Today the Namsen remains one of the most productive salmon rivers […]

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Join us to enjoy a Tasting of the New Wines selected for the Club Cellar each season by our wine connoisseurs

Posted on by Julie Spencer
01
Nov

You are warmly invited to the Wine Tastings to welcome our new selection of wines for the Club Cellars. The new selection comprises 20 excellent wines, mostly from France, and all produced by award-winning winemakers committed to creating quality wines from their own vineyards. They have been selected during numerous blind tastings, award ceremonies and […]

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises: best rates for an exciting six-star ‘Ultimate Alaska: The Last Frontier’ 2023 cruise on the world’s most luxurious cruise ship, Seven Seas Explorer, together with one of the world’s great train journeys, the Rocky Mountaineer: July 21, 2023: fully booked and sailed

Posted on by Julie Spencer
11
Apr

This is the perfect way to enjoy not one but two ‘bucket list’ experiences: the Last Frontier of Alaska on a fabulous six-star 2023 cruise with Regent Seven Seas, and a trip across the Rocky Mountains aboard the iconic train the Rocky Mountaineer. This will be the trip of a lifetime: an all-inclusive 12-night journey […]

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The ultimate in game fishing—chance to catch a wild spring salmon, fresh from the sea, on perhaps the most prestigious beat on the famous Aberdeenshire Dee: fully booked

Posted on by Julie Spencer
25
Mar

We offer the ultimate opportunity in game fishing—to catch a wild spring salmon, fresh from the sea. And we do so on perhaps the most prestigious beat on the famous Aberdeenshire Dee–Park. In the bountiful past a flyfishing trip to Park in spring was ‘dead-man’s shoes’ and we are fortunate to have been able to […]

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Events, Sport & Social Events

With deep sorrow at the passing of HM The Queen, we announce that this event is now cancelled: Exclusive Private Evening Visit to Windsor Castle, including a Private View of the much awaited Platinum Jubilee Exhibition, ‘The Queen’s Coronation’: the date is Monday, September 12, 2022

Posted on by Julie Spencer
08
Mar

Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Windsor Castle is now closed until further notice. and this event is cancelled. The Palace will update us on the full length of the closure period in due course, and we will inform our guests accordingly. We are delighted to invite our Members for an […]

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Last-minute chance for our flyfishers to catch a wild spring salmon on the Aberdeenshire Dee at Aboyne: Two rods, three days, April 14-16, 2022: fully booked and event concluded

Posted on by Julie Spencer
31
Jan

There is nothing finer in salmon fishing that a springer! These strong, sparkling fish may be elusive, but it is justifiably said that, ‘one springer is worth three autumn fish’. The good news is that springers are generally good takers of the fly and not particularly fussy, they just need to be found with a […]

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