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Norfolk and Sandringham with Dr Lucy Worsley
Norfolk and Sandringham with Dr Lucy Worsley
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Norfolk and Sandringham with Dr Lucy Worsley
5 Days Starting and ending in Norwich, United Kingdom
Visiting: Norwich, Norfolk Broads, Sandringham
Tour operator:
Tour code:
a5duplw/1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Interests:
Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Rail Tours, Special Guest Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
This five-day rail holiday will see us visit some of Norfolk’s most iconic and well-known sights and enjoy a talk and Q&A led by Dr Lucy Worsley.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Norwich
Accommodation Name: hotel on the outskirts of Norwich
Meals Included: Dinner
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.
Day 2 : Bure Valley Railway and Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat
Location: Norfolk Broads
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 3 : The Poppy Line, Sheringham, Cromer and The Bittern Line
Location: Norwich
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 4 : Q&A with Dr Lucy Worsley and Sandringham Estate
Location: Sandringham
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 5
Location: Norwich
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast, it's time to check out of the hotel and make your own way home.
What's Included
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Bure Valley Railway and Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat
Enjoy a scenic journey on the Bure Valley Railway and a cruise on the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat.
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The Poppy Line, Sheringham, Cromer and The Bittern Line
Experience a train journey on the North Norfolk Railway, explore Sheringham and Cromer, and travel on the Bittern Line.
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Q&A with Dr Lucy Worsley and Sandringham Estate
Participate in an exclusive talk and Q&A with Dr Lucy Worsley and visit the Sandringham Estate with guided exploration.
What's Not Included
Travel to and from the hotel
Make your own way to and from the hotel at the start and end of the tour.
Accommodation
You will stay for 4 nights on a half-board basis at the 4-star Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf and Country Club.Mode of Transport
The tour includes coach travel to various destinations, including Aylsham, Horning, and Sandringham Estate, as well as train journeys on the Bure Valley Railway, North Norfolk Railway, and Bittern Line.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for 4 nights on a half-board basis at the 4-star Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf and Country Club.
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Will there be any special guest appearances during the tour?
Yes, there will be an exclusive talk and Q&A session with historian Dr Lucy Worsley on Day 4.
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What activities are included on the second day of the tour?
On the second day, you will travel to Aylsham to join the Bure Valley Railway, enjoy a cruise on the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat, and have free time to explore the medieval city of Norwich.
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What can I expect during the visit to Sandringham Estate?
During the visit to Sandringham Estate, you can explore the house with knowledgeable guides available in each room and admire the beautiful grounds and gardens.
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What is the itinerary for the third day of the tour?
On the third day, you will explore the town of Holt, travel on the North Norfolk Railway (Poppy Line) to Sheringham, visit the seaside resort of Cromer, and take a train journey on the Bittern Line back to Norwich.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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