Norfolk By Steam & Sail Railways Broads & Homes

NORFOLK BY STEAM & SAIL – RAILWAYS, BROADS & STATELY HOMES

4 – 8 October 2027

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £699

A wonderful holiday in one of the most popular areas of the country, Norfolk. You will take a rail journey on the Bure Valley Railway as well a cruise on the Norfolk Broads with a visit to the famous Holkham Hall, and Bressingham Steam.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

· Step aboard the Bure Valley Railway for a delightful heritage rail journey

· Sail through the tranquil waterways of the Norfolk Broads

· Experience, enjoy and celebrate steam engineering and beautiful gardens at Bressingham Steam

· Explore magnificent Houghton Hall, one of England’s finest stately homes

· Discover the historic city of Norwich, rich in heritage and character

· Step aboard a traditional paddle steamer for a nostalgic cruise experience

· Visit the charming market town of Fakenham in the heart of Norfolk.

(4) DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Norfolk and our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.

(5) DAY TWO – Bure Valley Railway and Southern Comfort Paddle Steamer

Today you have a real treat with a train ride on the Bure Valley Railway as well as a cruise on the Norfolk Broads.

You experience a nostalgic trip by steam on Norfolk’s longest narrow-gauge railway which runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and bustling town of Wroxham, at the heart of the Norfolk Broads. The line runs through the pretty Bure Valley countryside following the meandering River Bure through meadowland and ancient pasture.

In the afternoon we take a trip on the Southern Comfort Paddle Steamer from the beautiful village of Horning, out to Ranworth Broad and back.

(6) DAY THREE – Houghton Hall and Fakenham

This morning we visit the magnificent Houghton Hall, one of England’s finest Palladian houses and the former home of Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Enjoy time to explore the State Rooms at your leisure, admire the impressive art collections and exhibitions, and stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds. We’ll then re-join the coach after our visit and continue our journey through the beautiful North Norfolk countryside.

This afternoon we’ll visit Fakenham, a vibrant market town that dates to 1250, some time here before we return to our hotel.

(7) DAY FOUR – Bressingham Steam, Museum & Gardens and Norwich

After breakfast we visit Bressingham Steam, Museum & Gardens. Take a trip on one of the four railways, get close-up to mighty steam engines in our locomotive shed, and ride on the magnificent and historic gallopers.

Wander through the main street of Walmington-on-Sea, home to a collection of Dad’s Army displays and vehicles, see fascinating historic railway exhibits in our museum, and enjoy the unique 17-acre Bressingham Gardens. Bressingham’s wonderful steam collection was started by entrepreneur Alan Bloom. He opened his doors to the public more than 60 years ago to give everyone the chance to experience, enjoy and celebrate steam engineering.

After lunch we will visit Norwich. There is plenty to see and do in Norwich including the Cathedral, the Castle Quarter, Royal Arcade, The Guildhall, England’s largest medieval city hall, and of course the famous Lanes. The Lanes are renowned for making friends of strangers: Strangers’ Hall has been home to mavericks and makers from around the world since the 14th century.

(8) DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast, this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops enroute.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Free use of the hotel leisure facilities

Bure Valley Railway journey

Southern Comfort Paddle Steamer cruise

Bressingham Steam, Museum & Garden Explorer

Houghton Hall.

DUNSTON HALL HOTEL, NORWICH

This lovely 4-star country house hotel retains a traditional elegance set amidst 150 acres of landscaped grounds. Each of the bedrooms is stylish in design and the spacious public areas include an elegant bar and restaurant, leisure facilities.

All single rooms are double for sole occupancy.