Tag: #railwayheritage
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Following in Betjeman’s Footsteps – BBC Radio Norfolk Visits The Old Station, Snettisham
We were delighted to welcome BBC Radio Norfolk to The Old Station, Snettisham, to record an interview about our unique holiday accommodation and the ongoing restoration of this much-loved former railway station. The conversation wasn’t just about creating somewhere special for guests to stay—it was about preserving a small but important piece of Norfolk’s railway…
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On the Right Track: Celebrating 200 Years of Railway History
There’s something special about stepping onto a platform and feeling the hum of railway history all around you. This year, that history is being celebrated like never before — because 2025 marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, a moment that changed Britain and the world forever. Railway 200 is a year-long…
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Exploring Nature and Heritage at Wild Ken Hill
A visit to the Residents’ Open Day We were delighted to attend the recent Residents’ Open Day at Wild Ken Hill, just a short distance from The Old Station in Snettisham. It was a fantastic opportunity to hear about the inspiring work happening right on our doorstep—from regenerative farming and rewilding to large-scale conservation. Wild…
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🚂 Steam, Heritage & Hospitality
We had the joy of seeing several glorious steam locomotives in action during the Mid-Norfolk Railway’s Steam Gala – a real treat for any heritage enthusiast! This clip captures just one of those special moments as a steam train rolls through Kimberley Park Railway Station in full nostalgic splendour. Even more special was the chance…
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🚂 Honouring the Father of the Railways – George Stephenson’s Birthday at The Old Station
9 June marks the birthday of George Stephenson, the pioneering engineer affectionately known as the Father of the Railways. Born in 1781, Stephenson’s inventions helped lay the tracks—literally and figuratively—for the entire railway network across Britain and beyond. Here at The Old Station, Snettisham, we like to think we’re keeping a little of his spirit…
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3rd June – A Date for the Journey
Today, 3rd June 2025, we’re celebrating 4 years at Station House, Snettisham — our own little stop on life’s journey. To mark the occasion, we’ve framed this beautiful Underground poster, dated 3rd June 1925 — exactly 100 years ago today. A lovely connection between two journeys — the old station and the Underground — both…