Norfolk's trains and Sandringham
5 Days
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Join acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley for a visit to Sandringham, and discover the best of Norfolk by heritage rail and paddle boat on this four-night tour
"Excellent insights from Lucy Worsley and local knowledge from our tour guide."

October 2025

Renowned for its sweeping coastline, charming market towns and tranquil broads, Norfolk offers the perfect setting to relax and soak up the scenery.

On this four-night break, you'll do just that while travelling in wonderfully nostalgic style. Enjoy three heritage rail journeys on the Bure Valley Railway, the Poppy Line and the Bittern Line, and step aboard the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat for a leisurely cruise along the River Bure. Along the way, take in beautiful landscapes and visit some of Norfolk's most loved destinations, including Wroxham, Cromer and Horning.

The standout moment of your short break is a visit to Sandringham, the Royal Family's celebrated country estate. Explore the elegant house, formal gardens and collection of vintage vehicles, before being joined by renowned historian Lucy Worsley, who will deliver an engaging talk at your hotel. With the chance to ask questions, this memorable experience promises to be both fascinating and unforgettable.

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Reasons to book

Visit Sandringham with Lucy

Explore the Royal Family’s country retreat in esteemed company; the historian will also give a talk and hold a Q&A

Three historic rail journeys

Travel on the Bure Valley Railway, the Bittern Line and the Poppy Line, admiring Norfolk’s spectacular coastline and scenic countryside

Paddle Boat cruise on the Broads

Board the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat for your Bure river cruise – watch the scenery pass you by and look out for wildlife
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Your expert guide

Lucy Worsley OBE
Historian, author, TV presenter and curator

Lucy Worsley OBE is one of Britain's leading historians and until recently was chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces. She has written a number of books, including Courtiers: A Secret History Of The Georgian Court, If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History Of Your Home and a biography of Agatha Christie.

Lucy has presented a number of history shows including Six Wives With Lucy Worsley, Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors and Lucy Worsley On The Mystery Queen which followed in the footsteps of Christie in Egypt. She is also the winner of a Specialist Factual Bafta for the documentary Suffragettes With Lucy Worsley.

Price includes

  • Four nights' half board accommodation at Park Farm Hotel, Norwich
  • Talk, Q&A and Sandringham visit with Lucy Worsley
  • Coach transfers for excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Steam train journeys on the Bure Valley Railway and the Poppy Line
  • Journey aboard the Bittern Line

  • Cruise on the broads aboard the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat

Availability

From
Mon, Mon, May 11, 2026
To
Fri, Fri, May 15, 2026
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,530*

* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Full payment required at the time of booking. Single supplement: £215. Please note: we cannot guarantee that all rail journeys will be steam hauled. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events and the overall itinerary may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).

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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Arrive in Norfolk
    Norwich, United Kingdom

    Make your own way to our hotel on the outskirts of Norwich, where you will meet your Tour Manager, who will assist with check-in. Dinner is served in the hotel tonight.

    Meals - Dinner
  2. Day
    2
    Bure Valley Railway and Mississippi Paddle Boat
    Aylsham, United Kingdom

    After breakfast at the hotel you'll transfer to Blickling Estate, a Jacobean mansion thought to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn. You'll explore the red brick mansion, gardens and the surrounding parkland, a historic Norfolk gem left to the National Trust.

    Next up is the market town of Aylsham, where you'll board the Bure Valley Railway and travel through the heavenly Norfolk countryside. The train crosses 17 bridges and passes through storybook villages to reach Wroxham, known as the 'capital of the Norfolk Broads.'

    Next stop is the pretty village of Horning where you'll have some free time to explore and have lunch, before boarding the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat for a river cruise on the Broads. An expert commentary will guide you along the River Bure, passing thatched cottages, windmills and Norfolk reed beds.

    Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day
    3
    The Bittern Line, the Poppy Line and Cromer
    Cromer, United Kingdom

    Today we board the coach and head for Holt. On arrival we have some time to explore this pretty little town before heading to the station to board the North Norfolk Railway, which is affectionately known as the Poppy line. Our train journey travels from Holt to Sheringham. On arrival there is plenty of time to explore this lovely coastal town before we board the coach for the seaside resort of Cromer. There is time to have a meander around Cromer and take in the scenery, before heading to Cromer station. Here we board the Bittern Line for a relaxing train journey back to Norwich, on arrival your coach transfers you back to your hotel for dinner this evening.

    Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day
    4
    Sandringham with Lucy Worsley
    Sandringham, United Kingdom

    This morning at our hotel we enjoy an exclusive talk and Q&A with historian Dr Lucy Worsley. Lucy will also be joining us on our afternoon excursion to Sandringham Estate where you can explore the house, which has knowledgeable guides on hand in each room. There will also be time to admire the beautiful grounds and gardens before we return to the hotel by coach.

    Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day
    5
    Depart
    Norwich, United Kingdom

    After a leisurely breakfast, it's time to check out of the hotel and make your own way home.

    Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

Park Farm Hotel, Norwich

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Norwich, United Kingdom

Park Farm Hotel is a blissful rural retreat with a luxury spa nestled amongst 200 acres of idyllic countryside, just a few miles outside the historic city of Norwich.

The hotel is the perfect spot for a rural escape, with the majority of the tastefully decorated rooms overlooking the landscaped gardens and the surrounding Norfolk countryside. The Seasons Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Helene's Lounge Bar offers drinks, light snacks, and quintessentially English Afternoon Tea.

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Availability

From
Mon, Mon, May 11, 2026
To
Fri, Fri, May 15, 2026
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,530*

* From price is per person, based on two sharing, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Full payment required at the time of booking. Single supplement: £215. Please note: we cannot guarantee that all rail journeys will be steam hauled. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events and the overall itinerary may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).

Norwich (NRW)
Call now to book 0330 037 4741
Quote ref: NORFOLKWORSLEY
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