Group Visits

Just the ticket for groups!

  • A trip on the North Norfolk Railway is a great day out for your group. Enjoy full-size steam trains run through 5½ miles of delightful countryside between Sheringham and Holt.

  • Generous discounts for pre-booked groups of 15 or more paying passengers

  • Free travel for coach drivers or tour leaders

  • Upgrade your trip with Coffee & Pastries or Tea & Cake served to your table!
  • To check availability or to book, please call 01263 820800 (Option 4 then 1) and our Bookings Team will be pleased to help you plan your itinerary and reserve spaces.

Steam Back in Time

Board your train of beautifully restored carriages, settle into your seat, listen for the sound of the guard’s whistle, then see and hear the whoosh of steam as the train sets off on its 11 mile return journey!

Enjoy the attractive scenery and listen for the characteristic sound of the powerful steam engine as you journey between the attractive Victorian resort of Sheringham and the smart Georgian town of Holt.

Opening Dates & Times

Steam trains run on the following days:

  • Feb    Daily 15 – 23
  • Mar   Sundays
  • Apr    Daily (except Mon 28 & Fri 4, 25)
  • May   Daily (except Mon 12, 19 & Fri 2, 9, 16, 23)
  • Jun    Daily (except Mon 2, 9, 16 & Fri 6, 13, 20)
  • Jul      Daily
  • Aug    Daily
  • Sept   Daily (except Mon 22, 29 & Fri 19, 26)
  • Oct     Daily (except Mon 6, 13, 20 & Fri 3, 10, 17, 24)
  • Nov    Sundays 2, 9, 16
    • Norfolk Lights Express – Fri, Sat, Sun from 14 Nov
  • Dec    Norfolk Lights Express – Thurs – Sun (except 25, 26)

See our Opening Times Calendar for full details

Discounted Fares – 2025

Our best-value group tickets are for return travel – you can board the train at either Sheringham or Holt and the return journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

  • PEAK
    Adult  £18.00      Child £14.00

Group fares for one-way journeys are approximately £1.00 less than those for returns

Special prices will apply on special event days

On Board Refreshments

For that extra treat, book on-board refreshments served at your seats.

  • Coffee & Pastries

    Enjoy a hot coffee (or tea) and freshly-baked pastries aboard selected morning departures from either Sheringham or Holt.

    £6.50 per person + appropriate train fare

  • Tea & Cake

    Relax with a cup of freshly-brewed tea (or coffee) accompanied a slice of homemade cake.   Available on selected afternoon trains.

    £6.50 per person + appropriate train fare

How To Book

Advance booking is essential for groups and, as our trains are very popular, there are limited spaces for groups on each trip.

To check availability or to book, please call 01263 820800 (Option 4 then 1) and our helpful Bookings Team will be pleased to help you plan your itinerary and reserve spaces. Alternatively email enquiries@nnrailway.co.uk or use the Contact Us form to get in touch.

Terms & Conditions

Group travel on the North Norfolk Railway is subject to our general Terms and Conditions.  For more information please contact our Bookings Team.