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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.
"Excellent insights from Lucy Worsley and local knowledge from our tour guide."
October 2025
Cruise on the broads aboard the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat
* 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. Price includes £20pp discount, subject to availability and is capacity controlled. 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
After a leisurely breakfast, it's time to check out of the hotel and make your own way home.
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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* 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. Price includes £20pp discount, subject to availability and is capacity controlled. 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).