The North Norfolk Railway offers far more than just a train ride! Grab your tickets, watch the guard wave his green flag, listen for the sound of the whistle and a whoosh of steam as you set off on a timeless journey through some of Norfolk’s most stunning coastal scenery and beautiful countryside.

Lovingly-restored steam and heritage diesel trains transport passengers on an 11 mile return journey between the delightful Victorian resort of Sheringham and the smart Georgian town of Holt. Make a day of it with our great value rover tickets that are valid for unlimited travel allowing you to hop on and off all day! We recommend booking in advance and passengers doing so receive a generous discount on their fares.

The heritage railway is fondly known as the ‘Poppy Line’ after the 19th Century poet and theatre critic Clement Scott coined the term “Poppyland” referring to the unspoilt coastal area around Sheringham where poppies grow in abundance.

Timetable

Visit when the YELLOW TIMETABLE is in operation and you can see and travel on two contrasting historic trains.

One of our powerful steam locomotives will be in action hauling a train of restored steam-era carriages allowing passengers to enjoy views of the delightful countryside, much of which is designated as being of outstanding natural beauty. A second train will also be in action, usually worked by a 1960s diesel locomotive hauling carriages from the same period providing a snapshot of rail travel six decades ago.