Greater Anglia train travelling along the Bittern Line with the sea in the background
Greater Anglia train crossing the Bure at Wroxham Bittern Line
Hoveton Hall & Gardens showing beautiful yellow flowers draping over an arch | Bittern Line

Family fun

History and heritage

Walking

Bittern Line

Norwich – Sheringham

Explore the 30 miles of the Bittern Line connecting the magnificent city of Norwich with the north Norfolk coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham, via the stunning Norfolk Broads.

History & heritage

Have a full-on railway themed day and join up with a couple of heritage railway routes that connect easily with the Bittern Line. Bure Valley Railway is a narrow gauge line which journeys across the Norfolk countryside to Aylsham or choose to ride on the North Norfolk Railway which runs steam and diesel services from Sheringham.

Family fun

Cromer is one of the oldest and most famous seaside resorts in Britain. The town is located on the cliff top and overlooks Cromer Pier, home to the popular summer variety show, traditional family amusements and the lifeboat visitor centre.

Hoveton and Wroxham are located in the Broads National Park and is a popular place for families to spend their leisure time. Water based activities including boat hire and boat trips are readily available and provide a different perspective of this stunning landscape.

Walking

Take a relaxing stroll along the Norfolk coast or if you’re feeling adventurous take on the more demanding Weavers’ Way, a long distance footpath which passes nearby Bittern Line stations. Above the town of Sheringham, you can enjoy magical woodland walks leading to Pretty Corner or explore the National Trust operated Sherinham Park.

Explore further

From Sheringham you can catch the Coasthopper Bus which connects you with even more of the North Norfolk coastline to Hunstanton.

From Norwich you can easily connect with the Wherry Lines, taking you to the most easterly town in England at Lowestoft.

About this line

Route

Norwich – Sheringham

Journey time

1 hr

Cost

Off-peak day return from £9.30

Distance

30 miles | 48 km

Stations on this line:

  • Norwich
  • Salhouse
  • Hoveton & Wroxham
  • Worstead
  • North Walsham
  • Gunton
  • Roughton Road
  • Cromer
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