Places
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 Tesco). The city boasts a cathedral, a castle, good shopping and restaurants and is good for a day out. The train from London Liverpool Street…
Read MoreHoste 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 or evening. Inside is an excellent hotel, a very good restaurant and a reasonable bar area. As a local guest, best of all is sitting…
Read MoreWalsingham 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 people in season, or a very quiet place out of. Nice countryside driving there; a good farm shop and antigues centre nearby, but otherwise just…
Read MoreTitchwell 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 out through the reserve to one or two hides, overlooking the salt marsh and dunes, as well as to the beach. There are hundreds of…
Read MoreBurnham 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 tide and brings back memories for all who have participated in this. My record catch was about 120 crabs; just mud crabs mainly, although a…
Read MoreHoughton 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 set in parkland, featuring an outdoor contemporary sculpture park, walled garden, excellent cafe and a toy soldier museum (We’re all little boys at heart!). You…
Read MoreFakeham 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 open for viewing the day before as well as on the monring of the auction, which starts at 11.00 am. Starting outside there is a…
Read MoreWells-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 holiday home owners and their guests. It’s a small town with lots of shops and some good pubs and restaurants, good for a visit at…
Read MoreFakenham 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 small scale, with a large bar, a couple of restaurants and lots of food stalls…. as well of course as bookies. https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/
Read MoreBurnham 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 will find a number of good restaurants, food stores (only one small MACE supermarket though) and numerous coffee and classy gift shops. Gone are Groom’s…
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