Norfolk on holidays any recommendations?

Parker · 26th April 2010, 13:24

In a few weeks I'm off to Norfolk anyone suggest some must visit places, coming from South Wales and a stones throw from the Gower and living on the edge of a nature reserve I'm used to drives on winding country roads with great scenery, wonderful beaches (for walks and no kids

) plus quaint picture postcard villages. Like visiting seaside towns with a pier, so where should I go in my Rover 75?

pondweed · 26th April 2010, 13:27

sounds like Cromer and Sunny Hunny should be on your list...

Bartonrover · 26th April 2010, 13:40

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Originally Posted by Parker

In a few weeks I'm off to Norfolk anyone suggest some must visit places, coming from South Wales and a stones throw from the Gower and living on the edge of a nature reserve I'm used to drives on winding country roads with great scenery, wonderful beaches (for walks and no kids

) plus quaint picture postcard villages. Like visiting seaside towns with a pier, so where should I go in my Rover 75?

As a Nofolkman, I'm tempted to tell you that the county is very cold (always) and windy (even more often) and the sun shines only in leap years...and then not at weekends. (That way we keep it nice and quiet) - but as I'm also half Welsh I'll just say:

1. Holkham beach - fantastic (featured in Shakespeare in Love and in my upper 6th form days mnay years ago). National trust - no services or toilets and can be a long way to the sea - check it out on Google Earth

2. Blakeney or Morston - seal trips out to Scolt Head to see the seals and bird life

3. Wells next Sea - harbour wall is great to sit on and eat superb fish n chips from either of the two quaysie shops (usually a queue though)

4. Bird reserve at Titchwell - plenty of hides and sea walk.

5. Spectacular cliffs at sunny hunny (Hunstanton - north end)

6. The Poppy Line steam railway at Sheringham - one of the best in the UK.

7. various local day markets - eg Fakenham on a Thursday

8. Pensthorpe bird sanctuary (just west of Fakenham) is where Bill Oddie's bird watch TV prog was based

Depends what you want and where you will be based and whether you have children to entertain. Buy the Eastern Daily press (EDP) on a Monday for info and offers. Norwich is, as the man said, A Fine City...

PS Travel the little "white roads" just inland and you'll be lucky to meet another car. Just how those dead bunnies get left on the roads has always been a mystery.

Departed · 26th April 2010, 18:50

Bartonrover has mentioned most places I would have.

I'd pay a visit to the Lord Nelson in Burnham Market, supposed to have been Nelson's local, and hardly changed since then www.nelsonlocal.co.uk

I'd probably add Cley next the sea (which isn't really next the sea these days) which has a smokehouse (or does it still?) and Cley mill.

Years ago, the harbourmasters cottage in Blakeney was rented out as a holiday cottage. Maybe it still is. Anyway while we were staying there, this little old lady came to tell the harbour master about her missing son, stuck out in the marshes. Unfortunately she found us instead, and we became involved in a search and rescue! Her son was in his fifties, and diabetic.

Sorry if I'm rambling, but have fond memories of many, many holidays in the area!!

sikelsh · 26th April 2010, 20:43

Hi there,

For your beach, I would have a run to Horsey, best beach in my opinion go midweek, it will be quiet, theres nothing there so take your own food, although there is a small cafe near the windmill.

For your village, I would drive up to Sheringham, and get the choo choo to Holt from the station its about a 2 mile walk to town, or there are buses, lovely little centre, theres a cracking deli shop there, think its called Bywaters, or something like that, cheese and biscuits from a slate perfect snap.

Could go to Wroxham, hire a day boat about 40-50 pounds, but plenty of moorings to sit and watch the wildlife, or do a bit of Piking if its after June the 16th, season closed at the moment.

Norwich as a city is good, not huge, but worth a wonder round.

Hope that helps
Simon

arry · 26th April 2010, 20:45

As the Son of a Blakeney Mum where I spent an idylic childhood and with brothers still living there.

I would reccommend any of the afor mentioned places to visit. Most ar on or near the A149 which rounds the North Coast of Norfolk.
I would also add to the list Walsingham Abbey and Shrine if you are religeous nature, Thursford Country Park, Holkam Hall, the 'Muckleborough' Collection at Weybourne which is the largest private Military Vehicle Museum in the country. It has working vehicles and displays some of which you can ride on. and perhaps Sandringham.

The whole of the North Norfolk Coast was a Restricted Area during WW2 for ten miles from the coast. To enter it you had to have a pass which of course the locals were issued with. My Mum has told me of numerous tales of German U Boats landing raiding parties, Sentries going missing and othe odd events that were hushed up for national security. The story' The Eagle has Landed' is based on and around the area written by the auther on one of his stays at Blakeney. Based on fact I believe as Churchill did visit the area to inspect the defences. My father once took me to his Platoon Defensive Position area and showed where he had sited his platoons trenches.

As regards Blakeney 'Harbourmasters' House,as far as I am aware there was never been any official Harbourmaster

although there are some would claim to be him.
Blakeney is a 'Free' Harbour and always has been, one of only about five in the country. There are no harbour fees and you are entitled to moor up on the quay or in the Channel, the 'Pit' or anywhere else that you choose providing it is safe to do so without hindering other mariners. You may find it difficult to find a mooring during the summer months though.

I think you will find the whole area a fascinating place to explore and I doubt if you will get bored there. having said that I hope I hav,nt bored

any readers of this post.

Regards to All,

Arry.

Parker · 27th April 2010, 07:19

Thanks for the tips all, looks like I'm going to have a great time.

FROGGY · 27th April 2010, 19:02

Next time you go, hire a cruiser for the week.
One of the most relaxing holidays you will ever have.
Moor up, walk into the village/town, eat in the local, do a bit of shopping, fantastic.

Mick

bigrob73 · 27th April 2010, 19:33

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Originally Posted by FROGGY

Next time you go, hire a cruiser for the week.
Mick

Why wait 'til next time? If you head to Wroxham, you can hire a day boat by the hour or day. If the weather is good, its the perfect day..... broadside walks, visitors centres, villages and pubs all by the waterside.

Most people have covered all the common things to do so I am sure you will have a good time.

Also, Norwich is a fine city and well worth a visit, no matter if you like shopping or history. but maybe I am biased..........

djw40 · 27th April 2010, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by FROGGY

Next time you go, hire a cruiser for the week.
One of the most relaxing holidays you will ever have.
Moor up, walk into the village/town, eat in the local, do a bit of shopping, fantastic.

Mick

Did these holidays every year as a kid. Loved it.

Keep promising myself I'll go back but haven't got round to it yet.....

26th April 2010, 13:24	#1
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sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	Hi there, For your beach, I would have a run to Horsey, best beach in my opinion go midweek, it will be quiet, theres nothing there so take your own food, although there is a small cafe near the windmill. For your village, I would drive up to Sheringham, and get the choo choo to Holt from the station its about a 2 mile walk to town, or there are buses, lovely little centre, theres a cracking deli shop there, think its called Bywaters, or something like that, cheese and biscuits from a slate perfect snap. Could go to Wroxham, hire a day boat about 40-50 pounds, but plenty of moorings to sit and watch the wildlife, or do a bit of Piking if its after June the 16th, season closed at the moment. Norwich as a city is good, not huge, but worth a wonder round. Hope that helps Simon __________________ Si Kelsh

26th April 2010, 20:45	#6
arry Avid contributor none Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As the Son of a Blakeney Mum where I spent an idylic childhood and with brothers still living there. I would reccommend any of the afor mentioned places to visit. Most ar on or near the A149 which rounds the North Coast of Norfolk. I would also add to the list Walsingham Abbey and Shrine if you are religeous nature, Thursford Country Park, Holkam Hall, the 'Muckleborough' Collection at Weybourne which is the largest private Military Vehicle Museum in the country. It has working vehicles and displays some of which you can ride on. and perhaps Sandringham. The whole of the North Norfolk Coast was a Restricted Area during WW2 for ten miles from the coast. To enter it you had to have a pass which of course the locals were issued with. My Mum has told me of numerous tales of German U Boats landing raiding parties, Sentries going missing and othe odd events that were hushed up for national security. The story' The Eagle has Landed' is based on and around the area written by the auther on one of his stays at Blakeney. Based on fact I believe as Churchill did visit the area to inspect the defences. My father once took me to his Platoon Defensive Position area and showed where he had sited his platoons trenches. As regards Blakeney 'Harbourmasters' House,as far as I am aware there was never been any official Harbourmaster although there are some would claim to be him. Blakeney is a 'Free' Harbour and always has been, one of only about five in the country. There are no harbour fees and you are entitled to moor up on the quay or in the Channel, the 'Pit' or anywhere else that you choose providing it is safe to do so without hindering other mariners. You may find it difficult to find a mooring during the summer months though. I think you will find the whole area a fascinating place to explore and I doubt if you will get bored there. having said that I hope I hav,nt bored any readers of this post. Regards to All, Arry. Last edited by arry; 27th April 2010 at 21:01..

27th April 2010, 07:19	#7
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Thanks for the tips all, looks like I'm going to have a great time. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

27th April 2010, 19:02	#8
FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Next time you go, hire a cruiser for the week. One of the most relaxing holidays you will ever have. Moor up, walk into the village/town, eat in the local, do a bit of shopping, fantastic. Mick __________________ http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps628d4119.jpg IN THE BLACK NOW

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pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	sounds like Cromer and Sunny Hunny should be on your list...

26th April 2010, 18:50	#4
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Bartonrover has mentioned most places I would have. I'd pay a visit to the Lord Nelson in Burnham Market, supposed to have been Nelson's local, and hardly changed since then www.nelsonlocal.co.uk I'd probably add Cley next the sea (which isn't really next the sea these days) which has a smokehouse (or does it still?) and Cley mill. Years ago, the harbourmasters cottage in Blakeney was rented out as a holiday cottage. Maybe it still is. Anyway while we were staying there, this little old lady came to tell the harbour master about her missing son, stuck out in the marshes. Unfortunately she found us instead, and we became involved in a search and rescue! Her son was in his fifties, and diabetic. Sorry if I'm rambling, but have fond memories of many, many holidays in the area!!