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Here is a selection of weblinks which you may find useful when planning a visit to Wymondham Historic Railway Station, or using the train services calling there. We have also included links to some other websites which we hope will be of interest to you.
National Rail Train Times and Fares for the whole of the UK rail network. www.nationalexpress.com All you need to know about National Express East Anglia, operating train services throughout the East Anglia area. Also includes an on-line ticket booking faclilty (operated by Trainline.com). Wymondham Town Website The Wymondham Website, with links to other tourist attractions and places to visit, events diary, local clubs and societies, restaurants, pubs, hotels, shopping and business directories - in fact, everything Wymondham! Wymondham Abbey Website Visit Wymondham's historic Abbey Church, which has been at the heart of the community for more than 900 years. As well as religious services, the magnificent building is often used for concerts and exhibitions and its two towers are landmarks across the countryside. Wymondham Abbey is an easy 15 minute walk from Wymondham Historic Railway Station. Wymondham Heritage Museum This traditional and delightful museum brings together daily life and heroes and villains with great events from Wymondham's past. It also offers a lovely garden and a warm welcome. Wymondham Heritage Museum is situated in the historic Bridewell building, which in the past has seen use as a prison, court house and police station and is situated just 10 minutes walk from Wymondham Historic Railway Station. Mid Norfolk Railway The Mid-Norfolk Railway's Wymondham Abbey Halt is only a couple of minutes walk further on from the Abbey itself. Diesel trains operate on most weekends from Wymondham Abbey Halt to Dereham with midweek services in the peak summer period. Once again this year, a visiting steam locomotive will haul trains for a limited period at weekends during the summer and the railway will be staging a national celebration for the 50th anniversary of the Class 37 type diesel locomotives in September. The Railway Pub "The Railway" is an independant Freehouse situated just 2 minutes walk from Wymondham Historic Railway Station. Featuring an extensive menu and a large bar, "The Railway" has established a fine reputation for it's selection of Real Ales and is listed in the 2010 edition of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. For the rail enthusiast, the pleasant outside dining area is uniquely located amid the former station coal-drops!
Friends of Brandon Station Brandon Station is also on the Norwich to Cambridge line, and, like Wymondham, the historic flint-faced station building dates from 1845. Brandon Station had a moment of TV glory when it was used for location filming in the 'Dads Army' episode 'The Big Parade'. Sadly, the buildings have been somewhat neglected in recent years but now all that is beginning to change, thanks to the efforts of the recently formed "Friends of Brandon Station". Read about their award-winning efforts to brighten up the outlook for Brandon. It would be nice to think that, in the years to come, they could even be giving Wymondham a run for its money at the National Rail Awards! The Wherry Lines A website full of information on the rail routes from Norwich to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, including places of interest, train times and fares, suggestions for lovely walks and the welcoming pubs where you can find refreshment en-route. The tiny Wherry Lines station at Berney Arms is one of the most isolated in the country - there are no roads! The Wherry Lines are designated as a "Community Rail Line" by the Department of Transport. The Bittern Line The Bittern Line runs from Norwich to the seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham and this site will give you all the information you need to plan a wonderful day out by train. Visit Wroxham with its boat trips on the scenic broadland waterways and the 15" gauge steam trains of the Bure Valley Railway to Aylsham, perhaps sample a delicious crab sandwich in Cromer or continue to Sheringham and ride a steam train of the North Norfolk Railway onwards to Holt. During the summer, through inclusive tickets are available from Wymondham by train to both these steam railways. The Bittern Line Partnership's efforts in promoting the route and bringing huge increases in passenger numbers recently won a prestigious Sustainable Tourism Award against entries from around the world and the Bittern Line website itself has won "Best Website" at the Community Rail Partnerships Awards. The Bittern Line is designated as a "Community Rail Line" by the Department of Transport. The East Suffolk Line The East Suffolk Line, operated by National Express East Anglia, runs through historic market towns and the quiet Suffolk countryside between Lowestoft and Ipswich. You can explore the whole route for just £14.00 using a one day Anglia Plus ticket from Wymondham. A free, and award-winning booklet "East Suffolk Line Walks" is available from Wymondham Ticket Office. The Gainsborough Line The Sudbury to Marks Tey Branch line, operated by National Express East Anglia, leaves the Norwich-London main line at Marks Tey and passes through the villages of Chappel & Wakes Colne and Bures en-route to the historic market town of Sudbury, birthplace of painter Thomas Gainsborough. At Chappel, where the line crosses the Colne Valley on an impressive 32-arch viaduct, you will find the East Anglian Railway Museum. Norfolk Railway Society Norfolk Railway Society caters for rail enthusiasts in the region, but the site also includes a useful digest of rail news items from the area, as well as photos of local rail events. Whitwell & Reepham Station Whitwell & Reepham Station is on the former M&GN Railway line between Norwich and Melton Constable; the Marriots Way long distance footpath passes the station. On 28th February 2009, exactly 50 years after closure, a steam locomotive was again in action on a short length of track at the site, Norfolk's newest steam railway location. NENTA Traintours NENTA Traintours operate special direct intercity charter trains from Norfolk and Suffolk to destinations throughout the UK. NENTA publish an illustrated excursion brochure, and copies of the 2010 edition are available on request at Wymondham Ticket Office and in the Brief Encounter Restaurant. Carnforth Station Carnforth Station in Lancashire was opened in 1846, the same year as Wymondham. One hundred years later it was chosen as the film location for "Brief Encounter" and the original Refreshment Rooms, together with the rest of the station, have recently been fully restored and opened to visitors. Trakkies If you've got kids who like trains then this is the website to go to! Divided into sections for the 5-7s and the 8-12s; there are fun facts, quizzes, interactive games and drawings to do.
Trakkies is an interactive, educational and fun website for children that covers every aspect of the rail industry. The website is primarily aimed at seven to eleven year olds. Trakkies covers a number of different topics including the history of the railways, trains of the future, railway staff, safety on and around trains, and how the railways work. Trakkies is a positive source of information which has been specifically written for children. Parents and teachers do not have to be concerned over its content and children can safely use it to increase their knowledge of the railways. The Trakkies website is maintained by the Association of Train Operating Companies, of which National Express East Anglia and East Midlands Trains are both members.
Peterborough-Norwich Rail Users' Group UK Bus & Rail Timetable Directory A comprehensive directory of timetables, websites and enquiry offices for bus and rail travel information in the UK - compiled by public transport expert Barry Doe - 'Rail' Magazine's regular fares and timetables columnist. Maybe you don't like flying, or are concerned about the environmental impact of flying. Or perhaps you just prefer real travel by train or ship, where the journey is part of the adventure... Either way, this website will tell you how to travel overland to Europe and much further afield, comfortably & affordably where you might think that air was now the only option. The definitive website on the subject and winner of an international "Responsible Tourism Award" in both 2006 and 2009 and an award for "Best Travel Website" every year since 2007. Leave a "green" footprint on your travels!
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