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Little Trains of Norfolk & Mississippi Paddle Steamer
From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel.
Little Trains of Norfolk & Mississippi Paddle Steamer
We head first to Cromer, a classic resort on the north Norfolk coast, famous for its tasty crabs, wide open beaches and traditional pier. Originally a small north Norfolk fishing village, our next stop of Sheringham is now a popular seaside town with a sandy beach, seafront promenade and a diverse range of shops. Don’t forget to have some classic fish and chips here!
Later on, we board our train on the heritage North Norfolk Railway (also known as the Poppy Line) for a spectacularly scenic journey from Sheringham to Holt, passing through a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Little Trains of Norfolk & Mississippi Paddle Steamer
Explore the historic city of Norwich, home to a magnificent Norman cathedral with the largest cloisters and the second tallest spire in the country. Brimming with character, Norwich is often described as Britain’s most complete medieval city, its winding lanes lined with beautiful period buildings. Don’t miss the original Colman’s Mustard shop or the vibrant outdoor market – one of the largest in England.
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Little Trains of Norfolk & Mississippi Paddle Steamer
We experience a nostalgic trip on the heritage Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway, from Aylsham to Wroxham, meandering through the pretty Bure Valley countryside. After free time in Wroxham, with its pretty riverside walks and gentle waters, we travel by coach to the picturesque village of Horning. Here we embark on a memorable cruise along the Norfolk Broads on the Mississippi Paddle Steamer, passing lovely thatched cottages, windmills, ancient churches and reed beds while spotting some of the area’s unique wildlife along the way.
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Little Trains of Norfolk & Mississippi Paddle Steamer
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and board the coach for the journey home.
Norwich Medieval City Exploration
Explore Norwich, often called Britain’s most complete medieval city, where lanes of timber-framed buildings lead to a magnificent Norman cathedral with a soaring spire and spacious cloisters. Wander the atmospheric Norwich Lanes and the vibrant Norwich Market, one of England’s largest open-air markets.
Trace the River Wensum past old merchants’ houses and flint churches, and feel the city’s mercantile energy that once made it second only to London. Discover independent shops and the city’s Colman’s mustard heritage. This is an optional excursion at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to local availability.
North Norfolk Railway Steam Journey: Sheringham to Holt
Board a heritage steam train on the North Norfolk Railway (Poppy Line) for a scenic run from Sheringham to Holt. Settle into vintage carriages as the line threads through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with heathland, pine woods and glimpses of the coast rolling by in rhythmic, steam-scented nostalgia.
Experience a volunteer-run railway that preserves the golden age of British rail travel. Spot the period architecture at Weybourne’s station and the classic semaphore signals, then arrive near elegant Holt, known for its Georgian buildings and flint-stone detail that reflect the region’s enduring crafts.
Bure Valley Railway Steam Journey: Aylsham to Wroxham
Travel by narrow-gauge steam railway along the Bure Valley Railway from Aylsham to Wroxham, with the train’s whistle echoing across meadows and village halts. Watch wind-ruffled grasses and willow-framed waterways slide past your window as the line follows the gentle contours of the River Bure.
Built on a former rail route and now Norfolk’s longest narrow-gauge line, the Bure Valley rekindles the romance of small-scale rail. Arrive in Wroxham, the “Capital of the Broads”, where boatyards and waterside cottages hint at the region’s life shaped by rivers, reeds, and open skies.
Mississippi Paddle Steamer Cruise on the Norfolk Broads
Cruise the waterways aboard a Mississippi Paddle Steamer from Horning, gliding past thatched waterside cottages and windmills as the reed-fringed waterways of the Norfolk Broads open out around you. The broad, tranquil channels and mirror-calm lagoons create a painterly panorama of river life.
Learn how these shallow broads were formed from medieval peat workings and later became a haven for wildlife and leisure. Scan the skies for marsh harriers and herons, listen for rustling reedbeds, and settle into the unhurried rhythm that defines England’s celebrated wetland landscape.
Cromer & Sheringham Coastal Visit
Explore the characterful north Norfolk coast in the classic resorts of Cromer Pier and Sheringham. Amble the promenades, browse independent shops, and take in wide-sky beaches where seabirds wheel above the surf. The scent of fresh fish and chips mingles with sea air as you pause for photos and reflection along the seafront.
Absorb the area’s Victorian and Edwardian seaside heritage, from Cromer’s theatre-tipped pier to Sheringham’s flint-fronted cottages. Look out for traditional beach huts, cliff-top gardens and working crab boats that speak to a proud maritime tradition rooted in this stretch of Norfolk coast.
