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

Dereham Times: 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. 

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Dereham Times: The North Norfolkman Dining Train Picture: Leigh CaudwellThe 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.

Dereham Times: A cream tea dining train on the North Norfolk Railway Picture: Leigh Caudwell 2019A 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.

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Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham 

Dereham Times: The Mid-Norfolk Railway is running dining trains Picture: Ian BurtThe 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.

Dereham Times: Passengers enjoying afternoon tea on the Mid-Norfolk Railway Picture: Peter SinglehurstPassengers enjoying afternoon tea on the Mid-Norfolk Railway Picture: Peter Singlehurst (Image: MNR)

5. The Heart of Norfolk Afternoon Tea 

When: July 9, 15 and 23, August 13 and 20, September 17, 3.30pm 

Price: £34.50pp or £39.50pp with a glass of prosecco

Experience steamy sophistication on selected Saturdays this summer with afternoon tea onboard the Mid-Norfolk Railway.

It will include finger sandwiches, locally-baked scones and a selection of cakes. 

Book at nnrailway.co.uk or midnorfolkrailway.co.uk