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North Norfolk Coast,

the Broads & Steam

DAY 1

We 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 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

sandy beaches

, make the short train journey

DEPARTS

HOTEL

Thursday 28 April 2016

Thursday 16 June 2016

Thursday 15 September 2016

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

£435

5

DAYS

FARES

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 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 by train 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. £520 £490 -£10

Greater London

£550 £510 -£10

South of England

£555 £515 -£10

East Anglia

£475 £460 -£5

South West

£655 £580 -£20

Heart of England £545 £500 -£10

Midlands

£550 £505 -£10

Yorkshire

£570 £510 -£10

North East

£625 £545 -£15

North West

£590 £535 -£15

South Wales

£635 £560 -£20

North Wales

£595 £540 -£15

Scotland

£685 £580 -£20

Join & Leave at Hotel

£435

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

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