Over the winter, the station team here at Wymondham Abbey have been working to maintain the station site in readiness for our 2026 season.

We begin running from Wymondham to Dereham on February 21st with our green timetable. We initially only run weekends, but the frequency of trains increases as the year progresses, peaking during the summer months.

We look forward to an exciting year with all our usual events: Diesel Gala, Steam Gala and our ever-popular 40's weekend. There are also several special-themed events, including some evening trains.

Check the MNR website during the year to see when you might find Paddington Bear, Bluey, or even "Mrs Bucket" on our trains!

If you have a few occasional hours to spare, are looking for a new hobby or interest, or want to learn a new skill, you would be welcome in our small and friendly team! Whether it's helping in the booking office, helping maintain our small but award-winning gardens, or assisting passengers during busy periods, all are welcome, and all training is given.

In September, the MNR are participating in "National Heritage Week", and here at Wymondham, we are having a dedicated day in September. The Briton Brush Factory was a huge site in Wymondham, employing over 300 people. Our plan is to produce a display reflecting this.

Does anyone out there have photos or memories that could help form a display? Would anyone even be prepared to come down on the day and give visitors a bit of a chat about their experiences?

Visit the ‘Join Us’ section of our website for more information, or contact the Stationmaster Clive Bamberger on forestclive@aol.com.