Guidebook for Docking
Essentials
SPAR Docking
Station RoadMorrisons
Clipbush LaneTesco Superstore
Southend RoadParks & Nature
Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadRSPB Titchwell Marsh
Main RdThornham
Boat trips from Blakeney Point to see the common and grey seals is always a highlight.
65 locals recommend
Blakeney Point
Boat trips from Blakeney Point to see the common and grey seals is always a highlight.
Brancaster beach is closest to the cottage
http://www.explorenorfolkuk.co.uk/brancaster-beach.html
There is a little kiosk offering refreshments and ice creams. Remember to take change for the car park.
Turn left when you get onto the beach and walk along until you reach the creek, if you head up the creek you will often be able to sit and watch the seals swimming.
91 locals recommend
Brancaster Beach
Brancaster beach is closest to the cottage
http://www.explorenorfolkuk.co.uk/brancaster-beach.html
There is a little kiosk offering refreshments and ice creams. Remember to take change for the car park.
Turn left when you get onto the beach and walk along until you reach the creek, if you head up the creek you will often be able to sit and watch the seals swimming.
Holkham is perhaps the most spectacular beach, though not ideal with small children as the tide is often very far out. If you're a film buff, you might recognise the beach as being where the last scene from Shakespeare in Love was filmed. Its dramatic size offers a wonderful place to walk and blow away the cobwebs, followed by a stiff drink at The Victoria!
44 locals recommend
Holkham
Holkham is perhaps the most spectacular beach, though not ideal with small children as the tide is often very far out. If you're a film buff, you might recognise the beach as being where the last scene from Shakespeare in Love was filmed. Its dramatic size offers a wonderful place to walk and blow away the cobwebs, followed by a stiff drink at The Victoria!
Beans Seal Trips
Arts & Culture
Thursford
Food Scene
http://www.thornhamdeli.co.uk
You can't stay at the cottage and not visit Thornham Deli. the store has wonderful homewares and clothing and a playground for children. A perfect place for breakfast or lunch/afternoon tea, combining it with a walk around Thornham village.
56 locals recommend
Thornham Deli
http://www.thornhamdeli.co.uk
You can't stay at the cottage and not visit Thornham Deli. the store has wonderful homewares and clothing and a playground for children. A perfect place for breakfast or lunch/afternoon tea, combining it with a walk around Thornham village.
http://www.duckinn.co.uk
The Duck Inn is a fabulous gastropub situated about 2 miles driving distance from the cottage (unfortunately it's not so easy to walk there). It is known locally for outstanding food so booking early is essential to avoid disappointment.
46 locals recommend
Duck Inn Stanhoe
Burnham Road http://www.duckinn.co.uk
The Duck Inn is a fabulous gastropub situated about 2 miles driving distance from the cottage (unfortunately it's not so easy to walk there). It is known locally for outstanding food so booking early is essential to avoid disappointment.
Wiveton Hall Café
http://www.whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk
This is one of our favourite spots in the summer to sit outside and take in the glorious views, as well as the good food. Booking is recommended as it is busy throughout the year.
70 locals recommend
The White Horse Brancaster Staithe
Main Road http://www.whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk
This is one of our favourite spots in the summer to sit outside and take in the glorious views, as well as the good food. Booking is recommended as it is busy throughout the year.
Tuscan Farm Shop
Market Placehttp://www.lifeboatinnthornham.com
A lovely pub close to the beach at Thornham so a great place to stop for a pint and bite to eat after a walk on the beach. In winter you can sit by the roaring fires, or in the summer enjoy a glass of something chilled in the wonderful courtyard at the back. We have always enjoyed the food although some of our guests have said it can be a bit hit and miss.
Lifeboat Inn
Ship Lane http://www.lifeboatinnthornham.com
A lovely pub close to the beach at Thornham so a great place to stop for a pint and bite to eat after a walk on the beach. In winter you can sit by the roaring fires, or in the summer enjoy a glass of something chilled in the wonderful courtyard at the back. We have always enjoyed the food although some of our guests have said it can be a bit hit and miss.
http://www.holkham.co.uk/stay-eat/the-victoria-inn/welcome
After a walk on Holkham Beach, a stop off for refreshments at the Victoria Inn is always a wonderful treat. Highly recommended.
28 locals recommend
The Victoria Inn
Park Road http://www.holkham.co.uk/stay-eat/the-victoria-inn/welcome
After a walk on Holkham Beach, a stop off for refreshments at the Victoria Inn is always a wonderful treat. Highly recommended.
http://www.thedabblingduck.co.uk
A great pub which serves wonderful food.
50 locals recommend
Dabbling Duck Great Massingham
11 Abbey Rdhttp://www.thedabblingduck.co.uk
A great pub which serves wonderful food.
http://www.jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk
A family friendly pub which does good food at reasonable prices.
41 locals recommend
The Jolly Sailors Brancaster Staithe
Main Roadhttp://www.jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk
A family friendly pub which does good food at reasonable prices.
The Rose & Crown
http://www.roseandcrownsnettisham.co.uk
http://www.theheroburnhamovery.co.uk
This is another one of our favourites, both for the quality of the food and service and general ambience. Well worth a visit and Burnham Overy Staithe itself is very pretty with plenty of lovely walks nearby.
18 locals recommend
Hero at Burnham Overy
http://www.theheroburnhamovery.co.uk
This is another one of our favourites, both for the quality of the food and service and general ambience. Well worth a visit and Burnham Overy Staithe itself is very pretty with plenty of lovely walks nearby.
http://www.rockybottoms.co.uk
This is a bit further afield from the cottage but again, in our view, worth the drive. Wonderful fresh seafood but only open in the summer months.
41 locals recommend
Rocky Bottoms
Cromer Roadhttp://www.rockybottoms.co.uk
This is a bit further afield from the cottage but again, in our view, worth the drive. Wonderful fresh seafood but only open in the summer months.
http://www.theguntonarms.co.uk
This is a bit of a drive from the cottage but it's worth it in our view for the setting - which is on the edge of a deer park - quirky décor and fabulous food.
120 locals recommend
The Gunton Arms
http://www.theguntonarms.co.uk
This is a bit of a drive from the cottage but it's worth it in our view for the setting - which is on the edge of a deer park - quirky décor and fabulous food.
Socius
11 Foundry PlNo.Twenty9
The Hoste
The GreenThe FFolkes
Lynn RoadStrattons Hotel
4 Ash ClThe Orange Tree Inn and Restaurant
High StreetThe Chequers Inn
High StreetMorston Hall Hotels Ltd
The StreetRailway Inn Docking
Station RoadByfords
1-3 Shirehall PlainSightseeing
Sandringham estate is home to the Queen over the winter months and is certainly a place worth visiting, not just for the stately home, but also for the beautiful gardens. Check the opening times before you go however, as it is usually only open from April through to mid October.
209 locals recommend
Sandringham Estate
Sandringham estate is home to the Queen over the winter months and is certainly a place worth visiting, not just for the stately home, but also for the beautiful gardens. Check the opening times before you go however, as it is usually only open from April through to mid October.
Felbrigg Hall
Thursford Castle
Thursford RoadBlickling Estate
Shopping
http://www.droveorchards.com
Drove Orchards is a little further along from the Thornham Deli and houses a number of yummy food establishments and shops;
Eric Fish & Chips - famous for it's high quality fish and chips
Joyful Living - a wonderful interiors store, great for homewares and gifts
Bells and Whisltes Kids - for childrens clothing
Drove Orchards Farm Shop - selling many locally produced items, including wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables
20 locals recommend
Drove Orchards Farm Shop
Thornham Roadhttp://www.droveorchards.com
Drove Orchards is a little further along from the Thornham Deli and houses a number of yummy food establishments and shops;
Eric Fish & Chips - famous for it's high quality fish and chips
Joyful Living - a wonderful interiors store, great for homewares and gifts
Bells and Whisltes Kids - for childrens clothing
Drove Orchards Farm Shop - selling many locally produced items, including wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables
http://www.creakeabbey.co.uk
Creake Abbey hosts a farmers market on the first Saturday of each month and has a lovely café attached for a light lunch.
19 locals recommend
Creake Abbey
Creake Roadhttp://www.creakeabbey.co.uk
Creake Abbey hosts a farmers market on the first Saturday of each month and has a lovely café attached for a light lunch.
http://www.burnhammarket.co.uk/shops-galleries-2/
You couldn't visit this part of the world without several trips to Burnham Market. There are some wonderful shops, galleries and cafes/restaurants, so you can enjoy a drink outside at the wonderful Host Arms, or the recently opened No. 29 Bar & Restaurant.
Visit Gurneys for your catch of the day and wander into Birdie Forescue to browse homewares or to try The Kitchen Café.
125 locals recommend
Burnham Market
http://www.burnhammarket.co.uk/shops-galleries-2/
You couldn't visit this part of the world without several trips to Burnham Market. There are some wonderful shops, galleries and cafes/restaurants, so you can enjoy a drink outside at the wonderful Host Arms, or the recently opened No. 29 Bar & Restaurant.
Visit Gurneys for your catch of the day and wander into Birdie Forescue to browse homewares or to try The Kitchen Café.
Holt is a lovely Georgian town which is famous for Byfords, a fabulous B&B and deli. Holt has a selection of small boutiques and homeware shops along with a great toyshop above Starlings. As Holt does get very busy the parking can sometimes by a challenge, so if you're able to visit during the week that might make things a bit easier.
197 locals recommend
Holt
Holt is a lovely Georgian town which is famous for Byfords, a fabulous B&B and deli. Holt has a selection of small boutiques and homeware shops along with a great toyshop above Starlings. As Holt does get very busy the parking can sometimes by a challenge, so if you're able to visit during the week that might make things a bit easier.
Stiffkey Stores
Wells RoadEntertainment & Activities
http://www.fakenhamfairways.uk/golf/
This is a small 9 hole pitch and putt near Fakenham which is great fun for a couple of hours
Fakenham Fairways
Market Roadhttp://www.fakenhamfairways.uk/golf/
This is a small 9 hole pitch and putt near Fakenham which is great fun for a couple of hours
North Norfolk Riding Centre
Old Wells Roadhttp://www.farmerfredsplaybarnnorfolk.co.uk
This is a great place to go when it rains and is only five minutes from the cottage.
28 locals recommend
Farmer Fred's Adventure Play Barn
Lynn Roadhttp://www.farmerfredsplaybarnnorfolk.co.uk
This is a great place to go when it rains and is only five minutes from the cottage.
http://wwwdinosauradventure.co.uk
This adventure park is in Lenwade, north of Norwich and has invested £500,000 in a new "Dippy's Splash Zone" equipped with water play equipment and opens daily from Easter to October, weather permitting. Adults supervising young children must be prepared to get wet! Other attractions include a dinosaur trail, Jurassic skywire, deer safari, secret animal garden and sheepdog displays.
96 locals recommend
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
http://wwwdinosauradventure.co.uk
This adventure park is in Lenwade, north of Norwich and has invested £500,000 in a new "Dippy's Splash Zone" equipped with water play equipment and opens daily from Easter to October, weather permitting. Adults supervising young children must be prepared to get wet! Other attractions include a dinosaur trail, Jurassic skywire, deer safari, secret animal garden and sheepdog displays.
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