Local Attractions |
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to visit a selection of interesting places to explore in the
local area.
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The country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen.
The house is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk
and is at the heart of the 20,000-acre Sandringham Estate.
The Country Park is open to the public free of charge every
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Castle Rising Castle is one of the most famous
12th Century castles in England. The stone keep, built in
around 1140 ad, is amongst the finest surviving examples and
the oldest of its kind anywhere in the country. |
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Standing in the heart of Norfolk's undulating
fields, Bircham Windmill now looks as it did over 100 years
ago. At that time over 300 mills ground corn for horse and
cattle feed and bread-making in Norfolk. |
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One of the largest and best preserved monastic
sites in England, the foundation of Castle Acre Priory in
about 1090 sprang directly from a visit by William de Warenne
II and his wife Gundrada to the great French monastery of
Cluny.
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Situated a stone’s throw away from the
glorious North Norfolk coastline with its many stunning beaches,
renowned restaurants and hotel, it is the perfect place to
shop, dine or simply revel in being part of the traditional
village atmosphere. |
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Holkham Hall is an eighteenth-century country
house and one of England's finest examples of the Palladian
revival style of architecture, constructed for Thomas Coke,
1st Earl of Leicester. |
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Houghton Hall is the centre of a thriving estate,
reflecting the ups and downs of nearly 300 years of history,
while still dominated by the ebullient personality, energy
and taste of Sir Robert Walpole. |
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See otters, penguins and more than 30 permanent
displays showcasing the rich diversity of life under the waves.
Provides a safe haven for more than 30 sick or injured seal
pups which are annually cared for at the Sanctuary. |
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King's Lynn is a historic market town and port.
It is known as the birthplace of Captain George Vancouver.
It is also the place of the first school attended by Diana,
Princess of Wales. |
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Langham Glass welcomes many thousands of visitors
every year who come to witness the ancient craft of glass
making - a craft that has changed little in the past three
hundred years. |
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Caley Mill, the headquarters of Norfolk Lavender,
was originally a water mill for grinding corn. Now set in
its garden of lavender, roses and herbs, it has become a distinctive
Norfolk landmark. |
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The North Norfolk Railway offers a 10.5 mile
round trip by steam train (vintage diesel trains on some journeys)
through a delightful area of North Norfolk designated as being
of outstanding natural beauty. |
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The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath,
46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It links
with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea and is one
of 15 National Trails in England and Wales. |
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Pensthorpe is great for families exploring nature
and stunning for garden lovers admiring the gardens designed
by Chelsea gold-medallists. Perfect for nature lovers strolling
the beautiful wildlife trails and wonderful for bird watchers. |
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The Princess Theatre stands overlooking the
green in Hunstanton. A 472 seat venue dubbed
as one of the friendliest theatres in the country by artists
who have performed there.
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Enjoy one of the country's greatest wildlife
spectacles at Snettisham, when especially high tides force
thousands upon thousands of birds to leave the mudflats where
they feed, and settle close to the hides overlooking the lagoons. |
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Titchwell Marsh is one of the RSPB’s most
visited reserves. It has something for everyone, from beginners
to seasoned birdwatchers on the lookout for a rarity. |
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Snettisham Park is a 'Farm Park' where adults
and children can safely visit a real working farm. The unique
45 minute Deer Safari allows visitors close proximity to the
Park's Red Deer Herd. |
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The Thursford museum in the tranquil setting
of a small Norfolk village takes you back to a traditional
old-fashioned fairground where majestic engines sit next to
carousel rides. |
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Visit Welney Wetland Centre to discover this
important nature reserve and the land around it. With its
amazing eco-friendly features, the new visitor centre is a
flagship of sustainable living. |
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You can experience the art of glassmaking, sample
some local produce in the coffee shop or just browse round
the newly stocked factory showroom full of fine glass and
other handmade gifts. |
