THINGS TO DO
Brancaster beach (14 miles)
Situated right next to the beach and with a large car park, this is a popular beach for young families and those less able to walk out too far. It…
Wells beach (12 miles)
Listed separately from Wells-next-the-Sea, as it is a mile and a quarter walk out along the bank from the town to this beach. There is also a large car park…
Visit Norwich (26 miles)
Historic Norwich is around 50 minutes drive away, or there is a bus once an hour during the day, which takes around an hour. (Buses depart from Freeman St. opposite…
Black Lion Walsingham (6 miles)
The Black Lion consistently serves great food. It has been a first choice setting for both family celebrations, as well as a quiet dinner for two. It is fabulous in…
Hoste Arms Burnham Market (10 miles)
Set overlooking the Green and the burn (small stream) that runs through the centre of Burnham Market, the Hoste Arms is the perfect place to site on a sunny afternoon…
Walsingham Village and Priory (6 miles)
Besides going to the Black Lion Hotel for dinner, the main reason to visit Walsingham is to see the Priory. A destination for many pilgrims, it can be full of…
Titchwell Marsh (17 miles)
The RSPB Reserve is set-back from the beach and dunes by about 3/4 mile, just off the main coast road. There is a cafe, facilities and gardens. You can walk…
Burnham Overy Staithe (12 miles)
This is our favourite walk. It is always slightly different, depending on the season, but never disappoints. The small harbour jetty is the perfect place for crab fishing at high…
Houghton Hall (10 miles)
Located roughly mid-way between Fakenham and Kings Lynn, along the A148 main road, Houghton Hall was built for Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole in the 18th century. The Hall is…
Fakeham Auction & Market
Thursday is Market Day in Fakenham, when the town comes alive and is at it’s busiest. The auction house is situated next to the market and car parks, and is…
Holkham Beach (12 miles)
Holkham Gap, along with Wells-next-the-Sea is the easiest place to access the wonderful North Norfolk beaches. At both there is a car park, and you can also walk between the…
Wells-next-the Sea (10 miles)
Once only a day tripper’s destination, complete with arcades, ice cream parlours and the large campsite near the beach, Wells-next-the Sea (Wells) now attracts a wide range of visitors including…
Fakenham Races
Look out for when the horse racing is on at Fakenham. A shor walk from the house, its a relatively low-key, but fun day out. Proper racing but on a…
Burnham Market (10 miles)
Blessed with a wide and grassy village green, lined with Georgian and Victorian houses, Burnham Market is well-worth a visit. No longer a typical Norfolk village, more a destination, you…