Special Events

In the next few weeks, the following special events will be taking place. A full listing is also available.

Saturday 10th July to Monday 30th August: Steam Services

9466, the popular Western Region Pannier Tank owned by Dennis Howells, returns for the summer on the Mid-Norfolk Railway. Services operate to the purple timetable on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Photo: Hayden Charles	Photo: Leslie Dale

Photo: Seafish Authority

Saturday 24th July: Steam-Hauled Fish 'n' Chip Specials

Join us on board for a fish 'n' chip supper with a real ale bar. Meal is cod and chips, 2 sausages and chips, or vegetarian options, together with a pint of real ale, a glass of wine or a choice of soft drink, all served at your seat on departure from Dereham. The loco-hauled train leaves Dereham at 18:30. Fares are £15 for adults and £10 for children, who get a smaller portion size. The fare includes the meal, one drink, and the return trip to Wymondham. Additional drinks can be purchased from the bar. Please book at least a day in advance by calling (01362) 851723.

Also running on the 7th and 28th August.

Sundays 8th, 15th and 22nd August: Cream Tea Steam Specials

Join us for a cream tea special aboard our steam-hauled train from Dereham Station as we journey to Wymondham this summer. A traditional English cream tea will be served at your seat en route as you pass through the scenic Norfolk countryside. Trains depart from Dereham Station at 13:00 or 15:20 hours. (Customers from Wymondham should catch the 11.25 or 14.10 departures for tea on the return journey).

Adults: £13 including train travel Children: £7.50 including train travel Under 5's: £3 including FREE travel

Lumière Rouge Ragtime Band Photo: Alan Cooper

Saturday 14th August: Evening Jazz Train

The acclaimed Lumière Rouge Ragtime Band will be entertaining passengers with their New Orleans style jazz throughout the evening on board this special trip. Booking advisable. Departs Dereham Station at 7pm. Adults £9, children £4.50.