EastLife Summer 2022
This issue of Eastlife is a big celebration. Not only do we announce the winners of our first-ever awards, we also feature The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the events taking place across East Anglia to mark this momentous occasion.
This issue of Eastlife is a big celebration. Not only do we announce the winners of our first-ever awards, we also feature The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the events taking place across East Anglia to mark this momentous occasion.
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Norfolk<br />
For a special railway experience, hop aboard the vintage<br />
Poppy Line from Sheringham to Holt. Chug through the<br />
stunning North Norfolk countryside on the puffing steam<br />
train. The stations provide a glimpse into rail life in the 1800s<br />
and several historic themed events are held throughout the<br />
year.<br />
Combine city and coast during your Norfolk getaway with<br />
a rail trip from Norwich to either Cromer, Sheringham or<br />
Great Yarmouth. The city is suitable for families and couples<br />
thanks to its many attractions, castle adventure, thriving arts<br />
scene, shopping opportunities and ever-growing indie food<br />
offerings. The connecting coastal towns are each famed<br />
for their seaside charm with long stretches of beach, lively<br />
attractions, and foodie delights including traditional. fish<br />
and chips, tearooms, street food and, of course, plenty of<br />
fresh shellfish.<br />
The Wherry Line Ranger offers one day’s unlimited travel on<br />
Greater Anglia services from Norwich, through the Norfolk<br />
Broads to Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth (via Reedham and<br />
via Acle) and costs just £11.50 per adult, accompanying<br />
children pay half price.<br />
Head inland and the Broads are waiting to be discovered.<br />
With boat hire, pubs on the water’s edge, activities and<br />
nearby attractions, the Norfolk Broads are a fantastic<br />
summer holiday destination. While extending your trip with<br />
boat or cottage hire is a great choice, the Broads can be<br />
explored in just a day too.<br />
Catch the train from Norwich to Wroxham and pick up a<br />
day boat. Make your way to Salhouse Broad to soak up the<br />
surrounding nature before continuing to Horning for a spot<br />
of lunch at one of the waterside pubs. Nearby Cockshoot<br />
Broad is a popular choice for fishing. Spend the afternoon<br />
slowly cruising your way back to Wroxham before hopping<br />
on the train home.<br />
The Bittern Ranger offers one day’s unlimited travel on<br />
Greater Anglia’s Bittern line, which runs through the<br />
northern part of the Norfolk Broads between Norwich,<br />
Hoveton and Wroxham and North Walsham to Cromer<br />
and Sheringham. It costs just £11.50 per adult and<br />
accompanying children pay half price.<br />
Whether it’s a day trip or extended stay, this summer make<br />
the most of East Anglia’s railway connections and swap<br />
your car for a carriage!<br />
Combine city and coast during your<br />
Norfolk getaway with a rail trip from<br />
Norwich to either Cromer, Sheringham or<br />
Great Yarmouth.<br />
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