Confirmed Timings and Routing added 05.08.2021.
‘The Cambridge & Norfolk Explorer’.
This is a lovely day excursion to the delights of East Anglia, offering both organised off-train options or time to explore your choice of cathedral city.
With everyone aboard our excursion train, formed of classic mark I carriages, we take a rail routing along the Thames Valley, then across London and through Hertfordshire before arrival into Cambridge, followed by Ely then Norwich. The return journey differs slightly to the outward between Cambridge and London.
Option A – CAMBRIDGE (1140/1830): Explore this renowned university city with its colleges, museums and castle. Perhaps try punting or take a stroll along the River Cam.
Option B – SANDRINGHAM HOUSE (Supplementary fare – Adult £29/Junior £20): From Ely by coach, with a local guide, transfer to the Sandringham Estate for a three hour visit to this famous royal residence and gardens.
Option C – ELY (1200/1805): Visit this cathedral city, the second smallest in England. Known as the ‘Ship of the Fens’ and home of Oliver Cromwell. Explore this beautiful city with its museums, art galleries and waterside area.
Option D – NORFOLK BROADS CRUISE (Supplementary fare – Adult £20/Junior £15): Transfer from Norwich by road coach direct to Wroxham for a cruise along the River Bure, with commentary.
Option E – BURE VALLEY RAILWAY (Supplementary fare – Adult £17/Junior £12): Enjoy a one way ride from Wroxham to Aylsham along this narrow gauge line. Road coach transfer from, and back to, Norwich is included.
Option F – NORWICH (1305/1700): Get to know this historic city on the River Wensum; a modern cultural hub with a variety of museums, art galleries, a castle, cathedral and hidden green space.
Confirmed Timings:
Eastleigh 0520 0035
Romsey 0535 0020
Salisbury 0600 2355
Warminster 0620 2330
Westbury 0630 2320
Trowbridge 0640 2310
Chippenham 0700 2255
Swindon 0725 2235
Didcot Parkway 0750 2205
