Wymondham Abbey Station

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Built in 1999 by The Mid-Norfolk Railway

Opened to passengers in May 1999

Named after Wymondham Abbey

Won "Outstanding" in Wymondham in Bloom two years running (2022 & 2023)

Wymondham Abbey Station is the southern terminus of the MNR. Station facilities include a booking office, waiting room, toilets, outdoor seating area, second handbooks on offer, run round viewing area and the award-winning gardens. A great place to visit or start your journey on East Anglia’s longest heritage railway. Wymondham town guides are available from the booking office and our Wymondham Abbey booking office staff have great knowledge of the area also.

What's nearby and in Wymondham

Wymondham Abbey - only a short walk from the station and just over the River Tiffey. The Abbey dates back to 1107 and became independent in 1449. Wymondham Abbey is a Grade 1 listed building and is full of history. Alongside with the Abbey there is a cafe and tours of the towers are given on select dates.
Wymondham Town Centre - a short walk away from the station past the Abbey and has many points of interes. From the 1617 dated market cross (now where the Wymondham Tourist Information Centre is located) in the town centre, which is also a Grade 1 listed building to the Heritage Museum in the former police station, law court and jail house built in 1787. Wymondham Town Centre also plays host to the weekly Market on a Friday, and the third Saturday of the month hosts a farmers’ market.

Wymondham has many buildings of interest including the Abbey, Green Gragon pub and Cavick House (a couple mins walk away from the station) and the town with its farmhouse, egg vending machine and cafe to name a few. Wymondham is also home to two nature reserves called The Lizard and Tolls Meadow.

After the historic town the mainline railway station can be found up to 25 mins walk away (or 20 mins avoiding the town) with hourly trains to Norwich and Cambridge (connections to London from Norwich and Cambridge) 7 days a week. At the mainline station you will also find a station car park and a bistro serving hot food and drinks. Full details regarding mainline trains can be found on Greater Anglias' website - click here.