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We’re excited to announce that the timetables for our 30th Anniversary Running Weekend are now available! Across both days, our Class 47s will be in action alongside ROMIC Group ’s Class 43 HST set. We’ll be confirming the power car numbers very soon - stay tuned! On Sunday, our ever-popular Driver for a Fiver experience returns at Dereham, featuring Class 03063 ‘Paul A. Mobbs’. Don’t miss your chance to get in the cab and take the controls! While you’re at Dereham Station, be sure to visit our tearoom, which will be open all weekend serving a selection of drinks and treats. Plus, our freshly renovated shop will also be open, stocked with a great range of railway gifts, memorabilia and bespoke MNR 30th Anniversary items! In Dereham Marquee, we’re pleased to welcome select trade stands including The Class 37 Locomotive Group & Noorski Noo Gallery – all who will be offering a variety of railway related items for sale.  Full details and timetables can be found here *All rights reserved #30thAnniversary   #midnorfolkrailway   #RunningWeekend   #Class47   #HST   #DriverForAFiver   #midnorfolkrailway30thanniversary    #30thAnniversary   #class43   #HeritageRailway   #railway200   #HeritageRail   #HST125

28th, 29th, 30th, 31st March 2024 Alice on the Wondertrain is an immersive theatrical live train experience, engaging audiences in a fantastical story to meet the array of marvellous characters from Alice in Wonderland as never before. While travelling on the Wondertrain, this unique adaptation will see you join Alice on a journey of self-discovery.   Featuring comedy, original music, dance, multi-sensory elements, and full audience interaction, join us for an extraordinary trip suitable for all ages in Easter 2024 on the Mid-Norfolk Railway.   Created by Twisted Reality Productions - the theatrical team behind MNR's The Polar Express Train Ride.   More information at mnr.org.uk/aliceonthewondertrain

Treat your mother to a delicious Afternoon Tea from Dereham Station Tea Room. You can choose to enjoy a tempting selection of finger sandwiches, scones and cakes in the ambience of our authentic period Tea Room or you can takeaway to enjoy elsewhere. Prices: Sit In - £15.00 per person @ either 12:30pm or 2:30pm Takeaway - £12.00 per person (available to collect from 11am until 3pm) ​ To Book: Call us on 01362 690633 between the hours of 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Final bookings must be made prior to 3pm Friday 8th March 2024. Please note that no train travel is included within this. Further information at mnr.org.uk/mothersdayafternoontea

The Heart of Norfolk - Afternoon Tea Unlimited Tea & Coffee throughout your journey Mouth-watering selection of Scones, Sandwiches & Cakes Delicious Clotted Cream & Jam Runs throughout the whole Season (March to September) Book Now Join us for a journey through history as you enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea onboard a steam* or diesel* train. Relax and savour the delicious sandwiches, cakes, and scones, freshly prepared by our skilled team and all accompanied with unlimited tea or coffee throughout your journey. Our unique dining experience will delight all of your senses, making it an afternoon to remember. The price includes all day travel on any of our trains and a reserved seat aboard our The Heart of Norfolk Afternoon Tea steam* train for a return journey from Dereham to Wymondham and back. The Heart of Norfolk Afternoon Tea Special departs Dereham at 3:30pm and arrive back at approximately 5:10pm on the dates below. If you have any allergies please contact our team at info@mnr.org.uk who will be able to assist you. Dates Book Now Sunday 15th June / Dereham Station (Father's Day Special) - Diesel Hauled Sunday 27th July / Dereham Station SOLD OUT Sunday 17th August / Dereham Station (Limited Availability - Please call to book 01362 690633 ) Sunday 31st August / Dereham Station Sunday 21st September / Dereham Station Dining Train - Terms & Conditions *Please note that whilst every effort is made to the advertised traction & services we do reserve the right to amend, alter or cancel service, The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsibility for any inconvenience caused. **Please note that the Mid-Norfolk Railway do operate a Challenge 25 policy and reserves the right to ask for Photo Identification/proof of date of birth. The Mid-Norfolk Railway also reserves the right to not serve alcohol to anyone it believes is below 18 years old, no refund will be made in this case. The Mid-Norfolk Railway will not tolerate any abuse or violence towards its staff members at any time. ***The Mid-Norfolk Railway are unable to offer any cancellations, refunds or reschedules to any orders, therefore please ensure you can attend the date/time you select before you make payment and book. By making a booking you agree that you shall not take on board the carriage any alcoholic drinks or illegal substances. **** Please note that animals, except service dogs, are not allowed on any of our dining experiences.

County School Back to School Appeal Back To School is an appeal for funds to upgrade the facilities at County School station, preparing it for its role as the northern terminus of the line, and see the railway between the station and North Elmham, where it meets the rest of the MNR, restored to operational condition. The first phase of the appeal seeks to raise £30,000 to: move a dining carriage to the station from Dereham to replace the existing Tea Room complete a basic restoration of the first quarter of mile of the formation and track south of the station complete improvement works on the footpath running beside the line Donations can be made through the following means: If you would like to contribute, there are several ways to donate: Donate Online - Make a donation using your debit or credit card here . In-Person Donations - Visit our ticket offices at Dereham or Wymondham Stations on operating days to donate directly. Bank Transfer (BACS): Account Name: MNRPT Account Number: 52109003 Sort Code: 60-07-47 Reference: Back to School Postal Donations Payable to: MNRPT, Back to School Post to: The Mid-Norfolk Railway, Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF. Legacy Giving Consider naming the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust as a beneficiary in your will to leave a lasting legacy. Charity Information Registered Name: The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust Registered Office: The Railway Station, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF Registered Charity Number: 1046931 Progress Bar - Target £30,000 35.61% of the way there £10,685.43 raised so far

Vintage Bus Day 11th May 2025 Join us for our Vintage Bus Day at the Mid-Norfolk Railway. The vintage bus day has around 30 modern and vintage buses & coaches on display at Dereham Railway Station, as well as Special FREE vintage bus rides on different routes between Dereham & Hardingham (with connections to trains), Dereham & County School and the local Dereham - Yaxham circular run. Train services will be provided, details to be provided nearer the date. Due to the display of vehicles at Dereham station, we do not have parking at Dereham station on the day, we encourage visitors to park at Cherry Tree/Theatre Street Car Park (click link for Google Maps directions to the free long-stay parking) and use our free bus service to the station*. A limited number of blue badge holders will be able to park at Dereham Station, this will be on a first-come first-served basis. 2025 Vintage Bus Day - Train Timetable East Dereham Yaxham - Request Thuxton Kimberley Park - Request Wymondham Abbey Wymondham Abbey Kimberley Park - Request Thuxton Yaxham - Request East Dereham 2025 Vintage Bus Day - Bus Timetables - TBC Fares Tickets can be bought at either Dereham or Wymondham Abbey station, if you are boarding at either Yaxham, Thuxton or Kimberley Park tickets can be bought on the train. Continuing from 2024 our popular Kids Go Free** offer is valid on this event. Fare Type Day Rover Return Journey Adult £19.95 £17 Child (aged 5-15) £7** £5** Child (under 5) FREE FREE Concession (Over 60, Disabled & Students) £18 £15 Registered Carers £10 £10 Dogs/Bikes £3 £3 MNRPT Member £12 £10 Traction *Please note that whilst every effort is made to the advertised traction & services we do reserve the right to amend, alter or cancel service, The Mid-Norfolk Railway does not accept any responsiblity for any inconvenience caused. ** For every full-paying adult rover fare, 2 accompanying children may travel for free. *** Dates and traction allocations are planned to run but are subject to change at short notice.