Walking the Line
Marriott's Way at Barn Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4TQ
John, Stuart, and Dan of The Friends of Norwich City Station are the team who first unearthed the hidden railway heritage around Train Wood: the remnants of Norwich City Station and the former Midland & Great Northern Railway line. Join them and the Friends of Train Wood & Marriott's Way for a led walk taking in some of this fascinating history, beginning at the former City Station and heading up towards the Mile Cross bridge Hear stories about the life of the railway, the tragic crash of the Lady Jane, and even the manufacture of reinforced concrete, while glimpsing the infrastructure still visible in Train Wood and along the Marriott's Way today.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 14:00
Location & directions
Marriott's Way at Barn Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4TQ
- Directions:
- Meet at the Barn Road entrance to the Marriott's Way - near the 'train statue' by the Barn Road roundabout.
- Contact on day:
- Madeleine Goodall
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking is required for this walk so we can keep numbers reasonable and ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone! If you book and are later unable to make it, please let us know so we can release your spot to someone else.
- Booking contact name:
- Madeleine Goodall
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
The walk will be mainly along the flat, asphalted surface of the Marriott's Way, with some possible stretches on the woodland paths in Train Wood. The woodland paths can be uneven and occasionally overgrown, although we will make every effort to ensure they are as safe and accessible as possible. If your access requirements will make the woodland stretches difficult or impossible, please let us know, as we can either adjust the route or ensure information is shared without having to enter the wood. Please note that the Marriott's Way does not have any public toilet facilities.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 25
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
