The Barns
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Eating In
All properties have luxury kitchens, well-equipped with everything you need. Groceries can be bought at Bodham village stores and in Sheringham. The nearest supermarkets are in Holt and Cromer and we can highly recommend Bakers & Larners food hall in Holt.
Eating Out
Good Pubs
Wheatsheaf in West Beckham - a short stroll away and serves good food and fine ales.
Dogs welcome. Tel 01263 822110.
Walpole Arms at Itteringham – lovely pub, good food, large garden. Tel 01263 587258.
www.thewalpolearms.co.uk
The Wiveton Bell, Wiveton, Holt
A warm welcome, good food and beer. Tel 01263 740101.
www.wivetonbell.co.uk
The Owl Tea Rooms & Bakery, Holt
Traditional tea rooms tucked away in Church Street – delicious fare! Tel 01263 713232.
Fantastic Eateries
Wiveton Hall, Holt
Café open in summer for breakfast, lunch and teas.
A stunning view down to the sea.
Tel 01263 740525.
Number 10, Sheringham
Relaxed dining in elegant surroundings. Tel 01263 824400.
Balthazar’s Wine Bar, Holt
Quirky, cosy, good food, informal atmosphere. Tel 01263 710138.
La Griglia, Cromer
Smart but informal Italian. Good food, great staff, comfy chairs. Tel 01263 519 619.
The Pepper Pot, West Runton
Traditional French Cuisine. Tel 01263 837578.
Straits Fish Bar, Sheringham
Delicious fish and chips to take away - cooked to order!
Tonsai Thai Cuisine, Sheringham
Tel 01263 821365.
Cookies, Coast Road, Salthouse
Freshly caught seafood, great prices. Al-fresco dining even in winter so take a warm coat and enjoy! Tel 01263 740352.
The Buckinghamshire Arms
A seventeenth century Norfolk coaching inn built for guests at Blickling Hall. Tel 01263 732133.
Saracens Head, Wolterton, Aylsham
Good food, fine ales. Tel 01263 768909
There is a selection of Chinese and Indian Restaurants in Sheringham, Holt and Cromer.
A bit smarter…
Morston Hall (book well in advance)
Morston, Holt. Tel 01263 741041.
www.morstonhall.com
Blakeney Hotel, Blakeney
Some of the best views in Norfolk over windswept salt marshes. Tel 01263 740797.
www.blakeney-hotel.co.uk
Elderton Lodge
Award-winning restaurant at this country house hotel. Tel 01263 833547.
www.eldetonlodge.co.uk
For Children
- Wide sandy beaches at Cromer and Holkham.
- Sheringham has pebbles at high tide but is flat and sandy at low tide.
- Weybourne has shingle banks.
Pinewood Leisure Complex
Walking distance from Rookery Farm. Pool, Jacuzzi, gym, weights. Tel 01263 821208.
Hilltop Outdoor Centre, Sheringham
Adventure Activity Days. Book your kids in for the day while you enjoy some grown-up time!
Booking essential - tel 01263 824514.
www.hilltopoutdoorcentre.co.uk
KartTrak Go-Karting, Cromer
Bookings 01263 512649
www.karttrak.co.uk
Wroxham Barns, Wroxham
Something for all the family – junior farm, children’s fun fair, craft studios, gift and clothes shops, rose and plant centre, restaurant.
Extreeme Adventure, Weasenham Woods, Kings Lynn
High ropes and tall trees course for the over 10s
www.extreemeadventure.co.uk
Bewilderwood, Norwich
Wild, imaginative outdoor treehouse adventure park.
www.bewilderwood.co.uk
Dinosaur Adventure Park, Norwich
Lots to do – don’t let the dinos know you’re there!
www.dinosauradventure.co.uk
Sticky Earth Café, Cromer
Paint a piece of china, collect before you go home. Bookings 01263 519642.
www.stickyearthcafe.co.uk
Railways
Poppy Line Steam Railway
Runs from Sheringham to Holt via historic Weybourne Station
www.nnrailway.co.uk
Mainline Trains
Trains run regularly from London (Liverpool Street) to Norwich and on to Sheringham.
www.nationalrail.co.uk for timetable and fare information.
Wells Harbour Railway
Runs just under a mile from the harbour to the beach at Wells
freespace.virgin.net/michael.l/WHR
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
The longest 10¼" narrow gauge steam railway in the world. A scenic journey with five bridges through lovely countryside.
www.wellswalsinghamrailway.co.uk
For Dogs
Beaches at Cromer and Holkham are perfect for long dog walks and for clearing the cobwebs all round.
For Nature Lovers
Sheringham Park
Spectacular park and woodland garden
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Blakeney Point – Seals and boat trips
National Nature Reserve famous for bird watching and boat trips to watch the grey seal colony
www.beansboattrips.co.uk
Cley Marshes Nature Reserve
One of the finest bird-watching sites in Britain and wonderful walks – take stout shoes!
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Cley Spy, Birdwatching at Holt
Tel 01263 740088
enquiries@cleyspy.co.uk
Focus on Birds
Guided birding breaks in Norfolk, based at Wells.
enquiries@cleyspy.co.uk
Norfolk Sea Fishing
Sea fishing charter trips from Wells-Next-the-Sea.
www.norfolkseafishing.co.uk
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
National Trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddarsway
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
An award winning attraction for nature-lovers. Nature trails, lakes, bird watching and stunning gardens.
www.pensthorpe.com
History
Baconsthorpe Castle
Ruins of a moated and fortified 15th century manor house.
A forty minute walk from Rookery Farm across footpaths – great scenery on the way.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Binham Priory
Stunning ruins, classical music concerts all summer
www.binhampriory.org
The Muckleburgh Collection
The UK's largest privately owned working Military Museum just a couple of miles from the estate.
www.muckleburgh.co.uk
Albatros
A Dutch sailing barge and one of the oldest ships afloat, moored at Wells harbour. Can be chartered by private and corporate groups
www.albatros.eu.com
Sailing Barge 'Juno'
Explore the coast aboard this luxurious sailing barge.
www.charlieward-trad-boats.co.uk
Norwich Castle, Norwich
Built by the Normans as a royal palace 900 years ago, it’s now one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Museum, art gallery, lots to do for all the family.
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Gardens
Priory Maze & Gardens, Sheringham
Ten acres of gorgeousness – a hedge maze, garden and plant centre, tea rooms
www.priorymazegardens.co.uk
East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens, East Ruston
Home of the unstoppable gardeners, Alan Gray and Graham Robeson. A stunning treat.
Open March to October. Tel 01692 650432.
www.e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk
Houghton Hall, Kings Lynn
Stunning formal gardens at the stately home of Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole
Tel 01485 528569.
www.houghtonhall.com
Mannington Hall, near Saxthorpe
Enjoy the gardens and countryside around the home of Lord and Lady Walpole
www.manningtongardens.co.uk
Retail Therapy
Bayfield Hall
Historic house and Interiors Emporium
www.bayfieldhall.com
Aylsham Auction, Aylsham
Pick up a bargain at the famous furniture and bric-a-brac sale every Monday
For other sales, see website
www.keysauctions.co.uk
Big Houses
Felbrigg Hall
One of the finest 17th-century houses in East Anglia.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Holkham Hall
One of Britain's most majestic stately homes - exciting open-air concerts, too.
www.holkham.co.uk
Blickling Hall
One of England’s greatest Jacobean houses, famed for its spectacular long gallery.
Park, gardens, events, exhibitions, workshops.
www.nationaltrust.org
Houghton Hall, Kings Lynn
Stately home of Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole
Tel 01485 528569.
www.houghtonhall.com
For Art Lovers
The Red Dot Gallery, Holt
For lovers of traditional fine art
www.thereddotgallery.com
Stable Gallery and Retro Homeware Shop
The Kelling Estate
Quirky pieces for the young at heart.
www.norfolkeye.co.uk
Garden House Gallery
Garden Street, Cromer
The unstuffiest art gallery in north Norfolk
www.gardenhousegallery.co.uk
Alby Crafts, Erpingham
Lots of crafts and tea shop too. Tel 01263 761590.
www.albycrafts.co.uk
Appleyard Gallery
Appleyard, Holt
Friendly contemporary gallery
www.theappleyardgallery.com
Langham Glass
East Rudham. Tel 01328 830511.
www.langhamglass.co.uk
The Races
Fakenham Races
Enjoy a day at the races from autumn through to early summer.
www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk
Golf
Sheringham Golf Club
A challenging 18-hole links course overlooking the sea
www.sheringhamgolfclub.co.uk
Links Country Park Hotel and Golf Club, West Runton
Tel 01263 838383.
www.links-hotel.co.uk
Royal Cromer Golf Club
Historic 18-hole course overlooking Cromer beach.
www.royalcromergolfclub.com
Golf Lessons
Book one-to-one tuition with golf pro in Holt.
Nick Catchpole 01263 570117.
Theatres
Sheringham Little Theatre
A thriving theatre in the centre of town – see what’s on via website
www.sheringhamlittletheatre.co.uk
The Pavilion Theatre, Cromer
On the end of Cromer’s Victorian pier and home to the famous Seaside Special
www.cromer-pier.com
The Auden Theatre, Gresham’s School, Holt
The Auden Theatre hosts a variety of remarkable musical and theatrical productions.
www.greshams.com
Theatre Royal, Norwich
Art Deco theatre presenting a high quality mix of comedy, drama, music, dance, opera, musicals and family shows
www.theatreroyalnorwich
Other Nice Things
Professional massage
Kate Gosden, Bodham (within walking distance)
Tel 01263 588091
www.walnutbarn.com
Norfolk Lavender
The oldest established lavender farm in England.
www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk
Coastal Hopper Bus
Sit back and enjoy the view instead of worrying where to park
From Hunstanton to Sheringham, there’s a bus every half hour during high summer.
Great value fares and knowledgeable drivers. See website for timetable and fares.
www.norfolkgreen.co.uk
Pick Your Own strawberries and other soft fruit – then enjoy it for tea!
Wiveton Hall, Holt
Tel 01263 740525
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Thursford museum takes you back to a traditional old-fashioned fairground where majestic engines sit next to carousel rides
www.thursford.com
Useful websites
www.glavenvalley.co.uk
All about north Norfolk
www.norfolkholidaycottages.biz
Holidaying in Norfolk
www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/tourism/
For local events
www.edp24.co.uk
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