With over 30 years of experience in the bus and coach industry, family run Farleigh Coaches offer high quality private vehicle hire, timetabled services and day excursions and holidays.

Norfolk Delights

Enjoy a memorable five-day Norfolk break, featuring a wonderful steam train journey and relaxing cruise through the Norfolk Broads, taking in the region’s beautiful countryside and waterways. A highlight of the holiday is our special day at Thursford, with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, entry to the fascinating Steam Museum and a delicious Steam Tea. With visits to Saffron Walden and Cromer too, there’s plenty to enjoy along the way.

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Included:

4 nights half board
Visit to Saffron Walden on route
Bure Valley Railway Journey
Norfolk Broads Cruise
Behind the Scenes Tour of Thursford
Steam Tea at Thursford
Visit to Cromer

Day 1 - Monday:

We head to the charming market town of Saffron Walden, where you’ll have free time to explore its historic streets, independent shops and cafés and find somewhere for lunch before continuing to our hotel.

Day 2 - Tuesday:

Today we discover the beautiful Norfolk Broads, enjoying the scenery from both rail and river. First, sit back for a 45-minute steam train journey through the picturesque Norfolk countryside, before boarding our boat for a relaxing 90-minute cruise along the River Bure, passing peaceful waterways, pretty villages and traditional Broads scenery.

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Day 3 - Wednesday:

Go behind the scenes of the famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular on an exclusive backstage tour, including a peek inside the performers’ dressing rooms and costume store, home to over 2,000 costumes. You’ll also enjoy entry to the fascinating Steam Museum before sitting down to a delicious Steam Tea, featuring sandwiches, savouries, a cheese scone, Scotch egg and a traditional fruit scone with cream and jam, accompanied by tea or coffee.

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Day 4 - Thursday:

Today we head to the traditional seaside town of Cromer for a leisurely day by the coast. Enjoy time to stroll along the promenade and famous Victorian pier, browse the independent shops and cafés, explore the town centre or perhaps sample some of Cromer’s famous crab. With its lovely sea views and relaxed atmosphere, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the town at your own pace.

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Day 5 - Friday:

After breakfast, we begin our journey home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Wensum Valley Hotel

The Wensum Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club is set in 350 acres and offers a wide range of facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, sauna and more.

All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets