If you grew up reading mystery novels where a train ride meant velvet seats, whispered secrets, and a little glamour in the air, you already get the fantasy. And if riding a scenic train is on your bucket list, Celia is the kind of daydream that deserves a permanent spot in your saved folder. In true Filipino spirit, when you’re going to dream, you might as well go all in.

Launching in early summer 2026, Celia is the new private dining and events carriage on the British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England, created with Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, the husband-and-wife duo known for turning romance into spectacle on screen, then obsessing over the details until every scene feels iconic. Their signature is unapologetic glamour and cinematic storytelling, and Celia carries that same energy.

It departs from London Victoria Station across British Pullman journeys. Exclusive use starts at £15,000, including transfers within Greater London. It’s a “one day” number for most of us, but dreaming is free, and Belmond clearly intends to make the fantasy feel complete.

1. The 1930s heritage sets the mood immediately

Celia sits inside an original 1932 Pullman carriage. The moment you step in, the atmosphere does the work, the way a heritage space makes you slow down without anyone saying a word. It’s old-school romance, the kind you don’t have to force.

2. The 12-guest cap makes the night feel personal

Celia is designed for up to 12 guests, which feels right for the celebrations Filipinos love when it’s meaningful. Think inner-circle birthdays, anniversaries with your favorite people, or a family milestone where the guest list is intentional. Small enough for real conversation, still special enough to feel like an occasion.

3. The layout makes room for a slow and memorable evening

Celia has dedicated spaces for cocktails, lounging, dining, and entertainment. That flow makes it easy to imagine the rhythm: a slow start, dinner that lingers, then that post-meal stretch where nobody wants to be the first to stand up. The scenery outside keeps changing, so the setting stays alive the whole time.

4. The service is designed for full enjoyment

Celia comes with dedicated stewards, plus pantry and kitchen support. Menus can be customized using seasonal British produce, with a private chef option on request. For anyone who has ever hosted and spent half the night checking on details, this is the dream. You stay present, your guests feel taken care of, and the evening holds itself.

5. The after-dinner shift is where the story really happens

Celia is designed to transform from banquet to entertainment space to dance floor. That detail gives the night a second act, the part Filipinos love most—softer lights, better music, louder laughter, and the feeling that you don’t want the moment to end yet.

At a whopping £15,000 for exclusive use, Celia sits firmly in the “one day” folder, but the daydream is free.. But for rail fans, romantics, and anyone who’s ever wanted to live inside a train story for one night, it’s the kind of experience worth bookmarking now and saving for the right chapter later.