The last public open day at Norwich Crown Point T&RS Depot was held in May 1987. [1, 2]
The upcoming open day, scheduled for Saturday 6 June 2026, is being promoted as the first time the depot has been open to the public in more than 35 years. [3, 4]
Historical Open Day Timeline
- May 30, 1987: The most recent large-scale public open day, featuring various diesel and electric locomotives.
- September 24, 1983: A previous open day shortly after the depot's official opening in 1982.
- August 17, 2024: While not a general "open day," a small, limited-capacity private tour (15 places) was organized by the Rail Riders Club. [2, 5, 6, 7]
Upcoming Open Day Details (2026)
- Date & Time: 6 June 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00.
- Reason: Part of the national Railway 200 celebrations, marking two centuries of modern rail.
- Tickets: Free but must be pre-booked via Greater Anglia. Tickets are expected to be in high demand, and no walk-ins will be permitted on the day. [8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
Would you like to know more about the ticket booking process or the specific trains on display for the 2026 event?
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Tickets for the Norwich Crown Point Depot Open Day on Saturday, 6 June 2026, were released on 31 March 2026 and sold out within two and a half hours. [1, 2]
Because the event is strictly advance ticket only with no walk-ins permitted, you should monitor official channels for potential ticket returns. [3, 4, 5]
## Ticket Availability & Monitoring
* Sold Out Status: All 1,100 initial tickets were claimed by 12:30 pm on the day of release.
* Returned Tickets: Greater Anglia has stated that any returned tickets will be made available again through their website.
* Official Booking Page: You can check for any restocked slots on the [Greater Anglia Crown Point Depot Open Day page](https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/crown-point-depot-open-day).
* Ticketing Partner: The event is managed via SeeTickets; any support or enquiry regarding existing bookings should be directed to them. [1, 2, 4, 5, 6]
## Key Visitor Information
* Time Slots: Entry is based on pre-booked arrival time windows to manage depot capacity safely.
* Last Entry: The final admission for the day is at 14:20, even for those with valid tickets.
* Ticket Requirements: Every visitor, including children, must have their own individual ticket to enter.
* Non-Transferable: Tickets cannot be transferred to others without prior permission from the organisers. [3, 4]
Would you like me to find other Railway 200 events happening in the Norfolk area around that time?
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[1] [https://www.edp24.co.uk](https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25985409.norwich-crown-point-railway-depot-open-day-sold-out/)
[2] [https://www.edp24.co.uk](https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25985409.norwich-crown-point-railway-depot-open-day-sold-out/)
[3] [https://www.greateranglia.co.uk](https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/crown-point-depot-open-day)
[4] [https://www.greateranglia.co.uk](https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/crown-point-depot-open-day)
[5] [https://www.greateranglia.co.uk](https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/crown-point-depot-open-day)
[6] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/GreaterAnglia/posts/crown-point-depot-open-daygreater-anglia-will-open-the-doors-of-its-norwich-crow/1387184656787131/)
Beyond the Crown Point Depot open day, several other Railway 200 celebrations and heritage rail events are taking place across Norfolk. [1, 2]
## Major Anniversary Events
* Railway 200 "Inspiration" Exhibition Train: This travelling exhibition features interactive displays on the history and future of rail.
* [Norwich Station](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/05tw5f&q=other+Railway+200+Events%0A): 7–10 August 2025 [[1.3.2](https://railway200.co.uk/location/norwich-station/)].
* [Lowestoft Station](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/05wqz3&q=other+Railway+200+Events%0A): 11–14 August 2025 [[1.3.5](https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/news-articles/bookings-now-open-railway-200s-exhibition-train-will-visit-norfolk)].
* Mid-Norfolk Railway: The train visits [Dereham Station](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/09tcjk&q=other+Railway+200+Events%0A) (19–20 May 2026) and [Wymondham Abbey Station](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/09tcft&q=other+Railway+200+Events%0A) (21 May 2026) [[1.7.2](https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/rail-200), [1.9.3](https://railway200.co.uk/inspiration/)].
* Bure Valley Railway Anniversary Gala: A joint celebration of Railway 200 and the line’s 35th anniversary.
* Dates: 7–8 June 2025 [[1.6.1](https://railway200.co.uk/activity/anniversary-gala-weekend/)].
* Details: Features all available steam locomotives and visiting engines from the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway [1.6.1].
* Rail 200 at Barton House Railway: A miniature railway event in Wroxham celebrating the bicentenary.
* Dates: 21–28 September 2025 [[1.2.4](https://railway200.co.uk/activity/rail-200-at-barton-house/)]. [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
## Heritage Railway Special Events (2026)
If you are looking for events around the same time as the Crown Point open day (June 2026):
* North Norfolk Railway (Sheringham):
* Rails & Ales: 12–14 June 2026. Features intensive train services, visiting locomotives, and local Norfolk ales [[1.5.1](https://nnrailway.co.uk/rails-ales-2026/)].
* The Golden Years: 11–12 July 2026. Recreates the 1960s–80s atmosphere [[1.8.3](https://nnrailway.co.uk/special-events/)].
* Mid-Norfolk Railway (Dereham):
* Spring Diesel Gala: 23–25 May 2026 [[1.5.2](https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/2026-dining-events)].
* American Car Day: 7 June 2026 (the day after the Crown Point event) [1.7.1].
* Bure Valley Railway (Aylsham):
* Classics & Steam Evening: 3 June 2026. Includes classic vehicles and steam trains with free entry [[1.5.4](https://www.burevalleyrailway.co.uk/whats-on/)]. [1, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Would you like more details on how to get to any of these heritage stations from Norwich?
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[1] [https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk](https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/2026-dining-events)
[2] https://www.burevalleyrailway.co.uk
[3] [https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk](https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/rail-200)
[4] [https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk](https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/rail-200)
[5] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/GreaterAnglia/posts/the-special-touring-exhibition-train-arrives-in-norwich-as-part-of-railway-200-t/1187271553445110/)
[6] [https://railway200.co.uk](https://railway200.co.uk/location/norwich-station/)
[7] [https://railway200.co.uk](https://railway200.co.uk/activity/anniversary-gala-weekend/)
[8] [https://railway200.co.uk](https://railway200.co.uk/activity/north-norfolk-railway-the-golden-years/)
[9] [https://nnrailway.co.uk](https://nnrailway.co.uk/special-events/)
[10] [https://nnrailway.co.uk](https://nnrailway.co.uk/rails-ales-2026/)
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