Sheringham

Sheringham

Sheringham is a charming town on the North Norfolk coast. Visitors are drawn to its blue-flag beach, traditional flint cottages, and working fishing boats. The town is also home to the North Norfolk Railway, where you can ride restored steam trains along the coastline to nearby Holt or explore the shore for crabs and fossils.

Sit back and relax as we drive you to Sheringham, a charming little gem on the North Norfolk coast. With its blue-flag beach, working fishing boats and traditional flint cottages, the town has a timeless feel that makes it easy to unwind. It's also home to the North Norfolk Railway—the beloved 'Poppy Line'—where you can watch restored steam trains puffing along the coastline.

Spend your time strolling along the promenade, hunting for fossils and crabs on the shore, or taking a nostalgic steam train ride to nearby Holt. Since Cromer and the Norfolk Broads are just around the corner, there is plenty to keep you busy during a relaxing getaway. Explore our Sheringham coach holidays and let us handle the journey for you.

Places of Interest

North Norfolk Railway

The North Norfolk Railway is a heritage steam line running between Sheringham and Holt along the coast. Visitors ride vintage carriages pulled by restored steam and diesel engines through poppy-filled countryside, woodland and heathland. Highlights include atmospheric stations like Weybourne and a variety of events ranging from dining experiences to 1940s weekends.

Fondly called the Poppy Line, the North Norfolk Railway is a heritage steam line that runs about five miles along the stunning coast between the seaside town of Sheringham and the Georgian market town of Holt. Its name stems from 'Poppyland', a romantic term coined by a Victorian writer to describe the poppy-filled countryside the trains wind through. Originally opened in the 1880s, the line shut down in the 1960s before being brought back to life by a dedicated preservation society.

Visitors travel in vintage carriages pulled by restored steam and diesel engines, taking in views of woodland, heathland, and occasional glimpses of the ocean. The atmospheric stations, such as charming Sheringham and Weybourne with its old engine sheds, really capture the golden age of rail. With a packed calendar of events, from 1940s weekends to dining experiences, it is a nostalgic must-visit on the Norfolk coast.

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