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Make the inland train the main family commitment, leaving the afternoon flexible. This railway departs from Stiffkey Road, not the beach-bank route.
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.
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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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