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Northumberland family attractions

Bressingham Steam and Gardens - Bure Valley Railway



  Bressingham Steam and Gardens
  

Bressingham Steam Museum and Garden is the brainchild of gardener Allan Bloom, who created an unusual combination of historic railway and horticultural delight. There are five miles of narrow gauge railway track - and four different gauge tracks - at Bressingham, as well as the official 'Dad's Army' exhibition.
Thetford Road, Diss, Norfolk, England, IP22 2AB

Attraction Type: Family
Location: On the A1066 2 miles west of Diss. Signposted.
Website: Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Phone: 01379 686900
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  Bure Valley Railway
  

A very popular 15 inch railway running between Aylsham and Wroxham, a distance of about 18 miles. Along the way, the route passes through the beautiful valley of the River Bure, through pasture, meadowland, and picturesque villages. The railway uses both steam and diesel engines, and operates numerous special days, such as Santa specials, and the Teddy Bear Express service in February.
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road Aylsham, Norfolk, England, NR11 6BW

Attraction Type: Family
Website: Bure Valley Railway
Email: information@bvrw.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1263 733 858
Fax: +44 (0) 1263 733 814
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Norwich (Hotel)

Ramada Norwich

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Maids Head Hotel

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