Swanton Novers is only 15 minutes drive from the coast and Blakeney. It is a small peaceful village surrounded by organic meadows and ancient woodlands. Two hundred acres of this woodland is managed by English Nature and forms one of the most important woodland reserves in the country. Of note to birdwatchers and birders, this reserve has one of Britain’s rarest breeding birds, the Honey Buzzard, as a regular summer visitor. Because of the danger of disturbance this part of the reserve has limited access but a raptor watch point is provided on the outskirts of the village. Many species of raptor may be observed there. Public footpaths access other parts of the woodland and village. The very popular town of Holt is only 6 miles and Norwich is 21 miles.
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Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2008
5 mins
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We are just 3 miles from the Thursford Collection. If you would like to come to the 2008 Thursford Spectacualr, you need to apply now. Call the Thursford Collection on
01328 878 477 . If you manage to get a ticket, then call us to book accommodation.
If you are waiting to hear if you have tickets, we are happy to take a provisional booking.
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Blakeney
15 mins
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Blakeney is a Little Gem. A very pretty coastal village with its flint fishermen’s cottages in narrow streets leading down to the quay. Here you can take a trip with local fishermen to see the large colony of seals on Blakeney Point This is only possible at high tide and needs pre booking. The Blakeney regatta which includes sailing, swimming races and greasy pole over the quay takes place in august. |
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Blickling Hall
30 mins
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Blickling Hall is just one of Norfolk’s "big houses" and is a National Trust property. During certain summer evenings they hold live concerts in the grounds. Past and future artists include Westlife, Bryan Adams and Status Quo. The Hall is open to visitors as are the grounds. The woodland and lake provide very pleasant walking. |
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Wells Next The Sea
40 mins
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Wells has a beautiful quay with a small working fishing fleet. You can watch the tide come in and the boats come back into the harbour while you sit in a Fish and Chip restaurant on the quay. There are various other shops to visit up the narrow streets and alleyways You can also walk through the wonderful pinewoods or just laze on the beach. |
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Holt
15mins
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Holt is a very attractive small town with a main street lined by Georgian buildings. A fantastic town for just browsing or shopping with many unusual shops, galleries and antique shops. It also has a great selection of Pubs, wine bars and restaurants. From late November to Christmas the whole street sparkles with white lights. The Poppy Line Steam Railway has a station on the outskirts of the town and connects Holt with the seaside resort of Sheringham. |
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Sheringham
35 mins
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The seaside town of Sheringham has a lovely beach and some great shops. Its is also home of the North Norfolk Railway. Every Saturday morning the main car park serves as a great market. |
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