From fish and chips to afternoon tea, enjoy top-notch food and drink with views of the Norfolk countryside on these themed trains.
1. Fish and Chip Train
Where: Sheringham Station, North Norfolk Railway, Station Approach, Sheringham, NR26 8RA
When: Various dates from June 1 to September 21, 6.30pm departure
Price: £25pp, nnrailway.co.uk or call 01263 820800
Tuck into the British staple followed by a tub of ice cream from Ronaldo Ices on The North Norfolk Fryer.
The train will go on an hour-and-a-half trip from Sheringham to Holt and back and there will also be a bar on board.
2. Afternoon High Tea Train
Where: Mid-Norfolk Railway, Station Road, Dereham, NR19 1DF
When: Various dates from now until September 18, 3.45pm departure
Price: £34.50pp, midnorfolkrailway.co.uk or call 01362 851723
Enjoy finger sandwiches, locally baked scones and a selection of delicious cakes served on an elegant three-tier stand.
The train, which is to be powered by steam, will go on a round trip from Dereham and will return by 5.20pm.
3. Strawberries and Steam
Where: Bure Valley Railway - Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, NR11 6BW/Wroxham Station, Belaugh Road, Hoveton, NR12 8UU
When: Every Saturday and Sunday in July, departures from 10am in Aylsham and from 11.15am in Wroxham
Price: Return tickets - Adults (16+): £16, children (5-15): £8, under 5s: free, dogs: £3.50, bvrw.co.uk or call 01263 733858
A taste of British summer awaits visitors to the Bure Valley Railway on weekends in July, with single and return journeys available from both Aylsham and Wroxham.
Every full fare-paying customer gets a free treat of locally-sourced strawberries and cream, which needs to be collected from Aylsham Station in the Whistlestop Café.
4. Classic Afternoon Tea on the Northern Belle
Where: Norwich Station, Station Approach, Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1EF
When: July 1, departure at 12.15pm
Price: £260pp, northernbelle.co.uk
The Northern Belle luxury train, once part of the iconic Orient Express Group, returns to Norwich this summer for a round-trip through the countryside.
Guests will get a welcome drink of prosecco, a traditional afternoon tea, including sandwiches, cakes, pastries, and scones, and onboard entertainment.
Also running on the same day is The Spirit of Travel Lunch with a seven-course meal.
5. Ales By Rails
Where: Mid-Norfolk Railway, Station Road, Dereham, NR19 1DF
When: August 26 to 29
Price: Trains times TBC at midnorfolkrailway.co.uk, beer tent at Dereham Station will have free entry
The railway line will be transformed into an 11-mile beer festival, with the main festival site in Dereham.
There will be a beer tent with real ales and ciders from around the country and local breweries alongside a live music stage.
Most trains will also have local bottled ales available.
6. The Gin Train
Where: North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Station, North Norfolk Railway, Station Approach, Sheringham, NR26 8RA
When: June 16, July 22, August 11, September 1, board from 6pm with departure at 6.30pm
Price: £45pp, nnrailway.co.uk or call 01263 820800
Step on board and enjoy five specially-selected gins as the steam train makes two return journeys from Sheringham to Holt, returning at 9.15pm.
Your ticket also includes a generous mezze of cold meats and cheeses and a cheesecake to accompany your tipples.
7. Cream Tea on a Steam Train
Where: North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Station, North Norfolk Railway, Station Approach, Sheringham, NR26 8RA
When: Various dates from now until September 29, departure at 3.10pm
Price: £25pp, nnrailway.co.uk or call 01263 820800
Enjoy a traditional cream tea as you steam between Sheringham and Holt and back again, arriving from 4.10pm to 4.20pm.
The tea will include freshly-baked fruit scones with clotted cream and jam, a pot of tea, and a slice of homemade cake.
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