Sandringham, Holkham, Felbrigg, Blickling and other great Country Houses

sandringham estate
The country retreat of HM The Queen, set in sixty acres of gardens and lakes. Collections of royal family treasures and mementoes, carriages, coaches and historic motor vehicles, and other interesting visitor attractions.
www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Felbrigg Hall
One of the finest 17th-century houses in East Anglia.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Holkham Hall
One of Britain's most majestic stately homes - exciting open-air concerts, too.
www.holkham.co.uk

Blickling Hall
One of England’s greatest Jacobean houses, famed for its spectacular long gallery.
Park, gardens, events, exhibitions, workshops.
www.nationaltrust.org

Houghton Hall
A fine Palladian mansion set in beautiful parkland.
www.houghtonhall.com

The North Norfolk Heritage Coast

The pretty coastal villages and beaches of the heritage coast are all within easy driving distance, as are the stylish shops and restaurants of Holt and Burnham Market.
www.visitnorthnorfolk.com

The Norfolk Broads

The Norfolk Broads offer opportunities for sailing, cruises, and for leisurely touring.
www.broads-authority.gov.uk

Golf and Sport

Arrangements can be made for guests to play at the nearby royal cromer and sheringham golf clubs, and at several other accessible courses.

Fakenham Races
Enjoy a day at the races from autumn through to early summer.
www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

Sheringham Golf Club
A challenging 18-hole links course overlooking the sea
www.sheringhamgolfclub.co.uk

Royal Cromer Golf Club
Historic 18-hole course overlooking Cromer beach
www.royalcromergolfclub.com

For Nature Lovers

Blakeney Point – Seals and boat trips
National Nature Reserve famous for bird watching and boat trips to watch the grey seal colony
www.beansboattrips.co.uk

Cley Marshes Nature Reserve
One of the finest bird-watching sites in Britain and wonderful walks – take stout shoes!
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Focus on Birds
Guided birding breaks in Norfolk, based at Wells.
www.focusonbirds.co.uk

Norfolk Sea Fishing
Sea fishing charter trips from Wells-Next-the-Sea.
www.norfolkseafishing.co.uk

Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
National Trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddarsway

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
An award winning attraction for nature-lovers. Nature trails, lakes, bird watching and stunning gardens.
www.pensthorpe.com

Railways

North Norfolk offers great opportunities to experience rail travel from a more romantic era.

Poppy Line Steam Railway
Runs from Sheringham to Holt via historic Weybourne Station (not far from Kelling Estate).
www.nnrailway.co.uk

Wells Harbour Railway
Runs just under a mile from the harbour to the beach at Wells
freespace.virgin.net/michael.l/WHR

Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
The longest 10¼" narrow gauge steam railway in the world. A scenic journey with five bridges through lovely countryside.
www.wellswalsinghamrailway.co.uk

Military and Maritime

The Muckleburgh Collection offers britain's largest working military collection of tanks, vehicles, guns and missiles, together with a display of model ships and a yeomanry museum. The North Norfolk Coast has a rich maritme history and you'll find museums in the major towns of Cromer, Sheringham and Wells-next-the-sea.

The Muckleburgh Collection
The UK's largest privately owned working Military Museum just a couple of miles from the estate.
www.muckleburgh.co.uk

Albatros
A Dutch sailing barge and one of the oldest ships afloat, moored at Wells harbour. Can be chartered by private and corporate groups
www.albatros.eu.com

Sailing Barge 'Juno'
Explore the coast aboard this luxurious sailing barge.
www.charlieward-trad-boats.co.uk

MORE Useful websites

www.glavenvalley.co.uk
All about north Norfolk

www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/tourism/
For local events

www.edp24.co.uk
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