Norwich & The Norfolk Broads
Waterways, railways and Sandringham
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Timeless seaside towns, nostalgic steam trains and historic stately homes. Explore the waterways of the Norfolk Broads and tour the picturesque city of Norwich, dominated by its ancient cathedrals.
Our tour begins in Norwich at the beautiful St Giles House Hotel. This afternoon we meet for a guided walking tour of Norwich's Old Town, including an absorbing history of the city over the centuries. The city has a fascinating heritage, with over 1,500 historic buildings, two cathedrals and a Norman Castle.
This morning we take a local train along the Bittern Line, which is named after one of East Anglia's most famous resident birds, to the quaint coastal town of Sheringham.
After some time for exploration we board the steam-hauled North Norfolk Railway on the Poppy Line, for a journey through the verdant countryside to Holt. Here we are picked up by coach and transferred to Sandringham, the lovely country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen, set in acres of beautiful gardens and parkland.
Day 3 is free for you to explore at your own pace. Visit the quaint shops in the town, have a look around the open-air market or venture further afield with a train ride to the coast.
Today we discover the true flavour of Norfolk, stepping back in time to visit the charming towns and peaceful countryside that makes this terrific county such an attraction.
We travel by coach to Dereham, where we board the Mid-Norfolk Railway for a delightful journey on the restored railway line. Arriving in the small market town of Wymondham, we travel by coach to Aylsham for a journey on the Bure Valley Railway to Wroxham.
The scenic journey through the beautiful Bure Valley countryside is hauled by a restored steam engine and takes us into the heart of the Norfolk Broads, where we enjoy a boat cruise along the wide and picturesque waterways that provide the habitat for a stunning array of wildlife, much of it unique to Norfolk. This evening, we return to our hotel to enjoy a final farewell meal together.
After breakfast, your tour concludes and you are free to leave Norwich at your leisure.
Please note that while every departure of this tour will feature the same excursions, the order may differ from that shown above.
Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be found together with our dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices & Availability' button. We write to all booked customers approximately 10 weeks prior to the start of their tour to advise the exact departure and return time for their particular group.
An escorted experience and all travel arrangements
Comfortable accommodation in your destination
Delicious meals included
Exciting excursions and free time to explore
Not Included
Our seventh Great Rail Journey took us on a short break to explore Norfolk. We arrived on a sunny October Sunday in the City of Norwich and after meeting our Tour Manager we settled into the surroundings of the unique St Giles House Hotel. We were accommodated unexpectedly in a large and comfortable suite and the food served during our stay was first class.
We enjoyed a guided walking tour of Norwich, excursions on two
steam railways, a cruise on the Norfolk Broads and a visit to
Sandringham. On our free day we decided to take the train to Great
Yarmouth to revisit a resort I had last been to as a boy some 60
years ago. Unfortunately this didn't live up to expectations, as I
had an image in my mind which could not be sustained.
What makes a good GRJ holiday? In our opinion it is made up by the
places you visit, the hotel you stay in, your fellow travellers and
finally the enthusiasm of your Tour Manager. This was one of the
best!
Having returned from our second holiday this year with GRJ I felt I had to write to say what a great organisation you are part of.
Firstly, we were with Graham on the Norwich & Norfolk Broads trip, shortly followed by Abbie on the Swiss trip. Both were highly enjoyable, very relaxing and extremely well organised holidays.
This was our third journey with yourselves and we hope to go even farther afield at a later date.
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