A great adventure for all the family in the delightful countryside of the North Norfolk coast. There is a timetable service from Wells next-the-sea to Walsingham,with halts at Warham St Mary and Wighton, every day from 2nd April to 30th October 2010.
Visit the longest 10¼ inch narrow gauge steam railway in the world and see the unique Garratt locomotive ''Norfolk Hero'' which was especially built for this line. A great adventure for all the family in the delightful countryside of the North Norfolk coast.
The 2010 season will begin on 2nd April and trains will run every day until 30th October. Full details of the timetable and fares can be found on the railway website. The timetable service allows you ample time to explore Walsingham with its shops,inns,shrines,museum and beautiful Abbey Grounds,before catching the train back to Wells.
Directions:
Off the A149 coast road inland east of Wells Town.
Wells Station is located at postcode NR23 1QB.
Walsingham Station is on the western edge of the village with a postcode location of NR22 6BT.
Sustainability:
The COASTHOPPER bus service operated by NORFOLK GREEN, from KINGSLYNN to CROMER, passes the WELLS STATION entrance 7 days a week. If requested the bus will drop off, or pick up passengers at the bus stop beside the station entrance. There is also a bus service from NORWICH (the X29) which goes to WELLS via FAKENHAM and the nearest stop to the railway is about 300 yards from the WELLS STATION entrance. For more information about these services contact NORFOLK GREEN on 01553 776980 or go to their website www.norfolkgreen.co.uk for bus times, fares and service updates.
A cycle route also crosses the railway at Wighton.
Facilities:
Coach Parking
Free Parking
Groups Welcome
Guide Dogs Only
Refreshments
Shop