Norfolk and Sandringham with Lucy Worsley

Make your own way to our hotel, where you meet our 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 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.

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.

This morning at our hotel we enjoy an exclusive talk and Q&A with historian Lucy Worsley. Lucy will also be joining us on our afternoon excursion 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.

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.