North Norfolk Railway - Holt Station Reviews Summary

Value for Money

Pros:

• "prices are good value for money."
• "The all day tickets the best value!"
• "Thought the whole experience excellent value for money."
• "Lovely trip and not expensive."
• "The entry price is low, with children free and an adult rover ticket (travel as much as you want in the day) is only £15."
• "The fares are reasonable as you have to remember it is run by volunteers."
• "Prices are reasonable for rover tickets(£13 adults, £9.50 children 5-15)giving you as many rides as you can fit in in a day, and access to the platforms is free."

Cons:

• "Railway itself was nice but opted for the afternoon tea. This cost a whopping £53 extra for 4 people. It was very poor and inedible."
• "Very over priced for 3 adults and 2 children £80++ pounds for a 10mile trip to sherringham and back to Holt, rover ticket meaningless nobody will spend the day travelling up the same bit of track."
• "£20 for a 20 minute train ride into Holt with no cafe or tearoom at the station."
• "Very expensive day out for a 40 min train ride in total."
• "Extortionately priced."

Staff and Volunteers

Pros:

• "Everyone was so friendly."
• "The volunteers are very friendly and helpful."
• "Staff are extremely knowledgeable and very friendly."
• "The staff were friendly and very helpful."
• "Staff/ volunteers are great friendly and knowledgeable keen to share their passion."
• "Friendly staff."
• "The staff were so nice & helpful."

Cons:

• "One of the attendants was quite rude about it when we asked if there was a ramp."

Experience and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Like stepping back in time on the steam train."
• "The trains were immaculate, and the atmosphere was superb."
• "A truly amazing experience was had by my wife and I."
• "The experience is enhanced not just by the mixture of diesel and steam trains, but also the effort of the staff sporting impeccable uniforms and running the line with dedicated authenticity."
• "It’s a real experience to travel on a steam train, and the kids in particular lived the sights, sound and smells."
• "Going back in time with North Norfolk Railway riding in carriages from early 1900's."
• "Feels like a step back in time."

Cons:

• "If you have kids that love steam trains this can be disappointing."
• "We arrived 10 minutes before and had to wait for the next one (a boring diesel one!)."

Facilities and Accessibility

Pros:

• "The stations have a small museum, model railways and selling books as well as toilets and a small cafe."
• "Facilities are available on the platform at Holt and just off the platform at Sheringham."
• "The station had ample parking and is kept clean. Disabled parking available if required."
• "There's also a model railway at Holt station and a 'railway cottage'."
• "There are toilets at either end of the line, along with refreshments."
• "All dog and wheelchair friendly."
• "Fully accessible to the platforms although in places the surface isn't smooth."

Cons:

• "Toilet facilities at Sheringham were very busy and could have been cleaner."
• "It seems that accessibility ramps are only provided for wheelchair users and mothers with prams are completely overlooked."
• "The only gripe is the long walk to swap platforms, as they are unable to get permission to build a footbridge."

Events and Special Occasions

Pros:

• "Update: 40s steam weekend had lots to see and do. Well worth the modest entrance fee."
• "The above Google Tour was done at the 1940's weekend of 21/22nd September 2013 when Holt came alive with period costume, vehicles and memorabilia."
• "Expect to pay more on event days, though these are definitely worth it."
• "The special event was very well organised and run."
• "We went on Santa's Special again this year, and it was the best value visit to see Santa in Norfolk."
• "Took my son on a steam train, by chance it was the 1940's weekend."
• "We went on the train for the 1940s weekend."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, by the time we got back to Holt station the railway cottage was closed for the day."
• "Tried to join at Holt but got lost as post code in pamphlet took us down a private lane."
• "There was not much to do at Holt as most of the attractions and picnic areas were closed due to covid restrictions."

Scenery and Location

Pros:

• "The train ride to Holt is very pretty, with a stop at Weybourne."
• "Lovely scenery as you chug your way along next to the sea."
• "The scenery was marvellous"
• "It is a pleasant journey, at a peaceful pace, through countryside overlooking the sea."
• "Beautiful scenery made better on a sunny day."
• "Nice scenery and staff very friendly and knowledgeable."
• "Brilliant for looking at the Norfolk coastline Holt to Sherringham is beautiful."

Cons:

• "Shame the line isn't longer."