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. From the scenic reed-covered banks of the Norfolk Broads to the colourful beach huts of Cromer, this five-day rail holiday will see us visit some of Norfolk’s most iconic and well-known sights. Throughout this tour we will also delight in journeys onboard scenic railways, further adding to this historical experience as we explore the wonders of steam-powered travel. On this exclusive holiday, Dr Lucy Worsley also joins us to give a talk and Q&A session at the hotel before exploring the impressive house and grounds of the Sandringham Estate. This holiday is one not to be missed!
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Make your own way to our hotel on the outskirts of Norwich, where you will meet your Tour Manager, who will assist with check-in. Dinner is served in the hotel tonight.
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 board the coach and head for Holt. On arrival we have some time to explore this pretty little town before heading to the station to board the North Norfolk Railway, which is affectionately known as the Poppy line. Our train journey travels from Holt to Sheringham. On arrival there is plenty of time to explore this lovely coastal town before we board the coach for the seaside resort of Cromer. There is time to have a meander around Cromer and take in the scenery, before heading to Cromer station. Here we board the Bittern Line for a relaxing train journey back to Norwich, on arrival your coach transfers you back to your hotel for dinner this evening.
This morning at our hotel we enjoy an exclusive talk and Q&A with historian Dr Lucy Worsley. Lucy will also be joining us on our afternoon excursion to Sandringham Estate where you can explore the house, which has knowledgeable guides on hand in each room. There will also be time to admire the beautiful grounds and gardens before we return to the hotel by coach.
After a leisurely breakfast, it's time to check out of the hotel and make your own way home.
You will stay for 4 nights on a half-board basis at the 4-star Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf and Country Club.
Location: Wroxham Road, Norwich, NR7 8RP
The 4-star Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club is a stately 16th-century English historic house set in beautiful, landscaped grounds just 4.5 miles from Norwich Railway Station. The hotel has a golf course, a spa, indoor swimming pool and gym and there’s free Wi-Fi in public areas and bedrooms. There’s a bar and restaurant and you can also relax and enjoy a drink in the Club House which overlooks the 18th green. There’s ample complimentary car parking available on-site. ** Please note this hotel is cashless. The hotel only accepts electronic payments such as debit cards, credit cards and mobile methods e.g. apple pay for any extras.Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
Single Room Supplement from £180.00
YOUR EXPERT
Dr Lucy Worsley is, by day Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces and by night a writer of history books. Somewhere in between she also finds the time to present TV series on a range of historical subjects. Lucy graduated from New College, Oxford with a first-class honours BA degree in Ancient and Modern History. In 2001 she was awarded a PHD from the University of Sussex. Since 2009 Lucy has presented shows for Channel 4, History and has become a mainstay across the BBC covering everything from Alfred The Great, King Henry VIII and Britain’s fascination with murder. In 2016 Lucy published her first novel for children Eliza Rose which she followed up with My Name is Victoria in 2017.
