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St Peter, Upwell, Norfolk
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St Peter, Upwell, Norfolk
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Wisbech & Upwell tramway - Upwell depot From the depot > 1241222 the tramway crossed Small Lode > 1241268 - heading northwards towards the village of Outwell. Nothing of the trackbed remains but its course can still be glimpsed at this short section of footpath. Wisbech & Upwell tramway's Upwell depot was 5 miles 72 chains distant from Wisbech. The line had eleven sidings, with two originally allocated for passenger traffic. During the fruit season the sidings could hold more than a hundred vans. The depot had a cattle dock, a depot office, a passenger waiting room, and a coal merchant's office and staithes. There was also an ash pit, and an old GER tender was used for a water tower until 1953 when it was removed. http://www.lner.info/co/GER/wisbech/route.shtml When during the 13th century the estuary silted up, the fens surrounding the market town and port of Wisbech were reclaimed for agricultural use. The new agricultural prosperity soon attracted railways such as the Eastern Counties Railway which opened a branch in 1847. In 1848 the East Anglian Railway built a branch from Watlington. A third line was built by the Peterborough, Wisbech & Sutton Bridge Railway (later the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway) which opened a station on the other side of the River Nene in 1866. The trains carried fruit and vegetables to markets as far afield as London. In addition, the construction of a tramway line connecting the villages Upwell and Outwell with Wisbech commenced in 1882. Board of Trade's tram restrictions resulted in the unusual-looking locomotives which not only had speed restrictions but controls at both ends and wooden cowcatchers and skirts over the wheels. Six trams a day in each direction provided passenger services, with the full one way journey taking one hour. By October 1884 traffic had grown to 3000 passengers per week, with peaks of 2000 in a day for fetes and other special events. The tram competed with a canal that ran between Wisbech and Upwell and with the canal being in a poor financial condition the tram eventually finished it off. When motor omnibuses started to appear, however, passenger numbers declined drastically and passenger services were withdrawn in 1927, whereas freight traffic continued to flourish. With the introduction of two Drewry Shunters (BR Class 04) in 1952, Wisbech & Upwell became Britain's first all-diesel line. The line closed in March 1966. http://www.lner.info/co/GER/wisbech/history.shtml
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Marmont Priory Lock. From the top
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Well Creek near Hall Bridge, Upwell. This is the old course of the River Nene in the longest village in England.
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The Dukes Head Hotel

The Dukes Head Hotel

4 out of 5
5-6 Tuesday Market Place King's Lynn England
Stay at this hotel in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Stayed here many times always good

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

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The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

4 out of 5
Westgate Peterborough England
The price is €109 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
€109
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (858 reviews)
A very cosy Hotel

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Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn

Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn

3 out of 5
Beveridge Way King's Lynn England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (799 reviews)
The reception staff in the evening very helpful and parking was good, The food in evening wasn’t great. The room was clean and really good shower. The breakfast was good.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

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Falcons Nest

Falcons Nest

3 out of 5
Falcons Nest c/o The Raptor Foundation Huntingdon England
Stay at this apartment in Huntingdon. Enjoy free parking, a coffee shop/cafe and a meeting room. Popular attractions Raptor Foundation and Pidley Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (734 reviews)
Lack of communication On the hotels part Awful customer services Poor hygiene No clean towels during a 5 night stay no clean bedding

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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Willingham House

Willingham House

3 out of 5
50 Church St Cambridge England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 meeting rooms. Popular attractions The Green and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Beautiful building, very clean. Room was a good size. Village is beautiful with great amenities.

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Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.

Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.

Swaffham England
Stay at this cabin in Swaffham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Swaffham Leisure Centre and Swaffham Museum are located ...
Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.
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