How much does it cost?

From £799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,079 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Standard Class rail travel on all four heritage railways (North Norfolk, Mid-Norfolk, Bure Valley, and the Bittern Line) is included, along with all coach and cruise transport.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

It is escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a Tour Manager from start to finish, and all guided tours and excursions are included.

Which trains are featured?

The tour uses the Bittern Line (Norwich to Sheringham), the North Norfolk Railway (Sheringham to Holt, the Poppy Line), the Mid-Norfolk Railway (Dereham to Wymondham), and the Bure Valley Railway (Aylsham to Wroxham), all heritage railways.

What is the accommodation?

Four nights at the three-star George Hotel in Norwich, a Victorian townhouse in a conservation area.

What meals are included?

Breakfast and dinner are included each day.

When does this tour run?

Great Rail Journeys operates eight departures between July 2026 and October 2027, in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Norwich & the Norfolk Broads

Norfolk heritage railways, coastal towns, and Norfolk Broads cruise from Norwich

Great Rail Journeys operates this five-day escorted tour centred on Norwich, the cathedral capital of Norfolk in eastern England. From a base at the three-star George Hotel, you will journey on four heritage railways, each with its own character: the North Norfolk Railway (the Poppy Line) from Sheringham to Holt, where steam locomotives pull vintage carriages past wildflower-lined fields; the Mid-Norfolk Railway through unspoilt countryside; and the Bure Valley Railway following the River Bure. Days include a guided tour of Norwich's medieval Old Town with its Anglo-Norman cathedral, a visit to Sandringham, the British Royal Family's stately home, and a cruise on the Norfolk Broads aboard a paddle steamer. A Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, and all meals, guided excursions, and transport are included. This suits repeat rail travellers, history enthusiasts, couples, and anyone seeking a relaxed pace with organised logistics and comfortable three-star accommodation.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £70 since 4 Jul, to £799.

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. 3 of 5 points are 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.

What to know before you look closer

50 to the base price.
The group may be up to 30 people; this is a larger escorted tour rather than a small-group experience.
The final day is largely unstructured; you check out and depart or explore at your own pace with no guided activities.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Norwich
Arriving in the historic city of Norwich
Meet the Tour Manager at the hotel in Norwich, with free time to explore the medieval streets before the first group dinner.
Day 2overnight: Norwich
Exploring Norwich and birdspotting at the Cley Marshes
Guided tour of Norwich's Old Town and cathedral, then a coach to Cley Marshes for an expert talk on local birdlife and time at a bird hide.
Day 3railovernight: Norwich
Sheringham, the North Norfolk Railway & Sandringham
Rail on the Bittern Line to Sheringham, then the heritage North Norfolk Railway ('Poppy Line') to Holt, followed by a coach to Sandringham to explore the house and gardens.
Day 4railovernight: Norwich
Norfolk's heritage railways and cruising 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.
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 2Guided walking tour of Norwich's Old Town, including the Anglo-Norman cathedral and medieval churches.
Day 3Steam-hauled journey on the North Norfolk Railway (Poppy Line) from Sheringham to Holt, passing vibrant red wildflowers.
Day 3Visit to Sandringham, the British Royal Family's stately home.
Day 4Bure Valley Railway journey following the meandering River Bure through meadows and woodland.
Day 4Cruise on the Norfolk Broads aboard a Mississippi paddle boat.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
4 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Standard Class rail travel; all rail, cruise and coach travel throughout the tour
Breakfast each day, 2 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,079 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Standard Class rail travel on all four heritage railways (North Norfolk, Mid-Norfolk, Bure Valley, and the Bittern Line) is included, along with all coach and cruise transport.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: It is escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a Tour Manager from start to finish, and all guided tours and excursions are included.
Which trains are featured?: The tour uses the Bittern Line (Norwich to Sheringham), the North Norfolk Railway (Sheringham to Holt, the Poppy Line), the Mid-Norfolk Railway (Dereham to Wymondham), and the Bure Valley Railway (Aylsham to Wroxham), all heritage railways.
What is the accommodation?: Four nights at the three-star George Hotel in Norwich, a Victorian townhouse in a conservation area.
What meals are included?: Breakfast and dinner are included each day.
When does this tour run?: Great Rail Journeys operates eight departures between July 2026 and October 2027, in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.