TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
The depths of Hellesdon?
An activity with Norwich Midweek Group
Activity date: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:15
Activity description
Far from hellish, explore some heavenly stretches of riverside and remove invasive weeds.
Meeting place
If you want a place on our minibus from central Norwich, please meet at the corner of Queens Road & Brazen Gate, by the traffic lights next to big Sainsbury's car park, opposite Norwich bus station [ what3words: single.affair.robe ] at 10am. Transport also available from near UEA at 9.15am by arrangement. Or you can join us on site - meet at Hellesdon abandoned train station, on Marriotts Way path, just west of Hellesdon Road, Norwich, nearest postcode NR5 8XN, OS grid ref TG 197 100 [ what3words: plans.larger.bars ] We will be arriving there at about 10.15am.
Activity location
Hellesdon abandoned station, Marriotts Way off Hellesdon Road Norwich, NR6 5DR
Site description
A much-loved cycle and walking path making use of the former railway line, with at this point the old station platform.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Mark Webster
Telephone: 01603 274512
Email: Norfolk@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/eastern/tcv-norfolk/norwich-environmental-action-team/
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
No need to book today, just turn up at either meeting point. Bus fares can be refunded today. Nearest indoor WC in Baseline Centre, Knowland Grove (10 mins walk)
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - Baseline Centre, Knowland Grove