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Norwich & Norfolk

Norfolk heritage railways and Broads cruise from Norwich, five days

Illustration of Norwich & Norfolk

Great Rail Journeys operates a five-day escorted tour centred on Norwich, Norfolk's cathedral city, with four nights at the Holiday Inn Norwich City. The itinerary blends heritage railway journeys with Norfolk's inland waterways and royal history. On Day 2, you ride the Bittern Line from Norwich to Sheringham, then board the North Norfolk Railway (Poppy Line) for a steam-hauled journey to Holt before visiting Sandringham, the private country estate of King Charles III. Day 3 offers a guided walking tour of Norwich's medieval Old Town and a free afternoon. Day 4 combines two more heritage railways, the Mid-Norfolk and Bure Valley lines, with a Mississippi paddle boat cruise along the Norfolk Broads. A Tour Manager accompanies you throughout, arranging all coach transfers and excursions. Breakfast and dinner are provided daily. This tour suits repeat rail travellers, history enthusiasts, couples seeking a relaxed pace, and those who prefer guided arrangements.

Price history

Across 3 checks, this price has fallen £80 since 4 Jul, to £449.

£529£4494 Jul12 Aug

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 3 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

  • The group may be up to 40 people, which is larger than some escorted tours.
  • All accommodation is at one hotel (Holiday Inn Norwich City, three stars) for all four nights; there is no hotel choice or upgrades listed.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Norwich

    A warm welcome in the historic city of Norwich

    Meet the Tour Manager at the hotel in Norwich, with free time to explore the cathedral city's medieval streets before the first group dinner.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Norwich

    The scenic North Norfolk Railway to elegant Sandringham

    Rail along the Bittern Line to Sheringham, then the heritage North Norfolk Railway ('Poppy Line') to Holt, before visiting Sandringham's house, museum and gardens.

  3. Day 3overnight: Norwich

    A guided tour of Norwich and a free afternoon

    Guided walking tour of Norwich's Old Town and cathedral, with a free afternoon to explore independently.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Norwich

    A heritage rail journey and a cruise along the Norfolk Broads

    Mid-Norfolk Railway from Dereham to Wymondham, then the Bure Valley Railway from Aylsham to Wroxham, followed by a Mississippi paddle boat cruise on the Norfolk Broads from Horning.

  5. Day 5

    Homeward bound

    Check out after breakfast and make your own way home, or continue exploring independently.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: the Bittern Line takes you to Sheringham, then the heritage North Norfolk Railway (Poppy Line) offers a steam-hauled journey to Holt before visiting Sandringham, the private country estate of King Charles III.
  • Day 4Day 4: the Mid-Norfolk Railway carries you through picturesque countryside from Dereham to Wymondham, followed by the Bure Valley Railway steam train to Wroxham, then a Mississippi paddle boat cruise along the Norfolk Broads.
  • Day 3Day 3: a local guide leads a walking tour of Norwich's Old Town uncovering the city's medieval history, with a free afternoon to visit the Cathedral of St John the Baptist or the Plantation Garden.

Included

  • Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 4 nights' 3-Star hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout the tour
  • Breakfast and dinner each day
  • All tour excursions including heritage rail journeys

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

Is this an escorted tour?
Yes, Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish.
What meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner each day are included. Lunch is not mentioned.
Where do I stay?
You stay at the Holiday Inn Norwich City for all four nights.
What is not included?
Cancellation and Travel Insurance are not included. Lunch meals and any travel to or from your home are not included. Optional UK rail connection upgrades are available separately.

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