Little Trains of Norfolk

May - September 2023

5 days from £495pp

Take a ride on four fabulous steam train journeys and enjoy a cruise on the beautiful Norfolk Broads. Experience the Bure Valley, Bittern Line, Poppy Line and the Mid Norfolk Railway, visiting Sandringham Estate and popular seaside towns along the way.

Join the steam train journey on the Bure Valley Railway
Journey aboard the Bittern Line
Steam train journey on the Poppy Line
Board the historic steam journey on the Mid Norfolk Railway
Cruise on the broads aboard the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat
Enjoy free time in Wroxham & Horning
Visit the seaside gem of Cromer
Entrance to Sandringham Estate

Feted for its wide skies, glorious coastline, tranquil rivers and crimson-red poppy fields, Norfolk is the perfect place to stop and enjoy the view. It’s somewhere that life moves at a slower pace – even the royal family come here to wind down. Add to this the nostalgic feeling of travelling along heritage railways with a little steam train chugging away and you’ll have all ingredients required for an unforgettable experience. We include no less than 4 different railway journeys on this short break, along with plenty of time to explore each destination. But it doesn’t stop there - join a cruise on the Norfolk Broads and a visit to Sandringham Estate.

Day 1: Norfolk
Make your own way to our hotel, where you meet our Tour Manager and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Day 2: Bure Valley Railway, the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat & Norwich
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 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 to the medieval city of Norwich where there’s free time to explore the narrow lanes and speciality shops as well as the impressive castle and Cathedral, a fine example of Romanesque architecture.
Day 3: The Bittern Line, the Poppy Line & Cromer
Today we are taken 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 head to the nearby seaside resort of Cromer and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 4: Mid Norfolk Railway & Sandringham
Wymondham is our destination today 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.
Day 5: Home
After breakfast you are free to check out of our hotel and depart at leisure; you could even take the opportunity to explore some more of Norfolk.

Please note: We cannot guarantee that all our rail journeys will be steam hauled and the running order of the itinerary may change depending on availability. The final itinerary will be confirmed in your final Travel Documents.

The exact hotel will be confirmed to you at the time of booking.

Overview

North of Norwich, this Holiday Inn is just 6.5 km away from the city centre, with Norwich Cathedral, the Theatre Royal and Norwich City F.C even closer. The hotel has a fully equipped gym, a pool with hot tub, steam room and sauna. The Concorde Restaurant, with its impressive daily buffet breakfast, also serves a carvery lunch on Sundays and is open every evening for dinner. The lounge bar is open every day until late and is an ideal venue for a quicker, lighter snack.