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Great group get-aways Where to stay What to see & do Design by www.garethjamesdesign.co.uk Printed by Swallowtail Print. Design by www.garethjamesdesign.co.uk Welkom Het vreedzame en onbedorven is gemakkelijk te bereiken met zeer verbeterde, goede wegen spoorverbindingen met de rest van Welcome to Norfolk de UK. De kust van Norfolk is algemeen bekend en omvat het bedrijvige vakantieoord Great Yarmouth met mijlen van amusement langs zijn gouden strand. De kleinere kustplaatsen Cromer, Sheringham en bieden een langzamer levensritme, terwijl een groot deel van de tussenliggende mijlen van vreedzame kustlijn erkend wordt als zijnde een The perfect destination for groups! landschap van nationaal belang en het huist een aantal natuurreeservaten van internationaal belang. Het binnenland van Norfolk omvat het immense landschap ven de Fens met zijn eindeloze patchwork van velden en onmetelijke luchten, de Not only does Norfolk offer groups an amazing variety of quality heidevelden en bossen van het Brecklandgebied en de vredige waterwegen van de Broads. places to visit and things to do, it also offers great value for Historisch heeft een Normandisch kasteel, een kathedraal en onbetwistbaar het beste winkelcentrum in de regio tussen de ruïnes van money. Whatever your interest, and whenever and wherever you de middeleeuwse muren. visit, you can be assured of a warm welcome in Nelson’s County. Bienvenue Paisible et préservée, Norfolk est une région facile Norfolk is proud of its cultural diversity with the vibrant historic d’accès grâce à un service routier et à des liaisons ferroviaires développés, la reliant ainsi au reste du city of Norwich, the magical waterland of the Broads, a stunning Royaume Uni. La côte de Norfolk est très connue et comprend la dynamique station balnéaire de Great Yarmouth, 90 mile coastline, the busy seaside resorts of Great Yarmouth, avec ses très nombreux divertissements tout au long de sa merveilleuse plage dorée. Cromer, Cromer, Sheringham and Hunstanton and the heaths and forest Sheringham et Hunstanton, plus petites villes de bord de mer, offrent quant à elles un rythme de vie plus calme. Les routes bordant ce paisible littoral of The Brecks. Norfolk’s busy calendar of year round events and permettent d’apprécier un paysage d’une très grande beauté, composé en partie d’un grand nombre de réserves naturelles. festivals includes the internationally acclaimed Norfolk & Norwich A l’intérieur même de Norfolk, vous pourrez apprécier l’immense paysage du Fens, avec ses Festival, the ever-popular Thursford Christmas Spectacular and interminables variétés de champs, ses grands ciels et ses landes. De plus, vous pourrez faire connaissance avec les forêts du Breckland ainsi the mouthwatering Norfolk Food Festival. Add to this a wealth of qu’avec les tranquilles voies navigables du Broads. La ville historique de Norwich possède un château stately homes, gardens, castles, museums, animal attractions, et une cathédrale imprégnés de l’art roman et incontestablement le meilleur centre commercial de la région dans le sens où celui-ci est situé a railways, boat trips, theatre and fantastic shopping and Norfolk l’intérieur des restes de murs médievaux. really does have something for everyone. Willkommen Falls Sie hervorragende Qualität suchen, sowie tolle Vielfalt und das fantastisch günstig, so haben Sie das perfekte Reiseziel gefunden. Egal was Sie besonders interessiert, wann Sie kommen und wo auch immer sie gehen, Sie Where are we? können sich darauf verlassen, dass Sie in Nelson's Transport routes to and from Norfolk have County immer herzlich willkommen sein werden. Norfolk ist stolz auf sein vielseitiges kulturelles improved dramatically over recent years, making Angebot, mit der sagenhaften historischen Markt-, it easy to reach however you and your group Doms-, Theater-, Pubs- und allgemeine Kulturstadt Norwich, die zauberhafte Binnensee und choose to travel. See page 2 for travel advice. Kanal Wasserlandschaft der Norfolk Broads, die allgemeine Vielfalt der wilden Tiere, die traumhafte 140 km lange Strandküste, die sorgenlose Strandparadies Ortschaften Great • Yarmouth, Cromer, Sheringham und Hunstanton, Norfolk Cromer sowie die Wald- und Sträucherbüsche Landschaft von Breckland. Vollgestopft ist der Kalender mit Feste und • • Veranstaltungen in Norfolk's Städte, zum Beispiel King’s Aylsham mit dem international bekannten Norfolk & Norwich Lynn E • Festival, dem immer-beliebten Thursford • Great Weihnachts-Spektakel und dem immer • Yarmouth leckeren Norfolk Food Festival Fest des Futterns. Edinburgh Norwich Dazu kommt eine einmalige Sammlung von aristokratische Paläste, Gärten, Tierbegegnungsparks, Burg-Ruinen, Museen, • Diss einige davon in berühmten Schlössern, wie der in • Norwich, dazu auch Bootfahrten, Dampfmaschinen, Theatern und fantastische Einkaufsbummel Gelegenheiten. Norfolk hat wirklich für jeden etwas grossartiges anzubieten. Details on page 13 Hull • Manchester • • Nottingham • www.facebook.com/VisitNorfolk Birmingham Norfolk

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Contents Tourist Information Centres, Tourist Advice, Ratings Travel Districts Norfolk’s Itinerary Ideas & Tours Cathedral City Norwich - Norfolk’s 2 Norfolk Coast 6 4-5 3 7 The Broads - Britain's Magical Waterland The Broads Average Daily Sunshine (hours) Sunshine Daily Average Seaside Fun Norfolk Countryside & Villages Market Towns Norfolk Heritage Norfolk & Norwich maps Meal Stops and Local Transport 11 10 Attractions Visitor 9 14 Accommodation 13 12 15-23 & 26 24-25 Norfolk is renowned for its warm,Norfolk for its sunny and is renowned dry rightly so, as the graph below weather – and the average daily demonstrates. The dots show scale) while the bars sunshine in hours (left hand in millimetres show the average annual rainfall (right hand scale). All data is supplied by the to a long termand relates average. Met Office Front cover (clockwise from left): Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, left): from cover (clockwise Front Custom King's Lynn Tours, Broads Happisburgh Lighthouse, Pier. House, afternoon tea, Cromer Norfolk, by: Visit VisitNorwich, Photography supplied The Borough Tourism, Yarmouth Greater Authority, The Broads Norfolk, North & West Norfolk District Lynn Council of King's Council, Norwich City Council, Shona Council, Eastons Coaches, Chenery Travel, HEART, Norwich Richards, the advertisersFisheye Images and within this manual. What’s the weather like? Polka Road: NR23 1JG 3 coach parking bays on Beach Coach Station, Nelson Station Road: NR26 8RE Austin Fields, Austin Street: Austin Fields, Austin Street: Station Yard Coach Park: NR22 Station Yard Southend Road: PE36 5BE Station Yard, Station Street: PE37 7JE Station Street: Station Yard, Coltishall Road (B1354): NR12 8UU Cadogan Road: NR27 9HT Great Yarmouth Hunstanton King’s Lynn Sheringham Wells next the Sea Plus 4 drop-off and pick-up points on the and pick-up Plus 4 drop-off and one in the town centre. seafront Cromer Swaffham Walsingham PE30 1AA Priory Road. Drop off/pick up point at The Priory off/pick Road. Drop and Paradise Hollies between Bridge Street near the bus station. Street Road North: NR30 1EY Holkham Hall • • • • • • • • • • 6BN Setting Down NR1 1HA. 5 min drive NR4 6DY. Off A140 A140 Off NR4 6DY. Coach Parking and and Coach Parking Harford Park & Ride: Norwich Road: Lower Clarence Ipswich road, junction with A47 SouthernIpswich road, B1113. Bypass. Separate entrance from Mon-Sat, closed Sun and bank hols. Must be on 01603 223845 or pre-booked [email protected]. Mon-Fri. £10 including Bookings processed station for driver and bus travel to/from free use of driver facilities (during opening hours). bays for on-street also various are There coaches with parking times of 10 mins-1hr. than 10 up at more off/pick Coaches can drop the city (see page 13). Times locations across 7am-7pm with the exception of range from Royal which the Theatre outside Street Theatre can be used any time any day. from city centre, behind railway station, off railway station, off behind city centre, from B1140. £6 (£20 on Norwich City Football Club home match days). Nearby supermarket has toilets and café.15 min walk or number 25 bus railway station to city centre. from Norwich, Great Yarmouth and most of Norfolk’s market towns have a car park and most of Norfolk’s Yarmouth Norwich, Great points. A list of locations, off up/drop suitable for coach use and/or several pick and postcodes is below. coach park addresses Guided tour Thursford Christmas Spectacular Thursford • Tourist Information Centres Travel Advice

You will find Tourist Information Centres (TICs) throughout Norfolk with plenty of information on all the things BY ROAD to do, places to visit and special events. They can be the ideal place to purchase locally made crafts or Norfolk is connected to the rest of the UK by a gifts, as well as books covering a wide range of local interests. A list of TICs in this area can be found below. modern and efficient road network. From the South East and London, the M11, A11, A12 and Name Location Telephone Email A14 are the major trunk roads. The A14, A11 and A47 are the principal routes for traffic from the Attleborough Town Hall 01953 456930 Midlands and North. Aylsham Bure Valley Railway Station 01263 733903 aylsham.tic@.gov.uk Burnham Deepdale Deepdale Farm 01485 210256 [email protected] BY RAIL Cromer Louden Road 01263 512497 [email protected] The average journey time from London Liverpool Diss Mere Street 01379 650523 [email protected] Street to Norwich is 1hr 50 mins, and from London Downham Market Priory Road 01553 763044 [email protected] King’s Cross to King’s Lynn takes around 1hr 40 Great Yarmouth 25 Marine Parade 01493 846346 [email protected] mins. Change at Peterborough for services from the Midlands, North and Scotland. Local services Harleston 8 Exchange Street 01379 851917 [email protected] connect Norwich to Great Yarmouth, Cromer and Holt Market Place 01263 713100 [email protected] Sheringham. For full details of train times * /Wroxham Station Road 01603 756097 [email protected] and fares, call 08457 484950. How Hill Toad Hole Cottage 01603 756096 [email protected] Hunstanton The Town Hall 01485 532610 [email protected] BY FERRY King’s Lynn The Custom House 01553 763044 [email protected] Both car and passenger ferries operate daily * Loddon Old Town Hall 01508 521028 between Harwich and the Hook of Holland (Call Stena Line on 0844 5764764.) * Mundesley 15 Station Road 01263 721070 [email protected] Norwich The Forum 01603 213999 [email protected] BY AIR New Road 01692 404114 [email protected] Norwich International Airport (01603 411923) * Sheringham Station Approach 01263 824329 [email protected] offers flights from Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Swaffham London Street 01760 722255 [email protected] Manchester and other UK destinations with Thetford 20 King Street 01842 751975 [email protected] connections from over 1000 worldwide destinations via Amsterdam. Norfolk is also * Walsingham Common Place 01328 820510 [email protected] within easy reach of London Stansted by road. * Watton & Wayland High Street 01953 884224 [email protected] * Wells-next-the-Sea Staithe Street 01328 710885 [email protected] While Visit Norfolk has made every effort to * Whitlingham Whitlingham Lane 01603 756094 [email protected] ensure that all information given is accurate, * Wymondham The Market Cross 01953 604721 [email protected] we can accept no responsibility for any errors

*Seasonal opening. All informationat time of going to press correct or omissions.

The CTC was established over 20 years ago by coach operators and suppliers to promote travel Coach Tourism and tourism by coach. To contact CTC companies operating into Norfolk, group travel organisers Council Info Line should call the CTC office on 0870 850 2839 or visit www.coachtourismcouncil.co.uk Getting here is easy Norfolk is well-connected to the rest of the UK Ratings you can Trust by a modern and efficient road network that makes travel to and between our towns easy.

All the accommodation in this guide has been quality assessed by VisitEngland or the AA. Norwich Lynn King’s Thetford HHH Star ratings range from one to five - ACCESSIBILITY Yarmouth Great the more Stars, the higher the quality and the Many Norfolk attractions cater for visitors with King’s Lynn 43 greater range of facilities and levels of disabilities. Please refer to individual adverts on Thetford 29 30 service provided. pages 15-23 for details. Look out for the sign of accessible Great Yarmouth 20 63 53 GOLD & SILVER AWARDS accommodation. Please check facilities in Cromer 25 43 54 36 are given by VisitEngland to those advance before confirming your reservation. Norwich establishments that exceed the overall quality Miles Km Hours required for their rating. THE VISITOR ATTRACTION QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME (VAQAS) Birmingham 159 256 3 More detailed information on all the quality When looking for places to visit, Bristol 233 375 4.25 assessment schemes is available at any VisitEngland VAQAS can help. Cambridge 63 101 1 Tourist Information Centre or by visiting Dover 173 278 2.75 www.enjoyEngland.com VAQAS offers a quality assessment Edinburgh 359 578 6.5 on all areas of the attraction that impact on the Harwich 72 116 1.5 quality of the visitor experience. All attractions London 115 185 2.5 which meet the standard receive the accreditation Manchester 185 298 3.75 of 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction'.You will Nottingham 119 191 2.75 recognise them in this manual by the symbol Q Stansted 76 122 1.5 2 Norfolk’s Districts

The Brecks Broadland Greater Yarmouth Centred on Thetford, the region’s ancient Saxon Broadland is home to some of the most beautiful One of the UK’s top seaside resorts and Norfolk’s capital with its rich history and fantastic priory countryside in Norfolk and is made up of many capital of fun. The Golden Mile with its two piers is remains, this distinctive landscape is home to contrasting landscapes. To the east lies part of packed with attractions and amusements including many birds, plants and animals. It comprises the the world famous Broads. In the west you can crazy golf, the Sea Life Centre, Merrivale Model largest lowland forest in , lines of twisted explore the gentle rolling landscapes and an Village, the Pleasure Beach and Yesterday’s World. pines, ancient rabbit warrens and tracts incredible array of unspoilt villages with The resort has superb entertainment, a bustling of wild historic heathland. Visitors to The Brecks picturesque flint cottages, churches and houses. town centre and fascinating maritime heritage with can enjoy walking, cycling, horse-riding, bird To the north is the impressive market town of 6 museums and a range of tours and walks, watching, festivals and much more, including Aylsham, famed for its history, market, auction surrounded by 15 miles of sandy beaches, relaxing England’s only whisky distillery. rooms and tranquil pace of life. waterways including the Trinity Broads and beautiful countryside.

For more information contact For more information contact Rosie Carter, For more information contact Kirsty Burn, The Brecks Partnership, Kings House, Broadland District Council, Thorpe Lodge, Greater Yarmouth Tourism, Maritime House, King Street, Thetford IP24 2AP 1 Yarmouth Road, Norwich NR7 0DU 25 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 2EN Tel: 01842 760116 Tel: 01603 430496 Fax: 01603 430561 Tel: 01493 846346 Fax: 01493 858588 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

North Norfolk Norwich South Norfolk boasts one of the most beautiful Norwich is both an outstanding and historic South Norfolk is the gateway to the beautiful coastlines in the UK, much of it designated as an medieval city with a fascinating history and a Waveney Valley and Southern Broads and a great Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are also thriving metropolis bustling with shops, restaurants, base from which to explore Norfolk’s countryside, popular seaside resorts such as Cromer and bars, galleries and museums. The 900 year old market towns, coast and the city of Norwich. Historic Sheringham, charming villages, bustling market Norman Cathedral and Castle tower over the city market towns bustle in languid and peaceful towns and acres of unspoilt countryside. It’s a and around every corner you will discover ancient landscapes, and every sleepy village has an ancient prime site for birdwatching too, with bitterns, terns, and beautiful buildings. A wonderful mixture church and welcoming pub. The gentle countryside oystercatchers, avocets and marsh harriers of shiny shopping malls and high-street stores is great for easy walking and cycling, and our inhabiting its diverse landscape of pine forests, combine with individual and speciality shops wetlands are havens for wildlife and anglers. salt marshes and mudflats, cliffs and woodlands. situated on narrow cobbled streets and lanes. www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/groups For more information contact Carmel Casey- For more information contact Nick Bond, For more information contact David Morley, North Norfolk District Council, Council VisitNorwich, 2 Millennium Plain, Thompson, South Norfolk Council, South Offices, Holt Road, Cromer NR27 9EN Bethel Street, Norwich NR2 1TF Norfolk House, Swan Lane, Long Stratton Tel: 01263 516009 Fax: 01263 516309 Email: Tel: 01603 727979 Fax: 01603 727955 NR15 2XE Tel: 01508 533943 Fax: 01508 [email protected] Email: [email protected] 533695 Email: [email protected]

West Norfolk In West Norfolk you will find unspoilt coastline and rolling countryside which is home to a huge variety of wildlife. Hunstanton, with its award winning beaches, is West Norfolk’s best known seaside resort and the medieval port of King’s Lynn is the capital of the area. Pretty buildings line Lynn’s cobbled streets and, throughout the year, the town comes alive with festivals celebrating its rich arts scene and heritage.

For more information contact Phillip Eke, The Borough Council, Kings Court, Chapel Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1EX Tel: 01553 616639 Fax: 01553 616652 Email: [email protected] 3 Looking for inspiration?

The itineraries below can be used as single day trips or packaged together for short breaks and longer stays.

Norwich Coast The Broads

Castle & Market Bure Valley Railway Norwich: Itinerary One Coast: Itinerary One The Broads: Itinerary One • Start your day at the majestic Norwich • A morning at Holkham Hall will be time • Start your day exploring the unique Castle, now the county's principal well spent. As well as a splendid Palladian shops and craft studios at museum or the newly reopened Bridewell hall set in rolling parkland, you’ll find a Wroxham Barns. Museum in the Norwich Lanes where the museum, lake cruises and shop. • Next, those with a thirst for adventure will city’s fascinating past is brought to life. • After lunch at Deepdale Café, head back love BeWILDerwood, whilst the less • Head to the Cathedral Quarter and east to Sheringham, a popular seaside energetic will enjoy the 9 mile scenic trip explore the beautiful buildings, unique resort and home to Priory Maze & from Wroxham to Aylsham on the Bure shops and of course Norwich Cathedral Gardens and the North Norfolk Railway. Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow where you can also enjoy a tasty lunch. Hop on the train for a 10½ mile round trip gauge heritage steam railway complete • Spend the afternoon discovering why that will take you through an area of North with its own café at Aylsham station, Norwich is one of the top 10 places to Norfolk designated as being of perfect for lunch. shop in the UK. Don’t miss Jarrold, the outstanding natural beauty. • Head just a few miles north to the nation’s favourite department store, or National Trust’s Blickling Hall and after Colman’s Mustard Shop & Museum in Coast: Itinerary Two exploring the house and gardens make the art nouveau Royal Arcade. • If stately homes are your passion, head sure there’s time for tea! • After an early dinner at the George Hotel, to West Norfolk for Sandringham. take in a show at Norwich Theatre Royal Best known as the country home of The Broads: Itinerary Two – they offer a varied programme of HM The Queen, Sandringham also • Just 10 miles north east of Norwich, take performances all year round. boasts 60 acres of beautiful gardens and to the water with a boat trip from Wroxham a fascinating museum of estate history with Broads Tours. Norwich: Itinerary Two and royal memorabilia. • Enjoy a leisurely shore-side lunch at the • Offering freshly baked bread, rolls and • One of the best ways to discover Norwich Waterside Grill & Brasserie at cakes, Bircham Windmill is a great light is to take a guided tour or hop on and off Hotel Wroxham. lunch stop. the City Sightseeing open top bus. • Make the short journey to South Walsham • Head north and finish off your day with • After a busy morning, enjoy a delicious and discover the unique gardens and a trip to see the seals in their natural lunch overlooking the river at Table Table wildlife at Fairhaven Woodland & Water environment. Trips can be taken from at the Norwich Nelson Premier Inn. Garden and don’t miss the fabulous Blakeney Point with Beans Seal Trips. • Head to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual homemade cakes in the tearoom. Arts, less than 3 miles from the city centre, and discover an outstanding collection of contemporary and world art, and the café has great coffee and cake!

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Seaside Countryside Town Tours

BLUE BADGE GUIDES

Below are some of the tours offered by these expert guides. Some guides can take groups around the region for half day, full day or longer tours if required.

GREAT YARMOUTH

Official Heritage Tour Guides: Three guided walks each week during the main season. Guides also available for group walks or group coach tours at any time. Tel: 01493 846346

KING’S LYNN

Cromer Pensthorpe Regular Town Tours: Walking tours of historic King's Lynn and individually themed tours are Seaside: Itinerary One Countryside: Itinerary One available in the afternoon and evening*, between • Take a guided heritage coach tour of • Get up and out and enjoy the great May-Oct. Contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01553 763044. *Jun and Jul. Great Yarmouth or visit the Time & Tide outdoors at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve museum to explore the town’s history from & Gardens, just outside Fakenham or Group Tours: Guides are also available to take herring port to seaside resort. explore the fascinating museum of rural privately booked parties throughout the year. • Enjoy a leisurely walk along the famous Norfolk life at Gressenhall Farm Illustrated talks and guided coach tours can golden mile and discover the charming & Workhouse. also be arranged. Tel: 01553 763044. miniature world of Merrivale Model • All aboard! Steam enthusiasts will be NORWICH Village or curiosities from bygone days spoilt for choice in the afternoon as and a Victorian themed tearoom at Bressingham Steam Museum & Regular City Walks: Walks leave the tourist Yesterday’s World. Gardens in the south of the county and information centre at The Forum up to twice a day Easter-Oct and evenings Jun-Sept. • For an action-packed evening of the Thursford Collection in the north both offer amazing collections of steam Group Tours: A wide variety of walking tours on excitement and entertainment, head to themes, timelines and places can be pre-booked. Yarmouth Stadium, East Anglia’s premier engines and meal stops for groups. Ask for full details. Coach tours of Norwich and greyhound racing venue. Norfolk also available. Tel: 01603 213993 Countryside: Itinerary Two WALSINGHAM Seaside: Itinerary Two • Take a morning stroll through the • In West Norfolk explore the Victorian enchanting Gooderstone Water Guided Tours: 2 hour tours depart from the tourist seaside resort of Hunstanton Gardens, a haven for wildlife near King’s information centre Apr & Oct, Weds, 11am and May-Sept, Weds & Thurs, 11am. Tel: 01328 820510. (affectionately known locally as ‘Sunny Lynn, before stopping for lunch at the Group Tours: Available all year. Tel: 01328 820250 Hunny’) with its attractive parks and Best Western Knights Hill Hotel. gardens, fun-packed Oasis Sports & • Take the short drive to Church Farm Rare www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/groups DAY OR HALF DAY Leisure Centre and panoramic views Breeds Centre - perfect for animal lovers across The Wash. of all ages - or head south to the Wildfowl Group Coach Tours: Regional guides are • Head east to Cromer for lunch at the & Wetlands Trust centre at to available for tours of the Broads, North Norfolk Virginia Court Hotel before enjoying the see some spectacular wildlife including coast or East Anglia. Assistance with itineraries hugely popular Seaside Special show at thousands of migratory wild swans available. Please contact Norwich Tourist in winter. Information Centre for details and prices. the Pavilion Theatre on the pier. Tel: 01603 213993 Fax: 01603 213990 Email: [email protected]

Contact any Tourist Information Centre in Norfolk for help with drive times (see page 2). 5 Norwich - Norfolk’s Cathedral City

Voted one of the UK’s favourite cities, Norwich offers beautiful heritage and a rich arts and culture scene. Pack your plastic as it has also been voted one of the UK’s top ten shopping destinations!

The Forum

Norwich is the most complete medieval city Within the city's Cathedral Quarter, Norwich and boasts over 200 stalls making it the in Britain with fascinating museums, two Cathedral is perhaps Norwich’s most famous largest open-air market in the country. cathedrals, a Norman castle, cobbled landmark. With its soaring spire, (the second Norwich Theatre Royal’s diverse programme streets, half-timbered houses and over highest in Britain), it’s one of the most includes top West End shows and Europe’s 30 medieval churches within the city walls. beautiful cathedrals in England. Many of the city’s fascinating historic largest permanent digital screen gallery (and buildings can be explored through It’s not hard to see why Norwich ranks so much more) can be found within The Forum. guided walks and tours. You can even see high for shopping. Major high street names The Sainsbury Centre offers collections of the sights from the water with a guided boat sit alongside independent retailers such as contemporary and world art and Norwich or punt trip along the River Wensum. Jarrold, an award-winning department store, Castle Museum & Art Gallery has permanent plus two shopping malls; Chapelfield, home and visiting exhibitions. The Norfolk & In 2012 Norwich became the first English to the only House of Fraser in the region and Norwich Festival, one of the UK’s leading city to be awarded the permanent accolade Castle Mall, adjacent to Norwich Castle. international arts festivals, is held every May. of UNESCO City of Literature in recognition of its sensational literary past, present and Many independent bookshops, antique The Norfolk Showground on the outskirts future. To mark this status, literary tours with shops, galleries, jewellers and boutiques of the city is home to some of Norfolk's expert guides will commence late 2012 with can be found within the Norwich Lanes. key annual events including the Royal many more activities and events planned. Norwich Market is open six days a week Norfolk Show.

Dragon Hall Bridewell Museum Norwich Cathedral Quarter

6 Norfolk Coast

Mile after mile of gloriously unspoiled, empty beaches and spectacular cliffs that rear up from the sea, topped by charming seaside towns. Romantic walks along the water’s edge, with only wind, waves and the cry of seabirds for company.

Cley

The Norfolk coast is simply stunning. The Norfolk coast is a wonderful mix of Birdwatch at Marsh or golden sandy shorelines, wide saltmarshes, RSPB Reserve, considered to be the most Small villages, their flint and carstone soft cliffs and pebbled beaches. Three important wildlife estuary in the UK. Visit the cottages welcoming under a warm sun, quarters of it has been designated an Area Norfolk Wildlife Trust's enviromentally cluster around picturesque harbours. of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it is home friendly visitor centre at Cley or simply enjoy Wells-next-the-Sea has a timeless quality. to an incredible abundance of wildlife, a peaceful walk through the National Trust's Its narrow streets wind their way to a working leading to Norfolk’s claim to be Britain’s Sheringham Park. port where little fishing boats still put out to premier bird watching county. sea along the narrow channel connecting the Discover pretty coastal villages, intriguing town with the pine-fringed Holkham Bay - the Do as much or as little as you like! Visit the shops and inspiring galleries. Friendly setting for the final scene in Shakespeare in resorts of Hunstanton, Sheringham or pubs and restaurants are looking forward Love. In summer the Wells & Walsingham Cromer with their Blue Flag Award beaches. to welcoming you - many of them offer Light Railway, the world's longest 10¼" narrow Take a boat trip from Blakeney or Morston to seasonal local delicacies fresh to your table, gauge railway, runs alongside the channel see the dozens of seals basking on the such as samphire and Cromer crab. and road leading to the beach, through the shore of Blakeney Point. countryside to the ancient pilgrimage village of Walsingham.

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7 The Broads – Britain’s Magical Waterland

Where land and water, people and nature meet. A member of Britain's family of National Parks, the Broads is recognised globally for its wildlife and the precious character of its environment. Nowhere is quite as special as the Broads.

Thurne Mill

The Broads offers a rich mix of attractions Electric Eel, whilst the Norfolk Wildlife Trust The 18 mile round trip takes you through and activities year-round for visitors of any offers trips from Hickling and Ranworth. the beautiful countryside of the Bure Valley age and any interest. and can be combined with a cruise on Explore the 180 acres of unique woodland the Broads. Step aboard one of the many scheduled and water garden at Fairhaven or the huge boat tours operating on the rivers around forest of family fun at BeWILDerwood and Wroxham is home to 'the world's largest the Broads. Most provide a full commentary take advantage of their favourable group village store', Roys of Wroxham, offering and refreshments. Broads Tours offer a rates. Don’t forget Wroxham Barns, the great value shopping whilst Potter Heigham variety of tours all year round for groups of award-winning ‘must visit’ for groups with is home to the discount superstore Lathams. all sizes from their base at Wroxham. its craft studios, micro-brewery, restaurant- Round off your trip with a refreshment stop café, plant centre and much more. For smaller groups, the Broads Authority at a traditional waterside pub, restaurant or offers wildlife boat trips April-October from Take a trip on the Bure Valley Railway, tearoom - perfect for relaxing and watching Whitlingham on board Ra (Britain's first Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam the world go by. solar-powered passenger boat) from railway that runs between Aylsham Hoveton on Liana and from How Hill on the and Wroxham.

Ra boat trip Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden Wroxham Barns

8 Seaside Fun

The fun-filled resorts dotted all around the Norfolk coastline are perfect for groups, families, couples, singles and the young at heart who remember how seaside holidays used to be!

Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival

Award-winning Cromer, Sheringham, while at Priory Maze or hop on board the entertainment, a bustling market and the Hunstanton and Wells-next-the-Sea have North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham for a famous golden mile with amusement been popular seaside resorts for almost steam train ride through beautiful countryside arcades, rides, crazy golf and attractions 200 years. They offer a more traditional pace with scenic seaside views. will keep you busy from morning to night. of life with relaxed sandy beaches, safe Horseracing, stock car racing and Visit Victorian Hunstanton with its sandy shallow water and masses of amusements. greyhound racing will get the pulse racing; beach, pretty town green, classic seaside Roll up your trousers and go for a paddle or step back in time at Yesterday’s World or entertainments, beach pony rides and Sea enjoy an ice cream on the sands. one of the town's other six museums. Life Centre. Walk the famous candy striped Come to Cromer, a bustling seaside resort, cliffs for views across the Wash. Hunstanton Wander through a miniature world set in with a unique end of the pier show and is the only eastern resort that actually faces beautiful landscape gardens at the Model entertainment for all the family. The town's west so you'll see some spectacular sunsets. Village, enjoy fun seaside thrills and spills at Amazona Zoo is home to over 80 different the Pleasure Beach on the country’s oldest If you’re after some razzmatazz, you won’t species. And don't forget to try one of the wooden rollercoaster or get up close and do better than Great Yarmouth where 15 famous Cromer crabs. personal with east coast marine life at the miles of sandy beaches stretch along the Sea Life Centre. It’s what a great British Explore the gardens then lose yourself for a coastline. Bright lights, two piers, great seaside holiday is all about! Great Yarmouth promenade Sheringham www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/groups

9 Norfolk Countryside

From some of the country’s most fertile farmland to the unique, lowland heaths of the Brecks, misty fens to the magnificent Thetford Forest, shadowy woodland to mysterious wetland, our rural landscapes are as varied as they are inspiring.

North Norfolk Railway

Passing through winding country lanes, Thetford Forest, the largest lowland pine Across the Norfolk countryside there are you’ll find colourful patchwork fields, forest in Britain, with pines, heathland and numerous opportunities for animal poppies, wild flowers, berries and broad-leaved trees. Head to High Lodge encounters including Church Farm Rare hedgerows – but the best thing you’ll Visitor Centre to follow waymarked cycle Breeds Centre, Redwings Horse Sanctuary discover is a feeling of space. and walking trails, browse the shop or have and Banham Zoo which is set in 35 acres a bite to eat. of landscaped grounds and gardens. Across the Norfolk countryside windmills still turn majestically. Many, like Denver Relive ancient times by exploring the many Be inspired by the wildlife at Pensthorpe Windmill, are open to the public and make historic sites, from Neolithic flint mines at or follow the nature trail at Gooderstone fascinating viewing. Some like Bircham Mill Grimes Graves to the 12th century keep and Water Gardens. Head for beautiful Norfolk even offer fresh baked bread and cream magnificent earthworks at . Lavender at and breathe in the teas with homemade cakes! The stunning village of is rich in distinctive fragrance of those hazy history with its impressive priory, castle, purple fields. And we’ve got acres and acres of earthworks and Bailey Gate. woodland. From ancient coppices with carpets of bluebells, to the vast

Bircham Windmill Norfolk Lavender Gooderstone Water Gardens

10 Market Towns & Villages

Find the real Norfolk in the county’s pretty market towns and villages. Discover bustling markets, independent shops, ancient churches and welcoming pubs in these vibrant and vital places at the heart of the local community.

Diss

Browse the antique shops in Holt and treat Place your bets at Fakenham racecourse or The Waveney Valley in South Norfolk is yourself in one of the delis. Explore delve into the history of Thetford with its characterised by its winding river, rolling picturesque Wymondham with its intriguing ancient priory and magnificent forest. countryside and wide skies and is home to a market cross and ancient abbey. Take the Follow the Dad’s Army trail and see if you number of historic market towns including Mid-Norfolk Railway from Wymondham to recognise the buildings from the popular Diss, Harleston and Loddon, the gateway to or browse the regular Friday and TV series. Fans of the show should also visit the Southern Broads. Saturday markets or crafts and collectables Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens, Discover rural Norfolk at Gressenhall Farm markets in Downham Market. Reepham’s home to the only official Dad's Army & Workhouse near Dereham or get pre- rows of c18th houses are picture perfect and exhibition as well as an impressive steam historic at Dinosaur Adventure at Lenwade. collection and stunning gardens. Aylsham holds popular auctions for fine art, Norfolk is known for its magnificent books and antiques. Some Norfolk villages, such as Burnham churches - over 120 of them have round Swaffham’s market place is surrounded by Market, are the epitome of sophistication with towers. Find Nelson memorabilia in exceptional Georgian architecture and the stylish shops, elegant galleries and award- ’s church. His father was town’s EcoTech centre has the UK’s tallest winning restaurants. Experience c12th life vicar there and Nelson grew up in Burnham. wind turbine. with an audio tour at Castle Rising or discover Visit the holy shrine and Slipper Chapel in how the monks lived at Castle Acre Priory. Walsingham and follow in the footsteps of pilgrims past and present. Holt Wymondham Abbey Gressenhall www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/groups

11 Norfolk Heritage

Norfolk is justifiably proud of its unique and varied past and today boasts a wealth of heritage sites that help bring the past back to life. With majestic historic houses, pretty medieval streets, compelling museums and intriguing ancient churches, heritage is a rich part of Norfolk culture.

Blickling Hall

Port Side

Norfolk has a long and proud maritime history. The ancient port and Hanseatic town of King’s Lynn has a real wealth of history and heritage. Medieval and Georgian architecture jostle side-by- side amongst two splendid market places and two majestic guildhalls. Cobbled lanes and alleys lead to the River Great Ouse, past the iconic landmark of the Custom House visitor centre and home to a maritime display. True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum tells the story of Lynn’s fishing communities and its sea faring heritage. At Lynn Museum, home of Seahenge, the mysteries of the 4,000 year-old timber circle can be Some of England's most magnificent stately Wolterton Hall, Houghton Hall and of discovered. Join a guided tour or follow homes can be found in Norfolk. Discover course Sandringham, country home of the Hanseatic or Pilgrimage trail to fantastic National Trust properties including HM The Queen. Blickling Hall, a Jacobean house explore the town. surrounded by beautiful gardens and Norwich has two cathedrals, a castle (the county's principal museum), over Great Yarmouth is one of Britain’s parkland, the more intimate Felbrigg Hall oldest ports with a maritime heritage with its incredible library, the romantic 1500 historic buildings and more medieval churches than any other city north of the stretching back almost 2000 years. c15th redbrick moated manor house of Look out for the remains of the medieval Oxburgh Hall, the c16th Elizabethan House Alps. Take a guided tour to discover some of these outstanding heritage gems. Don't miss wall enclosing the old town, visit historic Museum in Great Yarmouth and St George's South Quay, home to the town's popular Guildhall in King's Lynn, the largest the Bridewell, a fascinating museum of Norwich life, Dragon Hall, the only medieval maritime festival every September and surviving medieval guildhall in England where old merchants houses still watch and now a centre for the arts. merchant’s trading hall known to survive in Western Europe or Colman's Mustard Shop over the port as they have for centuries. The county has many equally impressive & Museum where visitors can uncover Take a trip to the ‘Time and Tide’ privately owned but open-to-view properties the city's connections with this world museum, and find out more about the including Holkham Hall, Mannington & famous mustard. town’s seaside and fishing heritage.

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The following Norfolk coach companies can cater for all your group transport needs while visiting the area.

AW Eastons Coaches Ltd

The Old Coach House, Stratton Strawless, Norwich NR10 5LR Tel: 01603 754253 Fax: 01603 754133 Email: [email protected] www.eastonsholidays.co.uk Contact: Robert Easton Where to find a delicious meal in Norfolk Meal Stops Chenery Travel

The Garage, Dickleburgh, Diss, Norfolk IP21 4NJ Tel: 01379 741221 The following attractions and hotels will provide meal stops for groups not Fax: 01379 740875 Email: [email protected] using their facilities. However, there are sometimes restrictions on minimum www.chenerytravel.co.uk and maximum group sizes, so advance booking is essential. Contact: Julia McGraffin

Visitor attraction Covers Location Contact Telephone Page D & H Harrod Coaches Ltd

Bircham Windmill 60 Elly Chalmers 01485 578393 21 Bexwell Aerodrome, Bexwell, Downham Bressingham Steam Market, Norfolk PE38 9LU Tel: 01366 381111 Museum & Gardens 200+ Bressingham 01379 686900 20 Email: [email protected] or Bure Valley Railway 80 Aylsham/Wroxham Susan Munday 01263 733858 20 [email protected] Castle Mall Various Norwich www.castlemallnorwich.co.uk 22 www.harrodscoaches.co.uk Contact: Paul Harrod Church Farm 40 Downham Market Debbie or Wendy 01366 382162 20 Dalegate Market 30 Burnham Deepdale Deepdale Cafe 01485 211055 20 EcoTech Centre 40 Swaffham Penny Mileham 01760 726100 23 Reynolds Coaches Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden 46 (in), 80 (out) South Walsham Sally or Val 01603 270449 23 The Garage, Ormesby Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 5QJ Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse 80+ Gressenhall Marion Griffin 01362 869142 21 Tel: 01493 720312 Fax: 01493 721512 Holkham Hall - Stables Cafe 60 Wells-next-the-Sea Emma Bushell 01328 713105 19 Email: [email protected] Mannington Hall – www.reynolds-coaches.co.uk Greedy Goose Tearooms 60 Saxthorpe Helen Lewis 01263 584175 21 Contact: Charles Reynolds Norwich Theatre Royal 70 Norwich Linda Gargiulo 01603 598577 23 Pensthorpe 120 Fakenham Julie Sadler 01328 851465 17 Salec Travel Ltd Priory Maze & Gardens 45 (in), 40 (out) Sheringham Rachel Babbage 01328 878477 22 Redwings Horse Sanctuary 50 Great Yarmouth Janet Arlow 0870 040 0033 21 Hill House, Shipdham Road, Carbrooke, Thetford, Norfolk IP25 6SP Sandringham 150 Sandringham Kevin George 01485 544548 22 Tel: 01953 881159 Fax: 01953 881159 Thursford Collection 80 Fakenham Office 01328 878477 23 Email: [email protected] Wroxham Barns 80 Wroxham Chris or Dean 01603 777106 15 www.salectravel.co.uk WWT Welney Wetland Centre 60 Downham Market Rebecca Kew 01353 860711 21 Simonds Coach & Travel

Accommodation Covers Location Contact Telephone Page Roswald House, Oak Drive, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4GX Arlington Hotel Group Various Newmarket, North Walsham, Tel: 01379 647300 Fax: 01379 647350 Norwich, Swaffham, Email: [email protected] Wroxham Julie Ashworth 01603 617841 24 www.simonds.co.uk Best Western Knight’s Contact: Martyn Simonds Hill Hotel 100 King’s Lynn Betty Chase 01553 675566 25 Best Western Spratts Coaches Le Strange Arms Hotel 120 Hunstanton Carl Godfrey 01485 534411 25 (East Anglian & Continental) Ltd Caley Hall Hotel 100 01485 533486 25 The Garage, Wreningham, Premier Inns Norwich Various Norwich Dee Hilton 01603 760260 24 Norwich NR16 1AZ Virginia Court Hotel 60 Cromer Reception 01263 512398 25 Tel: 01508 489262 Fax: 01508 489404 Email: [email protected] www.sprattscoaches.co.uk Contact: Christine Bilham

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15 Norwich discover www.thenorwichattractions.co.uk Norwich NNORWICH ATTRACTIONS We're a top choice for coaches! P 2 There are more than 10 handy drop-off and pick-up points for coaches close to many of Norwich's most popular attractions. See pages 1 and 13 for more details.

Cathedral of CitySightseeing Colman’s St John Norwich Mustard Shop the Baptist & Museum

Built during the 19th Century Gothic Revival, the majestic Discover Norwich on the open top tour bus. Hop on and Nostalgic memorabilia and archives illustrate the history and Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist is reputed to have hop off to visit the main attractions. Ticket valid 24 hours. production of Colman’s mustard in a replica Victorian shop in some of the finest stained glass in northern Europe. Enjoy Stops at bus and train station. Starts on Theatre Street the Royal Arcade. Extensive range of powdered and prepared also the Narthex, with refectory, shop and education gallery. (near a coach dropping off point) at 10am to 4pm. mustards, exclusive specialities, gift packs, mustard pots, Operates Easter to October. spoons, tea towels and more for sale. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. 01603 724380 0871 6660000 01263 587005 Sun 11am-4pm (Jul-Dec). Free admission. www.sjbcathedral.org.uk www.city-sightseeing.com www.awayadays.com 01603 627889 www.mustardshopnorwich.co.uk

Dragon Hall Guided Tours The Forum of Norwich

Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall and unique legacy of Explore the medieval cobbled streets and 21st century The Forum - built to mark the new Millennium - is open to the medieval life. Hidden from history for hundreds of years the architecture of Norwich with a qualified guide on one of public seven days a week. Home to the UK’s busiest public hall is now restored to its original splendour. With displays, our various walking or coach tours. Contact Norwich Tourist library, a Tourist Information Centre, BBC East, Pizza Express, audio tour and activities for all ages. Information Centre for more information. Cafe Bar Marzano and a lively meeting place where anyone can 01603 213993 or 213994 enjoy free exhibitions, family activities and innovative events. 01603 663922 www.norwich.gov.uk 01603 727950 www.dragonhall.org www.visitnorwich.co.uk www.theforumnorwich.co.uk

Jarrold Norwich Castle Norwich Department Museum & Cathedral Store Art Gallery

Widely regarded as the flagship department store in Built by Norman kings as a royal palace, 900 years ago; Over 900 years old, Norwich Cathedral boasts the largest Norwich, Jarrolds is one of the city's most recognisable Norwich Castle is a treasure trove of archaeology, art and monastic cloister and highest Norman tower in England, as landmarks. We offer a unique and contemporary shopping natural history. Models, computers and sound all bring well as 44 acres of tranquil Cathedral Close. Round off your experience coupled with a sense of heritage and great history vividly to life, inspiring and intriguing visitors of visit with snacks or lunch in our award-winning Refectory customer service. all ages. restaurant which is open 7 days a week. 01603 493625 or 495897 01603 660661 www.jarrold.co.uk www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk 01603 218300 www.cathedral.org.uk

The Old The Sainsbury Skating Plantation Centre for Rink Gallery Garden Visual Arts

This Victorian architectural gem houses a permanent A short walk from Norwich's centre discover this unique This outstanding art gallery, set in beautiful parkland at the collection of South Asian decorative arts, crafts and paintings 2½ acre Victorian town garden! Delights include the University of East Anglia and designed by Norman Foster, is from the 18th century onwards. Oriental rugs, furniture, extraordinary 'medieval' fountain, rustic bridge and often described as one of the most beautiful late modern furnishings, clothes and accessories from Turkey summerhouse, woodland paths along the sides of the old buildings in the world. The collections feature world and to China are sold. Exhibitions, talks and tours. quarry and colourful planting - sights for all ages to enjoy European art featuring work by artists such as Picasso (free) www.sadacc.co.uk at all seasons. and stunning special exhibitions. 01603 663890 www.countryandeastern.co.uk 07504 545810 www.plantationgarden.co.uk 01603 593199 www.scva.ac.uk Call Norwich Tourist Information Centre on 01603 213999 for more details and opening times 16 Fakenham 3 Hunstanton 4

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Norwich – the perfect destination 6 for groups that love to shop!

visit & shop2012/13 HERS G VOUC MAP EY SAVIN ON AP & M FREE M If you’re looking for outstanding quality, incredible variety and fantastic value for money, make sure to bring your group to Norwich. It’s clear to This invaluable see why the city has been voted one of the top 10 places to shop in the guide to shopping and UK. Amongst the medieval streets and beautiful historic buildings you’ll find attractions in the city flagship stores of the biggest names in retail plus an eclectic mix of also contains some great money-saving independent shops, a colourful 6 day open air market vouchers. and two stylish modern shopping centres.

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Visitor Attractions Visitor Attractions 19 20 Visitor Attractions Pre-booking: by arrangement Group size: Coach parking: Shop: Non-visitor mealstop: all ononelevel Accessibility: Catering facilities: Group admission: Normal admission: connect withfriendsandfamily. coast andoffers agreat placetorelax, shop,eat,drinkand the-Sea.The shoppingcentreNorfolk isonthebeautifulnorth approximately halfwaybetweenHunstantonandWells-next- DeepdaleontheA149coastroad,Café inBurnham Dalegate Marketisaretail sitewithshopsandDeepdale Normal Wroxham eastofNorwichonA1151 -9milesnorth Open: Dalegate Market– Deepdale Outdoor&WildlifeFayre 20&21April2013 Events: Allow: Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Main Road,BurnhamDeepdale,NorfolkPE318FB Broads available.Trains canbebookedforspecialevents. withacombined trainandcruiseontheNorfolk countryside Wroxham. The18mileround triprunsthrough theBure Valley old markettownofAylsham andthebustlingBroads townof Norfolk’s longestnarrow gaugesteamrailwayrunsbetweenthe Allow: Dec. Specialeventsthroughout theyear. daily Apr-Oct, Novweekends,Santa&MincePieSpecialsin Open: Pre-booking: Group size: Coach parking: Shop: Driver/organiser incentives: Non-visitor mealstop: wheelchair accessiblefacilitiesandcoaches. Accessibility: Catering facilities: Please callfordetails Group rates: Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Aylsham Station,NorwichRoad,NR116BW Bure ValleyRailway Burnham Deepdale Burnham Aylsham/Wroxham 01485 210036 01263 733858 dalegatemarket.co.uk bvrw.co.uk Yes [email protected] Mon-Sun, usually9am-4pm–laterbyarrangement Yes [email protected] 2-3 hours All year. Trains Marweekends, operateFebhalfterm, 3 hours admission: Deepdale ChristmasMarket1&2Dec2012, Estelle Townshend Susan Munday A149 coast road, north Norfolk coast. A149 coastroad,Norfolk north Aylsham ofNorwichonA140. -12milesnorth Min 10,max30,largergroups maybepossible Min 20 Only essentialformealstops. Discounts availablefor20ormore. Fully wheelchairfriendly, withshopsandcafé 7 daysnoticeadvisable The entire railwayisonasinglelevelwith Yes, 3-4free, laybyopposite. Dedicated coachspaces,largefree carpark. Free Yes, full,30covers. Free Yes, full,80covercaféatAylsham See websiteorcallfordetails Yes Fax: Fax: Yes, atAylsham station 01485 210526 01263 733814 Yes Shopping &Café 12 9 Q Pre-booking: Group size: approx 15minswalkfrom theatre. Slopeorinthetowncentre.top oftheMelbourne Coachpark coaches onthepromenade. Fullsizecoachesdrop off atthe Coach parking: Shop: Driver/organiser incentives: Accessibility: Groups mustpre-book. Catering facilities: Conference facilities: of10+ Christmas Showforparties Group rates: Normal admission: Evening showsTues-Sat 8pm. Special MatineesTues, Weds &Thur2.30pm,Sat4pm. December. Allshowsbookablefrom October2012.Seaside June-September 2013.ChristmasSeasideSpecialin March-December. SeasideSpecialSummerVariety Show Open allyearwithachangingprogramme ofshows Allow: Boxing Day Open: Pre-booking: Group size: Coach parking: Shop: Driver/organiser incentives: Conference facilities: access, parking,toiletsandwheelchairhire. Noguidedogs. Accessibility: pre-school andhighereducation Educational pack: Catering facilities: Admission prices: exciting birds ofprey displaysintheUKandmuchmore. Roadtrain, playarea, educationcentre, oneofthemost Pool, Giraffe House,animalpresentations, FREESafari and displays,“LemurEncounters”,“TigerTerritory”, Penguin animals from around theworld.There are dailyfeedingtalks The ultimatefun-filleddayoutandhometoover2,000 Open: Pavilion Theatre–CromerPier Allow: Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Box Office,CromerPier,NR279HE Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Kenninghall Road,BanhamNR162HE Banham Zoo Cromer Banham 01263 512281 01953 887771 cromer-pier.com banhamzoo.co.uk Yes Yes Daily from 9.30am,exceptChristmasDay& boxoffi[email protected] All year All day [email protected] 3 hours Matthew Ansell Guest Information On thepromenade, attheendofCromer Pier. Follow thebrown signsfrom theA11orA140. Min 10+ Min 12 Discounts availableforSeasideSpecialand 7 daysnoticeadvisable 14 daysinadvance Wheelchair accesstopier Full facilitiesforthedisabledincluding Drop off andpickuppointforsmallmidi Yes, free Electronic. Allkeystagesincluding Yes, full,50covers. Yes, full See websiteorcallfordetails See websiteorcallfordetails Yes Yes Fax: 01953 887445 Yes Yes 13 10 1 Q Pre-booking: Group size: Coach parking: Shop: Driver/organiser incentives: Educational pack: outside, disabledaccesstoanimalpettingpens. Accessibility: Non-visitor mealstop: Catering facilities: £5.80, 2yrolds£2,under2sfree. Group rates: (3-16yrs) £6.30,2yrolds£2.50,under2sfree. Normal admission: undercover sandpitforchildren. Largefree carpark. Indoor andoutdoorplayareas, pedaltractorsandhuge around homemadelunchesandcakesavailable. thefarm, the weather. Dailyanimalencountersessions,tractorrides Church isagreat Farm dayoutforthewholefamily, whatever Driver/organiser incentives: Non-visitor mealstop: Catering facilities: Group rates: children £8.50 Admission prices: Allow: steam museumsandrides. Open: Pre-booking: Group size: Coach parking: Shop: Army’ exhibitioninexistence. Army’ 16 acres ofbeautifulgardens orvisittheonlyofficial ‘Dad’s on ourthree narrow-gauge steamrailways.Wander through Take arideonourVictorianover5miles Gallopers,journey Bressingham hasoneofEurope’s leadingsteamcollections. 4 Nov-23DecThu-Sun,23-31closed. Open: Church FarmRareBreedsCentre Allow: Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Lynn Road,StowBardolph,KingsPE343HT Location: www. Email: Tel: Low Road,Bressingham,DissIP222AA & Gardens Bressingham SteamMuseum Downham Market Bressingham 01366 382162 01379 686900 churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk bressingham.co.uk Yes Yes Mar-Oct. 10.30am-5pm,allgardens, [email protected] 10 Jan-13 Feb Thu-Sun, 14 Feb-3 Nov every day,10 Jan-13FebThu-Sun,14Feb-3Novevery 4 hours [email protected] 4 hours Wendy orDebbie Just offofDownhamMarket. theA10,north On theA1066betweenThetford andDiss. Min 12,max100 Min 12 Adults £6.70,seniors£5.80,children (3-16yrs) Adults £8.50,seniorschildren £7 7 daysnotice. Yes Disabled toilets,ramps,concrete paths 6 free Yes, free Hard copy, foundation,KS1andKS2. Light, 40covers Yes, full,200+ Adults £12.50,seniors£10, Adults £7.20,seniors£6.30,children Yes Fax: Yes Fax: 01366 386221 01379 686907 Yes Yes feno e £4.50 £2.50 £7.50 tea Afternoon Table d’Hôtelunch coffee Morning Typical mealprices 14 11 www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/groups

Visitor Attractions 21 Q 17 20 3 hours Min 12 Allow: Yes Group size: Yes, free admission free Yes, Yes 6 free Yes Yes (Mill & grounds) Adults £4.50, (Mill & grounds) Adults £9.30, conc £8.30, children £6.30 Adults £9.30, conc £8.30, children Yes, light, 80+ covers Yes, Yes, light, 60 covers Yes, Hard copy and electronic. All KS. copy and electronic. Hard Conference facilities: 2 free Yes, 2 weeks’ notice required and 2 weeks’ notice required Yes, All ground floor areas accessible floor areas All ground Designated accessible parking bays. Level or Advisable, 2 weeks’ notice for special activities Preferred 15% discount Adults £8.40, conc £7.60, children £5.50 Adults £8.40, conc £7.60, children Min 20, max 60 Coach parking: Half a mile out of Great Bircham on the Bircham Half a mile out of Great 3 miles north west of Dereham. Elly Chalmers [email protected] 1 hour 7 days a week, 10am-5pm, Apr-Oct 7 days a week, 10am-5pm, Apr-Oct Apr-Sept, 7 days a week, 10am-5pm Apr-Sept, [email protected] [email protected] Yes Yes birchamwindmill.co.uk museums.norfolk.gov.uk museums.norfolk.gov.uk 01485 578393 01362 860563 Gressenhall Great Bircham Great Bircham Windmill Great Bircham, King’s Lynn PE31 6SJ Great Bircham, King’s Lynn PE31 Tel: Email: www. Contact: Location: Climb the five floors of this beautifully restored windmill, smell restored Climb the five floors of this beautifully and cakes available to buy every rolls baked bread, the fresh Enjoy our homemade cakes, cream day (except Saturday). also available. Sheep teas and light lunches. Cycle hire entrymilking and cheese making on site. Free to tearooms, bakery parking. Disabled access. and gift shops. Free Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Pre-booking: Open: Please check prices and opening times prior to arrival. Driver/organiser incentives: Shop: Gressenhall, Dereham NR20 4DR Tel: Email: www. Location: Group rates: Guided tours: additional charge Catering facilities: Non-visitor meal stop: Educational pack: seniors £3.75, children £3, 4's and under free. seniors £3.75, children Group rates: Catering facilities: Accessibility: Non-visitor meal stop: Driver/organiser incentives: Shop: Coach parking: Group size: Pre-booking: Open: Allow: Snettisham Road. Normal admission: Accessibility: wheelchair Free ramped access all buildings. Lift to upper floor. Some gravel paths around (x6) plus one all terrain scooter. hire admission for in farmyard. Free ground buildings and rough dogs welcome. Accessible toilets. carers.Assistance Enjoy a day exploring this magical museum. Visit an historic Enjoy a day exploring this magical museum. Visit of traditional cottages and recreations workhouse, explore our atmospheric round or stroll shops. Relax in tranquil gardens animals. With substantial indoor farm breed its rare with of beautiful countryside, is displays and 50 acres Gressenhall fascinating and enjoyable, whatever the weather. Normal admission: . 16 16 19 Advisable 01263 761214 Fax: Yes Yes Pre-booking: 01493 721200 10+ free Fax: Yes at Mannington Yes Yes Yes Mannington (gardens only) - adults £6, Mannington (gardens Adults £7, concessions/seniors £6. Yes, light, 60 covers at Mannington Yes, Full 15 free Yes. Yes. Mannington generally acceptable. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm Mannington (gardens only) - adults & seniors Mannington (gardens Available on application Available Max 70, min 15 Min 5, max 100 Coach parking: On A149, between Great Yarmouth and Yarmouth On A149, between Great North Norfolk, 8 miles from Cromer off A140. North off Norfolk, Cromer 8 miles from Laurel Walpole Laurel 1-3 hours All year for groups by arrangement. All year for groups [email protected] 3 hours Every and Sat evening. Doors open from Wed Mon, Yes Yes yarmouthstadium.co.uk manningtongardens.co.uk 01493 720343 01263 584175 / 768444 01263 584175 / 768444 Great Yarmouth Great Erpingham/Saxthorpe Yarmouth Stadium Wolterton & Mannington Estate Wolterton & Mannington Location: Yarmouth Road, Caister on Sea NR30 5TE Tel: www. Allow: Mannington Hall, Norwich NR11 7BB Mannington Hall, Norwich NR11 Tel: Email: www. Contact: Location: Open: East Anglia’s premier greyhound racing venue. Racing greyhound premier East Anglia’s and Saturday Wednesday takes place every Monday, 3 Executive 240 seat restaurant. the year. evening throughout no need to book bookings for tables only, Suites. Telephone for other parts car park, of the stadium complex. Large free raceview and trackside bars grandstand seating, great air conditioning. climate controlled which feature Mannington boasts glorious gardens around a medieval around Mannington boasts glorious gardens century Wolterton is an18th with mansion moated manor. visitors can enjoy guided historic collections. At both venues tours and country including music, walks and many events opera, drama, costume and textiles and history talks. Normal admission: under 16 free. seniors £5, accompanied children £6, accompanied Wolterton Hall - adults & seniors from under 16 free. children Group rates: Wolterton has chairlift. Catering facilities: Non-visitor meal stop: from £5, (hall & gardens) adults & seniors from £8. Wolterton adults & seniors from £5, (hall & gardens) from over 8 from £5, children £5, seniors from Hall - adults from by arrangement. of children/students £2.50. Groups Guided tours: Conference facilities: Accessibility: Driver/organiser incentives: Shop: Group size: Shop: Coach parking: Group size: Pre-booking: Open: for details. Telephone 6pm. Race times vary. Allow: Accompanying children admitted free Accompanying children Group rates: Driver/organiser incentives: Caister on Sea. Normal admission: Conference facilities: Catering facilities: Q Q 18 15 18 . Yes Yes 01353 863524 4 free Yes Fax: Yes Yes Adults £7.50, seniors £5.70, Yes, full, 60 covers Yes, Yes, full, 50 covers Yes, 5 free Yes Yes. Yes. Fully accessible including toilets Essential, as early as possible Lifts in visitor centre. Ramps on reserve to most Ramps on reserve Lifts in visitor centre. Yes Adults £6.30, seniors £4.80, children £3.10 Adults £6.30, seniors £4.80, children Min 12, max 60 Free entryFree Coach parking: On A143 between Great Yarmouth and Beccles Yarmouth On A143 between Great Off A1101 at Welney or off A10 at Ten Mile Bank. A10 at Ten or off A1101 at Welney Off Janet Arlow Abi Wilde 4 hours Mar-Oct 9.30am-5pm. Nov-Feb Mon-Wed 10am-5pm, Mon-Wed 9.30am-5pm. Nov-Feb Mar-Oct [email protected] [email protected] Yes 3-4 hours Easter-Oct, 10am-5pm, daily Easter-Oct, Yes redwings.co.uk wwt.org.uk/welney 0870 040 0033 01353 860711 Great Yarmouth Great Downham Market Downham Redwings Horse Sanctuary Location: Email: www. Contact: Caldecott Hall, Beccles Road, Fritton, Great Yarmouth NR31 9EY Tel: Allow: evening swan feed See website for special group-only experiences. Catering facilities: Location: Shop: Email: www. Contact: Driver/organiser incentives: Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Nr Wisbech PE14 9TN Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Nr Tel: Non-visitor meal stop: Group size: Pre-booking: WWT Welney Wetland Centre WWT Welney Wetland Open: Thur-Sun 10am-8pm. Closed Christmas Day. 10am-8pm. Closed Christmas Thur-Sun This quality assured visitor attraction is home to over This quality assured horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, including 50 rescued is also a café, gift shop, the 18hh gentle giant Prince. There and of course there and a play area, an education centre lots of fabulous furryare friends waiting for cuddles. WWT Welney is a winter haven for thousands of migratory is a winter WWT Welney tranquil wildlife walks and swans and ducks. In summer enjoy activities for events and Year-round new dragonfly pond area. with café, gift shop and all. Eco-friendly visitor centre discovery to explore. area Accessibility: Non-visitor meal stop: Driver/organiser incentives: Catering facilities: Shop: Coach parking: Pre-booking: Open: Allow: Guided tours: (opposite Fritton Lake). Admission: Normal admission: £3.70 children Group rates: Conference facilities: Guided tours: Accessibility: hides. Small areas of reserve inaccessible to wheelchair users. inaccessible to wheelchair of reserve hides. Small areas 22 Visitor Attractions Allow: (3.45pm inOct). Jul andearlyAug-endOct,7daysaweek.11am-4.45pm Open: Pre-booking: Group size: Coach parking: Shop: Non-visitor mealstop: Access guideonwebsite. Accessibility: Catering facilities: Group rates: family £30 Normal admission: and B1440. Allow: Boxing Day Open: Pre-booking: Group size: Coach parking: Shop: Driver/organiser incentives: Accessibility: Educational pack: Conference facilities: Catering facilities: Admission: Weston Parkfrom A47orA1067. walk andsomuchmore. Garden, reptiles encounter, adventure playarea, Neanderthal Jurassic fossils,playPutt,visittheSecret Animal family, climbArachnophobiathegiantspidersweb,unearth adventure playDinomiteoffers 3levelsof fun forallthe tracking through thewoodsatDinosaurAdventure. Indoor The closestyou’llgettoexperiencingJurassicParkis a relaxed andwelcomingatmosphere. androyalhistory memorabilia.Anabsorbingdayoutwith stunning gardens andwithafascinatingmuseumofestate homeofHMThe Queen,setin60acresThe country of Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Sandringham PE356EN Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Weston Park,Lenwade,NorwichNR95JW Dinosaur Adventure Sandringham Norwich King's Lynn 01603 876312 01485 545408 dinosauradventure.co.uk sandringhamestate.co.uk Yes Yes Visitor Centre –openallyear. House–30Mar-mid Daily from 9.30am,exceptChristmasDayand 4 hours All day [email protected] [email protected] Guest Information Public EnterprisesSecretary 9 milesfrom Norwich.Followbrown signs to 8 miles north eastofKing's Lynn8 milesnorth viaA148 See websiteorcallfordetails Min 20 Min 12 Adults £10.50,seniors£8.50,children £5 Helpful butnotcompulsory Yes, 10daysinadvance Fully accessiblebutlongdistancestocover. Full disabledfacilties 20 free Yes free Key Stages1&2 Yes, full,150covers Yes, full Adults £12,seniors£10,children £6, Yes Yes Fax: Fax: 01485 541571 01603 876315 Yes 25 24 21 Q Allow: Boxing Day Open: Pre-booking: Group size: Coach parking: Shop: Driver/organiser incentives: Conference facilities: parking, toiletsandwheelchairhire.noguidedogs. Sorry Accessibility: higher educationavailableonrequest. Educational pack: picnic areas Catering facilities: Admission: for details. 10am-5pm. ExtendedChristmasopeninghours,call till 8pm,Sat9am-6pm,Sun10.30am-4.30pm,BankHols Open: Guide dogsandhearingwelcome.Disabledtoilets. Accessibility: Burger King,FatJacketsandmore. Catering facilities: indoor adventure play. Centretalks anddisplays.Discovery “TheWildZone” Meet themeerkats.FREESafariRoadtrain.Dailyfeeding Lookout Lodge.Becaptivatedby“LemurEncounters”. roam togetherastheywouldinthewild.Seelionsfrom “Plains ofAfrica”giraffe, antelope,zebra,rhinoandostrich Discover hundreds ofAfricananimalsandbirds. Onthe area forchildren andtheNHSWalk-in-Centre onlevel4. Services includemobilityvehiclesforhire, Bedlamssoftplay Centre,Learning Argosandan8screen Vue Cinema. choice, from TKMaxx,NewLookandPeacockstoEarly Castle Mall.With5floorsofgreat shoppingyou'llbespoiltfor While inNorwichwhynotindulgesomeretail therapyat Location: www. Tel: Norwich NR13DD Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Kessingland, LowestoftNR337TF Castle Mall Africa Alive! Norwich Lowestoft 01603 766430 01502 740291 castlemallnorwich.co.uk africa-alive.co.uk Yes Open dailyfrom 9.30am,exceptChristmasDay& Open allyear, Mon-Wed &Fri9am-5.30pm,Thur All day [email protected] Guest Information Norwich citycentre. 3 milessouthofLowestoftontheA12. See websiteorcallfordetails Min 12 14 daysinadvance Full facilitiesprovided includingaccess, Lifts toallfloors.Shopmobilityservice. Free All KeyStagesincludingpre-school and Yes, restaurants, snackoutletsand Yes, variousincludingStarbucks,BB's, Yes Fax: Fax: 01502 741104 01603 766917 Yes 25 22 Q Group size: Coach parking: Shop: Driver/organiser incentives: possible withassistance. shop/garden centre. 80%accesstogardens. Otherareas Accessibility: Non-visitor mealstop: Catering facilities: Conference facilities: Guided tours: Group rates: family (2adult,3children) £14.50 Normal admission: Allow: Please callorseetimetableonline Open: Pre-booking: Group size: Accessibility: Catering facilities: Individual group pricingonapplication. Group rates: Normal admission: Next-The-Sea any enquiries. application. Anidealtripforallages.Calloremail and knowledgeablecrew. rates–priceon Specialparty habitat onandaround BlakeneyPoint.Licensedboats trips allyearround toseesealsandbirds intheirnatural A familyrunbusinessforover50years.Conductedboat 10am-1pm. Plantcentre featuringplantsfrom ourgardens. Children’s marketlastSatinthemonth quiztrail.Farmers’ Many rare andexoticplants.Newplantingfor2013. streams, woodlandsandmeadows.Arichhavenforwildlife. Norfolk’s onlyhedgemaze.10acres ofgardens, ponds, evening openingforpre-booked groups. Open: Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Morston QuayNR257AA Allow: Location: Contact: www. Email: Tel: Cromer Road,BeestonRegis,SheringhamNR268SF Beans SealTrips Priory MazeandGardens Morston/Blakeney Point Sheringham 01263 740505 01263 822986 beansboattrips.co.uk priorymazegardens.co.uk Yes Throughout theyear, timeschangedailyduetotides. 1-2 hours [email protected] [email protected] 7 daysaweek,Mar-endOct,10am-5pm.Private 3-4 hours Graham Bean Rachel Babbage On theA149betweenSheringhamandCromer. A149 coastroad betweenBlakeneyandWells- Min 10,max50 Min 12,max170 Adults £4.50,seniors£4,children £2 Adults/seniors £8,children £4.50. Essential Wheelchair accesstocafeandgift Accessible formostdisabilities Yes. 10 free Light, 45coversinside,40outside Café onthequay Adults £5,seniors£4.50,children £2.50, Adults/seniors £9,children £5 Yes Yes Fax: 01263 741306 Yes 23 26 Visitor Attractions South Walsham 27 Swaffham 28 Swaffham 29

Fairhaven Woodland & Q EcoTech Centre Gooderstone Water Gardens Turbine Way, Swaffham PE37 7HT Water Garden The Street, Gooderstone, King's Lynn PE33 9BP Tel: 01760 726100 Fax: 01760 726763 Tel: School Road, South Walsham, Norwich NR13 6DZ Email: [email protected] 01603 712913 / 07730 551945 Email: [email protected] 01603 270683 www.ecotech.org.uk Tel: 01603 270449 Fax: www.gooderstonewatergardens.co.uk Email: [email protected] Contact: Penny Mileham Six enchanting acres of colourful borders, mature trees www.fairhavengarden.co.uk Contact: Louise Rout Visitor attraction with an environmental theme. Cafe, gift and shrubs, ponds and flowing waterways spanned by 13 shop and award-winning organic gardens. The world's only Delightful natural woodland and water garden. 4 miles of bridges. Plus kingfisher hide and 8-acre nature trail. Garden climbable wind turbine with a public viewing platform. walks and boat trips on our private Broad. Special events seats abound. We have plants for sale and our cheerful Call for details of guided tours. UK's largest tracking solar throughout the year (please contact us for details). tearoom and gallery serves delicious homemade cakes. PV array. Educational visits, conferences and events. Children's nature trail. Superb spring flowers. Cool in Location: 6 miles south west of Swaffham between Cockley Location: Just off the A47 near Swaffham, on the A1065. summer, glorious autumn colours and great winter Cley and Oxburgh Hall. birdwatching. Gardens 100% accessible to wheelchair users. Admission: Free to Centre. Charge for the Turbine Tour. Normal admission: Adults £6, seniors £5.50, children £2 Location: Follow brown tourist signs from A47 at Guided tours: Yes. Guided talks and tours arranged. Please Group rates: Adults £5.25, seniors £5.25, children £2 B1140 junction. ring for prices and length of visit, this may vary depending on Guided tours: Yes. choice of talk/tour. Normal admission: Adults £6, seniors £5.50, children £3.50, Catering facilities: Light, 50 covers Conference facilities: Yes dogs 25p Accessibility: Garden, tearoom, toilets and bird hide all Educational pack: All key stages Group rates: Adults £5.50, seniors £5, children £3 accessible. Wildlife area not suitable for wheelchairs. Catering facilities: Yes Guided tours: Yes Catering facilities: Yes, full Driver/organiser incentives: Yes Non-visitor meal stop: Yes Accessibility: Full access by wheelchair to all facilities Group size: Min 15, max 60 Driver/organiser incentives: Yes and gardens. Hearing loop in facilities and some braille Coach parking: 1 free Shop: Yes information points in garden. Pre-booking: Essential, at least 7 days Coach parking: 6 free Non-visitor meal stop: Yes, 46 covers inside, further Open: Daily all year round, 10am-5.30pm Pre-booking: Not necessary 80 outside. As well as our special group entry prices, ask Allow: 2 hours about our group catering prices. Open: All year. Please ring for details. Driver/organiser incentives: Yes, please enquire for Allow: Variable more details. Shop: Yes Coach parking: 3 free Group size: Min 15, max 60 Pre-booking: Min 7 days please Open: Open all year, except Christmas Day, 10am-5pm. Allow: Min 3 hours for the garden and a tea/lunch stop combined.

Thursford 30 Wroxham 31 Norwich 32 Norwich Theatre Royal Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL Tel: 01603 630000 Fax: 01603 622777 Email: boxoffi[email protected] www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk East Anglia's premier theatre presenting a high quality mix of musicals, comedy, drama, dance, opera and family shows all year round. Prices start at just £5.50 or £6.50 for every performance with big discounts available for groups. Location: Norwich city centre, 2 mins walk from TIC Normal admission: Average - adults £17, seniors £15, children £10 Group rates: Average - adults £15, seniors £12, children £8 Catering facilities: Yes, full, 70 covers Guided tours: Yes Non-visitor meal stop: Yes Thursford Collection Q BeWILDerwood Q Conference facilities: Yes Accessibility: All areas fully accessible, including toilets. Sign language interpreted, Thursford, Fakenham NR21 0AS Road, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8JW audio described and captioned performances. Tel: Fax: 01328 878415 Tel: Educational pack: Hard copy and electronic KS1 - 4 01328 878477 01692 633033 Group size: Min 20, max 1,300 Pre-booking: Advisable Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Open: All year, Mon-Sat & some Suns, 9.30am-late www.thursford.com www.bewilderwood.co.uk Allow: 3 hours Contact: Geraldine Rye Contact: Susan Entertainment centre with musical organs, old fashioned BeWILDerwood is an award-winning wild and imaginative fairground carousels, Wurlitzer organ, steam engines and adventure park with magical treehouses and hints of fairground memorabilia. Behind the scenes tours available for intriguing characters. Adults can play alongside their Sheringham 33

an additional charge (not available Sundays or Bank Hols). children, which makes for a fabulous and brilliantly exciting www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/groups Location: 1 mile off A148 between Fakenham and Holt. time for large groups of all ages. (North Norfolk Railway) Normal admission: Adults £8.50, seniors £7.50, Location: Off A1062 between Hoveton and Horning. The Poppy Line children £4.50 Admission: Please call or see website for 2013 prices. Sheringham Station, Sheringham NR26 8RA Group rates: Adults £4.50, seniors £4.50, children £4.50. Educational pack: Hard copy and electronic. Foundation, Accessibility: All on one level, so full access to everything. KS1 and KS2. Tel: 01263 820800 Fax: 01263 820801 Guided tours: Yes, additional charge Accessibility: Every effort has been made to allow Email: [email protected] www.nnrailway.co.uk Catering facilities: Yes, full, 150 covers. reasonable access to the park, however the upper woodland Contact: Vinny Blake / Chrissie Rayment Driver/organiser incentives: Yes area, where the play structures are located, is naturally Norfolk's top heritage railway. Steam trains daily Apr-Oct. Shop: Yes sloping and needs to be assessed as to individual needs. Scenic route along the coast and up through heathlands to Coach parking: 50 free Catering facilities: Yes, full Holt. Full size steam engines and vintage carriages. 3 great Group size: Min 20, max 200 Driver/organiser incentives: Yes Victorian stations. Special events in summer plus Santa trains Pre-booking: Not necessary Shop: Yes Dec weekends. Lunch and dinner trains. Open: 29 Mar-22 Sept, Sun-Fri 12pm-5pm Coach parking: Unlimited free Location: North Norfolk coast. Allow: 2½ hours Group size: Min 12 Pre-booking: Groups/schools 10 days notice Admission: Rover tickets adults £11, children (5-15) £7.50, Open: Feb half term, Mar (weekends only) and Apr-Oct. under 5s free. 10% discount for groups. Please call or see website for 2013 dates and times. Educational pack: Eng/Hist KS1 & 2 plus pre-school. Allow: 3-5 hours Catering facilities: Light. Station Buffets Shop: Yes Coach parking: Free by arrangement Driver incentives: Yes Accessibility: All stations and most trains Group size: Min 20, max 200 Pre-booking: Yes, 7 days notice Open: Apr-Oct 9.30am-5.30pm Allow: 1½ hours 23 Norwich 1, Newmarket 2, SwaffhamWalsham 3, North 4, Wroxham 5 Norwich 6 Banham 7

Banham Zoo - Applewood Caravan & Camping Park Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Road, Banham NR16 2HE Tel: 01953 715319 Email: [email protected] www.banhamzoo.co.uk Contact: Guest Information The perfect place for the whole family to relax and explore the Norfolk and Suffolk countryside. Set in stunning parkland and adjacent to one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country. Facilities include a reception, modern high standard toilets and showers, laundry and washing-up block, spacious pitches, electrical hook-ups plus good disabled amenities. Pub, restaurant, shops and post office close by. Available to hire onsite static caravans and camping pods. Dogs welcome but not in the zoo or holiday homes. Location: Follow the brown signs for Banham Zoo from the A11 or A140. Awaiting Assessment

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Virginia Court Hotel Potters Leisure Resort BEST WESTERN Cliff Avenue, Cromer NR27 0AN Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea NR31 9BX Le Strange Arms Hotel Tel: 01263 512398 Tel: 0845 437 9891 Fax: 01502 731970 Golf Course Road, Old Hunstanton, Hunstanton PE36 6JJ Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.virginiacourt.co.uk www.pottersholidays.com Tel: 01485 534411 Fax: 01485 534724 Contact: Naomi Davies Contact: Sallyanne Gooch Email: [email protected] This relaxing hotel features 25 contemporary bedrooms and www.abacushotels.co.uk Contact: Claire Edgley an award winning restaurant minutes from the centre and 5 Star Holiday Village in 65 acres on the Norfolk/Suffolk The hotel has 43 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, beaches of Cromer. A perfect base for exploring North border. Variety of entertainment filled short breaks, including many with beautiful sea views. The restaurant overlooks the Norfolk and the Broads or overnight visits including Thursford fun packed weekends, relaxing midweek breaks and lawn that runs down to a wonderful sandy beach. Adjoining Christmas Show and Seaside Special shows on the pier. spectacular 1-night specials. Experienced group sales team the hotel is the Ancient Mariner Inn with its galley restaurant Location: Off A149 Norwich road, Cromer town centre specialise in organising bookings from 20-500 guests and serving good food, wine and real ale. arranging tailor made itineraries. HHH SILVER Hotel Location: Just off the A149 in Old Hunstanton. Location: Off the A12 between Great Yarmouth and HHHH Hotel Lowestoft. Group rates HHHHH Holiday Village Group rates Sharing twin/double Single occupancy Sharing twin/double Single occupancy B&B Available on request Available on request Full board and entertainment included in price. B&B from £39.50 from £56 DB&B Available on request Available on request Exclusive group benefits - midweek/weekend break DB&B from £56 from £77 savings, free places on selected breaks, group organiser No single supplement on first 6 rooms. No of rooms: Single 3, twin/double 22 incentives on special events. Open: All year No of rooms: Single 7, twin/double 34, family 2 Group size: Min 10, max 47 Open: All year. Meal stop: Yes, 10.30am-9pm, 120 covers Conference facilities: Yes Group size: Min 20 Group size: Min 10, max 50 Driver/organiser incentives: Yes Themed breaks: Yes Conference facilities: Yes Coach parking: Yes Conference facilities: Yes Pre-booking: Yes Meal stop: Yes, 60 covers Driver/organiser incentives: Yes, free room Driver/organiser incentives: Yes Coach parking: Yes Coach parking: Yes Themed breaks: Yes

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BEST WESTERN Caley Hall Hotel YHA Sheringham Old Hunstanton Road, Hunstanton PE36 6HH Knights Hill Hotel & Spa 1 Cremers Drift, Sheringham NR26 8HX , King’s Lynn PE30 3HQ Tel: 01485 533486 Fax: 01485 533348 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01263 823215 Fax: 01263 824679 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01553 675566 Fax: 01553 675568 www.caleyhallhotel.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.yha.org.uk www.abacushotels.co.uk Contact: Joanne Rayner Caley Hall Hotel and Restaurant is set around a Manor House Contact: Adrian Dyde dating back to 1648. More recently the old farm outbuildings Large Victorian building in an area of outstanding natural The hotel is situated on the north east corner of King’s Lynn have been converted to provide spacious en-suite beauty on the heritage coastline of Norfolk. 100 beds, in 11 acres of meadowland and gardens. It is conveniently bedrooms, a restaurant and bar. Most of the rooms are on self catering and fully catered options. 75 seat class or located for Castle Rising, Royal Sandringham and Norfolk the ground floor and some have been adapted for conference facilities. Key Stage packages, projection/media www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/groups Lavender. Thursford is 40 mins away. The hotel has a wheelchair users. and white board equipped. Large area for off road parking. restaurant, traditional country pub and the Leisure Club Location: On the A149 in Old Hunstanton. Location: Town centre, off the A149 Cromer road with Imagine Spa. HHH SILVER Hotel HHH Hostel Location: 2 miles from King’s Lynn on the A148/149 roundabout HHHH Hotel Group rates Group rates Group rates Please call for details Sharing twin/double Single occupancy Sharing twin/double Single occupancy B&B from £35 from £35 B&B from £35.50 from £60 DB&B from £55 from £55 DB&B from £56 from £81 No of beds: 100 No single supplement on first 6 rooms. Open: All year No of rooms: Single 5, twin/double 30, family 5 Group size: Min 10, max 100 Open: Feb - Dec. Conference facilities: Yes No of rooms: Single 5, twin/double 73, family 1 Group size: Max 100 Driver/organiser incentives: Yes Meal stop: Yes 10.30am-9pm, 100 covers Driver/organiser incentives: Yes Group size: Min 10, max 100 Coach parking: Yes Conference facilities: Yes Open: All year Driver/organiser incentives: Yes Coach parking: Yes Themed breaks: Yes

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