Patricia’s guidebook to Norfolk

Patricia
Patricia’s guidebook to Norfolk

Beach

A Blue Flag Award beach, Sea Palling has Excellent water quality and some of the best facilities in South East England. Summer for sandcastles, Winter for walks.
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Strand von Sea Palling
Beach Road
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A Blue Flag Award beach, Sea Palling has Excellent water quality and some of the best facilities in South East England. Summer for sandcastles, Winter for walks.
Waxham Great Barn is the longest thatched barn in England. It is open for weddings and events and there is The Dunes Cafe open during weekends and holiday season. Just a mile up the road from Sea Palling, the safest way is to walk along the beach to Waxham Gap.
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Waxham
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Waxham Great Barn is the longest thatched barn in England. It is open for weddings and events and there is The Dunes Cafe open during weekends and holiday season. Just a mile up the road from Sea Palling, the safest way is to walk along the beach to Waxham Gap.
Horsey Gap is renowned for its long sandy beach and its spectacular seal colony. Worth a visit is The Nelson's Head a traditional village public house with real ale and good food. Also home to Horsey Mill and Poppy's a 40's themed cafe.
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Horsey Gap
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Horsey Gap is renowned for its long sandy beach and its spectacular seal colony. Worth a visit is The Nelson's Head a traditional village public house with real ale and good food. Also home to Horsey Mill and Poppy's a 40's themed cafe.

Sightseeing

Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. Sandringham Royal Parkland and Courtyard facilities are open all year. Sandringham House and Gardens are open until 14 October with tickets are available to book online.
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Sandringham Anwesen
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Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. Sandringham Royal Parkland and Courtyard facilities are open all year. Sandringham House and Gardens are open until 14 October with tickets are available to book online.
Immerse yourself in Blickling's history as you wander through the rooms of the hall. Discover more about the Long Gallery library. Discover the garden at Blickling Estate. As the season changes, come and explore the garden in all its glory.
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Blickling Anwesen
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Immerse yourself in Blickling's history as you wander through the rooms of the hall. Discover more about the Long Gallery library. Discover the garden at Blickling Estate. As the season changes, come and explore the garden in all its glory.
Horsey Windpump has had a dramatic history – it has survived floods, a lightning strike, a collapse, storms and gale force winds. Standing on the site of previous mills, Horsey Windpump is the youngest and one of the largest windpumps on the Norfolk Broads
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Horsey Windpump
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Horsey Windpump has had a dramatic history – it has survived floods, a lightning strike, a collapse, storms and gale force winds. Standing on the site of previous mills, Horsey Windpump is the youngest and one of the largest windpumps on the Norfolk Broads
Happisburgh Lighthouse is the oldest working light in East Anglia, and the only independently run lighthouse in Great Britain.
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Leuchtturm Happisburgh
Lighthouse Lane
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Happisburgh Lighthouse is the oldest working light in East Anglia, and the only independently run lighthouse in Great Britain.

Outdoor activities

The largest of the Broads, Hickling Broad is a year-round haven for wildlife. It is easy to spend a day walking around Hickling's trails or, in summer, gently while away a couple of hours taking in the Broad’s hidden corners.
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Hickling Broad
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The largest of the Broads, Hickling Broad is a year-round haven for wildlife. It is easy to spend a day walking around Hickling's trails or, in summer, gently while away a couple of hours taking in the Broad’s hidden corners.
At Wroxham Boat hire they have classic 6 seat Norfolk Broads day boats, available for hire for up to 4 hours - giving you ample time to enjoy the stunning scenery and slow pace of life that the Norfolk Broads have to offer.
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Wroxham Boat Hire
Riverside Road
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At Wroxham Boat hire they have classic 6 seat Norfolk Broads day boats, available for hire for up to 4 hours - giving you ample time to enjoy the stunning scenery and slow pace of life that the Norfolk Broads have to offer.
Martham Boats provide everything you’ll need for a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads. Whether you’re looking for a classic motor cruiser or sailing holiday, They've got you covered.
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Martham Boats
Cess Road
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Martham Boats provide everything you’ll need for a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads. Whether you’re looking for a classic motor cruiser or sailing holiday, They've got you covered.

City/town information

The River Wensum runs through the heart of Norwich which is one of the finest medieval cities. The cathedral has the second tallest spire in England (Salisbury is higher). There is a Noman castle with a dungeon. Elm Hill and Timberland are some of the oldest parts with cobbled streets and timber houses. The Adam and eve is the oldest pub in Norwich dated 1249 and is near to Bishops Bridge and the Cathedral.
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Norwich
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The River Wensum runs through the heart of Norwich which is one of the finest medieval cities. The cathedral has the second tallest spire in England (Salisbury is higher). There is a Noman castle with a dungeon. Elm Hill and Timberland are some of the oldest parts with cobbled streets and timber houses. The Adam and eve is the oldest pub in Norwich dated 1249 and is near to Bishops Bridge and the Cathedral.