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:

Shearings

Tour code:

a5duplw/1

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

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

  • Explore the scenic Bure Valley Railway and enjoy a cruise on the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat along the Norfolk Broads.

  • Visit the medieval city of Norwich, with its narrow lanes, speciality shops, and impressive castle and cathedral.

  • Experience the North Norfolk Railway, known as the Poppy Line, traveling from Holt to the coastal town of Sheringham.

  • Discover the seaside charm of Cromer and enjoy a relaxing train journey on the Bittern Line back to Norwich.

  • Attend an exclusive talk and Q&A session with historian Dr Lucy Worsley.

  • Explore the historic Sandringham Estate, with its beautiful grounds and gardens.

Itinerary

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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

  • Meals
    4 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Susan Mullett (Google Reviewer)  

Good trip to Edinburgh, my...

01-Oct-2022

Good trip to Edinburgh, my preference would have been for longer time at the day trips but with a wide age range on the coach I feel the compromise for the comfort of all was paramount. The coach driver was knowledgeable and happy to offer suggestions of places to see and things to do. A star is knocked off for a single supplement being charged on a single room but I accept this could be out of the control of Shearings and down to the hotel.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Janet Preston (Google Reviewer)  

Very disappointing a very...

25-Nov-2024

Very disappointing a very rushed weekend away drive up to Edinburgh wasn't the best break time were very strange 10,15 minutes and half hour not enough time for 35 people to go toilet and get a hot drink as there wasn't any hot drink making equipment on the coach The trip was a Christmas market weekend well not on our coach no music no decorations we asked lots of times if we could have the radio on but it turned on deaf ears The weather was terrible it snowed and we had not so young people who had a carry hot drinks on the coach Steve our driver was a great driver but he was always rushing if he gave a meeting time say 4pm his next line would be if we can get back earlier than we could go back early it was like this every time we stopped not nice when we paid quite a bit of money for this trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas market The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful but the food was cold and tasteless and the menu was a repeat Friday night and Sunday night till everybody complained sorry but the chef should be dismissed very poor menu and poor organisation in the kitchen I don't think we will be using Shearings coach holidays again

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Steve Mchugh (Google Reviewer)  

I've been trying to cancel...

09-Feb-2025

I've been trying to cancel a trip to Paris in April 25 for months. I literally cancelled less than 14 days after the £1 deposit was taken. This was back on 8th September, I have emailed 3 times spoke to 2 people and both told me it was policy to still charge for a holiday I cancelled!! Today I have proof as they have just tried to steal over £800 from my bank. Luckily I'm with a bank that's up on scams of the £1 deposit ! BEWARE you are handing your bank details over to these people. I am in total shock and been advised to take it further.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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    Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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