5 dining trains running on Norfolk railways in summer 2023

From fish and chips to afternoon tea, enjoy a slice of something different on these dining trains running on Norfolk's heritage railways over summer 2023.

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham

Great British Life: Fish and chips along the North Norfolk Railway Fish and chips along the North Norfolk Railway (Image: Newsquest)

1. The North Norfolk Fryer

When: 6.30pm Wednesdays and 6pm Fridays (both on select dates) until September 20

Price: £24-£28pp

Tuck into the seaside staple of cod and chips onboard The North Norfolk Fryer, followed by a tub of Ronaldo's ice cream, with gluten-free and vegetarian options too.

The journey lasts around 90 minutes and will make a return journey from Sheringham to Holt and back with a bar on board.

Great British Life: The North Norfolkman Dining Train Picture: Leigh Caudwell The North Norfolkman Dining Train Picture: Leigh Caudwell (Image: Leigh Caudwell)

2. Premier Lunchtime Dining Train

When: Spaces still available on July 12, September 13 and 27, October 15 and 22, 12noon

Price: From £65pp

The North Norfolkman dining steam train returns with a complimentary drink on arrival before a delicious three-course lunch.

Relax in the comfort of one of the luxury dining cars built for British Railways in the 1950s or 60s.

Great British Life: A cream tea dining train on the North Norfolk Railway Picture: Leigh Caudwell 2019 A cream tea dining train on the North Norfolk Railway Picture: Leigh Caudwell 2019 (Image: Leigh Caudwell 2019)

3. Cream Tea on a Steam Train

When: Select Thursdays and Sundays until October 19, 3.20pm

Price: £24-£28pp

Step onto a steam-hauled train and enjoy a traditional cream tea served on the move.

Expect delicious fruit scones, served with a generous portion of clotted cream and jam, and a pot of tea followed by a slice of homemade cake.

Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham

Great British Life: The Mid-Norfolk Railway is running dining trains Picture: Ian Burt The Mid-Norfolk Railway is running dining trains Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant � 2013)

4. Breckland Fryer

When: June 17, July 8 and 29, August 12, September 2, 6.30pm

Price: From £29pp

A great way to spend a summer evening with a choice of fish, sausage or a vegetarian option with chips.

It is set to be hauled by a steam or diesel locomotive and the journey will go between Dereham and Thuxton only due to repair work.

Great British Life: Passengers enjoying afternoon tea on the Mid-Norfolk Railway Picture: Peter Singlehurst Passengers enjoying afternoon tea on the Mid-Norfolk Railway Picture: Peter Singlehurst (Image: MNR)