Norfolk Guide 2014/15

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Welcome to The Norfolk Guide! Here you’ll find everything you need to enjoy your visit to the county. Use this guide to take your first steps towards a relaxing and rewarding break in one of the most fascinating and beautiful areas of England.

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6 PLACES TO VISIT Country, coast or waterway, Norfolk is home to some of the country’s most beautiful towns, villages and beaches. From the vibrant city of Norwich to the stunning Norfolk Broads, it’s one of the most popular destinations in the UK. 6 Attleborough 7 Aylsham 11 Blakeney 13 Brancaster & Brancaster Staithe 15 The Burnhams 16 The Broads 23 Cley 25 Cromer 27 Dereham, Diss & Fakenham 31 Great Yarmouth 36 Gorleston-on-Sea 39 Harleston & Holt 41 Hunstanton 45 King’s Lynn 47 Norwich 55 North Walsham & Sandringham 57 Sheringham 59 Swaffham & Thetford 61 Walsingham & Wymondham 63 Wells-next-the-Sea 65 WHAT’S ON There’s no shortage of great events around Norfolk this year.

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WELCOME TO NORFOLK

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orfolk is home to some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes, historic villages, stunning coastline and of course, the famous Broads.

With lots of attractions, events and natural beauty areas to visit you’ll find plenty to see and do at anytime of the year. Whether you are planning a holiday, short break or fun day out take a look at our fantastic guide to Norfolk’s heritage, culture and entertainment XX | eastlife.co.uk

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ATTLEBOROUGH

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ucked away between Wymondham and Thetford, the market town of Attleborough is well worth a detour off the A11.

Attleborough was a staging town for weary travellers between London and Norwich, and is full of history, from its town sign to the Norman St. Mary’s Church. The church is renown for its decorative rood screen, which stretches across the width of the church making it East Anglia’s longest. The Griffin Hotel (built in the mid 17th century) in the town was also used to house prisoners on their St Mary’s Church, Attleborough way to trial in Thetford at the Assizes. You can even still see the rings in the cellar walls to which they were tied! Attleborough is also a great base for exploring The Brecks or Thetford Forest. Nearby you can visit the world famous Peter Beales’ Classic Roses, all set in a stunning 2.5 acres of rose gardens.

Close by you’ll also find Snetterton Circuit, with its programme of exciting racing, the amazing Banham Zoo, and Old Buckenham Airfield, with it’s regular fly-in events. It is also host to the annual Norfolk Balloon Festival, taking place 27 - 28 September 2014.

Attleborough’s market is held on Thursday, and the town has a number of specialist and family-owned independent shops. The town sign shows cider making in action (Gaymers were based in Attleborough from 1896 until 1995), as well as two black turkeys both denoting key industries associated with Attleborough over the years.

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AYLSHAM

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et in the heart of beautiful rolling countryside, Aylsham is a charming market town that is truly special. The town has rich historical roots, with its fascinating parish church and Georgian market place that still acts as a central hub for local people today, particularly on market days.

Every Monday and Friday, the Georgian market place is home to the market where you will find all sorts on sale from plants to household goods.

Nearby, visit the historic 18th century house and parkland at Wolterton Hall and Mannington Gardens’ country walks and beautiful gardens. There’s a packed programme of events throughout the year.

For a memorable journey the whole family will adore, hop on board the Bure Valley Railway to experience the magic of steam.

Starting from Aylsham, the train takes an 18 mile round trip through the picturesque Bure Valley stopping off at some of Norfolk’s quaint villages before arriving at Wroxham, the capital of The Norfolk Broads.

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Families can also enjoy a trip aboard The Broadland Boat Train. Starting from the historic market town of Aylsham, follow the beautiful Bure Valley, before arriving at the Broads town of Wroxham. Then take to the water and discover the beautiful Norfolk Broads with a leisurely hour and a half cruise with guided commentary.

The Broadland Boat Train operates on a daily basis from the beginning of April to the end of October. Pre-booking is advisable during the school holidays. A discounted family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) is available at a cost of £59.00 and under 5’s travel free.

Finally, Redwings Horse Sanctuary cares for over 1,300 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Redwings visitor centre in Aylsham is a beautiful site in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside. There is also a café, gift shop and children’s play area as well as walking tours and horse care demos. Entry is free.

Blickling Hall www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01263 738030 Bure Valley Railway www.bvrw.co.uk 01263 733858 Wolterton Hall & Mannington Gardens www.manningtongardens.co.uk 01263 584175 Redwings Horse Sanctuary www.redwings.org.uk

JACOBEAN SPLENDOUR AT MAGNIFICENT BLICKLING HALL A place not to be missed has to be the spectacular National Trust property, Blickling Hall. Just over a mile away from Aylsham, this National Trust Jacobean house and gardens is a very special place, loved by both locals and visitors. Every August it becomes the home of the Aylsham Show; an agricultural show with some incredible arena displays and attractions - this year the show takes place Monday 25 August 2014.

Westons Fish Shop and Sandwich Bar If you are in North Norfolk it is well worth searching out one of Willie Weston’s family run fish outlets.

We specialise in local produce, including the famous Cromer crabs and Norfolk lobster landed daily from our own boat and shellfish harvested from the North Norfolk marshes .

However this only tells part of the story. Inside you will find a delicious range of genuine Home Cooked Meals available to take away, Seafood platters (try the “Crab and Lobster Treat”), Seafood Quiches, Pâtés. Pies, Crab Cakes and of course Fish fresh every day.

The FiSh Shop, WeSTonS, 5a Westgate Street, Blakeney Tel: 01263 741112

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BLAKENEY

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he village and small port of Blakeney is situated at the mouth of the River Glaven on the north Norfolk coast between Wells next the Sea and Sheringham.

Blakeney is an attractive destination with narrow lanes of flint cottages, traditional pubs serving locally sourced real ale, a fine church and medieval Guildhall and, with the opportunities for crabbing, fishing, canoeing, birdwatching, yachting and sailing pleasure craft, it is a popular spot for tourists.

Visitors can stay at the 15-acre caravan site, or at Blakeney’s large hotels, The Manor and The Blakeney.

Blakeney is also the perfect location from which to explore the great outdoors; the North Norfolk Coastal Path passes through the village, and it lies within Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Norfolk Heritage Coast.

Blakeney also has the largest coastal nature reserve in England and Wales, including the National Trust owned Blakeney Point, a 3.5 mile long sand and shingle spit, which is home to colonies of common and grey seals. At high tide you can take a boat trip from Morston Quay and get up close to the seals as they bask on the sand. Blakeney Point also offers a wilderness walk along dunes where rare turns make their nests in the safety of the reserve.

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BRANCASTER & BRANCASTER STAITHE

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he neighboring villages of Brancaster, Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Deepdale on the North Norfolk coast line up along the edge of Brancaster Bay and the offshore barrier island, Scolt Head.

Much of the beautiful coastline at Brancaster is sandy beaches, stretches of Marram grass, saltmarsh and sand dunes and is owned by the National Trust. For great coastal views and wildlife follow the Norfolk Coast Path There’s also the 16km Brancaster Circular Walk, which is split into two equal circuits, one west and the other east of Brancaster.

The pretty fishing village of Brancaster Staithe, with sailing boats and seafood for sale, is a hotspot for those wishing to learn to sail, windsurf or para surf. Boats and boards are available for hire at the SailCraft Sea School at the harbour.

Brancaster Staithe Harbour, beach and Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve is particularly popular with birdwatchers; the extensive areas of saltmarsh, intertidal mud and sandflats attract internationally important numbers of breeding terns and wintering wildfowl, and waders such as shelduck, wigeon, teal and curlew.

During the holidays the Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre at Brancaster Staithe runs courses for families and children, in everything from weaving and watercolours to baking and birdwatching.

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Deepdale and Burnham Norton.

The pretty village of Burnham Market is full of delightful houses, cottages and quirky shops all situated around a village green.

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THE BURNHAMS

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he Burnhams is the name given to the villages grouped around the River Burn on the North Norfolk coast.

There is Burnham Market, the main village, Burnham Overy Staithe on the coast, Burnham Thorpe, where Nelson grew up, with his father Rector of the local church and the villages of Burnham Overy, Burnham Deepdale and Burnham Norton.

The pretty village of Burnham Market is full of delightful houses, cottages and quirky shops all situated around a village green.

Burnham is known as ‘Chelsea- on-Sea’ for its popularity with visitors from London. With shops and galleries selling high class antiques, paintings, food, fish and fashion it is the perfect destination for shopping, eating out or simply just chilling and people watching.

The village is within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and near the nature reserves at Titchwell, Holme, Holkham and Cley, as well as the historical visitor attractions Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall and the Royal Estate of Sandringham.

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Discover the magical waterways of the Norfolk Broads...

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The Staithe, Stalham NR12 9DA Just off the A149 bypass

Open 23rd March to end of October.

The only museum dedicated to the History, People, Crafts, Wildlife and Leisure pursuits, of the Broads. Lots to see and learn about this unique environment.

Things to do and try for all ages.

Painting, quizzes, a play-boat, picnic area and tea room. Audio Guides available Entry Adult £5 Conc. £4.50 Child (5-16) £2.50 Under 5s free Family (2A+3C) just £13 Also river trips (50min) on the Victorian Steam Launch “FALCON” on the hour 11am - 3pm, conditions permitting, on Tues. Weds. & Thursdays.

Adult £4.00 Child £2.50 Family £12. For details or to book seats on Falcon Tel 01692 581681 or visit

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THE BROADS

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he Broads is Britain’s magical waterland, a beautiful environment shaped by people working hand in hand with nature over thousands of years. The Broads offers visitors an experience unlike any other, both on its rivers and lakes – the “Broads” – and alongside them, on peaceful paths and cycleways and in the unspoiled villages and market towns that make up the tapestry of this fantastic area.

The Broads offers a rich mix of attractions and activities year round for visitors of any age and any interest. It is proud to be a member of Britain’s family of National Parks, and is recognised globally for its wildlife and the distinct and precious character of its environment.

Best of all, the Broads is so easy to get to for a holiday, short break or day visit, and it’s all within easy reach of the historic city of Norwich and the exhilarating coastline of Norfolk and Suffolk. A magical place where land and water, people and nature meet!

This protected wetland has over 125 miles of safe waterways, carefully managed over centuries. The northern section of the Broads, with the bustling village of Wroxham (home to the fantastical BeWILDerwood, an award winning adventure park with magical treehouses), the starting point for many Broads holidays and river trips, is formed around the rivers Bure, Thurne and Ant.

At How Hill Nature Reserve you will find Toad Hole Cottage, a tiny, former eel-catcher’s cottage, where the silent Electric Eel will take you on a wildlife water trail through the reeds and marshes.

Climb the winding, spiral stone staircase of Ranworth church for magnificent views of the Broads and discover the floating conservation centre moored on Ranworth Broad - great for birdwatching.

The historic ferry at Reedham offers one of the only river crossing in the southern Broads and you can take in the delightful scenery and wildlife on board Liana, an Edwardianstyle electric launch, from Beccles.

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CLEY NEXT THE SEA

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he picturesque village of Cley next the Sea lies just east of Blakeney, on the River Glaven, in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Norfolk Heritage Coast.

The picturesque village of Cley next the Sea lies just east of Blakeney, on the River Glaven, in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Norfolk Heritage Coast.

Visitors will find brick and flint houses, narrow lanes and sea paths, art and craft galleries including ‘Made In Cley’ selling pottery, prints, jewellery and sculptures, specialist food shops such as Cley Smokehouse, pubs, a teashop and a magnificent church, as well as Cley’s famous saltmarshes, one of Britain’s pre- mier bird-watching sites.

Due to land reclamation the vil- lage is no longer ‘next the sea’. The River Glaven, once navig- able by large ships, began to silt up in the early 17th century. The area that is now the village green was, during the Middle Ages, a thriving trading port exporting and importing cloth, grain, malt, spices and coal. Cley is also known for its land- mark, Cley Windmill, a fine 18th century mill that now serves as a highly rated holiday home Beyond the windmill there are the paths and creeks of Cley Marshes to explore. Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Cley Nature Reserve, on the edge of the marshes and overlooked by a glassed

Visitors will find brick and flint houses, narrow lanes and sea paths, art and craft galleries including ‘Made In Cley’ selling pottery, prints, jewellery and sculptures, specialist food shops such as Cley Smokehouse, pubs, a teashop and a magnificent church, as well as Cley’s famous saltmarshes, one of Britain’s premier birdwatching sites.

Due to land reclamation the village is no longer ‘next the sea’. The River Glaven, once navigable by large ships, began to silt up in the early 17th century. The area that is now the village green was, during the Middle Ages, a thriving trading port exporting and importing cloth, grain, malt, spices and coal.

Cley is also known for its landmark, Cley Windmill, a fine 18th century mill that now serves as a highly rated holiday home Beyond the windmill there are the paths and creeks of Cley Marshes to explore. Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Cley Nature Reserve, on the edge of the marshes and overlooked by a glassed visitor centre, has an international reputation and is popular with birdwatchers who come to see migrant and wading birds.

NWT Cley Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre 01263 740008 Made In Cley 01263 740134 Cley Smokehouse 01263 740282

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CROMER

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romer is a Victorian gem, with a seafront townscape that rises steeply from the Promenade and is crowned by the finials of one of Norfolk’s tallest and most imposing church towers.

North Norfolk’s best-known landmark, Cromer Pier, recalls a golden age of British seaside holidaymaking. The Pavilion Theatre hosts one of the country’s last end-of-the-pier summer variety shows, along with concerts for all the family throughout the year.

Cafes, gift shops and amusements sit above the beach, while the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum gives insights into the bravery of those men who risk their lives to save others at sea. The Cromer Museum, adjacent to the church at the heart of the town, is also a trove for those interested in local history.

The Amazona Zoo opened on the edge of Cromer in 2008, bringing the colour of tropical South America to the North Norfolk coast, while The National Trust’s Felbrigg Hall, just two miles from Cromer, has a lush walled garden and acres of parkland and woodland to explore.

Cromer crabs are still as famous as ever with fishing boats, launched from the beach in season, tending to hundreds of crab pots.

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DEREHAM

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ne of Norfolk’s largest towns, Dereham, is also its most central point, making it an ideal touring base.

Many of the town’s ancient buildings were destroyed in the serious fires that took place in 1581 and 1659. Notable buildings that survived the fire include the Church of Saint Nicholas’ and the nearby Bishop Bonner’s cottage. The railway between Dereham and Wymondham has been preserved, and is now operated as a tourist line by the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust.

Nearby Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse is a museum on a 50-acre site, with an historic workhouse, a Museum of life on the land, and a traditional farm with rare breed animals.

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DISS

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iss is a successful, picturesque market town with parkland, play areas, live entertainment facilities and a great market.

Fine examples of period architecture can be enjoyed including timber-framed buildings and Georgian and Edwardian facades.

Norfolk House Yard is an attractive courtyard with individual specialist shops and coffee shops. The Mere, a six acre lake, is said to be the second deepest in the country. In the severe winters of the 19th century skating carnivals were often held on the Mere and even a cricket match in 1827.

Nearby Bressingham is a must to visit with its amazing Steam Museum, with over five miles of narrow-gauge steam lines and four journeys to choose from, 20 acres of gardens - renowned worldwide for their horticultural excellence and its Dad’s Army exhibition, which comprises a recreation of Walmington on Sea the fictional home to Captain Diss Mainwaring and his men.

Diss Corn Hall is an arts ventre and venue with a range of entertainment all year round.

Bressingham Steam & Gardens | 01379 686900 Diss Corn Hall | 01379 652241

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FAKENHAM

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akenham is a market town situated on the River Wensum that is famous for its national hunt racecourse.

Worth visiting is the Fakenham Museum of Gas housed in the town’s former gasworks, which ceased production of gas from the heating of coal in 1965 following the discovery of Natural Gas in the North Sea. Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens has nature trails, a play area for children and a lovely Courtyard CafÊ.

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GREAT YARMOUTH

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reat Yarmouth is a fun destination for a holiday for all the family, and really has got something for everyone, whether you’re in a kiss-me-quick mood on the seafront, or taking in the resort’s fascinating history in the heritage quarter and quieter streets. Young in age or young at heart, relax and enjoy yourself.

For candyfloss, ice-cream cones, seafront illuminations, amusements arcades, theme parks, donkey rides, entertainment, nights out on the town, razzmatazz and beautiful sandy beaches, Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile has it all. Play all day and party all night in the upbeat, up tempo seaside quarter.

At the top of Regent Road, where retail therapy begins, shops, department stores and boutiques surround the market place, officially the town centre. For a more tranquil pace, head for the heritage quarter and South Quay, where museums and former merchant’s houses face onto the busy port area. With six museums and the second most complete medieval wall in England, you can have your fill of history, then head to the seafront to whoop down a rollercoaster.

Get up close and personal with sharks at the Sea Life Centre, discover exotic creatures at Amazonia Reptilarium, go back in time at Time and Tide or Yesterday’s World and explore the remains of shipwrecks at The Potteries. Visit the seafront Marina Centre for a dip in the tropical pool or go ten pin bowling on Wellington Pier overlooking the waves.

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A visit to Bressingham Steam and Gardens is a great way for the whole family to spend all day!

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ou have to go a long way to beat Bressingham Steam and Gardens for a multi generational day out. For here is where world-renowned horticulturist Alan Bloom combined his passion for plants and gardens with his love of steam to create a truly unique experience for all the family.

It is now nearly 45 years since the last steam hauled passenger service ran on the national rail network. Bressingham’s three passenger service railways have carried on through every year since and the Garden, Nursery and Waveney lines delight both young and old with their fleet of narrow gauge steam locomotives including the recently restored George Sholto with new enclosed coaches which take passengers through the newly created meadow land where once stood the plant nurseries, ‘Alan Bloom’ on the Garden Line takes you around the edge of Alan Bloom’s stunning

Dell Garden or the Waveney Valley with ‘St Christopher’ who travels through woodland, skirting Wortham Ling along the Norfolk/ Suffolk border.

Exhibition Whether you choose to explore one of Europe’s leading road and rail steam collections, take a ride on Bressingham’s famous Victorian Gallopers, journey on the steam railways, wander through 17 acres of beautiful gardens with 8,000 plant varieties or visit the official “Dads Army” exhibition with recreations of Walmington on Sea and vehicles from the series, you will find something for everyone when you arrive at Bressingham!

Events With lots of special days planned in the summer the best place for information is the website bressingham.co.uk, complete with live web cam views of the Nursery line and Gallopers, you can

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Bressingham is transformed with trees and thousands of lights in December, to make a temporary home for Father Christmas where those children who have been good can meet the great man and get a present. The Exhibition Hall also makes for a great place to have your special party or celebration.

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outh of Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-onSea has its own bay and riverside, with a stunning sandy beach stretching into the distance below glorious cliff gardens and a grand promenade.

Summer Sundays in Gorleston are a chilled-out affair, with bands playing in the bandstand surrounded by deckchairs, as visitors and passers-by watch the Sunday yacht race.

Gorleston has a large paddling pool and yacht pond, green cliffs, beautiful lawns, bowling greens, tennis courts and a trim-trail on the cliff top where views of the beach, harbour, pier and wind turbines can be seen.

Behind the promenade, beachside cafes and shops offer a wide selection of goods from multi-coloured buckets and spades to trendy sunshades and beach wear.

The town’s Pavilion Theatre has seaside shows throughout the summer season and is a popular dining and dancing venue. Don’t miss it’s Showtime Summer Spectacular variety show which runs through to September.

Other attractions and amusements include a bingo hall, pitch and putt golf course, amusement parks, restaurants, pubs and cafés.

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he pretty market town of Holt is a Georgian gem of washed stone High Street and flint lined yards harbouring a range of quality galleries, tea rooms, pubs, antique shops and specialist food stores.

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arleston is a treasured market town nestling in the Waveney Valley, which has a wealth of fine Georgian houses, individual shops and a summer arts festival.

The attractive Italianate clock tower overlooking the market place has been restored and there are many interesting architecture and speciality shops, for example a shop which stocks in excess of 40 different varieties of cheese, and a nationally acclaimed butcher.

The Waveney Valley is perfect for discovery on foot or cycle with its numerous way-marked routes and quiet country lanes including much of the ‘Angles Way’.

Wednesday is market day in Harleston.

Holt is one of the country’s best-preserved Georgian market towns. Destroyed by fire three centuries ago, the town was rebuilt all at once and reborn in the smart style that makes it so popular with visitors seeking the perfect blend of the homely and the refined.

In winter, the town’s continental style of on-street cafes and dazzling colour cascading from hanging baskets gives way to a fairy wonderland of Christmas lights. In all seasons, Holt is an ideal base to explore the North Norfolk hinterland, whether to the coast (only three miles away) or the countryside.

Holt Country Park, just south of the town, is a 100 acre woodland that hosts family events throughout the year as well as offering way-marked walks for all abilities, and boasts a prestigious Green Flag award.

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unstanton, or ‘Sunny Hunny’ as it is affectionately known, is the ideal location for a seaside holiday with all the trimmings. Famous for its striped cliffs, acres of sand and clear, shallow water, Hunstanton also offers lots of fun attractions for all ages.

The town was purpose built as a seaside resort in 1846 by local landowner Henry Styleman le Strange and gained popularity as early as the 1860s.

Today, Hunstanton retains its Victorian character and remains a popular holiday location for all ages but particularly families.

The town possibly takes its name from the River Hunn, which begins in the grounds of Old Hunstanton Park and Old Moated Hall, the Ancestral home of the Le Strange Family.

During nice weather explore the resort in the morning then spend a lazy afternoon lying amongst the dunes.

Hunstanton’s popular land train runs regularly through the summer months carrying visitors from Searles Leisure Resort to the lighthouse and back again. On weekends throughout the season there are always events taking place on Hunstanton green and bandstand.

In and around Hunstanton High Street you’ll find shops to suit all needs, from last minute holiday essentials such as a bucket and spade to high street fashion for all ages, as well as gifts for the home and garden, kites, surf boards, kite-surfing and wind surfing equipment, model toys and homemade sweets.

There are a number of small cafes, tea rooms, chip shops and restaurants and along the sea front there are the usual purveyors of fresh sea food, Hunstanton Rock, ice cream and donuts. Hunstanton market is held in the South End Market Car Park off Le Strange Terrace every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

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ull of history, King’s Lynn is an ideal destination offering a superb mix of history, heritage, shopping and entertainment. With its historic waterfront, cobbled lanes flanked by medieval merchants’ houses and two magnificent market places, the town is a treat to discover and explore.

Extensive pedestrianised shopping areas combine the old and new faces of Lynn. With plenty of cafés, restaurants and pubs, plus regular entertainment at the Corn Exchange and nearby Arts Centre, along with its exhibition galleries, the town of King’s Lynn is a great place to visit.

King’s Lynn dates back to the 12th century and beyond when it was one of England’s most important ports. The historic Hanseatic town is proud of its maritime heritage and is an active member of the modern day ‘Hanse’ association of historic towns and cities.

The town’s rich past has left a magnificent heritage of buildings and stories to be discovered, and the fine old merchant houses that stretch down to the River Great Ouse between cobbled lanes are not to be missed. King’s Lynn’s Corn Exchange offers a sparkling programme of live entertainment, including opera, ballet, concerts, comedy and children’s shows. The King’s Lynn Arts Centre offers a varied programme of comedy, music, dance, film, visual arts and workshops. King’s Lynn is also home to a classic Victorian style cinema, the Majestic, which screens films to cater for all tastes.

King’s Lynn has two magnificent market places: Saturday Market Place, where St Margaret’s Church is surrounded by splendid buildings, and Tuesday Market Place, quite possibly one of England’s grandest squares.

A great place to start your visit is the iconic Custom House with its elegant rooms, views of the river and displays that tell of the famous mariners of Lynn - including Vancouver and Nelson - as well as its merchants, customs men and smugglers. For those who cannot resist a tipple from Norfolk or further afield be sure to try King’s Lynn business Beers Of Europe, purveyors of the best selection of global beers, wines and ciders in the UK. If you fancy exploring further a field, why not follow the Nar Valley Way from King’s Lynn to Castle Acre or take the waterways trail to Downham Market and beyond along The Fen Rivers Way. King’s Lynn Arts Centre | 01553 779095 King’s Lynn Corn Exchange | 01553 764864 The Majestic Cinema | 01553 772603 Lynn Museum | 01553 775001 Tales of the Old Gaol House | 01553 774297 True’s Yard Museum | 01553 770 479 Castle Rising | 01553 631330 Lynnsport 01553 818001 | www.visitwestnorfolk.com

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visit to Norwich will bring you to the very heart of East Anglia, one of the finest heritage cities in the land where you’ll discover over 1,000 years of history, a buzzing cultural scene and UK top 10 shopping.

fashionable in the mid 19th century.

Many of the city’s heritage sites can be explored through guided walks and tours, visitor attractions, exhibitions, music and performances, cafés, restaurants and gift shops.

Thanks to its medieval origins as Britain’s second city, Norwich has an historic fabric that stands comparison with the finest heritage cities in the UK. Over 1,500 historic buildings lie within the city walls and the city’s compact scale means you can easily explore on foot.

Norwich offers a vibrant cultural scene with a wealth of fantastic cultural experiences whether you enjoy the performing and visual arts or you’re inspired by fine buildings and amazing history. The iconic Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery stands proud over the city and offers both permanent and visiting exhibitions whilst lunchtime concerts can be enjoyed in the delightful music room at the Assembly House.

As well as two magnificent cathedrals and an imposing Norman castle, you’ll find more medieval churches than any other city north of the Alps within the city’s pretty medieval streets such as the wonderfully preserved Elm Hill with its cobbles and half-timbered houses.

Dragon Hall, with its superb dragon crown-post roof, is the only medieval trading hall known to survive in Western Europe and a historical treasure. Tucked away but well worth seeking out, The Plantation Garden is a wonderfully restored late Victorian town garden with a gothic fountain, rustic bridge, an Italianate terrace and hundreds of architectural details

The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts offers outstanding collections of contemporary and world art and Europe’s largest permanent digital screen gallery, Fusion, can be found in the city’s landmark Forum building. Norwich has a remarkable choice of theatre including Norwich Theatre Royal, one of the most successful touring theatres in the country and whose programme includes top West End shows, operas and ballets and the Norwich eastlife.co.uk | 47

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Puppet Theatre, one of only two puppet theatres in the UK. Add to this already heady mix an incredibly diverse range of cinema, literature, music and festivals and you have one amazing city.

With such a large proportion of Norfolk farmers producing fruit, vegetables, dairy and meat it is almost impossible for this not to translate onto the menus of local restaurants and eateries.

From fine dining to gastro pubs, cafés to restaurants, Norwich is a cosmopolitan city offering dining experiences with imagination and flair.

Norwich is blessed to house so many independent places to dine. Some establishments have been running for decades others have popped up over the past five years. All offer high standards of customer service with exceptional menus and food. Norwich has a love of food and drink find regular events at many restaurants.

It’s not hard to see why Norwich ranks so high for shopping. With its large pedestrian areas and bustling lanes, its quirky independent shops, six day open-air market and spacious modern shopping malls, Norwich is truly a great destination for shoppers.

Norwich has all the UK’s leading department stores including John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, House of Fraser, Bhs and Debenhams.

The Mall Norwich and Chapelfield shopping centres have over 150 stores between them whilst dozens of independent shops, many within the historic Norwich Lanes area, bring an extra dimension to any trip.

The pretty streets and narrow alleys of the Lanes embrace all aspects of contemporary lifestyle shopping and also offer plenty of independent cafés and restaurants. The city’s colourful market is open Monday-Saturday, and worth a visit is the Cloisters Fair held in the Cloisters every Wednesday where you’ll find a huge range of antiques, collectables and vintage items. Similarly, try the Norwich Original Fleamarket, held in St Andrew’s Hall one Saturday each month.

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The city has had its own independent department store, Jarrold, since 1823 whilst the art nouveau Royal Arcade is home to the one and only Colman’s Mustard Shop and Museum.

Don’t forget to visit The Forum where you will find the Millennium Library with story-telling and other fun activities plus an amphitheatre where on a busy lunchtime you can sit and watch street entertainers and performers - Covent Garden style.

When the weather is kind and you want to explore ‘hidden Norwich’ why not plan some time to visit the Bishop’s Garden at Norwich Cathedral, or try a children’s stained glass window workshop at the beautiful church of St Peter Hungate in Princess Street.

The Norfolk & Norwich Festival takes place every year in May and features a fantastic line-up of music, arts, theatre and entetrianment throughout the city for two weeks. There are also plenty of places to buy local produce for eating at home or taking back to family or friends.

A number of excellent delis are scattered across the city where you can purchase beer, wine, cheese, rare breed sausages, artisan bread, pies, jams and organic chocolate – the list goes on. Finally not forgetting Norwich Market where some stalls have been owned by four generations of the same family.

Open air theatres, festivals, guided walks, bandstand concerts and more. Every year the city has a great programme of entertainment, from free activities in parks and open spaces to outdoor theatre. With interactive workshops, music, performances, sporting activities, arts and crafts, there really is something for everyone. There are weekend bandstand concerts throughout the summer in many of the Norwich parks offering wonderful live music and the opportunity to take along your homemade picnic.

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deally situated for both the Norfolk Broads and the coast, North Walsham is a market town of Georgian frontage dominated by the large 14th Century ‘wool church’ of St Nicholas and boasting a 400-year-old Palladian-style ‘Cross’.

Explore the byways around North Walsham to find medieval churches, cosy pubs and the tranquil waterways of the Broads.

Venture towards the coast and you will come across the fine sandy beaches of Mundesley.

The pocket sized cliff top seaside resort, with its colourful beach huts and Blue Flag beach, has proved a popular destination for visitors looking for a traditional seaside holiday.

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he village of Sandringham, just north of King’s Lynn, is best known for Sandringham House and estate, the Queen’s favoured country retreat. Much of the house, including ground floor rooms used by the Royal Family, is open to the public, as well as acres of gardens and a museum housing collections of Royal vehicles, rare ceramics, photographs and memorabilia. The house, built in 1870 by the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra), has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs, and the decor and contents remain much as they were in Edwardian times. The sixty acres of gardens that surround the house have been added to and adapted by each of Sandringham’s Royal generations, and feature woodland walks, carrstone rockeries, formal Edwardian gardens with pleached lime avenues and a stream walk.

The estate’s 600 acre Country Park is open to the public every day at no charge. There are many woodland paths to explore and two waymarked Nature Trails, one 1.5 miles and the other 2.5 miles long. Tractor and trailer tours run daily when the house is open, which, for a small charge, offer an easy way to see the park.

The beautiful medieval church, where the Royal Family worship while they are at Sandringham, is also open to the public during the visitor season. The highly decorated interior contains a magnificent silver altar and pulpit, together with a very fine 16th century processional crossand a number of memorials to the Royal Family.

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plume of steam is often seen rising above the heart of Sheringham, as engines embark from The Poppy Line heritage railway along the coast to Holt.

The Poppy Line station hosts themed events throughout the year, recalling a golden age of the railways with steam and diesel engines, or evoking the magic of Christmas with Santa Specials.

Sheringham boasts an array of independent shops, and there is a wealth of attractions in and around the town. ‘Splash’ is a family leisure pool with fitness facilities, while the enchanting Priory Maze & Gardens lie around the ruins of the 13th Century Augustinian Friary of St Mary at Beeston Regis.

The National Trust’s Sheringham Park is a mature woodland with paths and walks punctuated by viewing platforms for taking in the stunning colour of the rhododendrons and azaleas that blossom from mid-May to mid-June. A treetop platform gives breath-taking coastal views.

Sheringham has a market on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

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waffham is a delightful town, and was used for the TV series Kingdom starring Stephen Fry. It is also the childhood home of the Egyptologist, Howard Carter.

The town has a great weekly market on Saturdays, beautiful Georgian buildings and a magnificent church. A trip to the Ecotech Centre is well worthwhile - the centre for sustainability has an exhibition area, organic garden, heritage orchard, gift shop and the Orchard Café, and you can view the UK’s first multi- megawatt wind turbine.

Nearby Oxburgh Hall is a romantic, moated manor house. It was built by the Bedingfeld family in the 15th century and they have lived there ever since. Inside, the family’s Catholic history is revealed, complete with a secret priest’s hole which you can crawl inside. See the astonishing needlework by Mary, Queen of Scots, and the private chapel, built with reclaimed materials. Outside, you can enjoy panoramic views from the gate-house roof and follow the wood-carving trails in the gardens and woodlands. Swaffham is a great base for exploring The Brecks. Close by you can soak up the tranquility in the Gooderstone Water Gardens - six acres of garden including four ponds, waterways, trout stream, kingfisher hide and more. The Iceni village at Cockley Cley is a reconstruction of an ancient village, with a museum.

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hetford is an ancient market town filled to the brim with history and heritage sites, quiet gardens, open parkland and a relaxing riverside. With Thetford Forest right on the doorstep, this is also the best base for discovering the wildlife and outdoor pleasures of The Brecks ideal for walking, cycling, riding and action-packed adventure days.

Many of the buildings in the town and surrounding villages were used for filming and there is a Dad’s Army exhibition at the nearby Bressigham Steam Museum near Diss, and a statue of actor Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring in Thetford town. Thetford has been the Saxon capital of East Anglia; an important medieval religious centre, an elegant 19th century spa and the manufacturing base of the world-famous Burrell steam engines.

In the heart of Theatford Forest you’ll find Go Ape, an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides, all set high up in the trees. If you’re looking for a phenomenal family day out, Go Ape is guaranteed fun. You can also take in Go Ape’s beautiful location from the ground as you whizz through the forest on segways. The day is guaranteed to leave you on an adrenaline filled buzz as high as the trees! Visit the ruins of Thetford Priory, or Grimes Grimes, seven miles north-west of the town.

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alsingham, known as ‘England’s Nazereth’, has been a place of pilgrimage since medieval times. Comprised of two conjoined villages, Little Walsingham and Great Walsingham, it is famed for its religious shrines in honour of the Virgin Mary.

The Wells Walsingham Light Railway is the longest 10 1/4” narrow gauge steam railway in the world and the wonderful scenic journey with five bridges through lovely countryside is worth taking.

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ymondham is an historic market town with an attractive town centre, a number of notable old buildings and a good range of shops. Wymondham Abbey, founded in 1101, is one of the finest and most interesting of the historic churches of East Anglia. Its two tall towers dominate the countryside for miles around. Wymondham’s most famous inhabitant was Robert Kett (or Ket), who in 1549 led a rebellion of peasants and small farmers who were protesting the enclosure of common land.

He took a force of almost unarmed men, and fought for and held the City of Norwich for six weeks until defeated by the King’s forces. He was hanged from Norwich Castle.

Kett’s Oak, said to be the rallying point for the rebellion, may still be seen today on the B1172 road between Wymondham and Hethersett.

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itting at the quay crabbing - or gillieing, is a longstanding tradition for holidaymakers at Wells-next-the-Sea. Wells, with its small working harbour, is dominated by a 100-year-old granary building, whose gantry overhangs the harbourfront as a reminder of past glories.

The town is also known for its sweeping sandy beach and the stilt-high huts in primary colours that look out across the beach at the mouth of the harbour.

The town is a network of narrow streets, old alleys and yards. Some of the town’s buildings are hundreds of years old, and many, including former coaching inns and public houses, are listed buildings.

A great way to travel through the area is by using the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway, which is the longest 10 inch narrow gauge line in the world. This runs from Wells to the holy village of Walsingham, where pilgrims come to this day to worship at the Roman Catholic and Anglican shrines.

A short distance from Wells is Holkham estate, with its stately Palladian mansion, Bygones Museum, deer park and Holkham beach. This part of North Norfolk forms part of the largest coastal nature reserve in England and Wales.

Wells-next-the-Sea and indeed the whole of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a haven for twitchers.

Bitterns and terns, oyster catchers, avocets and marsh harriers are among the species which make this part of North Norfolk a prime site for birdwatching.

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30 Aug - 5 Oct Norfolk Food & Drink Festival Various venues

Mon 27 Spooky Tails Great Hospital, Norwich

SEPTEMBER 2014 5 -7 Reload Festival Norfolk Show Ground

Fri 31 The Spooky Trail Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden

6-7 Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival South Quay, Gt. Yarmouth

NOVEMBER 2014 1-2 Norfolk Antique & Collectors Fair Norfolk Showground

13 -14 Sandringham Game & Country Fair Sandringham Park 19 - 21 Great Yarmouth Out There Festival Town Centre, Gt. Yarmouth 20 - 21 1940s Weekend North Norfolk Railway 26 - 28 King’s Lynn Poetry Festival Town Hall, King’s Lynn OCTOBER 2014 3 - 26 Swaffham Visual Arts Festival Assembly Rooms, Swaffham Sun 5 Norfolk Brides Wedding Fair Old Drayton Lodge 24 Oct - 2 Nov Coast: Cromer & Sheringham Arts Festival Various venues in the two areas Sat 25 Funky Fungai Family Afternoon Witlingham Country Park 26 - 31 Norwich Ghost Walks Norwich city centre

Sat 8 Farmers Market & Artisan Crafts Wiveton Hall Fruit Farm Sat 8 Norwich Castle Fireworks Norwich Castle Sun 9 Farmer’s Market Norwich City Centre 15 - 16 Norfolk Festive Gift & Food Show Norfolk Showground Sat 15 The fabulous Norwich Fleamarket St. Andrew’s and Blackfriars’ Halls DECEMBER 2014 6-7 Deepdale Christmas Market Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale Sat 13 Fakenham Craft Market Fakenham Parish Church Sun 14 The Christmas Fly In Old Buckenham Airfield Sun 21 Barton House Railway Santa Specials Barton House, Wroxham

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Information National Rail Enquiries

08457 484950

Tourist Information Centres & other useful contacts Attleborough Town Hall 01953 456930 broadland.gov.uk

Dereham Church Street 01362 698992 dereham-tic.org.uk

Holt Market Place 0871 200 3071 visitnorthnorfolk.com

North Norfolk Information Centre Louden Road, Cromer 01263 512497

Aylsham Bure Valley Railway Station 01263 733858 broadland.gov.uk

Diss Mere Street 01379 650523 south-norfolk.gov.uk

Hunstanton Town Hall, The Green 01485 532610 west-norfolk.gov.uk

Downham Market Priory Road 01366 383287 west-norfolk.gov.uk

King’s Lynn The Custom House, Purfleet Quay 01553 763044 west-norfolk.gov.uk

Norwich The Forum, Millennium Plain 01603 213999 visitnorwich.co.uk

Burnham Deepdale Deepdale Farms 01485 210256 deepdalefarm.co.uk Open all year Cromer Louden Road 01263 512497 visitnorthnorfolk.com

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Great Yarmouth 25 Marine Parade 01493 846346 great-yarmouth.co.uk Harleston Exchange Street 01379 851917 harleston-norfolk.org.uk

Loddon The Old Town Hall 01508 521028 south-norfolk.gov.uk Mundesley Station Road 01263 721070

Sheringham Station Approach 01263 824329 Swaffham 4 London Street 01760 722255 aroundswaffham.co.uk

A whole day of non-stop family fun & adventure in the forest!

T: 01842 810090 www.bikeartthetford.co.uk

T: 0845 094 9741 www.goape.co.uk

Directions: High Lodge is situated in Thetford Forest on the B1107. Sat Nav: IP27 0AF. Open every day (excluding Christmas Day). Discovery Pass available. All cars and minibuses must pay a site entry fee. Additional charges for Go Ape & bike hire.

For more info call 01842 815434.

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T: 01842 813949 www.highlodge-catering.co.uk

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• Cycling trails for varying abilities • Bike shop & hire from BikeArt • Play areas for all ages • Walking trails • Cafe & take out • Forest Segway • Go Ape

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Great days out in Norfolk Experience a day out with a difference at the historic sites of Norfolk.

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