Britain's poshest train will be returning to Ipswich this year as it embarks on two luxury trips. 

The Northern Belle, which made several trips to the county last year, will be passing through Suffolk again and offering passengers the chance to dine in style in one of the 1930s-style Pullman-style carriages. 

The train will be passing through Ipswich station in June and will take passengers to their choice of Hardwick Hall or Chatsworth House on Thursday, June 6. 

The Northern Belle will leave Norwich Station at 7.15am and collect passengers from Ipswich Station at 8.15am. 

Those on board will be served a three-course brunch in their carriage - named after British stately homes and castles - as they head towards Chesterfield Station, a journey estimated to take just over four hours. 

Coaches will take the passengers to their choice of stately home for the afternoon before they head back to the train for a 5.15pm departure. 

On the three-and-a-half-hour journey back to Ipswich Station, diners will enjoy a champagne reception with canapes and caviar. 

This will be followed by a six-course dinner, including a cheeseboard, dessert and a selection of petit fours. 

A bottle of wine will be served per table and diners can sip a Fortnum and Mason blend coffee. 

Ipswich passengers will arrive back at the station at 8.45pm, and Norwich passengers at the station at 10pm. 

Tickets cost £495 per passenger and are available to purchase via the Northern Belle website.