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Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Norwich
Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Norwich: every place written up honestly, with the details parents actually need.
14 places 1 free to visit
Barnes Brinkcraft Boating Holidays
Norwich
Hire a boat and take the family out on the Norfolk Broads, with over-14s allowed to take the wheel under supervision.
from £10Beans Seal Trips
Morston
An hour on an open boat out to Blakeney Point to see grey and common seals hauled out on the sandbanks.
Booking requiredDog friendlyParkingPublic transport nearby+1 more
from £10Bishops Boats
Holt
A boat trip out to Blakeney Point to watch seals basking and swimming around you in their own habitat.
Booking requiredCaféFirst aidParking+1 more
Broads Tours
Norwich
River cruises and day boat hire on the Norfolk Broads, with themed trips like Halloween and Santa cruises through the year.
Group bookingsPublic transport nearbyWheelchair accessible
from £7.50Bure Valley Railway (Aylsham station)
Aylsham, Norfolk
A 45-minute steam ride out from Aylsham through Norfolk meadows and villages, with a full return trip taking three hours.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+8 more
from £446Herbert Woods
Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth
A week hiring a self-drive cruiser on the Norfolk Broads, with the wheel only handed to over-14s.
Dog friendlyGroup bookingsParkingWi-Fi
Lydia Eva
Great Yarmouth
Climb aboard a historic steam fishing vessel and its sister ship, or book a murder mystery boat trip on Lake Lothing.
from £9Mississippi River Boat Ltd
Norwich
A gentle river cruise through the Norfolk Broads where the skipper lets kids take the wheel and points out kingfishers and otters along the way.
Birthday partiesBlue badge parkingCaféCash only+7 more
Norfolk Boat Hire
Norwich
Hire a day boat on the Norfolk Broads and pilot your own picnic trip along the water.
from £3.50North Norfolk Railway - Holt Station
Holt · ages 3-15
A Day Rover ticket buys unlimited hop-on, hop-off steam and diesel train rides between Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingDog friendlyFood on site+6 more
Poppy Line, North Norfolk Railway - (Weybourne, Station)
Holt · ages 3-15
A steam train ride along the North Norfolk coast, with spotter trails and model railways to hunt down at either end.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+6 more
from £9Ross' Wildlife Boat Trips
Great Yarmouth
An hour on the Norfolk Broads spotting wildlife, with a pirate cabin for the younger crew and dogs welcome for a pound.
Toilets
FreeWhitwell & Reepham Railway Station
Norwich
A fifteen-minute heritage train ride out and back, plus engine sheds to poke around and a play area for when the track's quiet.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesBlue badge parking+10 more
Wroxham Launch Hire
Norwich
Hire your own boat by the hour or the day and steer it up the Broads yourselves, dogs welcome aboard.
Dog friendlyFree parkingPublic transport nearby
Good to know: steam railways & boat trips in Norwich
Are any of them free?
Yes, Whitwell & Reepham Railway Station is free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £3.50 at North Norfolk Railway - Holt Station. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find steam railways & boat trips in Norwich, Morston, Holt, Aylsham, Potter Heigham and 1 more. Every place we list is in or around Norwich, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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