Classic Sitcom Weekend coming to Norfolk heritage railway

Louisa Baldwin

26 April 2024 at 6:30 am·1-min read

Classic Sitcom Weekend featuring Dad's Army Live (pictured in 2019) is coming to the North Norfolk Railway Picture: Sonya Duncan <i>(Image: Archant 2019)</i> — Classic Sitcom Weekend featuring Dad's Army Live (pictured in 2019) is coming to the North Norfolk Railway Picture: Sonya Duncan *(Image: Archant 2019)*

Expect comedy sketches and steam trains as a popular annual event gears up to return to a heritage railway.

Classic Sitcom Weekend featuring Dad's Army Live will take place at Weybourne Station, along the North Norfolk Railway, from Saturday, May 4 to Monday, May 6 2024 over the bank holiday weekend.

Park at either Sheringham or Holt to board a steam-hauled train and then hop off at Weybourne to be at the heart of the action.

There will be live music, classic vehicles, vintage fashions and wartime capers inspired by the sitcoms that were filmed there.

Eastern Daily Press: Classic Sitcom Weekend featuring Dad's Army Live will take place at Weybourne Station Picture: Sonya Duncan

Classic Sitcom Weekend featuring Dad's Army Live will take place at Weybourne Station Picture: Sonya Duncan (Image: Archant 2019)

Enjoy skits from ‘Allo ‘Allo and Hi-de-Hi on all three days, with the platoon from the Dad's Army Museum in Thetford there on Sunday and Monday.

They will also be bringing Corporal Jones’ much-loved butcher's van with them.

Light refreshments will be available at Weybourne Station and event activities will run from around 10am to 4.30pm.

Pre-book day rover tickets with cheaper fares at nnrailway.co.uk, where you can also see the full programme and train timetables.

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