North Norfolk Railway

From the smart Victorian seaside resort of Sheringham to the Georgian town of Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county’s most stunning coastal scenery.

The 11-mile round trip offers beautiful countryside views of Sheringham Park and Kelling Heath, hauled by a steam engine or heritage diesel locomotive. Steam trains run daily throughout the summer

The North Norfolk Railway offers a wide range of special events throughout the year to cater for the young and young at heart.

Operated almost entirely by volunteers from all walks of life, the line is East Anglia’s premier heritage railway.

The North Norfolk Railway is part of the former Melton Constable to Cromer Beach branch line of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway (M&GNJR or M&GN).

The North Norfolk Railway travels from Sheringham to Holt, with a stop at Weybourne midway.

Sheringham Station

Sheringham’s original station was re-opened in 1975 as the main station of the North Norfolk Railway. The original level crossing was reinstated in March 2010, allowing access to the mainline once again.

The station has been restored close to its 1955 appearance, when British Railways were responsible for the line.

Sheringham Station’s souvenir shop is located next to the footbridge, and refreshments are available at the Old Luggage Office buffet.

Trains to Weybourne and Holt will leave from either Platform 1 or 2.

Weybourne Station

Weybourne is the only intermediate station on the North Norfolk Railway and has been carefully restored to its original condition as an M&GN country station.

Weybourne’s former Parcel’s Office houses a small souvenir shop and buffet. A Railway bookshop in the old Stationmaster’s office sells new and second-hand books. An accessible toilet and baby changing facilities are in the former lamp room.

There are several walking routes that surround Weybourne station, either up towards Kelling Heath or across the fields to Sheringham Park. The footbridge also gives great panoramic views and is a good spot to watch approaching trains.

Holt Station

Holt is the western terminus of the North Norfolk Railway. The station here is a faithful recreation of an country station, using buildings recovered from various locations in East Anglia.

Holt’s small buffet and gift shop is just across from the Ticket Office. The William Marriot Museum is housed in a recreated goods shed. It tells the story of the M&GN and is open on many days.

Holt town centre is approximately a mile away from the station. Regular bus services to Holt town centre stop on the main road at the entrance to the station site.

Throughout the year the North Norfolk Railway run a series of events suitable for both enthusiast and tourist alike.

Popular events include Classic Comedy Weekend and Steam Back to the Forties, providing the perfect opportunity to dress up and enjoy fabulous period music.

Enjoy Sunday Lunch trains, Sausage & Mash trains, Fish & Chip trains, Cream Tea steam trains or even Murder Mystery dining trains.

Most dining experiences are hosted on board The North Norfolkman or at reserved tables in restored carriages dating from the 1930s to the 1960s. Dining is very popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

The North Norfolk Railway runs a selection of Railway Experience Days throughout the year, perfect for the enthusiast and those looking for something a bit different.

Using experienced crews, staff and volunteers as your guide, take control on the footplate or in a signalling box for a once in a lifetime experience.

The Railway Experiences make ideal gifts and are extremely popular. Advanced booking required.

It is called the ‘Poppy Line’ after the eminent theatre critic, poet and travel writer Clement Scott coined the term ‘Poppyland’ in 1883. He visited the area around Sheringham, where poppies grow in abundance, and wrote about it in the Daily Telegraph.