Stalham, England, i-United Kingdom
Broadside Chalet Park is a grassy site with trees & shrubs.
Guests can drive right up to the chalet using the internal park access road to unload & then park in the nearby parking area.
The chalet is detached.
It is in a quiet location on the park but still convenient - a short walk - for the on-site facilities (well-presented clubhouse with food, bar & free internet access, free seasonal swimming pool, play area).
The village pub - the Harnser - is in Stalham Green (11 min walk).
Walk or drive into the small Broadland town of Stalham to stop at Cafe Charlotte (10 min walk), Swan Inn (11 min walk), local Tesco Superstore (14 min walk or 5 min drive) & High St shops (10 min walk).
Stalham has a High St Car Park.
The chalet is well-located for the Norfolk Broads with picturesque Stalham Staithe on the River Ant nearby (17 min walk, 5 min drive).
Boat hire is available at Richardson's boatyard & the neighbouring Museum of the Broads offers both electric & steam boat trips.
Stalham Staithe is also home to the lovely Mermaids Slipper Restaurant.
Drive east on the Ingham Rd to the nearest beach at Sea Palling (10 min), then tour the coast north to Cromer (B1159 - 36 min) or south to see the seals at Horsey Gap (20 min) & amazing dune valley at Winterton-on-Sea (27 min).
The attractions of Great Yarmouth are a 30 min drive south on the A149 which can be accessed nearby.
WALKING & BIRD-WATCHING IN AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
There are literally miles of walks on the doorstep without having to drive anywhere.
Stalham Staithe has its own Circular Walk (2 miles).
Weaver’s Way from Stalham to Bastwick (13 miles – take no. 6 bus back to Stalham).
It is also a 10-minute drive east to the Norfolk Coastal Path which can be followed north (quieter) & south (busier).
Many of the local beaches, pubs, cafés & surrounding area are dog-friendly.
The nature trails of the Norfolk Broads are within reach.
EXPLORE THE NATURAL BEAUTY, WILDLIFE HAVENS OF THE BROADS NATIONAL PARK & NORFOLK COAST
The chalet is an ideal base for the Norfolk Broads National Park & East Coast Road Trip touring the lovely coastline dotted with picturesque villages round to Cromer & North Norfolk.
Boat hire/trips are available from nearby Stalham Staithe, Horsey Windpump & Martham to explore its inland waterways rich in wildlife.
RECOMMENDED DAYS OUT
• Stalham - Visit to the Museum of the Broads & steam/electric boat trip
• Happisburgh Lighthouse & East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden
• BeWILDerwood
• Toad Hall Cottage Museum & How Hill National Nature Reserve
• National Trust - Blickling Estate near Aylsham
• Horsey Seal Colony
• Ross’ Wildlife Boat Trips, Mere Staithe, Horsey & Horsey Windpump
• Winterton Valley Circular Walk - lighthouse – Snack @ Beachside Airstream vans
• East Coast Road Trip – a relaxing drive north to Cromer past seaside villages & sandy beaches
• Barton Broad Board Walk
• Great Yarmouth - Maritime heritage & seaside attractions
• Norwich - Historic sights: cathedral, castle museum, churches. Norwich Lanes independent shops & eateries
PLACES TO EAT - STALHAM
• Broadside Clubhouse
• Museum of the Broads Café
• Café Charlotte, Stalham (Vegetarian Options)
• Vera’s Coffee Shop
• Harnser Pub – Stalham Green (Roasts & traditional pub food – Vegetarian Options)
• Lunch @ Dunes Café, Waxham Great Barn (Deli – Vegetarian Options)
• Dinner @ Mermaids Slipper Stalham or Ingham Swan (Fine Dining)
LOCAL TAKEAWAYS (Stalham)
FISH & CHIPS
Broadland Fish & Chips
27 High Street
Stalham
NR12 9AH
CHINESE
Apple Tree
42 High Street
Stalham
NR12 9AS
INDIAN
The Indian Essence
109 High Street
Stalham
NR12 9BB
THINGS TO DO – LOCAL AREA
East Coast Road Trip
A relaxing drive north to Cromer past seaside villages & sandy beaches
The Norfolk Broads
The Broads are made up of seven rivers & 63 broads.
• Ross’ Wildlife Boat Trips, Mere Staithe, Horsey & Horsey Windpump
• Day boat hire / trips available from Horsey, Martham, Stalham, Potter Heigham, Horning, Wroxham
• Berney Arms Windmill
Gardens
• East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden & Happisburgh Lighthouse
• Fairhaven Woodland & Water Gardens
Country Houses
• Somerleyton Hall
• Blickling Hall
• Felbrigg Hall
Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddleboarding
• Norfolk Outdoor Adventures - Instruction, guided adventures & hire
• Martham Boats – Paddleboard hire
Cycling
• Broadland Cycle Hire based at BeWILDerwood
• The Norfolk Coast Cycleway, a 92 mile network from King’s Lynn to Great Yarmouth.
• Broads by Bike, a network of 14 circular trails exploring the Norfolk Broads area.
Golf
• Great Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club
Family Fun
• Hirsty's Family Fun Park, Hemsby. Mega Maze. Climbing frames, bouncy castles & zip wires. Farm trailer ride. Drive in movie nights
• Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens has tigers, snow leopards & crocodiles
• Bewilderwood – children’s adventure park with tree houses, zip wires & jungle bridges
• Wroxham Barns - shops, plant centre, junior farm, children’s funfair, craft studios and a restaurant
• Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Caister-on-Sea
• Caister Roman Fort
• Caister Castle Car Collection
Great Yarmouth
• Time & Tide Museum
• Tollhouse Museum & Gaol
• Golden mile sandy beach.
• Britannia Pier
• Hippodrome circus
• Pleasure Beach amusement park
• Merrivale model village & crazy golf.
• Joyland for younger children.
• Sea Life Centre – penguins & sharks
• The Marina Centre has an indoor swimming pool and other sport facilities.
• Wellington Pier 10 pin bowling
• Jump Warehouse indoor trampolines
• Yarmouth racecourse
• Great Yarmouth potteries
Norwich
Historic sights: cathedral, castle museum, churches. Norwich Lanes independent shops & eateries.
PLACES TO EAT – FURTHER AFIELD
CAFES/TEA ROOMS/SNACKS
Coast Trip - Heading North
• Poppylands – Horsey
• Coast Kitchen Café – Waxham
• Reefs Bar – Sea Palling
• Smallsticks – Cart Gap
• Café Carmel, Vegetarian – Bacton
• Sugar & Spice – Bacton
Coast Trip - Heading South
• Kiah Homebakes – Hemsby
• Tastebuds Tearooms – Scratby
• The Beach Hut – Great Yarmouth
Broads
• The Waterside – Rollesby
• BridgeStones of Potter – Potter Heigham
• Alfresco Tea Rooms – Ludham
• Café Charlotte – Stalham
• The Galley – Horning
• The Old Mill Café Bar – Hoveton
• Garden Kitchen Café – Hoveton
COUNTRY & GASTRO PUBS
Coast Trip - Heading North
• Nelson Head pub – Horsey
• Lighthouse Inn – Walcott
• Ship Inn – Mundesley
Broads
• The Boathouse – Eels Foot Rd, Ormesby St Margaret
• The Kings Arms – Fleggburgh
Inland
• Ingham Swan – Ingham
• The White Horse Inn – Neatishead
• The Gunton Arms – Thorpe Market
RESTAURANTS
Coast Trip – Heading South
• Café Cru & The Terrace, Imperial Hotel - Great Yarmouth
• Pamela’s - Great Yarmouth
• Muse Restaurant, Cliff Hotel – Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth (12 miles, 23 mins)
Broads
• Filby Bridge Restaurant, Filby Broad
• The Mermaids Slipper – Stalham
