Mid-Norfolk Railway

31/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who visited over the weekend for our Beer & Music festival, we loved seeing everyone again. It takes a huge amount of effort to put the event on, and we couldn’t do it without our wonderful Staff and Volunteers. 🍺

31/08/2026

It’s the final day of our Beer & Music Festival! 🎉🍺

After a fantastic weekend, there’s still time to join us today for real ales, ciders, great food and plenty of railway atmosphere before we wrap things up for another year.

🍺 LAST CHANCE FOR THE BEER FESTIVAL
Enjoy a final taste of our fantastic selection of beers and ciders, with the Dereham bar open until 6pm today.

🍔 FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
Our Tearoom is open as usual, alongside savoury food in the Hangar and our BBQ on the platform.

🚂 TRAINS TODAY
Travel through the Norfolk countryside with BR Standard 4MT 80078 and BR Class 142 in service today.

FREE ENTRY to the Beer Festival at Dereham.

🍻 Don’t miss the final day, come and enjoy one last drink, grab some food and soak up the atmosphere before this year’s festival comes to an end!

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

Day three of our Beer & Music Festival is here! 🍺🎶

There’s another full day of real ales, ciders, food and live music waiting for you at Dereham Station, with bars open throughout the day and plenty of choice to enjoy.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC TODAY
🎤 Three Up Two Down – afternoon session
🎸 Forged – evening session

🍔 Grab something to eat with savoury food in the Hangar and our BBQ on the platform, while our Tearoom is open as usual for refreshments, cakes, light bites and more.

🚂 TRAINS TODAY
Travel through the Norfolk countryside aboard BR Standard 4MT 80078 and BR Class 142!

🛍️ SHOP OPEN
Our Dereham Station Shop is open too, with railway gifts, souvenirs and memorabilia.

🛤️COUNTY SCHOOL
County School Station Tea Room is open today and the miniature railway will also be running, adding even more railway fun to your visit!

The Beer Festival is FREE to attend at Dereham, so come along, enjoy a drink, grab some food, listen to the live music and make a day of it with us!

Visit our website for more information - https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/beer

29/08/2026

🍻 BEER FESTIVAL | SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST 🍻

Day two of our Beer & Music Festival is here! 🎉 And there’s plenty happening at the Mid-Norfolk Railway this Saturday.

🍺 Real ales & ciders from local breweries and producers, with bars at Dereham, Thuxton, Hardingham and Kimberley Park, as well as an on-train bar to enjoy during your journey. 🚂

🎶 Live music at Dereham Station
🎤 Lee Vasey – afternoon session
🎸 The Dividers – evening session

🍔 There’s also food available throughout the festival, so you can grab something to eat while enjoying a drink and the live music. Our Tearoom is open as usual, alongside additional food options at the festival.

🚂 Today’s trains: BR Class 142 & BR Class 47 will be in service, giving you the chance to enjoy a journey through the Norfolk countryside as part of your Beer Festival day out.

☕ Our Tearoom is open as usual, pop in for a cuppa, cake, light bites and more
🛍️ Browse our railway gifts, souvenirs and memorabilia at Dereham Station.
📍 County School Station is open Saturday & Sunday, with the Tea Room open for refreshments. And don’t forget — the Miniature Railway runs on Sunday! 🚂

Entry to the Beer Festival at Dereham is FREE, so come along, enjoy the atmosphere, sample some great beers and ciders, listen to live music and make a day of it with us! 🍻🚂

Find out more about the Beer Festival 👉 midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/beer

28/08/2026

☕️ New friendships start with a cuppa! 💛

We’re pleased to be welcoming Oddfellows to the Mid-Norfolk Railway Tea Room on Wednesday 2nd September at 10am for a friendly Coffee Morning as part of Oddfellows Friendship Month. 🤝

Come along, enjoy a cuppa and a chat, and meet some new people in a warm and welcoming setting. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, new to the area, or simply fancy a morning catch-up over coffee, everyone is welcome! 😊

📅 Wednesday 2nd September
⏰ 10am
📍 Mid-Norfolk Railway Tea Room

We look forward to welcoming you! ☕️💙
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28/08/2026

🎃 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! | Halloween Express 2026 👻

The wait is over! Tickets for our Halloween Express 2026 are ON SALE NOW!🎃

Join us on Saturday 31st October for a spooktacular day aboard our heritage BR Class 142, travelling from Wymondham Abbey Halt to “Haunted Hardingham” Station.

Your £7.50 ticket includes your return journey and access to plenty of Halloween fun at Haunted Hardingham, including:

👻 Halloween-themed craft activities
🎃 Spooky games
🎁 A goody bag for every child aged 3–15, containing a skele-ton of creepy treats!

Under-3s travel free when seated on a parent’s lap.

🎟️ Tickets are expected to sell out fast, so don’t miss out!

👉 Book your Halloween Express tickets: https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/halloweenexpress

Gather your little ghosts and ghouls and join us for a fa-boo-lous journey this Halloween! 🎃🚂👻

28/08/2026

🍻 IT’S HERE! | MNR Beer & Music Festival 🚂🎶

The wait is over… our Beer & Music Festival starts TODAY! 🍺🎉

We’re running as usual today, with our BR Class 142 in service, giving you the perfect opportunity to combine a heritage railway journey with a visit to the Beer Festival. 🚂

Join us at Dereham for our free to attend annual Beer Festival, celebrating real ales and ciders from across the country, alongside some fantastic local breweries. 🍻

There’s plenty to enjoy throughout the day:

🍺 Real ales & ciders from a fantastic selection of breweries
🍻 Festival bars at Dereham and other stations, plus an on-train bar
🎶 Live music throughout the weekend
☕ Tea Room open as usual
🍔 Savoury food in the Hangar
🔥 BBQ on the platform

🍻 Beer Festival opening times:
📍 Dereham Main Bar: 11am–11pm today
📍 Thuxton, Hardingham & Kimberley Park Bars: 11am–6pm
🚂 On-train bars: Serving throughout your journey,

So why not come along today, enjoy a journey on the railway, grab a drink, sample some great food and soak up the fantastic Beer Festival atmosphere? 🍻🚂

👉 Find out more and plan your visit: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/beer

We can’t wait to welcome you! 🍻🚂🎶

27/08/2026

🎃 TOMORROW! | Halloween Express 2026 👻

The wait is almost over… tickets for our Halloween Express go on sale TOMORROW at 9am! 🚂🎃

Join us on Saturday 31st October for a spooktacular journey aboard our heritage BR Class 142, travelling between Wymondham Abbey Halt and “Haunted Hardingham” Station.

There’ll be plenty of Halloween fun included in your visit, with:

🎃 Halloween-themed crafts
👻 Spooky games at Haunted Hardingham
🎁 A goody bag for every child aged 3–15
🚂 A return journey aboard the Halloween Train

Tickets are £7.50 per person, while under-3s travel free on a parent’s lap.

There are four departure times throughout the day, so make sure you’re ready to choose your preferred time when booking:

🕙 10.00am
🕦 11.45am
🕜 1.30pm
🕒 3.15pm

🎟️ TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW — FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST AT 9AM!

Tickets are expected to sell out fast, so set your alarms and get ready to book!

👉 Find out more: https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/halloweenexpress

Tomorrow at 9am… the Halloween Express tickets are released! 🎃👻🚂

27/08/2026

🍻 TOMORROW! | MNR Beer & Music Festival 🎶

The wait is almost over… our Beer & Music Festival starts TOMORROW! 🚂🍺

Get ready for four days of real ales, ciders, heritage railway journeys, live music and delicious food across the Mid-Norfolk Railway this August Bank Holiday.

Whether you’re joining us to sample the beers, enjoy a refreshing cider, listen to live music or simply spend the day exploring the railway with friends and family, there’s plenty waiting for you.

🍺 A fantastic selection of real ales & ciders
🍻 Bars at Dereham, Thuxton, Hardingham and Kimberley Park, plus on board our trains
🚂 Steam, Diesel and Pacer trains throughout the weekend
🎶 Live music at Dereham Station
🍔 Food and refreshments from our Tea Room, Hangar and platform BBQ

The Beer Festival is FREE to attend, and our special timetable gives you the chance to combine your visit with a heritage railway journey.

👉 Plan your visit: https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/beer