Scenic Trains, the Norfolk Broads and Sandringham
Scenic Trains, the Norfolk Broads and Sandringham
Scenic Trains, the Norfolk Broads and Sandringham
5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Norwich, Mississippi River Boat Ltd, Bure Valley Railway (Wroxham station), Cromer, The Bittern Line Community Rail Partnership, Sheringham, North Norfolk Railway, Oxburgh Estate, Sandringham Estate
Tour operator:
Tour code:
a5dunnb/1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
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. Add to this the nostalgic feeling of travelling along heritage railways with a little steam train chugging away, and you’ll have all ingredients required for an unforgettable experience. Featuring three different railway journeys with time to explore each destination, a cruise on the Norfolk Broads, and visits to Oxburgh Hall and Sandringham Estate, this tour is sure to exceed expectations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Norwich
Location: Norwich
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 4-star Sprowston Manor Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Make your own way to our hotel on the outskirts of Norwich, where you will meet an experienced Tour Manager. Dinner is served in the hotel tonight.
Day 2 : Bure Valley Railway And Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat
Location: Mississippi River Boat Ltd, Bure Valley Railway (Wroxham station)
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 4-star Sprowston Manor Hotel
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 by coach to the medieval city of Norwich, where there’s free time to explore the narrow lanes, speciality shops, and impressive castle and cathedral – a fine example of Romanesque architecture. We return to the hotel by coach and enjoy dinner this evening.
Day 3 : The Poppy Line, Sheringham, Cromer And The Bittern Line
Location: Cromer, The Bittern Line Community Rail Partnership, Sheringham, North Norfolk Railway
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 4-star Sprowston Manor Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we board our coach and travel to 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 : Oxburgh Hall And Sandringham Estate
Location: Oxburgh Estate, Sandringham Estate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 4-star Sprowston Manor Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we travel by coach to Oxburgh Hall, built in 1482 by the Catholic Bedingfeld family. During its 500-year history the hall has seen many changes, which is partly due to the hardship the family faced. In the early 19th century, the 6th Baronet began work to decorate and furnish the hall in the antiquarian style you see today. This beautiful, moated manor house is surrounded by nearly 175 acres, containing gardens with seasonal interest, streams and woodland walks. There is plenty of time to explore the delightful hall and gardens.
This afternoon we visit Sandringham Estate, where we discover the gardens and enjoy a self-guided visit of the house. Sandringham was built in 1870 by The Prince and Princess of Wales, who later became King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Both Queen Alexandra and later Queen Mary were great collectors of objects d'art.
Members of the Russian and European Royal Families were frequent guests at Sandringham House and brought gifts of enamel, silver and silver-gilt, for example, Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany gave a fine Dresden porcelain chandelier and mirror frame. The walls are hung with family portraits by leading contemporary court painters: Heinrich von Angeli, Sir Luke Fildes, Franz Winterhalter and Edward Hughes.
An important collection of oriental arms and armour is housed at Sandringham House, brought back from the Far East and India in 1876. We return to the hotel by coach and enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.
Day 5 : Make Your Own Way Home.
Location: Norwich
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast, it is time to check out of the hotel and make your own way home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for 4 nights on a half-board basis at the 4-star Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf and Country Club.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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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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