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 also has toilets and an ice cream kiosk by the beach entrance. Windbreaker and bucket and spade essential. The main beach is to the right…
Read MoreWells 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 behind the beach, just past the caravan site. There is a cafe, shop and toilets by the car park. You can park in Wells town…
Read MoreVisit 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 MoreBlack 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 winter when the open fires are on and they have a reasonably good range of beers and wines. It is actually a boutique hotel, but…
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…
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