Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

N orth N orfolk C oast , T he B roads & S team

North Norfolk offers a wealth of nostalgia. From unspoilt beaches to timeless villages, proudly preserved steam railways to majestic broads. Enjoy a great rail holiday that offers the best of the areas stunning coast, broads, and steam.

DAY 1 Customers booking our rail inclusive package travel by train to the coastal Norfolk village of West Runton . We meet our tour-based passengers at The Links Country Park Hotel. The hotel is ideally located just a two minute walk from the station and is set within 35 acres of lightly wooded coastal parkland, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (D) DAY 2 Today is a free day to enjoy at leisure in West Runton. Take in the natural beauty of miles of sandy beaches , make the short train journey to the coastal resort of Cromer for a traditional seaside atmosphere or alternatively visit Norwich by train, with its intriguing streets, cobbled alleys, majestic Norman Cathedral, and the Art Nouveau arcade all inviting your interest. (B,D) DAY 3 Leaving West Runton by train, we travel southwards along the ‘Bittern Line’, named after a locally prominent bird species with a distinctive booming call.The line has Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ Hotel Porterage TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Relax in our North Norfolk hotel with leisure facilities ★ Steam along the North Norfolk Railway – the Poppy Line ★ Visit impressive Holkham Hall & Estate ★ Experience the Bittern Line through rural Norfolk ★ Enjoy a second steam experience on the picturesque Bure Valley Railway ★ Scenic boat cruise on the Norfolk Broads Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home

Fares From £765

5 DAYS

North Norfolk Steam Railway - The Poppy Line

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been described as ‘one of the 50 most scenic lines in the world’ due to its natural beauty. At Hoveton & Wroxham we change onto the heritage steam Bure Valley Railway for an exciting journey through the picturesque countryside, beside the meandering river to Aylsham.After a break for lunch, we make the return steam train journey to Wroxham to join our scenic boat cruise on the Norfolk Broads to marvel at the variety of wildlife and the unique Broadland scenery of windmills, reeds, and pastures. (B,D) DAY 4 This morning we travel by train to Sheringham to join the North Norfolk Steam Railway .We ride the famed Poppy Line along the scenic coast to Weybourne and through the heathland to Holt in traditional carriages hauled by a vintage steam locomotive on one of the country’s most scenic heritage railway lines. On arrival in Holt our coach transfers us to the magnificent Holkham Estate & Hall located in a stunning location on the north Norfolk coast.The 18th century Palladian style hall is nestled within 25 acres of rolling parkland and we can explore the impressive Marble Hall with its 50ft dome ceiling and a myriad of state rooms adorned with exquisite porcelain and art by the Old Masters. (B,D) DAY 5 After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to North Norfolk and return by train to homeward destinations. (B)

DEPARTS

Thursday 2 May 2024 Thursday 11 July 2024 Thursday 12 September 2024

FARES

FARE REGION

FIRST* £869 £875 £915 £815 £1039 £885 £909 £939 £1009 £1009 £1005 £959 £1079

STANDARD

London: Liverpool Street

£829 £835 £859 £799 £939 £839 £859 £859 £899 £919 £919 £889

Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

Scotland £939 £5 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotel £770 JULY Departure Supplement £60 SEPTEMBER Departure Supplement £80 Single Room Supplement £175 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 4 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage Links Country Park Hotel, Norfolk Situated in the heart of Norfolk village life on the fringe of a fabulous golf course, the 3-star Links Country Park Hotel, built in 1899, is an unusual example of late Victorian architecture. The hotel has an elegant restaurant, comfortable lounge bar, and leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool. West Runton station is a two-minute walk away providing links to Cromer, Sheringham, and Norwich. HOTEL

Bure Valley Railway

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The Norfolk Broads

Holkham Estate & Hall

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