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| Whether walks, boats, historic houses, cycling, bird watching, steam trains, gardens or deserted beaches are your thing, all are literally on your doorstep. Far too many to list here but try these for starters: | |
| Whether walks, boats, historic houses, cycling, bird watching, steam trains, gardens or deserted beaches are your thing, all are literally on your doorstep. Far too many to list here but try these for starters…
Outdoor Activities Blakeney National Nature Reserve long sand and shingle spit, fine sea views and wide open skies Sheringham Park one of the finest examples of Humphry Repton's garden design, mature woodlands with rare trees and shrubs www.nationaltrust.org.uk Cley Marshes one of the UK’s premier bird watching sites Salthouse Marshes thousands of Brent Geese visit in winter www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Get-Set-Go to Fitness unique 40 acre outdoor training centre near Blakeney. Individual and group classes (all abilities) in Nordic Walking, Power Walking etc. by qualified instructors who make fitness fun! www.getsetgotofitness.co.uk Power walking groups and massages available from Gini Harrison in Wiveton on 01263 741265. Indoor Attractions Blickling Hall one of England's great Jacobean houses Felbrigg Hall remarkable Stuart architecture and fine Georgian interior www.nationaltrust.org.uk Holkham Hall and Estate Privately owned Palladian mansion set in 25,000 acres. Also Bygones museum and History of Farming, Gift shops, nursery, pottery, tearooms www.holkham.co.uk |
Especially good for children
Seal trips from Morston excursions to see the seals and birds in their natural environment at Blakeney Point. www.beansboattrips.co.uk or www.sealtrips.easternengland.co.uk or www.glavenvalley.co.uk/norfolk/village-blakeney/seal-trips.html
Muckleburgh Collection www.muckleburgh.co.uk UK's largest privately owned working military museum Glandford Shell Museum www.shellmuseum.org.uk Sir Alfred Jodrell built this charming Victorian museum for his unique collection of seashells, fossils etc. Norfolk Shire Horse Centre Shire horses and native UK breeds of pony. Also indoor exhibits of horse drawn carts and machinery plus riding stables www.norfolk-shirehorse-centre.co.uk North Norfolk Railway Steam railway connecting Holt to Sheringham www.nnrailway.co.uk Natural Surroundings A wild flower and conservation centre in 18 acres. Nature trails, gardens, bird hide and well-stocked shops. www.naturalsurroundings.org.uk |
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