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North Norfolk, with its royal links at Sandringham, is awash with stately homes, gardens, medieval churches, museums, rich bird and wildlife, world-class attractions & entertainment, micro-breweries, artisans, shopping in quaint market towns, expansive beaches and a coast and countryside ripe for exploring.
All of this, together with friendly local people, the opportunity to organise personalised itineraries and growing coach parking facilities, makes north Norfolk the perfect destination for group-travel throughout the year.
For history lovers, an itinerary can soon be filled with visits to the many stately homes. The National Trust looks after Blickling Hall & Felbrigg Hall and their impressive gardens, cafes and shops. Holkham Hall is the jewel in Norfolk’s crown and one of England's most notable rural estates. Further west is Houghton Hall, home to Great Britain‘s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. And, there’s Sandringham - the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and where you’ll find Amner Hall. North Norfolk also boasts some of the most impressive and beautiful churches in England, with many linked by beautiful circular walks.
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Beautiful gardens can be found in many of the stately homes, a highlight being Houghton Hall’s award-winning 5-acre walled garden designed by Julian and Isabel Bannerman. Gooderstone Water Gardens near King’s Lynn, which was created by one man, has become a destination for photographers and garden lovers. The stunning gardens at the East Ruston Old Vicarage are also a favourite, segregated by impressively statuesque beech hedging, there’s everything from rose and Dutch gardens to exotic and tree fern gardens. A trip any time of the year to the National Trust's Sherinham Park is a delight. There’s always something to admire whatever the season.
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Impressive entertainment can be found at Thursford’s Summer & Christmas Extravaganzas and Cromer Pier’s End of the Pier Show (the last surviving show of its kind in Europe) – both warmly welcome groups. There’s plenty of small independent theatres along the coast, including the Sheringham Little Theatre.
North Norfolk also has a variety of galleries in its many market and coastal towns, as well as world-renowned art collections – two of the best housed at Holkham Hall and Houghton Hall. There’s a wealth of artistic talent to be discovered – make sure Dalegate Market, Langham Glass, Alby Crafts & Gardens, Wroxham Barns and Creake Abbey Studios are on the agenda.
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Our festivals also span the year and are a great reason to visit on their own. There are the Norfolk & Norwich Festival performances in May and summer outdoor theatre at Holkham Hall, The Crab and Lobster Festival in Cromer and Sheringham and all the summer carnivals as well as the North Norfolk Food Festival in September - there’s so much to experience.
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North Norfolk is ideal for unique and eclectic shopping, with most shopping haunts able to cater for coach parking. Dotted with quaint and historic market towns and villages, north Norfolk boasts many boutiques, galleries, artisan delis and farm shops for days of retail therapy. There are plenty of farmers' markets, seasonal shopping events, and festivals are popular and give visitors the chance to stock-up on local delicacies and one-off crafts available nowhere else. Check out Dalegate Market, the Georgian town of Holt, Burnham Market, Staithe Street in Wells-next-the-Sea and Aylsham for highlights.
North Norfolk is rich in small producers making outstanding and award-winning food and drink throughout the year. With the most micro-breweries than anywhere else in England, local cheesemakers, cider makers, chocolatiers, family butchers, saffron growers, oyster catchers, mussel farmers and more, foodies are spoilt for choice no matter what time of year they come. A week’s tour can soon be filled visiting these small producers on-site, mixed with tasting some of their exquisite foods in the many gastro pubs and restaurants lining the coast and set inland in picturesque countryside. The North Norfolk Food Festival is a fantastic time to visit and taste everything in one day within the beautiful grounds of Holkham Hall. Creake Abbey Farmers Market is on the first Saturday of each month, with plenty of stalls.
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North Norfolk has long been a haunt of the keen birdwatcher and wildlife enthusiast. The coastal path and nature reserves are ideal places to spot rare species and the spectacular autumn and spring migrations. Holkham, RSPB Titchwell and Pensthorpe Natural Park, RSPB Snettisham, as well as the area’s many ancient woodlands, are favourites. A boat trip, or walk when the tide is out, to see the seals at Blakeney Point is something not to miss.
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Hoveton
There is so much to see and do at Wroxham Barns, including shopping in craft studios, delicious food from the onsite café and coffee shop, and seasonal fun on Junior Farm and Fun Park.
Norwich Road, Aylsham
Norfolk's longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham.
Wells-next- the-Sea
Explore acres of parkland with a stunning stately home, tranquil Walled Garden and fascinating Holkham Stories Experience. With cycle an boat hire, ropes course, delicious food and drink, tempting shopping and a multitude of amazing events.
Fakenham
Glassmaking demonstrations with live commentary. Factory shop includes 1st and 2nd quality Glass made in our factory; other gifts ranging from Candles, Cards, Flowers, Children's toys and Linens.
Wroxham, Norwich
A Broads Tours river trip is the ideal excursion for your coach party or group. Generous group discounts available for groups over 15 passengers.
Wells-next- the-Sea
Surrounded by acres of rolling parkland this magnificent Palladian house is a joy to discover, full of treasures in every room, from incredible architecture and stunning art to original furniture and classical statues.
Sandringham House, the Royal Family's country retreat is perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk.
Norfolk
From June - September, the traditional variety show "The Cromer Pier Show" is perfect for large groups to be entertained. There is also "The Cromer Pier Christmas Show" which runs from November - December each year.
Filby
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth has a 250-year-old landscaped garden, a play area and a wide selection of Asian mammals, birds and reptiles including tigers, crocodiles and storks.
South Walsham
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is a secret hideaway in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.
Morston Quay
A family run business for over 60 years. Conducted boat trips all year round to see seals and birds in their natural habitat on and around Blakeney Point. Licensed boats and knowledgeable crew.
Hoveton
A huge, award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Treehouses, Wobbly Wires, Slippery Slopes, Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, storytelling, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food!
Norwich
Find out what life was like for these incredible creatures when they roamed the earth millions of years ago.
Sheringham
Group rates discount on normal rates.
Gooderstone
Norfolk's pleasure garden. Six beautiful acres with four ponds, waterways, trout stream, 14 bridges, mature trees and shrubs.
Norwich
One of the city's most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a royal palace 900 years ago.
Hunstanton
Group rates - 10% discount for 10 or more. Group sizes - min 10, max 60. Pre-booking essential. Guided tours, conference facilities, shop, coach parking. Access - full wheelchair access on Wash Monster. Must have some mobility for tour 1.
Station Approach, Sheringham
Norfolk's top heritage railway. Steam trains daily April to October. Scenic route along the coast and up through heathlands to Holt. Full size steam engines and vintage carriages. Three great Victorian stations.
Repps With Bastwick, Great Yarmouth
CLOSED FOR RESTORATION IN 2022.The Wind Energy Museum is home to a unique collection of wind power exhibits, some dating back 200 years. Set in 2.5 acres on the edge of the Norfolk Broads, we offer guided tours of the site.
Aylmerton
A small but efficient and friendly offshoot of AFSC with coaches and minibuses abailable for private hire.
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