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North Norfolk Coast,
the Broads & Steam
DAY 1
Customers booking our rail inclusive package
travel by train to the coastal Norfolk village of
West Runton
, from where we make the short
transfer to our hotel, the Links Country Park
Hotel, set in North Norfolk within 35 acres
of lightly wooded coastal parkland, which is
designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. (D)
DAY 2
This morning we travel by train to
Sheringham
to join the
North Norfolk Steam Railway
.
We ride the famed
Poppy Line
along the
scenic coast to Weybourne and through the
heathland to
Holt
in traditional carriages
hauled by a vintage steam locomotive on
one of the country’s most scenic heritage
railway lines. On arrival in Holt our coach
transfers us to
Sandringham
, the Queen’s
Norfolk countryside retreat, basking in acres
of stunning gardens and verdant parkland.
After our visit to Sandringham we return to
our hotel for dinner. (B,D)
DAY 3
Today is a free day to enjoy at leisure in West
Runton. Take in the natural beauty of
miles of
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HOTEL
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Thursday 22 June 2017
Thursday 7 September 2017
North Norfolk offers a wealth of nostalgia. From unspoilt beaches
to timeless villages, proudly preserved steam railways to majestic
broads. Enjoy an easier pace of life, whilst experiencing
the best of coast, broads and steam.
© North Norfolk Railway
© By gracious permission of H.M. The Queen
© NorfolkBroadsDirect
North Norfolk Steam Railway - The Poppy Line
Royal Sandringham
The Norfolk Broads
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
★
★
Relax in our North Norfolk hotel with
leisure facilities
★
★
Steam along the North Norfolk
Railway – the Poppy Line
★
★
Visit Royal Sandringham
★
★
Experience the Bittern Line through
rural Norfolk
★
★
Enjoy a second steam experience on
the picturesque Bure Valley Railway
★
★
Scenic boat cruise on the Norfolk
Broads
Fares
From
£445
5
DAYS
FARES
sandy beaches
, make the short train journey
to the coastal resort of
Cromer
for a traditional
seaside atmosphere or alternatively visit
Norwich
by train, with its intriguing streets,
cobbled alleys, majestic Norman Cathedral
and the Art Nouveau arcade all inviting your
interest. (B,D)
DAY 4
Leaving West Runton by train, we travel
southwards along the ‘Bittern Line’, named
after a locally prominent bird species with a
distinctive booming call. The line has been
described as
‘one of the 50 most scenic
lines in the world’
due to its natural beauty.
At Hoveton & Wroxham we change onto
the heritage steam
Bure Valley Railway
for
an exciting journey through the picturesque
countryside, beside the meandering river to
Aylsham. After a break for lunch, we make
the return steam train journey to Wroxham
to join our
scenic boat cruise
on the
Norfolk
Broads
to marvel at the variety of wildlife and
the unique Broadland scenery of windmills,
reeds and pastures. (B,D)
DAY 5
After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell
to North Norfolk and return to homeward
destinations. (B)
The Links Country Park Hotel
Situated in the heart of Norfolk village life
on the fringe of a fabulous golf course, the
Links Country Park Hotel, built in 1899, is an
unusual example of late Victorian architecture.
Leisure facilities include an indoor heated
swimming pool. West Runton station is a two
minute walk away, providing links to Cromer,
Sheringham and Norwich.
FARE REGION
FIRST STANDARD RC
London: Liverpool St. £530 £500 -£10
Greater London
£560 £525 -£10
South of England
£565 £525 -£10
East Anglia
£485 £470 -£5
South West
£670 £590 -£20
Heart of England £555 £515 -£10
Midlands
£560 £520 -£10
Yorkshire
£580 £525 -£10
North East
£635 £555 -£15
North West
£600 £545 -£15
South Wales
£645 £575 -£20
North Wales
£605 £550 -£15
Scotland
£695 £590 -£20
Join & Leave at Hotel
£445
JUNE, SEPT
Departure Supplement £30
Single Room Supplement
£100
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station
to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Also included in your Tour Fare:
★
★
Dinner every evening
★
★
Rail travel & seat reservations from
your Home Station to Tour Base
(Standard or First Class)
★
★
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour
Manager
★
★
Hotel Porterage