Penny Lancaster: Glamour, Grit and the Great Escape

Model, talk show host, photographer, and now Special Police Constable, Penny Lancaster has lived a life full of chapters, adventures and meaningful journeys. In this first episode of Season 2 of Routes with Jenni Falconer, Penny joins Jenni to share the trips and places that have shaped her most.From humble but just as special childhood holidays to Bournemouth and Southend, to the glamour of early work trips to Milan at 17 and a few sun-soaked years living in Bermuda, Penny’s stories span continents and decades.Travel has always played a central role in her life with Rod Stewart, too. Together, they see holidays as precious opportunities to make memories, whether travelling with their blended family on tour to exploring Scotland and America, or escaping just the two of them to Tanzania, a destination that has completely captured Penny’s heart.One of Penny’s most cherished trips with Rod was aboard the Orient Express a journey that perfectly combined their love of romance and Rod’s lifelong passion for trains. When the iconic route launched its new line from Paris, where they got engaged, to Portofino, where they married, it was a travel must.Beyond the glamour and adventure, Penny reflects on how her outlook has evolved. Despite owning homes in sunnier spots, it’s the British countryside that truly feel like home a place to unwind with her dogs and reconnect with what matters most. She is also passionate about making sure she can make positive changes for the future.And in her fifties, Penny has added yet another chapter: becoming a Special Constable for the City of London Police. Inspired by her time filming Famous and Fighting Crime, she trained post-Covid and has since proudly served at the Queen’s Funeral, King’s Coronation, and London Marathon. It’s a role that has deepened her respect for service and community and one that serves with the upmost commitment. Inspired by the effects of traumatic events as a young girl Penny was determined to take real actions in making the world a safer places specially for women in society.Discover The Best Places to Visit in The UK by Train with LNER