Great Little Trains of Norfolk

Make your own way to our hotel, where you meet an experienced Tour Manager and enjoy a relaxing evening.

This morning, we board our coach and travel to the market town of Aylsham to join the Bure Valley Railway. This delightful route takes in some of the most unspoilt countryside as it crosses 17 bridges and passes through idyllic villages to reach Wroxham, known as the ‘capital of the Norfolk Broads’. You have some free time here before we travel by coach to the pretty village of Horning and board the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat for a cruise on the Broads.

The route takes us along the Bure River, passing thatched cottages, windmills and Norfolk reed beds, with an excellent commentary which also points out the water birds. From here, we travel by coach to the medieval city of Norwich, where there’s free time to explore the narrow lanes, speciality shops, and impressive castle and cathedral – a fine example of Romanesque architecture. We return to the hotel by coach and enjoy dinner this evening.

Today, we are transferred by coach to Norwich station where we join the Bittern Line – named after the wading bird – for a journey to Sheringham. We then join the North Norfolk Railway, which is affectionately known as the Poppy Line, and enjoy a scenic trip along the coast and through heathland to the lovely town of Holt. From here, we travel by coach to the nearby seaside resort of Cromer for some free time before returning to the hotel by coach.

After a leisurely breakfast, we travel by coach to Wymondham where we join the Mid Norfolk Railway for a steam train journey through the heart of Norfolk countryside. We alight from the train in Dereham and are taken by coach to Sandringham. Here, you are free to admire the beautiful grounds and explore the house, which has knowledgeable guides on hand to talk to visitors. We return to the hotel by coach and enjoy dinner this evening.

After breakfast, you are free to check out of our hotel and make your own way home. Why not take the opportunity to explore some more of Norfolk?