Alex’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
22 minute drive.
Privately owned country house with extensive park land, museum and walled garden. Top notch staff will do all they can to make sure you love everything about your visit, great gift shop and cafe. They also host open air and seasonal events - all great value.
https://www.holkham.co.uk/
261 abantu bendawo batusa
Holkham Hall
Holkham Road22 minute drive.
Privately owned country house with extensive park land, museum and walled garden. Top notch staff will do all they can to make sure you love everything about your visit, great gift shop and cafe. They also host open air and seasonal events - all great value.
https://www.holkham.co.uk/
12 minute drive.
Browse along the rows of fragrant shrubs outside, pick up something lovely for your own garden or balcony. Amazing gift shop, crammed full of locally produced items. Large cafe, do try the lavender infused scones for tea!
https://norfolk-lavender.co.uk/
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Norfolk Lavender
Lynn Road12 minute drive.
Browse along the rows of fragrant shrubs outside, pick up something lovely for your own garden or balcony. Amazing gift shop, crammed full of locally produced items. Large cafe, do try the lavender infused scones for tea!
https://norfolk-lavender.co.uk/
16 minutes drive.
The house is currently closed to visitors. You can book a timed entry ticket to enjoy the gardens on Saturday and Sunday by visiting the Sandringham Estate website. The cafe is open for take out drinks, sandwiches and cakes. The shop and small garden plant sale area are open. You can walk the woods any time.
All staff are very friendly, knowledgable and appear to really care about the estate and their role within it.
https://sandringhamestate.co.uk/
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I-Sandringham Estate
16 minutes drive.
The house is currently closed to visitors. You can book a timed entry ticket to enjoy the gardens on Saturday and Sunday by visiting the Sandringham Estate website. The cafe is open for take out drinks, sandwiches and cakes. The shop and small garden plant sale area are open. You can walk the woods any time.
All staff are very friendly, knowledgable and appear to really care about the estate and their role within it.
https://sandringhamestate.co.uk/
50 min drive.
National Trust House & gardens.
A 17th-century English country house near the village of Felbrigg. Noted for its Jacobean architecture and fine Georgian interior with a walled garden, an orangery and orchards.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/felbrigg-hall-gardens-and-estate
170 abantu bendawo batusa
Felbrigg Hall
50 min drive.
National Trust House & gardens.
A 17th-century English country house near the village of Felbrigg. Noted for its Jacobean architecture and fine Georgian interior with a walled garden, an orangery and orchards.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/felbrigg-hall-gardens-and-estate
32 minute drive.
Farm and workshop museum of Norfolk life.
Extensive galleries displaying many different aspects of rural life and a great tea shop.
No opening date available yet. :(
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/gressenhall-farm-and-workhouse
Gressenhall
32 minute drive.
Farm and workshop museum of Norfolk life.
Extensive galleries displaying many different aspects of rural life and a great tea shop.
No opening date available yet. :(
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/gressenhall-farm-and-workhouse
44 minutes drive.
National Trust house & gardens.
Breath-taking Jacobean mansion, ancient yew hedges, formal gardens and extensive parkland.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate
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Blickling Estate
44 minutes drive.
National Trust house & gardens.
Breath-taking Jacobean mansion, ancient yew hedges, formal gardens and extensive parkland.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate
47 minute drive.
National Trust house and gardens. This moated country house was built in 1482 has lovely gardens and woodland walks.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/oxburgh-hall
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Oxburgh Hall
47 minute drive.
National Trust house and gardens. This moated country house was built in 1482 has lovely gardens and woodland walks.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/oxburgh-hall
1 hour drive
The Cathedral and cloisters are now open again. However the Refectory, the Cathedral Shop and the toilets will continue to be closed to visitors for the time being.
Entry to the Cathedral continues to be free to all visitors, but donations are welcome
https://www.cathedral.org.uk/
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IKathidrali ye-Norwich
65 The Close1 hour drive
The Cathedral and cloisters are now open again. However the Refectory, the Cathedral Shop and the toilets will continue to be closed to visitors for the time being.
Entry to the Cathedral continues to be free to all visitors, but donations are welcome
https://www.cathedral.org.uk/
1 hour drive.
not yet open :(
This medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, was founded in the aftermath of the Norman conquest of England when William the Conqueror ordered its construction because he wished to have a fortified place in the town of Norwich.
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/norwich-castle
204 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Norwich Castle
24 Castle Mdw1 hour drive.
not yet open :(
This medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, was founded in the aftermath of the Norman conquest of England when William the Conqueror ordered its construction because he wished to have a fortified place in the town of Norwich.
https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/norwich-castle
1 hour drive.
If you are planning a visit to Norwich and love gardens, this is a must see.
http://www.e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk/pages/view/564/home.htm
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Uhadi lwe-East Ruston Old Vicarage
Vicarage Road1 hour drive.
If you are planning a visit to Norwich and love gardens, this is a must see.
http://www.e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk/pages/view/564/home.htm
Shopping & Eating
You don’t have to go far for amazing food. Here are some of our favourites.
11 minutes drive.
A very popular village. Great for high end restaurants, cafes and shops.
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Burnham Market
11 minutes drive.
A very popular village. Great for high end restaurants, cafes and shops.
12 minutes drive.
Next to Norfolk Lavender farm in Heacham, this is a top quality farm shop has on-site butchers, delicatessen, fruit, veggies, alcohol and very friendly staff.
https://norfolklavenderlounge.co.uk/2019/10/04/norfolk-lavender-farm-shop/
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Norfolk Lavender FARM SHOP
Lynn Road12 minutes drive.
Next to Norfolk Lavender farm in Heacham, this is a top quality farm shop has on-site butchers, delicatessen, fruit, veggies, alcohol and very friendly staff.
https://norfolklavenderlounge.co.uk/2019/10/04/norfolk-lavender-farm-shop/
10 minutes drive.
Great views from the dining room and terrace, original menu featuring local ingredients and well stocked bar.
https://www.whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk/
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The White Horse Brancaster Staithe
Main Road10 minutes drive.
Great views from the dining room and terrace, original menu featuring local ingredients and well stocked bar.
https://www.whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk/
10 minutes.
Lovely local pub with large garden and great food.
https://www.jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk/
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The Jolly Sailors Brancaster Staithe
Main Road10 minutes.
Lovely local pub with large garden and great food.
https://www.jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk/
11 minutes drive.
Useful fuel stop, well sticked Nisa (food shop), fantastic cafe open for breakfast and lunch (no evening meals), lots of quirky and interesting pop up shops and unique permanent businesses.
https://www.dalegatemarket.co.uk/
Dalegate Market
Main Road11 minutes drive.
Useful fuel stop, well sticked Nisa (food shop), fantastic cafe open for breakfast and lunch (no evening meals), lots of quirky and interesting pop up shops and unique permanent businesses.
https://www.dalegatemarket.co.uk/
Wildlife and walking
The whole family loves a good walk (Keith is especially happy if there is a pub at the beginning, middle, end or any combination). Holly may have little legs but she can easily manage 5km so the walks listed here are around 3-5km, many can be adapted to be shorter.
16 minute drive. A lovely walk with different routes so you can choose how far you want to go. Loads of wildlife and good for most weather.
https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/nature-reserves/reserves/syderstone-common
Syderstone Common
Syderstone Road16 minute drive. A lovely walk with different routes so you can choose how far you want to go. Loads of wildlife and good for most weather.
https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/nature-reserves/reserves/syderstone-common
11 minute drive.
A world class nature reserve consisting of reed beds, saltmarshes, a fresh water lagoon and sandy beach. Must see for all bird watchers and nature lovers. Also has a super shop for optics & gifts.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/titchwell-marsh/
60 abantu bendawo batusa
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Main Rd11 minute drive.
A world class nature reserve consisting of reed beds, saltmarshes, a fresh water lagoon and sandy beach. Must see for all bird watchers and nature lovers. Also has a super shop for optics & gifts.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/titchwell-marsh/
23 minutes drive.
Great for lovers of wildlife. Kids and adults will love the educational exhibits and pretty paths throughout this lovely park.
https://www.pensthorpe.com/
128 abantu bendawo batusa
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe Road23 minutes drive.
Great for lovers of wildlife. Kids and adults will love the educational exhibits and pretty paths throughout this lovely park.
https://www.pensthorpe.com/
9 minute drive,
One of the largest remaining areas of chalk grassland in the county, this attractive, steep-sided valley supports a diverse range of plant and animal species.
Ringstead Downs
Hall Lane9 minute drive,
One of the largest remaining areas of chalk grassland in the county, this attractive, steep-sided valley supports a diverse range of plant and animal species.
36 minutes drive
Cley Marshes is Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest and best known nature reserve.
norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/nature-reserves/reserves/cley-and-salthouse-marshes
33 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Cley Marshes Visitor Centre
Coast Road36 minutes drive
Cley Marshes is Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest and best known nature reserve.
norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/nature-reserves/reserves/cley-and-salthouse-marshes
7 minutes drive.
Lovely views of Brancaster, Brancaster Staithe and (on a clear day) all the way to Lincolnshire! This pretty grassland and old chalk pit with wooded area supports rare species of birds, bats, insects, reptiles and amphibians. Great for wild life and dog walks.
Barrow Common
Common Lane7 minutes drive.
Lovely views of Brancaster, Brancaster Staithe and (on a clear day) all the way to Lincolnshire! This pretty grassland and old chalk pit with wooded area supports rare species of birds, bats, insects, reptiles and amphibians. Great for wild life and dog walks.
9 minutes drive.
Thornham is a lovely place to walk (unless it’s very windy). The elevated path on top of the sea defences provides fabulous views of the surrounding marsh. There are several of benches on the way to the beach if you need a rest or a snack.
This is also a great area for bird watchers especially if you can brave the winter chill, you’re likely to be rewarded with sightings of some special seasonal visitors.
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Thornham
9 minutes drive.
Thornham is a lovely place to walk (unless it’s very windy). The elevated path on top of the sea defences provides fabulous views of the surrounding marsh. There are several of benches on the way to the beach if you need a rest or a snack.
This is also a great area for bird watchers especially if you can brave the winter chill, you’re likely to be rewarded with sightings of some special seasonal visitors.
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Be comfortable.
Even in summer, it’s wise to pack a jumper and rain jacket. The coastal climate is a few degrees cooler than the rest of central U.K. We are prone to higher winds which can also cool things down. In winter we recommend wellies if you want dry feet outdoors.