A small train journey into the countryside / WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA

Wells & Walsingham Light Railway

This narrow-gauge railway heads inland from the edge of Wells to Walsingham, covering four miles of countryside rather than the route to the beach. The ride is the main pleasure: a compact train, changing views and time away from the harbour crowds. Take a return journey on its own or leave room for a village break if the timetable permits.

Archive photograph of Norfolk Hero on the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway in 1988 — Photo: Gillett's Crossing from Bristol, United Kingdom

Before you go

Individual tickets are sold on arrival and seats are first come, first served. Check the return timetable before getting off at Walsingham; a return ticket does not reserve a seat on a particular train.

The practical details

Where to find it: Wells station on Stiffkey Road, NR23 1QB; the other terminus is on Egmere Road, Walsingham NR22 6BT.
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: The advertised 2026 daily season is 14 March–1 November. There is no individual online booking; groups of twelve or more should arrange ahead. Steam is not guaranteed on every service, and parking is separate from the fare.
Access and getting around: Ask the railway on 01328 711630 about boarding, carriage space, mobility aids and pushchairs before travelling. Its visitor pages do not specify a complete step-free boarding arrangement.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Children under five travel free under the operator’s current fares. Allow time for toilets and a snack before boarding; small carriages and possible queues make a flexible schedule helpful.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow about 30 minutes each way; allow 2–3 hours with waiting and a break for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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