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North Norfolk RailwayNewest Review: ... romance always leads us to discuss the possibility for next time! The halt serves a nature trail through the woods and Kelling Caravan Park. Because it's on a steep gradient steam trains do not stop here on the journey to Holt, but it's a request stop when going the other way - guess I've always fancied flagging down a steam train. Too much time watching Jenny Agutter in the Railway ... more |
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by kjl12 - written on 15.07.05 (Very useful, 476 readings)
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" It is there that the regal red poppies are born! Brief days of desire, and long dreams of delight, They are mine when my Poppy-Land cometh in sight. In music of distance, with eyes that are wet, it is there I remember, and there I forget! " From The Garden of Sleep by Clement Scott 1888 Take your seats ladies and gentleman of dooyoo for a ride on a steam train down the lovely little North Norfolk Railway - the Poppy Line - as we travel from the delightful Georgian town of Holt to the bustling little seaside resort of Sheringham through an area of outstanding natural beauty....... First park up at Holt station. You're ...
by gooner pete - written on 03.09.01
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An enjoyable ride and Holt is a pretty village to speand a couple of hours in. - Advantages: Good service, Holt is a nice desitnation, Real steam experience - Disadvantages: North Norfolk is a little remote
by mreyre - written on 04.05.01 (Very useful, 73 readings)
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The North Norfolk railway is a very popular tourist attraction in Norfolk. I have been living in Norfolk for over five years and have had the pleasure of visiting this attraction three times now. Travelling behind a steam locomotive through beautiful countryside will make a memorable outing for all the family - you have the option to start your journey at either Sheringham, or Holt. The line now has a core of paid employees, but it has largely been through the efforts of a large team of volunteers that it has grown in recent years from three to five miles of line, connecting the two towns. From February to December, both steam and diesel trains run ...




