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Bure Valley Railway between Aylsham and Wroxham

Aylsham

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Aylsham

Aylsham is a charming market town on the River Bure in Norfolk, England, 9 miles north of Norwich and with close proximity to the National Trust’s Blickling Hall, just a short walk away, and Felbrigg Hall estates, Mannington Hall and Redwings Visitor Centre.

Aylsham is a terminus of the scenic Bure Valley steam railway along with bustling Wroxham, the capital of the Broads National Park and a great place to hire picnic day boats.

It has a vibrant community of independent shops, pubs, and places to eat and stay and is within easy reach of the Norfolk coast.

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Top Attractions in Aylsham

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Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the…

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Bure Valley Railway

Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the…

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Mannington

Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature…

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Mannington

Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature…

Businesses in Aylsham

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Wolterton

Set amidst 500 acres of stunning nature, this historic home is a perfect hideaway for the most…

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Bure Valley Railway

Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the…

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Mannington

Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature…

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Aylsham Windmill

Converted Corn mill, Aylsham, in the centre of North Norfolk. Between the City of Norwich and the…

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Castaways Holiday Park

Fun times are here at Castaways! For one of the best value holidays on the glorious North Norfolk…

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National Trust Blickling Estate

Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone. With a breath-taking red brick…

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Redwings Aylsham Visitor Centre

Situated in idyllic Norfolk countryside, Redwings Aylsham is home to over 70 residents including…

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Norfolk’s history of wealthy landowners means a legacy of magnificent stately homes that are open…

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Norfolk has a huge collection of gardens, from small higgledy-piggledy cottage gardens to…

Events in Aylsham

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Pumpkin Festival

Date: 24th Oct - 31st Oct 2026

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Stranger Folk

Date: 3rd Oct - 8th Nov 2026

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Festive Express

Date: 12th Dec - 13th Dec 2026

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The Great Cornspiracy Maze

Date: 18th Jul - 31st Oct 2026

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Arts & Crafts

Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops

Date: 21st Nov - 21st Nov 2026

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Festive Express

Date: 5th Dec - 6th Dec 2026

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Art Exhibition

Shaun the Sheep Find the Flock Garden Trail

Date: 14th Nov 2026 - 17th Jan 2027

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Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops

Date: 7th Dec - 10th Dec 2026

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Festive Express

Date: 19th Dec - 24th Dec 2026

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