West HOLIDAY Guide 20162018

Enjoy the classic seaside resort of DISCOVER KING’S LYNN DISCOVER a town brim full of KING’S LYNN history and heritage a town brim full of history and heritage

EXPLORE WEST NORFOLK FOR: Wonderful walking • Super cycling Brilliant bird watching • Exhilarating water sports

VISIT HISTORIC castles, houses, priories and abbeys in abundance VISIT HISTORICEXPLORE WEST castles, houses, priories and NORFOLK FOR: abbeys in abundance Wonderful walking • Super cycling Brilliant bird watching • Exhilarating water sports 3

WELCOME CONTENTS to West Norfolk, a truly special place of unspoilt charm and natural 4 – 5 Rural escape beauty. Renowned for its superb coastline, much of it an ‘Area 6 – 7 Time to relax 8 – 9 Fabulous Heritage of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, this wonderful part of Norfolk is 10 – 11 Discover King's Lynn the ideal place to relax, unwind & soak up the sheer sense of 12 – 13 Fun on the beach space & tranquillity. 14 – 15 Rural and coastal pursuits 16 – 17 Finding your accommodation 18 Guide to gradings 19 Guide to adverts and symbols used 20 – 21 Hotels and Guest accommodation (continues page 27) 22 – 23 Map of West Norfolk (map 1) 24 In and around King's Lynn (map 2) 25 In and around (map 3) 26 In and around Hunstanton (map 4) 27 – 29 Hotels and Guest accommodation 30 – 32 Self catering accommodation 33 Holiday, Touring and Camping parks 34 – 37 Attractions, Places to visit and Entertainment venues 38 – 41 Events and festivals 42 Travel information 43 Tourist information

Bienvenue dans le West Norfolk, un lieu unique en Angleterre, riche en histoire, aux nombreux villages pittoresques et avec une cam- pagne splendide. Notre belle côte sauvage a obtenu le statut de ‘Parc naturel d’exception’. Facile d’accès, cela vaut le déplacement. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter notre site Internet à l’adresse www.visitwestnorfolk.com.

Welkom in West Norfolk, een speciale plaats in Engeland met een rijke historie, pittoreske dorpjes en een wonderschoon land- schap. Onze prachtige en onbedorven kustlijn staat bekend om zijn volmaakte natuurlijke schoonheid. Je bent er in een mum van tijd, dus kom beslist een keertje op bezoek. Bezoek onze website www.visitwestnorfolk.com voor meer informatie.

Willkommen in West Norfolk – einer ganz besonderen Region Eng- lands und reich an Geschichte, hübschen Dörfern und wunder- barer Landschaft. Unsere schöne unberührte Küste ist als ‘Gebiet außerordentlicher natürlicher Schönheit’ anerkannt. West Norfolk hat ausgezeichnete Verkehrsanbindungen und ist immer einen Be- such wert! Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie auf unserer Webseite www.visitwestnorfolk.com. Besuchen Sie uns!

The famous striped cliffs, Hunstanton beach 4

RURAL ESCAPE Escape to West Norfolk, a magical mix of unspoilt coastline, idyllic rural landscapes and open space, where you can truly relax, unwind and slow down to a better pace of life. So easy to get to, yet so relaxing, West Norfolk is the ideal destination for a holiday or short break. Spring and autumn, winter or summer, this special landscape provides so much opportunity to slow down and cherish the won- derful environment, wildlife and heritage. The stunning coastline, much of it an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, is well known for its vast stretches of soft sandy beaches, great for relaxing on lazy summer days, but is also re- nowned for its wonderful wildlife and is fantastic for invigorating winter walks. Perhaps less known but just as magical are the vast areas of wonderful rolling countryside, full of fascinating and attractive villages, where cottages of flint or Norfolk carrstone cluster around ancient village ponds or village greens. This magical landscape, dotted with church spires, windmills, majestic his- toric houses and beautiful gardens is a wonderful tapestry of rural at its best. To the south of King’s Lynn, the ancient town of Downham Market is a gate- way to the mysterious and magical Fens, where the sheer sense of space, vast skies, wildlife and total tranquillity are not to be missed. West Norfolk gives you time to explore and enjoy some beautiful landscapes, stunning coastline and rich heritage at your own pace. Take time enjoying the simple pleasures in life, mixed with some wonderful places to stay, great places to eat and plenty of distractions to while the time away.

The River Great Ouse south of Downham Market

Why not take the opportunity to • Follow a waterside trail along the Nar Valley Way or the Fen Rivers Way • Escape from the car - hop on the Coasthopper bus to explore the beautiful coast • Take a family trip to Church Farm or go on a Deer Safari at Park • Be sure to bring your binoculars – the wildlife is fantastic

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TIME TO RELAX One of the great pleasures of West Norfolk is the chance to immerse yourself in an idyllic mix of old-world charm, natural landscapes and some splendid places to stay and to eat.

Rippling towards the coast the wide rolling land- with its seafront, beautiful gardens and shops. scape is a wonderful mix of forest and farmland, Look out for the majestic sunsets, a really special with uninterrupted views broken only by the oc- feature of this west-facing east coast resort! casional church spire or windmill. Stop off in Visit a host of art galleries, studios and workshops charming villages to buy some fine local produce to sample the work of local artists and take home or sample some excellent local seafood such as a truly original souvenir. oysters, mussels, shrimps and crabs fresh from Check out some of the excellent theatre and arts the sea. venues to enjoy exhibitions, live performances or Explore with its mix of hotels, perhaps take part in a workshop. Why not plan pubs and craft centre. Stroll down to the beach your visit during one of the many festivals taking past colourful beach huts nestling amongst the place each year in King’s Lynn and throughout dunes. From here you can walk past the famous West Norfolk (see pages 38 to 41 for details). striped cliffs all the way to elegant Hunstanton

Why not take the opportunity to • Have a lazy pub lunch down by the River Great Ouse • Relax amongst the dunes on an unspoilt beach • Take in the sights and scents of some beautiful gardens and nurseries • Sample great local produce – perhaps visit a farmers' market

Explore historic Downham Market Afternoon tea at

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FABULOUS HERITAGE Brim full of history, West Norfolk is a treasure trove of historic houses, windmills, castles, some beautiful churches and a host of heritage sites.

A highlight of any trip to West Norfolk is a visit to Sandringham House, the Roy- al Family’s country retreat. The house, museum, country park and gardens are all a delight. Not far away is splendid Houghton Hall built in the 1720s by Sir Robert Walpo- le, Britain's first Prime Minister. The hall is one of the finest Palladian houses in the country, set in 450 acres of Deer Park. It has a 5 acre award-winning walled garden and amazing model soldier collection. Just along the coast the stately Hall and its parkland is well worth a visit, whilst Oxburgh Hall near Downham Market is a beautiful Tudor house with a magnificent gatehouse and moat. The stunning village of Castle Acre is truly rich in history, with the 12th century Castle Acre Priory, ruins of its Norman castle and Bailey Gate at the heart of the village. Just north of King’s Lynn is Castle. The huge 12th century keep stands at the centre of massive earthworks and there are wonderful views from the ramparts. Throughout West Norfolk are some fine churches. Many are notable for their medieval works of art and craftsmanship and beautiful stained glass win- dows. Also of historical note, All Saints Church at is where the Reverend , father of Admiral Lord Nelson was rector.

Magnificent Houghton Hall

Why not take the opportunity to • Discover some of West Norfolk's beautiful churches • Climb to the top of a historic working windmill at (open from late March to the start of Autumn) • Trace the story of St Edmund, Hunstanton's most famous visitor on the Hunstanton Wolf Trail • Squeeze into the secret Priest's Hole at Ox- bugh Hall • Visit the ancient Saxon town of Downham Market, often known as 'the Gingerbread Town' with its buildings made from distinctive Norfolk Carrstone

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DISCOVER KING’S LYNN Explore the historic Hanseatic town of King’s Lynn, which has a wealth of magnificent buildings and architecture.

King’s Lynn was one of England’s most important ket Place, probably one of England’s grandest ports from as early as the 12th century and this squares and home to the Corn Exchange, now a maritime past is still very much in evidence today. thriving concert hall. Just a short walk from here Fine old merchants’ houses stretch down to the riv- is the magnificent St Nicholas’ Chapel and nearby er between cobbled lanes and the elegant Custom True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum. House overlooks the original medieval harbour. Discover the town's courtyards, alleyways and mer- At the heart of the medieval old town, magnificent chants' yards with the King’s Lynn Town Guides and King’s Lynn Minster dominates the Saturday Mar- visit the Tourist Information Centre and maritime ket Place which also features the distinctive Trinity displays at the Custom House. Guildhall and historic Town Hall, home to Stories of Take a stroll along King’s Lynn’s historic waterfront Lynn, King's Lynn's new attraction which tells the beside the River Great Ouse. Stop for a meal or stories of the town and its people over more than refreshments and watch out for boats arriving at 800 years of history. the visitor pontoons. Be sure to visit after dusk Take a short walk past the grand buildings and and watch King's Lynn's stunning Lynn Lumière merchants’ houses of Queen Street and King light projections. Street, towards the magnificent Tuesday Mar-

Why not take the opportunity to • Visit Lynn Museum, home of the Seahenge display and other fascinating exhibits • Stroll through King's Lynn's beautiful parkland 'The Walks' and explore inside the fascinating Red Mount Chapel • Pick up a copy of Discover King's Lynn to help you explore this fascinating town • Hop on the passenger ferry across the River Great Ouse

King's Lynn's popular Lynn Lumière light projections King's Lynn's waterfront

Outside the historic Custom House, King's Lynn 12 FUN THE ON BEACH Enjoy West Norfolk’s magnificent sandy beaches combined with the classic seaside resort of Hunstanton.

Whether you’re seeking a quiet secluded spot to lie back and relax, or want space to stretch out and play games, the wonderful beaches of West Nor- folk are sure to satisfy. Even in summer, there’s plenty of space for everyone. Check out superb beaches, such as , Old Hunstanton or . The classic resort of Hunstanton provides a cherished mix of Victorian charm, plus plenty of opportunities for fun, play and excitement. Famed for its striped cliffs and excellent beach, Hunstanton is ideal for playing on the sand, ex- ploring rock pools and enjoying the sea. The town’s excellent award-winning gardens are ideal for an afternoon stroll. With the traditional entertainment venue of the Princess Theatre, a fun fair, Sea Life Sanctuary, boat trips into the Wash, pony rides and all the other elements of an excellent family resort, Hunstanton is the perfect base to enjoy the coast. This fabulous coastline, focused around Hunstanton is very popular for water sports, with excellent conditions for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, water ski- ing and canoeing.

The famous striped cliffs at Hunstanton

Why not take the opportunity to • Take a trip on the Wash Monster from Hunstanton • Head for Hunstanton to learn to kitesurf, windsurf or paddleboard • Enjoy the stunning sunsets from the beach at Heacham • Explore the rock pools beneath Hunstanton’s famous striped cliffs

Fun for all the family on Hunstanton beach 15 RURAL& COASTAL PURSUITS With such a marvellous mix of beautiful coastline, rolling farmland, forest and fen, why not set out on foot or bike to enjoy the countryside and its wildlife. West Norfolk offers a great opportunity to leave with national route 11, which links through to everyday life behind and spend a few days explor- . ing. From Hunstanton, you can set out along the Renowned throughout Britain, the area provides beautiful . At nearby Holme- some of the finest nature reserves in the - coun next-the-Sea an alternative is to head inland try and outstanding opportunities for bird watch- through idyllic countryside on the historic Peddars ing. From famous reserves along the coast, the Way. From King’s Lynn you can follow the Nar Val- unique environment of the Wash, and the special ley Way to Castle Acre or follow a waterways trail habitats of the Fens, there are great opportunities to Downham Market and beyond along The Fen for all to enjoy and discover our natural habitats. Rivers Way. For boat owners, the coastline and waterways For cyclists, National Cycle Network Route 1 offers of West Norfolk offer great opportunities to ex- a fascinating journey from the mystical Fens in the plore. Visitor pontoons at the heart of historic west, through King’s Lynn and northwards to the King’s Lynn provide a welcome stop over. Visit coast. Just south of King’s Lynn, route 1 connects www.sailthewash.com for details.

Why not take the opportunity to • Take a wetland safari on the Ouse Washes at • Join the Norfolk Coast Path at Hunstanton to explore the stunning coast • Enjoy a round of golf at one of nine courses in West Norfolk • Introduce the family to bird watching with the RSPB at

Discovering West Norfolk by bike - Bircham Windmill The beautiful coastline to explore near Burham Overy Staithe

Observing the wildlife at RSPB Titchwell 16 17

Hunstanton ««« Backpackers Page 21 The White Cottage ««« Gold star Guest Accommodation Page 29 Finding your accommodation Backpackers Peacock House «««« Gold award Guest Accommodation Page 27 Malgwyn Self Catering Page 31 A wide range of holiday accommodation throughout West Norfolk is featured in this The Richmond «««« B&B Page 27 St Crispins «««« Self Catering Page 31 brochure (page 20 – 33). Colour coding distinguishes each type of accommodation. Rosamaly Guest House «««« Guest Accommodation Page 27

The Shellbrooke «««« Guest House Page 27 Sandringham (map 1: C3)

Crow’s Nest & Waders «««« Gold award Self Catering Page 30 Home of the Royal Family since 1862, Sandringham House is surrounded by Hotels & Guest Hostels Self catering Holiday, Touring & fine grounds and woods. The village features houses of flint and carrstone. accommodation Camping parks End of the Road ««« Self Catering Page 30

«««« ««« Within each section, the accommodation is listed alphabetically by town or village. Foxgloves Cottage Self Catering Page 30 Park House Hotel Hotel Page 29 See below for a quick reference guide to the accommodation and locations appearing. Horizons ««« Self Catering Page 31

Lavender House ««« Self Catering Page 31 Sculthorpe (map 1: F3) Brancaster Staithe (map 1: E1) Great Bircham (map 1: D3) This Norfolk village, a few miles west of , has a picturesque old ««« Midway Self Catering Page 31 water mill. Now a popular sailing centre surrounded by atmospheric coastline, this A typical West Norfolk village with pretty cottages and nearby Bircham Wind- was once a Roman town and thriving port exporting corn from the local mill set in rolling countryside. Chelsea 35 Approved Caravan Holiday Home Page 33 hinterland. Holiday, Touring & Greenacre ««« Self Catering Page 32 Searles Leisure Resort ««««« ►►►►► Page 33 Camping Park Humphrey Cottage ««« Self Catering Page 32 21 Dale End «««« Self Catering Page 30 (map 1: C3) (map 1: D2) Grimston (map 1: D4) On National Cycle Route 1, the village climbs towards the site of an old hall. A settlement on the Peddars Way, it is the location of an archaeological (map 1: E1) A pleasant village with a spacious common and the remains of a Roman research project into typical village settlements, which takes place for six villa nearby. weeks each summer. Closely connected to Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe, life in Burnham Foxes Croft «« Self Catering Page 31 Deepdale centres on the harbour with its thriving fishing and sailing commu- nity, the round tower church of St Mary’s and Dalegate Market with its shops The King William IV The Old Bell Guest House Page 20 «««« Silver award Inn Page 29 and café adjacent to the backpackers hostel and campsite. King’s Lynn (map 1: C4) Country Inn & Restaurant Rainbow Cottage ««« Gold award Self Catering Page 32 King’s Lynn’s rich medieval and maritime trading history is reflected in many Deepdale Backpackers Camping Park Heacham (map 1: C2) «««« Page 33 fine buildings, which combined with its good shopping and fine cultural & Camping and Backpackers entertainment make it an excellent place to stay. Long associated with Pocahontas, the American Indian Princess who married into the Rolfe family, this large and attractive village by the sea has many (map 1: C5) shops and places to eat out. Bank House ««« Hotel Page 27 (map 1: C3) Pleasant village close to the Nar Valley Way which passes through Should- The Grange Hotel ham Warren. A large village with good amenities, a good base for walking and a Flower «« Hotel Page 28 and Restaurant Festival each July in the church, which has a fine brick and carrstone tithe Heacham Manor Hotel ««« Silver star Hotel Page 20 barn next door. ««« -«««« Knights Hill Hotel & Spa «««« Hotel Page 28 Cedar Springs Self Catering Page 30 Chalk & Cheese «««« Silver award B&B Page 29 Gold award The Russet House Guest Accommodation Page 28 Lazy Days Approved Caravan Holiday Home Page 33 The White House «««« Silver award Guest House Page 20 Stuart House Hotel Guest Accommodation Page 28 Snettisham (map 1: C3)

Holme-next-the-sea (map 1: D2) Stables Too ««« Gold award Self Catering Page 31 A large carrstone village with some fine buildings and a market place. Its mag- Docking (map 1: D2) nificent church was an important seamark for sailors navigating the Wash. The attractive village is about a mile from the sea and the sands from which Situated about 4 miles inland from the coast, Docking is at one of the a Bronze Age timber circle was excavated. The village has pretty carrstone (map 1: C5) highest points in Norfolk. Along with a regular local produce market it enjoys and chalk cottages. good village facilities, an impressive church and is a great base for exploring The Rose And Crown «««« Silver award B&B Page 29 the north west corner of Norfolk. Lying in a wooded setting close to King’s Lynn, the unusual village church was built by Henry Bell who also built the iconic Custom House in King’s Lynn. Brook Bungalow «««« Self Catering Page 30

King's Lynn Caravan & Holiday, Touring & Thornham (map 1: D2) Lavender Cottage «««« Self Catering Page 30 ««««« ►►►►► Page 33 Camping Park Camping Park Hunstanton (map 1: C2) About a mile of marshes separate this attractive village from the sea. All Saints Naturally Norfolk «««« Self Catering Page 30 Church, the inn and the manor house are charmingly grouped together. Affectionately known as Sunny Hunny, a popular seaside resort featuring a Old Hunstanton (map 1: C2) fine green, award winning gardens, extensive promenade, great beaches and the distinctive red and white striped cliffs. Separated from Hunstanton by the stunning striped cliffs and with access to Little Tern Cottage «««« Self Catering Page 32 Great Massingham (map 1: E4) a fine sandy beach, Old Hunstanton has a village feel, with cottages, a pond and fine church. A delightful 18th and 19th century village with flint and cobble cottages hud- The Burleigh «««« Gold award Guest House Page 21 dled amongst two large ponds. Good access to the Peddars Way National Trail. Caley Hall Hotel Various locations «««« ««« Silver award Hotel Page 28 Gate Lodge Gold award Guest Accommodation Page 21 & Restaurant Glenberis Primrose Cottage ««« Self Catering Page 30 «««« Gold award B&B Page 21 Le Strange Arms Hotel «««« Hotel Page 29 Norfolk Holiday Homes ««« - ««««« Self Catering Page 32 Bed & Breakfast 18 19 GUIDE TO GRADINGS GUIDE TO QUALITY-ASSURED FOOD AWARDS THE NATIONAL ACCOMMODATION ACCESSIBLE SCHEME ADVERTS & SYMBOLS USED AA Rosettes can be awarded 1 Most of the accommodation in to establishments offering The National Accessible Scheme for 1 Name, location and map reference CALEY HALL HOTEL & RESTAURANT, Old Hunstanton Map 4: F2 - Map references refer to this brochure has been quality outstanding food. self-catering, parks and serviced maps 1, 2, 3 and 4 which appear of pages 22 - 26. assessed by either Visit England accommodation includes standards for Bookings: Caley Hall Hotel, Old Hunstanton Road, Visit England’s Breakfast Old Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6HH. 2 Description - Highlights the character, location and any special or the AA, or has recently applied Award recognises hotels and guests with mobility impairment as well Tel: 01485 533486 features of the establishment. i i i i for a rating and is awaiting as standards for hearing and visually E: [email protected] 2 Guest House guest accommodation that offer W: www.caleyhallhotel.co.uk 3 Prices 2015 Quality Inspected assessment. 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Bookings: Mrs Valerie Brundle, The White House, Bookings: Duncan Garvie, 1 Gayton Road, Bookings: Sharon & Ram Chauhan-Jennings, Bookings: Stephen Perry & Archie Stirling, 44 Hunstanton Road, Dersingham, King’s Lynn, Grimston, King’s Lynn, PE32 1BG 7 Cliff Terrace, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6DY. 2 Westgate, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5AL. Norfolk PE31 6HQ. Tel: 01485 601156 Tel: 01485 533080 Tel: 01485 533549 Tel: 01485 541895 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.theoldbellpubgrimston.com W: www.theburleigh.com W: www.gatelodge-guesthouse.co.uk W: www.thewhitehousenorfolk.co.uk The Old Bell is situated within the quiet Norfolk A charming family run guesthouse in the quieter Ex-rally driver Valerie, with family connections to F1 village of Grimston. It offers free Wi-Fi and is just Superb accommodation with a friendly, relaxing motor racing, welcomes you to her comfortable Vic- part of Hunstanton close to the town centre and 20 minutes’ drive from King’s Lynn. Guests can atmosphere and all the extras you’d expect from torian home. Convenient for Royal Sandringham, sea front. Large, comfortable rooms, most with relax in the cosy bar offering real ale, fi ne wines our Gold Award. Award winning breakfasts using RSPB reserves, Norfolk Lavender, country houses. sea views. A superb breakfast using locally sourced the best local produce. Upper rooms have sea Ideal for beaches, watersports, walking and cycling and spirits. Pub food is also on offer. All rooms produce can be enjoyed in the large and airy dining offer en-suite bathrooms, fl at screen TV’s and views, ground fl oor rooms overlook the garden, and (just off national cycle route 1). Healthy breakfasts, room. Take advantage of the bar, lounge and vegetarian options and homemade marmalades views of the village and clock tower. our luxury room has a sumptuous king size four enjoy excellent sea views from our award winning poster and many extras. Licensed bar and small served with speciality teas. Five mins from Dialysis Prices: B&B. Rooms from £60.00 - £99.00 sunny patio. Centre for those needing holiday treatment. depending on occupancy. Discounts for short car park. Stairlift available. breaks of 3 nights or more. Prices: B&B from £35.00. Special rates: Visit the web-site for prices, availability or booking. Low season offers subject to availability. Prices: B&B from £40.00 to £50.00 Prices: B&B from £40.00 pppn. Inc 20% VAT Bedrooms: 4 family (e), 2 double (e), 2 double (pb), Bedrooms: 2 double (e), 2 twin (e), 1 single (e) Bedrooms: 1 king size (e), 1 family (e) 1 twin room (ground fl oor) 2 twin (e), 1 single (e) Bedrooms: 6 double (e), 1 twin (e)

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Heacham Manor Hotel, Hunstanton Road, Bookings: Paul or Barbara, 6 St Edmunds Avenue, Bookings: Neal & Alison Sanderson, 15-17 Avenue Heacham, Norfolk PE31 7JX. Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6AY. Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5BW. Tel: 01485 536030 Tel: 01485 533663 or 0750 3533313 Tel: 01485 532061 / 07771 804831 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.heacham-manor.co.uk W: www.glenberis.co.uk Affordable, fl exible accommodation for families, A charming Grade II listed luxury Country House Gorgeous Victorian house, decorated in a contempo- walkers, cyclists, bird watching or fun on the beach. Hotel on the North West Norfolk coastline, nestled rary boutique style, situated in a quiet area 200 yards We offer bunk & family rooms, some en-suite. Or hire the property for sole use. Self-catering kitchen, in a peaceful parkland location close to Hunstanton, from the beach, town centre, theatre, bus station and the beautiful beaches and the Royal large lounge, conservatory dining area and optional all amenities. Close to Titchwell and Snettisham RSPB Sandringham Estate. The complete coastal retreat classroom area. Three minute’s walk to beach & reserves, Sandingham and Holkham. We offer com- with 45 bedrooms, 18 hole golf course, award town centre. Family run and family friendly. fortable and relaxed surroundings, friendly service winning restaurant, business facilities, spa and Price per night: Dorm price Adults £30.00. Private and award winning breakfasts. TripAdvisor Certifi cate tranquil manicured gardens. (TripAdvisor Certifi cate 2 Bed from £65.00, 4 Bed from £95.00. Enquire of Excellence 2017. of Excellence Winner) for family rooms and sole use. SCHOOL GROUPS Prices: B&B from £89.00. Half-board from £144.00. Prices: B&B from £36.00 pppn. Special winter full board available. Less £5 per head with Self-Catering also available. Call for special offers, i i i i rate. Please call for seasonal offers including bird no breakfast. packages & promotions. Hotel watching and walking short breaks. 2015 Number of beds: 47 in total: 2,3,4,6 & 8 bed rooms Bedrooms: 45 (e) including 2 accessible rooms and 4 Dog-Friendly Silver Award Bedrooms: 1 king (e), 2 double (e), 1 twin ground fl oor (e) available, some with ensuite and some with WC. « ¶sdhf0Cvt{@Dÿ J Vz ≥ ³kan¹»-(]) !¶sehf0v{Dÿ VU T ≥ mn,: !0 g tDo3 +≥ ³kmna»¹(])

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'A' road Built-up area y Tourist Information Centre È Sea Life Centre g Animal park 'B' road Beach Produced by The Borough Council y Tourist Information Centre (seasonal) · Theatre  Craft centre or gallery of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Minor road Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 3 Historic house ◊ Garden Windmill www.visitwestnorfolk.com › ı West Norfolk Horse racing High wire Cycle hire Railway c Z ∏ Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of going to press, Ancient monument and ruin Restaurant Nature reserve Scale 1:300,000 approx f ? the publisher cannot accept responsibility for any error or omission which may have Cathedral or church of outstanding interest Children's play centre Footpath 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Miles occurred or any liability whatsoever (specifically including negligent acts or omis- w Motor racing/speedway G Nature trail National cycleway sions) in respect of any advertisement or any editorial material in this brochure. All z Youth hostel ü Golf course West Norfolk boundary 0 5 10 15 20 Kilometres advertisements are published in good faith, but please confirm details with h Country park æ Picnic area Designed and Produced by ESR Ltd, West Byfleet, Surrey © Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk advertisers before committing time and money. H Museum π Light railway 24 25 IN AND AROUND IN AND AROUND KING’S LYNN DOWNHAM MARKET 2017 GOLD AWARD WINNER LARGE TOWN CATEGORY– ANGLIA IN BLOOM 2017 GOLD AWARD WINNER SMALL TOWN CATEGORY– ANGLIA IN BLOOM

Full of history and surrounded by A B C D E F Dating back to Saxon times, Down- A B C D E F G H stunning countryside, King’s Lynn is ham Market is a gateway to West the ideal destination to spend a few MAP 2 Norfolk and one of the oldest mar- 1 MAP 3 nights, enjoying the superb mix of ket towns in Norfolk. Immediately history, shopping and entertainment identifiable by the splendid black

on offer. and white clock tower, the town 2 From its historic waterfront beside retains a really intimate feel, with

The River Great Ouse, through 2 1 many fine buildings and a bustling cobbled lanes flanked by medieval market on Fridays and Saturdays. 3 merchants’ houses and on to the With a lovely mix of many local inde- town's magnificent market places, pendent shops, friendly cafes and

the town is a treat to discover and 3 pubs the town is a real pleasure explore. The magnificent 12th -cen to stroll around and explore. tury King’s Lynn Minster dominates Visit the new Discover Downham Saturday Market Place at the heart Heritage Centre, open Thursdays, of the medieval old town. As an his- Fridays and Saturdays. toric Hanseatic town, King’s Lynn is 4 proud of its maritime heritage and is As well as being a great place to visit, the town is the ideal centre an active member of the modern day 6 5 4 ‘Hanse’ association of historic towns for visiting and enjoying a variety of and cities. attractions and activities in the sur- rounding Fens.

Visit King's Lynn's newest attraction, 7 Stories of Lynn (Museum and Old Just south of the town near the Gaol Cells) which includes the old charming village of Denver is the gaol cells and tells the stories of sea- fascinating Denver Sluice complex, farers, explorers, merchants, mayors instrumental in the drainage and wa- 8 and magistrates who have shaped ter management of the Fens and a King’s Lynn over 800 years of history. fascinating place to watch the boats, By evening enjoy live entertainment have a picnic or pop into the local 7 6 5 at the Alive Corn Exchange and take pub. Denver marks the northern end MARKETS in the town's stunning Lynn Lumière of the atmospheric Ouse Washes with the New Bedford Regular and popular outdoor markets are held on Fri-

light projections onto some of Lynn’s 8 and Old Bedford Rivers which cross the Fens. For more most prominent buildings. information visit. www.ousewashes.org.uk days and Saturdays in the heart of town adjacent to the Town Hall. As a vibrant festival town (see page LEISURE Children will love visiting Church Farm at Stow Bardolph 41), why not plan your visit to enjoy one of King’s Lynn’s with its indoor ‘treehouse’ play area, animal encounters, LEISURE regular festivals, including the renowned King’s Lynn Alive St James Pool. Swimming pools, fitness and health tractor rides, outdoor play areas, gifts and tea room. Alive Downham Leisure. Wet and dry facilities – swim- Festival in July. suite facilities. Kings Lynn, PE30 1NN. Also nearby is the renowned WWT Welney Wetland Centre ming pool with sports and fitness facilities. Bexwell Road, Tel: 01553 764888. with its wetland environment, wildlife and easy access MARKETS Downham Market, PE38 9LL. Tel: 01366 386868 Alive Lynnsport. Extensive sporting complex offering fit- visitor centre. Visit in winter to marvel at thousands of King's Lynn's main market day is Tuesday, with stalls sit- ness studios, gymnasium, climbing wall, skatepark and birds who use it as their winter home, or watch out for FURTHER INFORMATION uated around the town centre and often on the Tuesday outdoor pitches, tennis and athletics facilities. King's wetland safaris in spring and summer. Other great attrac- Market Place. Lynn, PE30 2NB. Tel: 01553 818001. tions nearby include the Tudor moated manor house at For telephone and e-mail enquiries contact King’s Lynn Oxburgh Hall and beautiful Gooderstone Water Gardens. Tourist Information Centre. TOURS OF KING’S LYNN FURTHER INFORMATION Tel: 01553 763044 Downham Market provides the perfect base for exploring [email protected] To truly discover the fascinating history of King’s Lynn, join Tourist Information Centre, The Custom House, Purfleet The Fen Rivers Way walking trail, which follows The River the King’s Lynn Town Guides on a historic walking tour. Quay, King’s Lynn PE30 1HP. Tel: 01553 763044. Great Ouse north to King’s Lynn and south towards Ely. Afternoon tours available May to October, evening tours, [email protected] It is also the perfect base for enjoying the excellent bird June and July. Contact King’s Lynn TIC for details. To help explore King’s Lynn’s outstanding heritage and his- watching, angling, sailing and golf opportunities nearby. Alternatively, follow the King’s Lynn Maritime Trail which toric buildings, ask for a free copy of Discover King’s Lynn. explores the locations and stories behind centuries of the town’s maritime heritage (See page 35 for more details) 27 26 Hotels & Guest accommodation

PEACOCK HOUSE, Hunstanton Map 4: C7 THE RICHMOND B&B & RESTAURANT, Hunstanton Map 4: C6

Bookings: Lesley Jones, Peacock House, 28 Park Bookings: Anya L Bagnall, 6 Westgate, Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5BY. Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5AL. Tel: 01485 534551/07788 288018 Tel: 01485 532601 IN AND AROUND E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.peacockhouse-hunstanton.co.uk W: www.richmondhousehunstanton.co.uk A friendly welcome awaits you at Peacock House. A large Victorian property close to all amenities and All fi ve rooms are en-suite with sea views and are 90 yards from the sea front. All rooms are en-suite, HUNSTANTON well-appointed, offering home from home comforts, 2 of which are ground fl oor deluxe suites with own including a fridge. Varied breakfast menu with lounge area. All rooms have TV’s, tea making facil- produce sourced locally and eggs from our own ities and central heating. Lift facilities to fi rst fl oor 2017 SILVER GILT AWARD RHS BRITAIN IN BLOOM chickens. The guest lounge has a log-burning Aga. rooms. Licensed restaurant open to non residents. Trip Advisor Certifi cate of Excellence Award four Proprietor run and adult friendly. 2017 GOLD AWARD AND OVERALL WINNER COASTAL RESORT CATEGORY – ANGLIA IN BLOOM years running. Prices: B&B from £40.00 pppn (double/twin), single Prices: B&B from £37.50 to £42.50. £55.00pppn. Special rates: Senior citizen 3 day (plus) Special rates: Available–please ring for details. breaks April, May, June & Oct (exc Bank Holidays) The classic seaside resort of Hunstan- A B C D E F Bedrooms: 5 double (e), 1 twin (e), 1 single (pb). ton, or ‘Hunston’ as it is known locally, Bedrooms: 1 king size (e), 2 double (e), 2 twin or superking (e) Deluxe ground fl oor; 1 double (e), 1 twin (e), 2 x 1 bed luxury apartments is renowned for its wonderful beach, a12 0sDIKg ≥ fhmno{ e !¶sehf0 g ÿ « 3 VU ≥³kmn

1 MAP 4 unique striped cliffs and magnificent sunsets, made special by its position ROSAMALY GUEST HOUSE, Hunstanton Map 4: C5 THE SHELLBROOKE, Hunstanton Map 4: C5 as the only west-facing resort on the Bookings: Sandy and Bob Duff-Dick, Bookings: The Shellbrooke, 9 Cliff Terrace, east coast. 14 Glebe Avenue, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6BS. Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6DY. 2 Tel: 01485 534187/07775 724484 Tel: 01485 532289 There are two sides to Hunstanton, E: [email protected] E: [email protected] the elegant Victorian resort with its W: www.rosamaly.co.uk W: www.theshellbrooke.co.uk “Home from home by the sea” wonderful award winning Esplanade A cheerful welcome at Rosamaly. Conveniently located in the town, we offer modern Comfy en-suite rooms await your stay. and comfortable accommodation in a converted Gardens and sedate air of a traditional For you to enjoy any time of day. 3 Victorian home, our rooms are over three fl oors, All creature comforts provided for you. resort and the buzzing family resort A happy relaxing atmosphere too! (there is no lift) most ensuite, but the single has a with attractions such as the Alive Oasis, Full English breakfast to start your day. private bathroom, fi ve have seaviews and all have Also fresh fruit salads the “healthy way”. digital TV. Table d’hote dining is available daily when Choice of home-made bread and preserves. foot golf, crazy golf and pitch-and-putt Such tasty treats all our guests deserve. booked using local produce and there are several course. You can take a boat trip to see Sunny Hunny’s the place to be. breakfast options. We can cater for special diets. 4 Especially when it’s at Rosamaly. the seals, visit the Sea Life Sanctuary, Prices: B&B. Rooms from £45.00 to £140.00. Prices: B&B from £38.00 - pppn. Fancy taking a Special rates are available for longer stays try the water sports, check out the Prin- bargain break, call Sandy or Bob don’t hesitate. - please call. cess Theatre, or enjoy the Funfair and Bedrooms: 2 double (e), 1 twin/family (e) Bedrooms: 8 double (e), 1 twin (e), 3 family (e), 1 single (pb) seaside amusements. !« ¶shf0@Dÿ Jo ≥ mna»¹ !¶ehf0C{g ÿ o ≥ ³kmna»¹ 5 Past the stunning cliffs, Old Hunstanton has more of a village feel, with cottages BANK HOUSE, King’s Lynn Map 2: B4 THE GRANGE HOTEL & RESTAURANT, King’s Lynn Map 1: C4 built of Norfolk carrstone, pubs, hotels Bookings: Bank House, King’s Staithe Square, Bookings: Mr T Verma, Willow Park, off South

and an excellent beach. You can walk 6 King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1RD. Wootton Lane, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 3BP. Tel: 01553 660492 Tel/Fax: 01553 673777/671222 from one resort to the other, so you E: [email protected] E: [email protected] can enjoy the buzz of the resort in the W: www.thebankhouse.co.uk W: www.thegrangehotelkingslynn.co.uk morning then spend a lazy afternoon • Relaxed atmosphere - contemporary style Jane and Taz Verma invite you to their attractive Edwardian hotel set in its own grounds. Spacious lying amongst the dunes. 7 • On the quayside, in the historic heart of town en-suite bedrooms with all facilities. Great MARKETS • Great food served all day bar and restaurant with the best of British and • 12 beautiful bedrooms Indian cuisine. • Sunny riverside terrace Prices: B&B from £62.00 to £86.00. Special rates: Regular markets on Sundays and Bank • The best bar in town! Available for stays of 3 nights or longer. Holiday Mondays. 8 Prices: B&B from £60.00 to £125.00. i i i i i RESORT SERVICES Hotel Hotel 2015 2015 Quality Inspected Quality Inspected Hunstanton’s Resort Services provide Bedrooms: 9 doubles (e), 3 twin (e) Bedrooms: 9 (e)

9 !¶sedhfI0vt{K ³kmna»¹ aÿ f0sC@I³Kdhkmno{ an excellent beach management ser- vice as well as a host of outdoor activi- ties for all the family. Daily from 1st April- 30th September. Tel: 01485 535150. LEISURE SOME SAFETY TIPS Alive Oasis. On the seafront, offering wet and dry facil- ities including indoor fun pool, Fun Castle indoor play Black-and-white chequered flags indicate an area of water area, roller skating, indoor bowls and fitness studio. for use by water craft. Do not swim or bathe in this zone. Alive Oasis, Central Promenade, Hunstanton PE36 5BD. Children’s inflatables should always have a line connect- Tel: 01485 534227 ed, held securely by an adult on the shore. Remember to FURTHER INFORMATION protect yourself against the sun’s rays. Slip on a shirt, slap on a hat and slop on sunscreen. Always check the tide Hunstanton Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, The before you enter the water. Green, Hunstanton. Tel: 01485 532610. 28 29 Hotels & Guest accommodation Hotels & Guest accommodation

KNIGHTS HILL HOTEL & SPA, King’s Lynn Map 1: C4 STUART HOUSE HOTEL, King’s Lynn Map 2: E6 THE ROSE AND CROWN, Snettisham Map 1: C3 LE STRANGE ARMS HOTEL, Old Hunstanton Map 4: E2

Bookings: Knights Hill Hotel & Spa, South Wootton, 35 Goodwins Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5QX. Bookings: Mr Anthony Goodrich, Old Church Road, Bookings: Le Strange Arms Hotel, Golf Course Road, King’s Lynn PE30 3HQ. Tel: 01553 772169 Fax: 01553 774788 Snettisham, Norfolk PE31 7LX. Old Hunstanton, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6JJ. Tel: 01553 675566 Fax: 01553 675568 E: [email protected] Tel: 01485 541382 Tel: 01485 534411 Fax: 01485 534724 E: [email protected] W: www.stuart-house-hotel.co.uk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.lestrangearms.co.uk W: www.knightshill.co.uk CAMRA ‘Good Beer Guide’ listed. A homely W: www.roseandcrownsnettisham.co.uk The Hotel is uniquely situated in the village of Knights Hill Hotel & Spa is situated on the high independently operated hotel, quietly situated • 14th Century village inn of great character within its own grounds just a short walk from the and charm Old Hunstanton, one mile north of the traditional northern edge of King’s Lynn with magnifi cent seaside town of Hunstanton. Whilst being on the historic centre of King’s Lynn. All rooms are en- • Good food served all day views in all directions. Set in 11 acres of east coast of England it faces west across the suite, have TV, free WiFi internet, and tea/coffee • 16 delightful bedrooms meadowland and gardens, it is conveniently Wash, treating guests to beautiful sunsets over the making facilities. The restaurant offers a superb • Close Royal Sandringham, Houghton Hall, RSPB located for historic King’s Lynn, Royal Sandringham sea. The hotel grounds run down to one of the best and Norfolk Lavender with Castle Rising just a mile international menu, and the bar boasts a range Snettisham and beautiful North Coast beaches sandiest beaches in the area. of real ales and fi ne wine. Regular entertainment • Open log fi res, great ales away. Prices: and theme weekends. • Sunny walled garden, children and B&B from £44.00 to £65.50. DB&B from £61.75 to £90.00. Min stay 2 nights. All rates are Prices: B&B from £49.00 to £67.50. DB&B £68.50 dogs welcome B&B: from £60.00 to £100 pppn. Special rates: per person per night based on 2 people sharing to £92.50. All rates are per person per night based on 2 people sharing. Minimum stay 2 nights. i i i i Weekend breaks; Long stay discount available; i i i i twin/double room. i i i i Hotel Murder Mystery, Theme weekends Prices: B&B from £55.00 pppnb. Inn Hotel 2015 2015 2015 Bedrooms: 79 bedrooms (e) Quality Inspected Rooms: 4 single (e), 6 double (e), 6 twin (e), 2 family (e) Bedrooms: 16 Quality Inspected Bedrooms: 4 single (e), 27 double (e), 10 twin (e), 2 family (e) Quality Inspected aÿ « f0sCNPDv³Kdehkmno{ @ aÿ fdegh0sCJD@³Kkmno{ !¶sedhfI0vt{K ³kmna»¹ a« g« 0sCDv³Kdfehkmno{ @

THE RUSSET HOUSE, King’s Lynn Map 2: E6 CALEY HALL HOTEL & RESTAURANT, Old Hunstanton Map 4: F2 THE WHITE COTTAGE, Old Hunstanton Map 4: E2 PARK HOUSE HOTEL, Sandringham Map 1: C3

Bookings: The Russet House, 53 Goodwins Road, Bookings: Caley Hall Hotel, Old Hunstanton Road, Bookings: Mrs Burton, 19 Wodehouse Road, Bookings: Reception, Park House Hotel, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5PE. Old Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6HH. Old Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6JW. Sandringham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE35 6EH. Tel: 01553 773098 Tel: 01485 533486 Tel: 01485 532380 Tel: 01485 543000 Fax: 01485 540663 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.therussethousehotel.co.uk W: www.caleyhallhotel.co.uk AA Gold Star Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). W: www.parkhousehotel.org.uk The White Cottage is two minutes from the lovely Family-run Caley Hall Hotel provides superbly Old Hunstanton beach and golf course. Hundreds A country house hotel with a difference. Located A substantial late-Victorian property close to King’s comfortable and tastefully decorated chalet-style of bird watchers, walkers and holiday guests have on the Sandringham Estate, Park House Hotel is Lynn town centre and railway station (10 mins). rooms, many on the ground fl oor, some specially enjoyed holidays in the happy atmosphere of The fully adapted for people with disabilities and is Two guest lounges and licensed bar. Prices include adapted and featuring a level access shower. White Cottage over many years. Bedrooms have wheelchair accessible throughout. Care is available a freshly cooked breakfast. Evening meals are The rosette awarded restaurant serves a range of sea views, free wi-fi and tea/coffee facilities. Sitting if required and is charged for accordingly. The hotel available by arrangement. Free WiFi and ample off- locally sourced, seasonal dishes throughout the room with TV for guests. Off-street parking. organises optional outings, using their fl eet of street parking. All rooms are en-suite and have tea/ day. Caley Hall prides itself on its relaxed friendly adapted minibuses, and entertainment is provided coffee making facilities. Child cots available. atmosphere, whilst maintaining attentive service. Prices: B&B from £35.00 per person per night. most evenings. Sunday lunches open to non-residents. Prices: B&B from £75. Half Board from £102.50 Prices: B&B from £105.00; Half Board from £122.00. Special rates: available all year subject to Prices: B&B per room from £50 single, £70 double. i i i i i i Special rates: Winter rates from Nov - March, availability, phone for details. Guest Hotel Accommodation inclusive half board from £107.00 (T&C apply). 2015 2015 Bedrooms: 4 double (e), 4 twin/double (e), 3 single (e), 2 triple (e) Bedrooms: 38 double, twin, family (e) Quality Inspected Bedrooms: 1 double (e), 1 double or twin (pb) Gold Award Bedrooms: 8 twin (e), 8 single (e) ¶shf0C{Dÿ JoK ³kmna»¹½ !¶sedhf0C{@g ÿ JoK 3 ≥ ³kmna»¹ ¶h0C ³fTDK≥ no ÿ f« 0sCJOQTDI³:Kdhkmno{

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Bookings: Reception, The King William IV, Contact: Andrew & Bridget Archibald, Heacham Road, Sedgeford, Hunstanton, Chalk & Cheese, 1 Eastgate St, Shouldham, Norfolk PE36 5LU. ; King’s Lynn PE33 0DD. Tel: 01485 571765 2015 Tel: 01366 348039 E: [email protected] Dinner Award E: [email protected] W: www.thekingwilliamsedgeford.co.uk W: www.bed-and-breakfast-west-norfolk.co.uk Award-winning nine-bedroom inn and restaurant. Andrew and Bridgets’ quirky Victorian School house Your perfect base to visit nearby Peddars Way, stands on the village green. Its exterior gives the Norfolk Coast, RSPB Reserves, Norfolk Lavender, impression of rural decorum - then its interiors do Sandringham and golf links. Four restaurant areas, the opposite - this is a whimsical world of antiques Bar, Alfresco Dining and garden. Dog and family and vintage collectibles. Homely bedrooms are friendly, wheelchair access. Extensive menu and simply furnished. One has a four poster, another a daily specials. King Size Beds. slipper bath. Next door a cute cottage can be taken and the whole house enjoyed. New for 2017 we offer Prices: B&B from £52.50 (low) to £60.00 (high). a bunk room and a self contained garden pavilion. Special rates: Check website for special offers. i i i i Excellent 3 night break rates. Inn Prices: B&B from £60.00 - £125.00 per room. 2015 Bedrooms: 9 double/twin (e) Quality Inspected Bedrooms: 4 double (e), 1 twin (e), 1 bunk (e), 1 suite (e) !¶shf0Cv{@DK 3 z≥³kmna»¹ !« ¶shfI0C{@Dÿ o kmna¹ 30 31 Self catering accommodation Self catering accommodation

21 DALE END, Brancaster Staithe Map 2: E2 NATURALLY NORFOLK, Docking Map 1: D2 HORIZONS, Hunstanton Map 4: A9 LAVENDER HOUSE, Hunstanton Map 4: C6

Bookings: Mrs D Clark, 58 High Street East, Bookings: Naturally Norfolk 1 Bookings: Mr & Mrs R T Pinner, 45 Caxton End, Bookings: Ken Shutt, 34 Repton Avenue, Gidea Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9PZ. Tel: 01485 517195 Eltisley, St. Neots, Cambs PE19 6TJ. Park, Romford, Essex RM2 5LT. Tel: (01572) 822581 / 07889 660783 E: [email protected] Tel: 01480 880122 Tel: 0800 6122563 / 01708 747263 E: [email protected] W: www.naturally-norfolk.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.debbieclarklettings.com Three comfortable and refurbished properties, W: www.sunnyhunnybreaks.co.uk A bright, sunny property for 6 people, with south just 4 miles from the north Norfolk Heritage Coast. Unique two-storey accommodation with direct A spacious house where families gather for facing garden, 21 Dale End was completely Easy access to the nearby RSPB sanctuaries and access to promenade/beach from enclosed celebrations, beach or activity holidays: fi ve refurbished in 2017. The open-plan contemporary nature reserve, the properties are a great base to sloping garden area with large parking area and bedrooms sleeping from 2 to 12; Access Statement ground fl oor features a brand new kitchen and explore all that north & west Norfolk have to offer. 2 3 storage shed. Kitchen/diner, shared bathroom, supplied on request. Secluded garden, safe for underfl oor heating. Upstairs is a spacious Wi-fi included. Short breaks available. Lavender separate WC and 1 twin bedroom on ground fl oor. children and pets. Satellite TV, DVD and radio master bedroom with en suite bathroom, one twin and Bluebell Cottages are adjoining and can be Upstairs has 1 double and 1 twin bedroom, sofa available; cost includes utilities and towels. bedroom, one bedroom with bunks and a family booked together. Mill House does not take dogs. bed in lounge which leads to large balcony with Three minutes walk to the beach, town centre, bathroom. A minute’s walk to excellent pubs, entertainments and leisure activities, fi ve minutes Mill House (1) Sleeps 6 magnifi cent views across the Wash. shops and the Coastal Path. walk to supermarket. Bluebell Cottage (2) Sleeps 4 Prices: £420.00 - £695.00 Off peak short breaks Prices per week: From £470.00 to £850.00. Lavender Cottage (3) Sleeps 5 available, price on application. Prices per week: £450.00 to £750.00. Prices per week: Open: all year B&B. From £300.00 - £1350.00 Open: all year except January Sleeps: 6 Sleeps: 4-6 Sleeps: 2 - 8 + cot Sleeps: 2 - 12 + cot a f0C@D≥!]* ¶:f0C@D Ua¹´,(])Ç !¶fCv@Dÿ a»¹0,(&=):Ç´ !¶fs0@D≥ a»¹,(&]):Ç-

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Bookings: Christine Riches, 21 Weasenham Road, Bookings: Kristel Howe, Owl Lodge, Jubilee Road, Bookings: Mr & Mrs R T Pinner, 45 Caxton End, Great Massingham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2EY. Heacham, Norfolk PE31 7AR. Eltisley, St. Neots, Cambs PE19 6TJ. Tel: 01485 520216 Tel: 01485 570609 Tel: 01480 880122 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.christines-norfolk-cottages.co.uk W: www.cedarspringsholidays.co.uk W: www.sunnyhunnybreaks.co.uk Flint cottage, spacious accommodation, straight Situated on a quiet chalet park, three log cabins and wide staircase, in idyllic surroundings. Excellent two small lodges. Two 4-star log cabins, three Ground fl oor apartment a stone’s throw from the touring base for Sandringham, coast and historic bedrooms, access ramps. One 4-star gold award log beach and close to all amenities. Fully equipped market towns. In conservation area of picturesque cabin, two bedrooms, one en-suite, adults only. Two kitchen off large lounge/diner with sofa bed, 1 village, opposite green and pond. Shop and pub, 3-star gold award lodges, two bedrooms. Pretty double, 1 twin bedroom with shared shower room cooking local food, within 5 minutes walk. Use of location close to beach. Allocated parking outside and separate WC. Parking space, open lawned large secluded garden. Lots of local walks. Peddars each property. Resident owner. Heating, linen area to front. Way nearby. Dogs welcome. Parking. Heating, linen included. No pets. included. Brochure. Prices per week: Log cabins £430.00 to £620.00 Prices: £299 - £460. Off peak short breaks Prices per week: £250.00 to £400.00. available March to New Year. Lodges £360.00 to available, price on application Special rates: Winter breaks 3 nights from £185, £490.00 available April to October. Short breaks 4 nights £210. available out of peak season. Open: March to October Sleeps: 2 Sleeps: 3-5 Sleeps: 2 - 6 + cot ¶sfC@D 0!,(]) !¶sfCg Dÿ J ¸,(&*]=):Ç !¶fC@ÿ Ja»¹,(&=):´

BROOK BUNGALOW, Holme-next-the-sea Map 1: D2 CROW’S NEST & WADERS, Hunstanton Map 4: C7 FOXES CROFT, Ingoldisthorpe Map 1: C3 STABLES TOO, King’s Lynn Map 2: E6

Bookings: Mr & Mrs I Johnstone Bookings: Terry & Lesley Heade, Deepdene House, 1 Bookings: Christine Riches, 21 Weasenham Road, Bookings: Sue O’Brien, 35A Goodwins Road, Tel: 01344 627578 29 Avenue Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5BW. Great Massingham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2EY. King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5QX. E: [email protected] Tel: 01485 532460 Tel: 01485 520216 Tel: 01553 774638 W: www.brookbungalow.co.uk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.deepdenehouse.co.uk W: www.christines-norfolk-cottages.co.uk W: www.cottageguide.co.uk/thestablestoo This delightful holiday retreat is the ideal base to Providing the perfect base for your holiday. Comfortable, warm, small detached bungalow W: www.thestablestoo.co.uk discover the beautiful North Norfolk coast and is Properties are located within easy walking distance in Ingoldisthorpe near Sandringham. The larger equally well placed for walkers or cyclists alike. The Comfortable and tastefully converted former of the sea front and town centre. 1 dog welcomed. adjacent villages of Dersingham and Snettisham beach and local pub are both within a short stroll, stables in a quiet Victorian area of historic King’s Parking available at both properties. have shops, pubs & restaurants. It is within 5-10 with plenty more to explore locally. Spacious with 2 minutes drive to beaches of Snettisham (easy Lynn. Set in a secluded position with lovely patio 3 double bedrooms (2 en-suite), comfortable and Both properties are rated 4 star gold award access to RSPB reserve), Heacham and Hunstanton area, the accommodation is just a short walk well equipped throughout with a sheltered orchard Crow’s Nest (1) is a fi rst fl oor apartment with a further 5 minutes. The King’s Lynn/Hunstanton across the town’s beautiful Georgian parkland to providing a lovely suntrap and perfect BBQ location. a large balcony. bus route passes. Large garden. Dogs welcome. King’s Lynn’s town centre and the historic old town. Parking. Heating, linen included. Brochure. Also ideally situated for visiting Sandringham and Prices per week: £695.00 to £1,150.00. Waders (2) is a large ground fl oor apartment with patio. Prices per week: £250.00 to £385.00. the beautiful coast. Prices per week: £425.00 to £655.00. Special rates: Winter breaks 3 nights from Prices per week: From £290.00 - £420.00. Open: April to October Special rates: Short breaks available off-season £185.00, 4 nights £210.00. Sleeps: 2-8 Sleeps: Crow’s Nest 4, Waders 4 Sleeps: 2-3 Sleeps: 2 (plus one on sofa bed) aÿ f0sCJODKg≥ &*¸(!] 2 )¶-,: sfC@ÿ ≥ a¸0!(*])Ç- ¶sCe@Dÿ 0!,(]) ¶segCD ´0,]):g ÿ !

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Bookings: Mr & Mrs R T Pinner, 45 Caxton End, Bookings: Terry & Lesley Heade, Deepdene House, Bookings: Mrs Swift, Church Farm House, Weston Bookings: Lesley Poore, Wodehouse Road, Eltisley, St. Neots, Cambs PE19 6TJ. 29 Avenue Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5BW. Colville, Cambridge CB21 5PE. Old Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 6JD. Tel: 01480 880122 Tel: 01485 532460 Tel: 01223 290207 / +44(0)7757 506145 Tel: 01485 534036 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.sunnyhunnybreaks.co.uk W: www.deepdenehouse.co.uk W: www.cottageguide.co.uk/malgwyn W: www.stcrispinshunstanton.co.uk An Edwardian house providing a good base for a Close to the beach and all amenities. 2 storey Providing the perfect base for your holiday, seaside holiday. A few minutes walk to sandy Quietly situated opposite a grassy path to the accommodation with 1 double, 1 twin bedroom Foxgloves is located within easy walking distance beaches, golf courses, Norfolk Coastal Path. Well beach. Ground fl oor accommodation. Ideal for two and shared shower room on ground fl oor. Upstairs of the sea front and town centre. 1 dog welcomed, situated for bird reserves, stately homes, local adults. Small fenced garden and parking. Within has galley kitchen, open plan lounge/diner, with enclosed garden patio, off street parking. Mobility pubs. Spacious accommodation with fully equipped 400 yards of three pubs, three restaurants, the sofa bed, leading to large balcony with sea views Access Level 2. kitchen and central heating, two sitting rooms and village shop and beach cafe. Pets welcome. Highly to front and fi elds to side. Enclosed garden area three bedrooms. Free gas, electricity and internet. recommended by returning valued guests. Bargain outside and parking for two cars. Prices: £415.00 to £635.00. Enclosed south-facing garden and off-road parking. breaks when available. Prices: £299.00 - £555.00. Off peak short breaks Special rates: Short breaks available off-season. Prices per week: £485.00 to £1,300.00. Special Prices per week: £265.00 to £408.00. Special available, price on application rates: Off-season weekend & mid-week breaks (min rates: 3 or 4 day breaks at bargain rates, please 3 nights) from £100.00 per night. Low occupancy phone for details. Open: All year except January discounts – call for details. Sleeps: 2 - 6 + cot Sleeps: 3–4 Sleeps: 8 + cot Sleeps: 2 !¶fCv@Dÿ a»¹,(&=):´ sfIC@ÿ ≥ a¸0!(*])Ç !g¶s0C@DK V≥ a»¹´-,(&]):½Ç !¶ sef0Cv@Dÿ≥ ´,(&$*]):Ç 32 33 Self catering accommodation Holiday, Touring & Camping parks

GREENACRE, Sculthorpe Map 1: F3 RAINBOW COTTAGE, Sedgeford Map 1: D2 DEEPDALE BACKPACKERS AND CAMPING, Burnham Deepdale Map 1: E1 LAZY DAYS, Heacham Map 1: C2 Bookings: Mrs J Tuddenham, Greenacre, Bookings: Mrs Jacquie Sindle, Church View, Bookings: Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, Bookings: Jenny McDermott 1 The Street, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, 13 Goodminns, Sedgeford, Norfolk PE36 5NB. Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, 7 Tudor Way, Dersingham, Norfolk PE31 6LX Norfolk NR21 9QD. Tel: 01485 572402 Norfolk, PE31 8DD Tel: 01485 543962 Tel: 01328 862858 E: [email protected] Tel: 01485 210256 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.lazydaysheacham.co.uk A delightful detached bungalow in the heart of Award-winning 400-year-old property in the village W: www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk An independently owned one bedroom caravan. Sculthorpe village. Well equipped with comfortable of Sedgeford, close to coast and Sandringham. Deepdale is an award-winning, eco-friendly Accredited by Quality in Tourism Inspectors we offer superior accommodation on a peaceful site close to Sleeps 2 adults (double bed), double sofa bed, independent backpackers hostel and campsite modern furniture, colour TV, exposed beams, the beach. The caravan sleeps four and is dog centrally heated in the winter and ideal for child’s fold-out bed and cot. All linen and towels located on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. provided. Very well equipped with fi rst-fl oor sitting friendly. It has a large master bedroom, which is exploring Norfolk’s lovely beaches. Eight miles to We offer comfortable self-catering accommodation en-suite. A cosy lounge with sofa bed and fl at-screen coast, Walsingham shrine, bird watching, National room and spacious ground-fl oor dining room and for individuals and groups, along with pitches for tv. Outside, a wrap-around veranda offers seating Trust, close to public house. Garden, parking, kitchen. Lovely enclosed sun-trap garden with tents, campervans and small motor homes. There’s and a secure space for dogs. Lazy Days is centrally owner supervised. garden furniture and BBQ. Awarded 4-star from a café, shops, bike hire and visitor information heated and double glazed and is open throughout Your Dog magazine. centre onsite. the year. Prices: Camping from £7.00 per night. Prices per week: £300.00 to £420.00. Dogs Prices per week: from £200.00 - £225.00. Prices per week: £388.00 to £620.00. Backpackers hostel from £12.00 per night £30.00. Short breaks available. Short breaks available. Open: 11 month season Sleeps: 2 + put-u-up (in single rooms) Sleeps: 2-5 + cot Open: All year Sleeps: 4 !sf0Cg Dÿ J0(&$*=)ÇV ¶f0@D ≥ a»¹´!,(&]):Ç- 0C{@ÿ JK 73M UT≥ma¸´!(*]=ÇÁ) ʣŠCv@ 0-!,(&*]):£J¸M

HUMPHREY COTTAGE, Great Bircham Map 1: D3 LITTLE TERN COTTAGE, Thornham Map 1: D2 CHELSEA 35, Hunstanton Map 4: B9 SEARLES LEISURE RESORT, Hunstanton Map 4: B8

Bookings: Mrs Elly Chalmers, Bircham Windmill, Bookings: Rex Misseldine, 16 Wilburton Road, Bookings: Judith Sunderland Bookings: Searles Leisure Resort, South Beach, Great Bircham, Norfolk PE31 6SJ. Haddenham, Cambridge CB6 3SX. Tel: 07794 144 574 or 0114 244 1839 Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5BB. Tel: 01485 578393 Tel: 01353 740297 E: [email protected] Tel: 01485 534211 E: [email protected] W: www.caravan-hunstanton.co.uk E: [email protected] W: www.searles.co.uk W: www.birchamwindmill.co.uk Welcome to this traditional single storey cottage 2-bedroom 6 berth caravan at Manor Park Holiday with its own garden, patio and BBQ. Sleeps four, Village, offers ideal accommodation from which Family fun holidays or relaxing breaks, this award Adjoined to Bircham Windmill superb location for one double, one twin bedroom and bathroom. to explore the west and north Norfolk coast. winning North West Norfolk coastal holiday resort beach, walking, bird watching. Windmill museum, Living/dining room with open-plan fi tted kitchen. Comprising an open plan living/dining area, a is your perfect choice. Comfortable, modern holiday bakery producing fresh bread daily, tearooms Set in open grounds with pitch-and-putt course, double (en-suite) bedroom, a twin bedded room homes, all centrally heated and double glazed. Mains serving homemade cakes, coffees and light children’s play area and shop on site. Near the plus a sprung double sofa bed in the lounge. The service, electric and standard touring and camping lunches, gift shop. Play area for small children, RSPB reserves at Titchwell and Holme Beach, so caravan is double glazed and has central heating pitches available all year. FREE Leisure Passes to garden and animals to stroke in the paddock. is ideal for birdwatchers or walkers. Pets welcome. throughout. Manor Park is a short walk away. pools and entertainment. Superb facilities for all the family and only 200 metres from the beach. Children’s bread baking and treasure hunt. Ample parking. Price per week: £350.00 - £800.00 Caravan and camp site available too. Short breaks: From £70 per night (min 3 nights) Prices per break: Lodges £269.00 to £2,211.00. Holiday Homes are £99.00 to £1,149.00. Prices per week: From £370.00 to £595.00. Prices per week: £275.00 to £620.00. Special rates: Senior citizen Mon-Fri (4 nights) April, May, June, October (ex bank holidays) £250.00 Prices pn: Touring & Camping £14.00 to £69.00 per pitch. Open: February to January Sleeps: 4 Sleeps: 4 Sleeps: Up to 6 Open: Holiday Homes: February to December. Touring all year. a:fgshCDI0*()-]Y{@,:¶¹»´¸* aÿ f0sCOV D@YK&*(!]¸ CYP+3³kIgA a¸0,(&*=) 0{@g AJ 3M VU¼zPQNS≥ ³knµY*Á) Ê£d Å

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Bookings: Sandra Hohol, Norfolk Holiday Homes, Bookings: New Road, North Runcton, 68 Westgate, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5EL. King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE33 0RA. Download Tel: 01485 534267 Tel: 01553 840004 the FREE E: [email protected] E: [email protected] West Visit West Norfolk W: www.norfolkholidayhomes.agency W: www.kl-cc.co.uk Norfolk Quality properties for everyday people sleeping Set in approximately ten acres of beautiful mature from 2 - 12. Discover Norfolk in one of our quality parkland, the site is situated in a prime position for mobile App Places to visit • History and heritage touring Norfolk and the Fens, which are both areas graded properties up to 5 stars. Close to places of outstanding natural beauty and is the nearest Attractions and activities • Events of interest, beaches and attractions. Extensive site to the historic town of King’s Lynn. 5 star park Holiday accommodation selection for all budgets and requirements, with Camping Mega-Pods and Holiday Lodges. Travel information swimming pools, ground fl oor accommodation and Modern Eco facilities. Small shop on site. Good pets welcome. Free brochure or book on line. local pubs. Bus from outside site. Open all year. www.visitwestnorfolk.com Prices per week: £280.00 to £1400.00. Prices: Lodges from £70.00 per night. Pods from Special rates: Off peak rates available. £30.00 per night. Caravan/Motorhomes from @visitwnorfolk Christmas/New Year breaks. £15.00 and tents from £8.00 per pitch per night. ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Campsite WEST Open: All year 2016 Sleeps: 2-12 Pitches: 150, 12 holiday lodges & 8 camping pods. Seasonal pitches Quality Inspected NORFOLK aÿ fg0sCJODvK&*¸!{@»¹(]=)´-,½P C{@ÿ J a»¸0!,(&*=):ÇÁ) Êd .Å 35 34

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Castle Rising Castle is one of the most important Fun for all the family. Indoor and outdoor play 12th-century castles in England. The stone area, lots of friendly farm animals, pedal tractors keep, built around 1140, is amongst the fi nest and trampolines. Giant sandpit and straw play surviving examples of its kind anywhere in the barn, tractor and trailer rides, plus much more! country and this, together with the massive Open: Daily from 8 February to 28 October. PLACES TO VISIT surrounding earthworks, makes Rising a castle See website for winter opening dates. of national signifi cance. Tel: 01366 382162 Whatever your interests, West Norfolk offers a wealth of fascinating Tel: 01553 631330 www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk www.castlerising.co.uk places to visit & enjoy.

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This grade II listed building on the Tuesday Discover a beautiful food hall and café, an award The magnifi cent Custom House in the heart of Market Place, King’s Lynn, is a multi-purpose 4 8 15 17 13 ells-next-the-Sea winning hair salon, shopping boutiques, with King’s Lynn has been a landmark since the 17th venue hosting pantomime, music concerts, everything from country clothing to antiques plus century. Discover elegant rooms housing fascinat- 22 25 26 Brancaster family shows, ballet, opera, classical music, a framer and a space for art. Near Burnham ing displays on Lynn’s merchants and custom men. dance, antique fairs and a regular comedy club. THE ASH HUNSTANTON Burnham Market, come for outstanding home cooked food Please contact us for information on The relaxing Coffee House is open 10am - 3pm Heacham 21 Market 11 and fun. Award-winning monthly farmers’ market changing exhibitions. for shoppers and tourists to enjoy a selection of 30 Docking and special events. Free parking, open year coffees and snacks. 28 31 1 3 5 12 round. NR21 9LF. Tel: 01553 763044 7 www.visitwestnorfolk.com Box Offi ce: 01553 764864 18 19 23 32 20 Fakenham 24 Tel: 01328 730399 @morekingslynn www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk www.creakeabbey.co.uk 9 KING'S LYNN Great Massingham 34

ALIVE DOWNHAM LEISURE 2 Map 3: G4 DALEGATE MARKET 13 Map 1: E1 ELGOOD’S BREWERY & GARDEN 14 Map 1: A5 6 32 27

Alive Downham Leisure in Downham Market Wonderful shopping and very tasty food & drink Traditional brewery and 4-acre garden. Café, Bar, offers a range of sports facilities including a 10 Saffham Shop, Free Parking, Disabled Facilities. North 14 at Dalegate Market in Burnham Deepdale on the spacious, modern fi tness studio with a wide range 16 beautiful North Norfolk Coast. The Shops & Café Brink, Wisbech PE13 1LW. isbech 2 of equipment. There is a 25 metre swimming DO NHAM are open all year, with Pop Up Shops joining them Admission: Garden – Adults £4.00, concessions pool with a varied timetable plus a programme of MARKET from Easter to October. Home to the Deepdale £3.50. Brewery Tour – Adults £8.00 Child (6 - 16 activities suitable for all ages and abilities. 33 Spring Market and Deepdale Christmas Market. only) £5. Groups by arrangement. Open: 25 April to 5 Oct 2017, Tue, Wed, Thu Open: Daily. Tel: 01485 210305 11.30am - 4.30pm. Tours & Tasting: 2pm. Tel: 01366 386868 www.dalegatemarket.co.uk Indicates attractions which Free entry to bar and shop www.aliveleisure.co.uk are accredited through the Visit England Visitor Attraction Tel: 01945 583160 Quality Assurance Scheme www.elgoods-brewery.co.uk

ALIVE LYNNSPORT 3 Map 2: F1 ALIVE OASIS 4 Map 4: B7 THE FABULOUS SHOWBOAT 15 Map 4: C6 GOODERSTONE WATER GARDENS 16 Map 1: D6

With superb facilities and high standards of Located along Hunstanton’s seafront, Alive Oasis Show off your skills with fi ne family entertainment Six enchanting acres: ponds, stream, waterways, service, Alive Lynnsport in King’s Lynn is a unique is the perfect location for a fun-fi lled family day at the Fabulous Showboat – ten pin bowling, top 13 bridges. Mature trees, shrubs, colourful borders. venue offering fi rst class fi tness and leisure out. 25m indoor leisure pool with 33m aqua slide, game play and great food. Call in and collect 50 Eight-acre nature trail. Kingfi sher hide. Lots of facilities. There is a wide range of activities and toddler pool and whirlpool spa, the Fun Castle free redemption tickets. The Fabulous Showboat is seats. Dogs & children free. Delicious home-made classes suitable for all ages and abilities including children’s indoor adventure play area, roller part of the Praesepe plc leisure group. cakes. PE33 9BP. 6 miles SW of Swaffham. fi tness studios, gymnastics centre, climbing wall, skating rink, indoor bowls green, fi tness studio 16 - 18 Le Strange Terrace, Hunstanton, PE36 5AJ Open: Garden open daily all year. Tearoom open skatepark, outdoor pitches, tennis courts and and a seafront facing cafe. 12 Mar – end of Oct daily if weather fair. athletics facilities. Tel: 01908 351200 Open: Daily. Please check on 01366 328118/01366 328007. Closes 5pm, 4pm from Sept. Garden enquiries Open: Daily. Tel: 01485 534227 Tel: 01553 818001 01603 712913/07730 551945 www.aliveleisure.co.uk www.aliveleisure.co.uk www.gooderstonewatergardens.co.uk

ALIVE ST JAMES POOL 5 Map 2: C4 BEERS OF EUROPE 6 Map 1: C5 HUNSTANTON SEA LIFE SANCTUARY 17 Map 4: B7 KING’S LYNN MARITIME TRAIL 18 Map 2: C2

Alive St James Pool in King’s Lynn has a 25m Britain’s Biggest beer shop with some 2000 New for 2017 Rainforest Ranger! Experience Discover King’s Lynn’s history as a premier main pool in addition to a smaller learning different craft beers, real ales and lagers from close encounters with jungle beasties, snakes English sea port, the stories of its merchants, ship pool and a programme ranging from family over 60 countries. We also stock over 2000 and lizards from the rainforests of the world. As builders, sailors, fi shermen, press gangs, porters fun sessions to lessons. There is a modern different malt whiskies, rums, gins, vodkas, you dive into the underwater world at SEA LIFE and pubs which have been part of its history. This fi tness studio with a variety of equipment plus a liqueurs, cocktail and coffee syrups and a huge Hunstanton you will get closer than you ever way marked trail starts at True’s Yard Fisherfolk timetable of classes. range of branded beer glasses. Open every day imagined to sharks, seals, otters, penguins and Museum. It features 27 pavement plaques with Ernie the Giant Sea Turtle. Book online and save! Open: Daily including bank holidays. four different illustrations refl ecting the historic Tel: 01553 764888 Open: Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm, Sundays and Open: All year (Closed on Christmas Day & Boxing wards which the trail passes through. www.aliveleisure.co.uk Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm. Day) Southern Promenade, Hunstanton, PE36 5BH The trail guide costs just 50p and is available Tel: 01553 812000 Tel: 01485 533576 from True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum or the Tourist www.beersofeurope.co.uk www.sealife.co.uk Information Centre. Tel: 01553 763044

BIRCHAM WINDMILL 7 Map 1: D3 CASHINO GAMING 8 Map 4: C6 KING’S LYNN TOWN GUIDES 19 Map 2: B4 LYNN MUSEUM 20 Map 2: C4

This beautiful windmill makes a delightful family 18 + only – Play big jackpot slots on the latest Walk into the history of this town with one of Home of Seahenge –see the 4000-year-old day out. You will fi nd tearooms, gallery, bakery, games in the friendliest of environments. Come our King’s Lynn Town Guides. Let them show timbers and enter the full-sized reconstruction gift shop, garden, dairy sheep, animals and in and join the fun ! Call in and collect £5 match you ancient roof lines and the earlier line of the to discover what Seahenge was like in 2000BC. children’s play area for under 7s, children’s plays. Cashino Gaming is part of the Praesepe plc river, walk with them through doors, passages Experience the restored Victorian chapel and baking and of course the windmill museum itself. leisure group. and quiet hidden courtyards. Our past is there explore the displays telling West Norfolk’s unique Also self-catering accommodation, caravan/ 16a Le Strange Terrace, Hunstanton, PE36 5AJ to be enjoyed and your support will help its story. Lynn Museum, Market Street, King’s Lynn campsite. Free parking. preservation. For details of daytime and evening PE30 1NL. Tel: 01908 351200 Open: Easter to Sept 30, daily 10am-5pm. walks, see page 39. Open: Tue - Sat. Tel: 01485 578393 Tel: 01553 763044 Tel: 01553 775001 www.birchamwindmill.co.uk www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk 36 37

NORFOLK LAVENDER 21 Map 1: C2 THE PRINCESS THEATRE HUNSTANTON 22 Map 4: C6 WWT WELNEY WETLAND CENTRE 33 Map 1: B7 GARDENS 34 Map 1: E4

Enjoy a wonderful day out for all ages with lots to Our varied programme features all the best touring Get closer to nature and sample the calm A plant lover’s paradise, set in an old walled see. The lavenders look and smell stunning when shows, including comedy, plays, musicals, ballet, of 1000 acres of internationally important garden. Extensive display gardens and a sales in bloom. The distillery is open July to end August. opera, children’s shows and pantomime, together wetlands. In summer discover rare breeding area packed with choice plants. We grow a huge Visit the Animal Farm and let the children play with weekly cinema screenings and frequent birds, dragonfl ies and wildfl owers, explore nature range of herbaceous plants, shrubs, alpines, on the new outdoor play area. Exciting gift shops Theatre Live performances, direct from ’s trails and try pond-dipping. In winter encounter ferns and climbers. Many are unusual or rare. and plant centre to tempt all. Take a stroll in the West End. Our popular terrace provides one of the fl ocks of wintering waterbirds, which include Tumbleyhill Road, West Acre, King’s Lynn PE32 fragrant meadow or just sit and relax. best views in town, perfect for enjoying a glass of thousands of swans that can be seen at our daily, 2BW. Admission Free. wine or a delicious cappuccino. commentated swan feeds. Open: Nursery open daily: 1 Feb to 30 Nov, Tel: 01485 570384 10am - 5pm. Café open daily: Easter - end Sept. Mail order: 01485 572714 Open: Daily from 10am (except Christmas Day) Open: All year except Christmas day. Box Offi ce – Tel: 01485 532252 Tel: 01353 860711 Tel: 01760 755562 www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk www.princesshunstanton.co.uk wwt.org.uk/welney www.westacregardens.co.uk

OCTAVIA HILL’S BIRTHPLACE HOUSE 23 Map 1: D6 SANDRINGHAM 24 Map 1: C3

The Grade II* Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House The Royal Family’s country retreat in Norfolk, tells the story of the pioneer of social housing with the principal ground fl oor apartments open Visitors to West Norfolk and the National Trust. to the public, 60 acres of stunning gardens, and Tea Room and walled garden. the fascinating museum of Royal vehicles and will find a great range of Open: First Saturday of each month, mementoes. The Visitor Centre, open all year, 1pm – 4.30pm (last admissions 4pm). features home-made cooking, unusual gifts and regular entertainment Up to 14th March 2018 the museum is Estate grown produce. open by pre-appointment. Open: Easter to October (except late July). venues as well as many Tel: 01945 476358 Tel: 01485 545408 www.octaviahill.org www.sandringhamestate.co.uk festivals and events. Project9_Layout 1 04/10/2015 16:25 See page 38 to 41 for more SEARLES SEATOURS 25 Map 4: B7 SNETTISHAM PARK 26 Map 1: C3 details of events. Make Sea Tours your fi rst port of call. Visit Snettisham Park and you can take a brilliant Unique Amphibious sea tours of the Wash in Safari ride to meet and feed our famous red deer At Hunstanton, the Princess Theatre has long traditions Hunstanton’s famous two Wash Monsters. herd. Experience lambing in March and April, In King’s Lynn, the magnificent grade II listed Corn Ex- Exciting and educational, a must for all! Enjoy bottle feed orphan lambs and visit our friendly as a popular live entertainment venue, hosting a var- a Seal Safari and visit the seals or take a trip farm animals. Visitors Centre, tearoom and shop. change situated in Tuesday Market Place offers a wide along the Hunstanton coastline, leaving from the ied programme including special summer productions. Seasonal activities, including pony rides, and programme of live entertainment, including opera, ballet, central promenade in Hunstanton. Call or visit our countryside trails. A brilliant day out for all the Tel: 01485 532252 or visit www.princesshunstanton.co.uk website for tour times and more details. family. concerts, comedy, pantomime and children’s shows and a Tel: 01485 534444/07831 321799 Tel: 01485 542425 At West Acre close to historic Castle Acre, Westacre The- Secure your seat by pre-booking regular comedy club. www.snettishampark.co.uk atre provides a year - round programme of productions, www.seatours.co.uk Nearby, the 15th century Guildhall of St George, provides children’s drama, film and exhibitions as well as a range an atmospheric venue for theatre, music, dance and films of classes including singing, dancing and creative art. THE STEIFF SHOP 27 Map 1: C5 STORIES OF LYNN 28 Map 2: B4 presented by local groups & organisations. Tel: 01760 755800 or www.westacretheatre.com Box office for both venues: 01553 764864 Located next door to Beers of Europe is the largest Visit King’s Lynn’s stunning attraction on your Other regular entertainment venues include Searles Leisure Steiff shop in East Anglia. Over 500+ different holiday. Discover the stories of King’s Lynn - home www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk teddy bears/animals available in store. Ranges to seafarers, explorers, mayors, merchants, Resort in Hunstanton, and Downham Market Town Hall. from keyring to jumbo size, replicas & limited magistrates and miscreants for over 800 years. Also in King’s Lynn, the Majestic Cinema, a classic There is a wealth of craft centres and art galleries through- editions, so there is something for everyone. Tour the old gaol cells, try on Mayors robes, see Victorian-style cinema screens films to cater to all tastes. Also available are Brio, Ravensburger Jigsaws & the King John cup and more! out the towns, coast and countryside of West Norfolk to suit the superb Baghera pedal or ride metal cars. Open: Daily Tel: 01553 772603 or www.majestic-cinema.co.uk all tastes and interests. Open: Daily, Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sundays and Tel: 01553 774297 Bank Holidays 10am-4pm. www.storiesofl ynn.co.uk Tel: 01553 812000 www.thesteiffshop.com

THAXTER’S COFFEE SHOP & GARDEN CENTRE 29 Map 1: C3 THOMAS’S NO 1 BINGO 30 Map 4: B7

The Coffee Shop at Thaxters is popular for its Thomas’s No 1 Bingo offers all the fun of big home-made cakes and scones, baked daily. Enjoy cash bingo with great prizes, up to date cranes popular cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, baguettes and pushers. Call in and collect 50 free games and homemade specials in the coffee shop or of bingo. Thomas’s No 1 Bingo is part of the attractive garden. Praesepe plc leisure group. The Garden Centre sells everything for the gar- 4 Beach Terrace Road, Hunstanton, PE36 5BQ dener, plus a large range of giftware. The grocery sells hot chickens from it’s rotisserie, freshly baked Tel: 01908 351200 bread, newspapers, lottery and much more. Open: 7 days a week. Tel: 01485 545105 www.thaxters.co.uk

THE WALKS 31 Map 2: E4 THE WAREHOUSE ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES 32 Map 1: C5

Grade II listed 18thC park, restored with Heritage The newly-opened centre aims to have the largest Lottery funding. Plenty on offer, from formal and fi nest selection of antiques and collectables gardens and art installations, to play equipment, in West Norfolk. 15,000 sq. ft. of antiques and bespoke parkour facility and café. Free events collectables on one level. throughout the year, with bandstand concerts, Over 100 stands & cabinets. Full disabled tours of 15thC Red Mount Chapel and spectacular access & toilets. ‘Fawkes in The Walks’ fi reworks display. Ample free parking. Open: Red Mount tours, May to Sept. Band stand Open: Daily, Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sundays and concerts, June to Sept. Park open daily. Bank Holidays 10am-4pm. Tel: 01553 763044 (King’s Lynn TIC) Tel: 01553 812000 www.west-norfolk.gov.uk www.thewarehouseantiques.co.uk Matthew Usher Photography 39

A host of events and festivals take place MAY throughout West Norfolk. From the range of 1 King’s Lynn May Garland Procession Tel: 01553 768930 6 Asda Foundation Grand East Anglia Run Tuesday Market festivals in the heart of historic King’s Lynn, Place, King’s Lynn. www.grandeastangliarun.co.uk to the Water Festival in Downham Market 6 - 7 Craft Fair Bircham Windmill. Tel: 01485 578393 7 Morris Dancing on May Bank Holiday The King’s Morris danc- and the famous Sandringham Flower Show, ing in the Burnhams and Wells area. Tel: 01553 768930 13 Craft Fair Elgood’s Brewery. Tel: 01945 583160 there are events for all interests throughout 19 - 20 King’s Lynn Hanse Festival www.kingslynnhansefestival.co.uk the year. See below for a quick guide to 24 - 27 Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials Houghton Hall. www.musketeer.co.uk events or check out many more details on 25 - 26 Summer Craft Fair Downham Market. Tel: 01366 387770 26 Plant Lovers’ Day Creake Abbey. Tel: 01328 730399 www.visitwestnorfolk.com 27 Sedgeford Village Open Gardens Tel: 01485 570827 27 - 28 Dersingham Open Gardens & Art Studios www.dersinghamopengardens.co.uk THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER – MAY TO OCTOBER 27 - 28 Historical Re-enactment - Knights of Honour. Castle Rising Castle. Tel: 01553 631330 King’s Lynn Town Guides - Guided Walks Varied programme of guided walks 27 - 3 June Downham Market Festival Tel: 01366 383615 exploring the history of King’s Lynn. Regular afternoon walks on Tuesday, 28 Downham Market Carnival Day Tel: 01366 383615 Friday and Saturday (2.00pm start) May to October. Monday evening walks 28 Country Day Bircham Windmill. Tel: 01485 578393 (7.00pm start) during June and July. Look out for special King’s Lynn Festival 28 Morris Dancing on Spring Bank Holiday The King’s Morris, walks. Details: Tel: 01553 763044 (King’s Lynn Tourist Information Centre). dancing in Bircham and the Burnhams & Wells area. Tel: 01553 768930 JANUARY JUNE 1 - 11 March Winter Wild Swan Feeds WWT Welney. www.wwt.org.uk/welney 20 - 21 Festival of Swans WWT Welney. www.wwt.org.uk/welney 2 - 3 Bee Weekend Oxburgh Hall. Tel: 01366 328258 23 King’s Lynn Festival Winter Series - Coffee Concert 3 King’s Lynn Lions Fun Day & Craft Fayre The Walks, King’s Lynn. with Jamal Aliyev & Daniel Evans, King’s Lynn Town Hall. Tel: 07890 370887 www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk 8 - 9 Coastal Walk Challenge Hunstanton. 26 King’s Lynn Festival Winter Series - Talk by Benedict Allen www.communitysportsfoundation.org.uk Guildhall of St George, King’s Lynn. www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk 16 - 17 Costume Weekend Oxburgh Hall. Tel: 01366 328258 17 Jazz in the Garden Elgood’s Brewery. Tel: 01945 583160 FEBRUARY 23 - 24 Hunstanton Carnival Weekend www.hunstantoncarnival.co.uk 24 Cycle Together Sandringham. www.leonardcheshire.org 10 Go Wild in the Woods Oxburgh Hall. Tel: 01366 328258 24 Beat The Tide 10k beach run & 5k fun run Hunstanton. 10 - 18 Puddle jumping competition WWT Welney. wwt.org.uk/welney www.stroke.org.uk EVENTS 14 - 24 King’s Lynn Mart Tuesday Market Place. Tel: 01553 763044 Chinese New Year 17 Downham Market. Tel: 01366 387770 20 King’s Lynn Festival Winter Series - Family Concert with the European Union Chamber Orchestra, St Nicholas’ Chapel. www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk MARCH FOR 2018 2 - 4 Soul Family Affair music event, Searles, Hunstanton. www.soulfamilyaffair.co.uk 16 King’s Lynn Festival Winter Series - Coffee Concert with A4 Brass Quartet, King’s Lynn Town Hall. Photo: Sacha Dench / WWT www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk 16 St Winnold’s Day Parade Downham Market. Tel: 01366 387770 16 - 18 King’s Lynn Fiction Festival www.lynnlitfests.com 23 - 24 Spring Craft Fair Downham Market. Tel: 01366 387770 23 - 25 Deepdale Hygge Burnham Deepdale. 29 - 1 July Sandringham Carriage Driving Trials www.deepdalehygge.co.uk www.sandringhamestate.co.uk/drivingtrials 23 - 25 Deepdale Spring Market Burnham Deepdale. 30 - 1 July Festival Too Opening Weekend King’s Lynn. Also see other dates www.deepdalespringmarket.co.uk in July. www.festivaltoo.co.uk 26 Free Open Day Oxburgh Hall. Tel: 01366 328258 29 - 31 Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials JULY Sussex Farm. www.musketeer.co.uk 30 - 2 Apr Easter Egg Hunt Peckover House. Tel: 01945 583463 1 Outlaw Half Holkham Triathlon Holkham Hall. 31 Creake Abbey Spring Gift Fair Tel: 01328 730399 www.osbevents.com 31 - 2 Apr Easter Egg Hunt Oxburgh Hall. Tel: 01366 328258 1 - 7 Hunstanton & District Open Bowls Tournament Tel: 01553 818015 APRIL 1 - 10 Aug Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project (SHARP) www.sharp.org.uk 2 Morris Dancing on Easter Monday The King’s Morris dancing in 4 - 7 Rose Fair Peckover House. Tel: 01945 583463 Snettisham, Heacham and Thornham. Tel: 01553 768930 6 - 7 Festival Too King’s Lynn. www.festivaltoo.co.uk 3 - 15 Spring Nature Trail Peckover House. Tel: 01945 583463 13 - 14 Festival Too King’s Lynn. www.festivaltoo.co.uk 20 - 22 Just Crafts – spring craft show Sandringham. 14 The Burnham’s Flower Show & Carnival Tel: 01328 730778 www.livingheritagecraftshows.com 15 - 28 King’s Lynn Festival www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk 23 St George’s Day Celebrations Downham Market. 17 King’s Lynn Race for Life Houghton Hall. Tel: 01366 387770 www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org 19 The Tempest - Outdoor Theatre Oxburgh Hall. Tel: 01366 328258 21 World Snail Racing Championships Congham. www.snailracing.net 40 41

25 Sandringham Flower Show www.sandringhamflowershow.org.uk 27 - 29 Old Hunstanton Flower Festival Tel: 01485 533511 Photo: Sandringham Flower Show AUGUST

4 - 5 Historical Re-enactment - Black Knight Historical. Castle Rising Castle. Tel: 01553 631330 4 - 5 Sandringham Food & Drink Festival www.livingheritagefoodfestivals.co.uk 5 Heacham Carnival Tel: 01485 572142 5 National Gardens Scheme Elgood’s Brewery. Tel: 01945 583160 8 As You Like It – Open Air Shakespeare Burnham Deepdale. www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk 9 - 12 Houghton Arts & Music Festival Houghton Hall. www.houghtonfestival.co.uk 11 - 12 War of the Roses Re-enactment Oxburgh Hall. Tel: 01366 328258 12 Downham Market Water Festival Tel: 01366 387770 13 - 24 North Norfolk Music Festival King’s Lynn is proud of being recognised as a ‘Festival Town’. Taking place in www.northnorfolkmusicfestival.com 18 Burnham Market Craft Fair the heart of this historic town, a range of festivals feature a fine selection of www.theburnhammarketcraftfair.co.uk 18 - 19 Water Ski Racing King’s Lynn. www.kingslynnskirace.co.uk music, performance and literary events throughout the year. 19 Hunstanton Kite Festival www.hunstanton-rotary.org.uk 19 - 25 Scott Dunn Hunstanton Lawn Tennis Tournament www.hunstantonltt.co.uk OCTOBER KING’S LYNN FICTION & POETRY 25 Creake Abbey Summer Gift Fair Tel: 01328 730399 20 - 28 Half Term Autumn Trail Peckover House. Tel: 01945 583463 26 - 27 Historical Re-enactment – Lion Rampant. 27 Creak Abbey Halloween Spooktacular Tel: 01328 730399 FESTIVAL 15 - 28 JULY FESTIVALS 16 - 18 MARCH Castle Rising Castle. Tel: 01553 631330 27 Downham on Display Downham Market. Tel: 01366 387770 The 68th King’s Lynn Festival will feature international names from the SEPTEMBER worlds of classical music, jazz folk and literature. The festival began in 1951 & 28 - 30 SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER as a celebration of the restoration of St George’s Guildhall which remains The Fiction Festival and the Poetry Festival have both taken place in 1 - 2 North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival Holkham Hall. an important venue. While classical music provides the cornerstones of the King’s Lynn every year since 1984. Both festivals include writers with www.northnorfolkfoodfestival.co.uk 2 Fawkes in the Walks King’s Lynn. Tel: 01553 763044 programme, a wide variety of other events include lighter music presented international reputation together with new writers from all over the world. 2 Craft Fair Elgood’s Brewery. Tel: 01945 583160 16 - 18 Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair by international artists. The festival’s tradition of excellence draws audiences Festival goers are able to meet the authors, hear them read and discuss 7 - 8 Autumn Craft Fair Downham Market. Tel: 01366 387770 www.livingheritagecraftshows.com from all over Britain and abroad. their work whilst having the opportunity to buy their books. 8 - 9 Sandringham Game and Country Fair 23 - 25 Sunny Hunny Soul Weekend Searles, Hunstanton. During the winter, the Festival stages a ‘Winter Season’ series featuring www.sunnyhunnysoulweekend.co.uk www.livingheritagecountryshows.com music, films and talks. Details: www.lynnlitfests.com 9 Burnham Market (2) Horse Trials Sussex Farm. 24 Creake Abbey Christmas Gift Fair Tel: 01328 730399 www.musketeer.co.uk 30 - 2 Dec Deepdale Christmas Market Burnham Deepdale. Details: www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk www.deepdalechristmasmarket.co.uk Festival brochure available mid-April. Box office opens towards the end DECEMBER of April at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Tel: 01553 764864 KING’S LYNN HANSE 1 - 2 Christmas Shopping Weekend Elgood’s Brewery. 19 - 20 MAY Tel: 01945 583160 FESTIVAL 8 - 16 Christmas Celebration Peckover House. Tel: 01945 583463 The King’s Lynn Hanse Festival celebrates King’s Lynn’s international 22 Creake Abbey Special Christmas Market Tel: 01328 730399 connections and its rich maritime and trading heritage with a host of events 25 Christmas Day Swim Hunstanton. which has included musical performances, historical re-enactments, lectures www.hunstantonroundtable.com and walks. 26 Morris Dancing on Boxing Day The King’s Morris at South Wootton. Tel: 01553 768930 Details: www.kingslynnhansefestival.co.uk

WHY NOT TAKE THE FESTIVAL TOO OPPORTUNITY TO OPENING 30 JUNE & 1 JULY, • Visit The Downham Market • Head to Hunstanton for THEN TWO WEEKENDS Water Festival to see spec- a day of family fun at the tacular dragon boat racing Hunstanton Kite Festival 6 & 7, 13 & 14 JULY plus a fun fair, crafts and and Classic Car Rally – refreshments for all the 19 August. family – 12 August. Watch International stars Festival Too, now in its 33rd year is a festival of free music events. Organised 15 - 16 Costume Weekend Oxburgh Hall. Tel: 01366 328258 • Choose from an excellent at the Burnham Market with sponsorship and support from local organisations, it is still one of Eu- 16 Heritage Open Day & Classic Car Event King’s Lynn. • line up of performers and International Horse Trials – rope’s largest FREE festivals. There are five evenings of entertainment spread Tel: 01553 763044 chamber music concerts 29- 31 March and Hought- over three consecutive weekends with an impressive fireworks display conclud- 16 Massed Morris Dancing in King’s Lynn The King’s Morris & at the 14th North Norfolk on International Horse ing the first evening’s entertainment. Huge crowds flock to Tuesday Market guest teams. Tel: 01553 768930 Music Festival – Trials 24 - 27 May. Place to enjoy exciting live entertainment featuring pop and rock stars, top-rate 20 - 22 Beer Festival Elgood’s Brewery. Tel: 01945 583160 13-24 August. tribute bands and the best of local talent. Free daytime street entertainment in 28 - 30 King’s Lynn Poetry Festival www.lynnlitfests.com • Enjoy some spectacular the town centre on Saturdays provides fun for all the family. 28 - 30 Deepdale Festival Burnham Deepdale. • Spend a great day out at fireworks at Fawkes in the www.deepdalefestival.co.uk the renowned Sandringham Walks, King's Lynn – Details: www.festivaltoo.co.uk Flower Show – 25 July. 2 November Details of all events are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. However, details and dates do change. Please check with event organisers or local Tourist Information Centres before planning your visit to an event. 42 43

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Ferry route Roads Information Centres provide a wealth of information and services to help you get activities and places to visit, events the most from your visit. and places to stay during your trip to West Norfolk, visit our website KING’S LYNN BY CAR BY AIR TRAVELINE www.visitwestnorfolk.com. Situated in the magnificent Custom West Norfolk is easily accessed via the West Norfolk enjoys good links to both For details of rail, coach and bus House, the centre is well located M11, A10 or A1 from the south and via domestic and international locations. services to help you explore West between the old town, shopping centre the A47 and A17 from the Midlands Norwich International is around 1 hour's Norfolk contact – and waterfront to help you discover and the North. drive away. London Stansted airport is Tel: 0871 2002233 and explore this historic town. approximately 1.5 hours' drive. London www.travelineeastanglia.org.uk Open 7 days per week. BY COACH Heathrow, Gatwick and East Midlands The Custom House, Purfleet airports are each around 2.5 hours' COASTHOPPER Quay, King’s Lynn, PE30 1HP National Express services run to drive. King’s Lynn from London Victoria via T: 01553 763044 Norwich International The Coasthopper bus service is a great Peterborough. Tel: 0871 781 8181 E: [email protected] Tel: 01603 411923 way to explore the Norfolk coast. You www.nationalexpress.com www.norwichairport.co.uk can use it to travel between King’s HUNSTANTON First’s Excel service X1 connects King’s Lynn, Hunstanton, Wells, Sheringham London Stansted King’s Lynn – map 2, see page 24 Why not download our new West Nor- Lynn with Peterborough and Norwich. and Cromer. The service normally op- Tel: 0844 3351803 Located at the top of The Green and folk mobile App with details of hun- Tel: 0345 602 0121 erates up to half hourly, daily from May www.stanstedairport.com overlooking the sea, the busy centre dreds of places for you to eat, shop, www.firstgroup.com - September, with lower frequencies in is very close to the beach and prom- visit and stay whilst visiting spring, autumn and especially during enade, town centre shopping and the West Norfolk. BY RAIL BY FERRY winter. The combination of the Norfolk beautiful seafront gardens. Coast Path and the Coasthopper bus, Govia Thameslink Railway operates The nearest ferry port is Harwich (approx Open 7 days per week. offers excellent opportunities to leave services from London King’s Cross to 2 hours' drive). Stena Line operates Town Hall, The Green, the car behind and discover this beau- Downham Market and King’s Lynn – car and passenger ferries to Hook of Hunstanton, PE36 6BQ tiful part of our coastline. hourly to King’s Lynn (half hourly at Holland. P&O Ferries links The Port T: 01485 532610 Tel: 01553 776980 peak times) with average journey time of Hull (approx 2.5 hours' drive) to E: [email protected] www.coasthopper.co.uk 1 hr 40 mins. (East Midlands Trains Rotterdam and Zeebrugge. offer connecting services from the Mid- Stena Line EXPLORE BY BIKE lands and the North via Peterborough Tel: 0844 7707070 and Ely). At King’s Cross/St Pancras www.stenaline.co.uk There are a host of cycle routes in West Explore the International Eurostar provides direct P&O Ferries Norfolk including the Sustrans National Hunstanton – map 4, see page 26 services to Paris, Brussels and Lille. Visit West Tel: 0800 130 0030 Cycle Route 1, which connects major Eurostar www.poferries.com towns and cities along the east coast BURNHAM DEEPDALE* Norfolk App Tel: 03432 186 186 and National Route 11 which connects www.eurostar.com King’s Lynn with Cambridge and will Located on the coast, the independently connect through to Harlow, when fully for more details about: Govia Thameslink Railway run Deepdale Visitor Information Centre completed. See www.sustrans.org.uk Things to do « Events « Tel: 0345 0264700 provides a wide range of information and For West Norfolk cycle route informa- Where to stay « Places www.thameslinkrailway.com services. tion and cycle hire centres, visit www. Deepdale Visitor Information, Burnham to eat « and much more! East Midlands Trains visitwestnorfolk.com Deepdale, Norfolk, PE31 8DD Tel: 03457 125678 Open 7 days per week. 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