JMK Transport & Travel

JMK Transport & Travel Family owned and managed Private Hire and Transport Management company based in Sheringham, Norfolk

JMK Transport & Travel is a family run company based in North Norfolk offering private hire travel solutions, pre-booked taxi service and support to transport businesses. We have an extensive knowledge of many airports, seaports and major cities and offer a range of personalised and professional services. We are fully registered and licensed with North Norfolk District Council for private hire tra

vel and we are approved by Norfolk County Council as a transport operator. On the transport business side we offer transport management services. Operating as Transport Managers/CPC holders & consultants to small, local businesses in the highly regulated “Road Transport” industry and specialising in operator licence and drivers hours compliance.

Two short trips today……2 students to Cambridge airport and 1 student to Great Yarmouth. Did you know that Cambridge Airp...
28/03/2025

Two short trips today……2 students to Cambridge airport and 1 student to Great Yarmouth.

Did you know that Cambridge Airport has been a key part of aviation history for nearly a century?

Established in 1938, it was originally built for Marshall Aerospace, which played a crucial role in training RAF pilots during World War II.

Over the years, the airport has seen everything from military aircraft to private jets and even played a role in developing cutting-edge aviation technology. While it may not be as busy as larger airports, it remains an important hub for business aviation, flight training, and aircraft maintenance.

🚗 Discounted Private Hire Availability in April 🚗I have an empty vehicle travelling to and from London and its airports ...
26/03/2025

🚗 Discounted Private Hire Availability in April 🚗

I have an empty vehicle travelling to and from London and its airports on the following dates and can arrange pick-ups or drop-offs en route.

1st - North Norfolk to Heathrow, departing around 10am.
2nd - Heathrow to North Norfolk, departing around 6am.
4th - Stansted to North Norfolk, departing around 7.30pm.
14th - Central London to North Norfolk, departing around 3pm.
16th - North Norfolk to Heathrow, departing around 2.30am.
18th - North Norfolk to Central London, departing around 6.30am.
22nd - North Norfolk to Heathrow, departing around 11am.
23rd - Gatwick to North Norfolk, departing around 9.30am.
26th - Stansted to North Norfolk, departing around 3.30pm.
27th - Nth Norfolk to Gatwick, departing around 11.30am.
28th - North Norfolk to Gatwick, departing around 6.30am.

If you or someone you know is planning to travel on any of these and want a comfortable ride at a discounted price, get in touch to discuss options!

📩 Message for details and availability.

1 hour & 10 minutes parking = £18.50. 😮 Beat that!
24/03/2025

1 hour & 10 minutes parking = £18.50. 😮
Beat that!

An evening pick up from Heathrow today. As you head into arrivals at Terminal 2 you cannot fail to notice Slipstream whi...
24/03/2025

An evening pick up from Heathrow today.

As you head into arrivals at Terminal 2 you cannot fail to notice Slipstream which is a monumental sculpture by British artist Richard Wilson. Unveiled in 2014, it stands as one of Europe’s largest permanent sculptures, measuring over 70 metres in length and weighing 77 tonnes.

The sculpture draws inspiration from the dynamic flight path of a Zivko Edge 540 stunt plane, capturing the essence of aviation’s grace and precision. Crafted from aluminium, Slipstream’s twisting form is designed to evoke the thrill of flight, offering passengers a visual representation of a plane’s movement through the air.

Wilson’s intention with Slipstream was to “transpose the thrill of the air-show to the architectural environment of the international air terminal.” The sculpture is suspended within the terminal’s Covered Court, supported by four structural columns and positioned between two passenger walkways, making it a central focal point for travellers passing through the terminal.

22/03/2025

Everything seemed back to normal this morning at Heathrow, the flight was even 40 minutes early!
You’d have never known there’d been problems yesterday.

18/03/2025

30 seconds of calm......enjoy 😉

16/03/2025

An enjoyable Sunday morning drive around the M25 to Heathrow........a rare experience! 😀

Now that’s bright for 01.00 😎Next stop Heathrow Terminal 3. 🚕
16/03/2025

Now that’s bright for 01.00 😎
Next stop Heathrow Terminal 3. 🚕

13/03/2025

Poem of the day..........with some assistance from AI.

From North Norfolk, in the night's cool hush,
The private hire car departs, with a quiet rush.
Through sleepy roads and skies so deep,
The long journey starts while others sleep.

On the M25, it winds its way,
Through foggy dawn, till the break of day.
At 05:45, the plane will land,
Two waiting souls with a suitcase in hand.

The ride is smooth, the morning bright,
They’ll soon be home by morning light.

View from outside of a parked private hire car.......nice to see a good bit of sunshine 🌞
09/03/2025

View from outside of a parked private hire car.......nice to see a good bit of sunshine 🌞

It’s a funeral wait and return today in Suffolk at St Mary’s Church, Little Bentley. Dating back to the 12th century, th...
17/02/2025

It’s a funeral wait and return today in Suffolk at St Mary’s Church, Little Bentley.

Dating back to the 12th century, this Grade I listed building has witnessed centuries of change and restoration. Notably, the church features a 15th-century west tower and a unique early 16th-century hammerbeam roof adorned with angel carvings—though their heads were removed during the Civil War.
Inside, you’ll find a 14th-century piscina, a 15th-century niche, and a 17th-century communion table. The church also houses a historic bell cast by Miles Graye in 1625. Miles Graye was a renowned English bell founder from the 16th and 17th centuries, known for casting high-quality church bells across East Anglia, particularly in Essex and Suffolk.

View from a parked private hire car in Central London........an evening pick up from a restaurant in Soho and then back ...
16/02/2025

View from a parked private hire car in Central London........an evening pick up from a restaurant in Soho and then back to North Norfolk.

This afternoon’s drop off is at Heathrow for a customer who’s escaping from the cold for a month or two. 😎☀️Here are som...
16/01/2025

This afternoon’s drop off is at Heathrow for a customer who’s escaping from the cold for a month or two. 😎☀️

Here are some fascinating statistics about Heathrow Terminal 5:

1. T5 can handle 30 million passengers per year.
2. The terminal covers 353,020 square metres, equivalent to 50 football pitches.
3. The total cost of constructing T5 was around £4.3 billion, making it one of the most expensive airport projects in the world at the time.
4. It took 19 years from conception to completion (planning started in 1989; the terminal opened in 2008). Actual construction lasted 6 years.
5. The terminal building features 5,500 glass panels, covering a total area of 30 acres.
6. T5’s baggage system is one of the most advanced in the world, capable of handling 12,000 bags per hour with over 11 miles of conveyors.
7. The short-stay car park has space for 3,800 cars, while the business car park holds 6,000 cars.
8. There are 175 lifts and 131 escalators throughout the terminal.
9. The structure required 85,000 tons of steel, enough to build 10 Eiffel Towers.
10. When it opened, T5 was the largest free standing building in the UK. It’s now the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.

This morning’s early pick up is from The London International Cruise Terminal, located at the Port of Tilbury on the Riv...
09/01/2025

This morning’s early pick up is from The London International Cruise Terminal, located at the Port of Tilbury on the River Thames.

It also has a rich history as a gateway for maritime travel to and from London. Here are a few historical facts about this notable terminal:

Opening in 1930: The terminal was inaugurated in May 1930 by then-Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. It featured a large passenger landing stage constructed jointly by the Port of London Authority and the London Midland and Scottish Railway, complete with rail connections.

Role in Emigration: During the mid-20th century, the terminal served as a departure point for thousands of Britons emigrating to Australia under the Assisted Passage Migration Scheme, commonly known as the "Ten Pound Poms."

Empire Windrush Arrival: In 1948, the SS Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, bringing one of the first large groups of post-war Caribbean immigrants to the UK, marking a significant moment in British multicultural history.

Post-War Decline and Closure: With the decline of ocean liner travel in the 1960s and 1970s, the terminal saw reduced activity and eventually closed.

Reopening in 1995: Capitalizing on the resurgence of the cruise industry, the terminal was reopened in 1995 as the London Cruise Terminal, offering services to the European cruise market.

Largest Ship Docking: In March 2022, the terminal welcomed Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady, the largest cruise ship to have ever docked there, highlighting its capacity to accommodate modern large vessels.

Proximity to London: Situated just 22 nautical miles from Tower Bridge, the terminal is the closest deep-water cruise facility to central London, making it a strategic point for tourists visiting the capital.

Today it’s a drop off and pick up at Heathrow Airport. 🚕Did you know……..? Heathrow Airport might never have existed if n...
05/01/2025

Today it’s a drop off and pick up at Heathrow Airport. 🚕

Did you know……..? Heathrow Airport might never have existed if not for a 1925 emergency landing? Royal Air Force pilot Norman MacMillan spotted the flat farmland—perfect for a runway—and recommended it to aero-engineer Richard Fairey, who built an aerodrome there.

During WWII, the RAF took over the site, and by 1946, it transformed into a hub for commercial travel. What began as farmland evolved into one of the world’s most iconic airports, connecting millions to destinations around the globe.

The first passenger flight, using a converted Lancaster bomber called Starlight, took off for Buenos Aires on 1 January 1946. The journey took over 35 hours!

Five months later, London Airport—now Heathrow—officially welcomed its first passengers. Back then, the “terminals” were simple army tents, and wooden planks were laid on the ground to keep travelers’ shoes clean as they crossed the field to board their planes.

First Stansted airport pick up in 2025 and hopefully one of many. Did you know?……..for 75 years, Stansted Airport has be...
04/01/2025

First Stansted airport pick up in 2025 and hopefully one of many.

Did you know?……..for 75 years, Stansted Airport has been a vital part of the local community.

What began as a World War II airfield has evolved into an international airport undergoing a multi-million-pound transformation. Over the decades, much has changed.

I've done a quick bit of searching to find some early photographs from its varied history up to the 1960’s

More to come when I’m next there……..🚕

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Everything seemed back to normal this morning at Heathrow, the flight was even 40 minutes early! You’d have never known there’d been problems yesterday.

30 seconds of calm......enjoy 😉

An enjoyable Sunday morning drive around the M25 to Heathrow........a rare experience! 😀

Poem of the day..........with some assistance from AI. From North Norfolk, in the night's cool hush, The private hire car departs, with a quiet rush. Through sleepy roads and skies so deep, The long journey starts while others sleep. On the M25, it winds its way, Through foggy dawn, till the break of day. At 05:45, the plane will land, Two waiting souls with a suitcase in hand. The ride is smooth, the morning bright, They’ll soon be home by morning light.

If you like bridges, asphalt, cars, or traffic cones then you’ll love this video from last weekend’s journey back to North Norfolk from Sunderland via the Humber Bridge (the scenic route rather than the non scenic one on the motorway). Enjoy 😂

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Picking up from another delayed flight 😞

View from a private hire car.......Impressive!

Attending a drivers first aid course.

View from a car...

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JMK Transport & Travel is a family run company based in North Norfolk offering private hire long distance travel solutions, pre-booked local taxi service and support to transport businesses. We have an extensive knowledge of many airports, seaports and major cities and offer a range of personalised and professional services. We are fully registered and licensed with North Norfolk District Council for private hire travel and we are approved by Norfolk County Council as a transport operator. On the transport business side we offer transport management services. Operating as Transport Managers/CPC holders & consultants to small, local businesses in the highly regulated “Road Transport” industry and specialising in operator licence and drivers hours compliance.