Shelly’s guidebook
Places to Visit / Beaches / Seaside Resorts / Wildlife Areas / Boating / Seal Watching / Activities / Flint Mine / Dining / Country Estates
Salhouse Broad is part of an internationally important wetland, with the status equivalent to a National Park. The Broads has more than 40 lakes linked together by 125 miles of navigable water. It is a truly magical area that is home to many species of rare plants, animals, insects and birds. The area offers a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities.
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Salhouse Broad
Lower StreetSalhouse Broad is part of an internationally important wetland, with the status equivalent to a National Park. The Broads has more than 40 lakes linked together by 125 miles of navigable water. It is a truly magical area that is home to many species of rare plants, animals, insects and birds. The area offers a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Wroxham is the Capital of the Norfolk Broads and has been a key site for boating since the 1800's. Boats of all kinds are available for hire and there are also an abundance of Pubs and Restaurants.
The famous Roy's of Wroxham, the World's largest village store, dominates the centre of the village.
Other attractions include Wroxham Barns Craft Centre with it's Junior Farm, children's funfair and award winning restaurant, and Hoveton Hall with it's beautiful gardens.
The Bure Valley Steam Railway runs from Wroxham to Aylsham and is Norfolk's second longest heritage railway and uses both steam and diesel locomotives.
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Wroxham
Wroxham is the Capital of the Norfolk Broads and has been a key site for boating since the 1800's. Boats of all kinds are available for hire and there are also an abundance of Pubs and Restaurants.
The famous Roy's of Wroxham, the World's largest village store, dominates the centre of the village.
Other attractions include Wroxham Barns Craft Centre with it's Junior Farm, children's funfair and award winning restaurant, and Hoveton Hall with it's beautiful gardens.
The Bure Valley Steam Railway runs from Wroxham to Aylsham and is Norfolk's second longest heritage railway and uses both steam and diesel locomotives.
Horning is a destination on the River Bure that can also be visited by Canoe or Kayak which are available to hire from Salhouse.
Stroll out of town and visit the picturesque church of St Benedict or climb aboard the Southern Comfort paddle boat for a guided trip to Ranworth Broad.
The Horning Sailing Club offers rowing boats for hire.
Horning has several lovely riverside pubs to include The Swan Inn, The Ferry Inn and The New Inn all dog friendly.
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Horning
Horning is a destination on the River Bure that can also be visited by Canoe or Kayak which are available to hire from Salhouse.
Stroll out of town and visit the picturesque church of St Benedict or climb aboard the Southern Comfort paddle boat for a guided trip to Ranworth Broad.
The Horning Sailing Club offers rowing boats for hire.
Horning has several lovely riverside pubs to include The Swan Inn, The Ferry Inn and The New Inn all dog friendly.
Horsey Beach is one of the many unspoilt and wonderfully quiet sandy Norfolk beaches on the east coast of the UK.
Because the beach backs onto Horsey Warren, the largest dune system in East Anglia, all you can see for miles around are the barren dunes, home to hundreds of different types of wildlife throughout the year. This is what gives this beach its wild feel. In the winter it has a desolate austere feel to it, in the summer it’s alive with noisy birds and insects.
The seals are the real attraction of this beach from November to about February. It’s a magnificent sight, with hundreds of grey seals breeding here, right on our very own Norfolk UK coast. These wonderful grey seals fill the whole beach!
It’s a lovely quiet sandy beach to come and enjoy in the summer too.
Horsey beach is also a very dog friendly beach so long as you keep them away from the seals during the summer months if there are any. In the winter months, however, during pupping season, there is no access to the beach, leaving the seals protected from visitors.
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Horsey Gap
Horsey Beach is one of the many unspoilt and wonderfully quiet sandy Norfolk beaches on the east coast of the UK.
Because the beach backs onto Horsey Warren, the largest dune system in East Anglia, all you can see for miles around are the barren dunes, home to hundreds of different types of wildlife throughout the year. This is what gives this beach its wild feel. In the winter it has a desolate austere feel to it, in the summer it’s alive with noisy birds and insects.
The seals are the real attraction of this beach from November to about February. It’s a magnificent sight, with hundreds of grey seals breeding here, right on our very own Norfolk UK coast. These wonderful grey seals fill the whole beach!
It’s a lovely quiet sandy beach to come and enjoy in the summer too.
Horsey beach is also a very dog friendly beach so long as you keep them away from the seals during the summer months if there are any. In the winter months, however, during pupping season, there is no access to the beach, leaving the seals protected from visitors.
Holkham is home to a 25,000 acre estate on the north Norfolk coast, in which stands Holkham Hall, an 18th century Palladian house, home to the Earl of Leicester. Surrounding the house is rolling parkland with Fallow Deer and Red Deer.
The unspoilt picturesque beach at Holkham has expansive white sands backed by sand dunes and pine woods and is popular with walkers and bathers alike. Behind the shoreline lies a basin, which, at high tides, fills to form a spectacular shallow lagoon (check tide times here). Holkham beach is also part of one of the largest National Nature Reserves in the country and is home to many rare species of flora and fauna.
Between world-renowned Holkham beach and the unique bird sanctuary of Blakeney Point, lies the pretty harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea. Its harbour is sheltered by salt marshes from the open sea and the harbour is still used by sailing and crabbing boats. It is a great place for crabbing.
Wells town has a leafy Georgian Square and on Staithe Street you'll find a mix of traditional and contemporary shops. On the outskirts, is a light railway which takes on a four mile train ride to Walsingham. You can walk from the town to Wells beach, or take the seasonal narrow-gauge railway.
Take a walk through shady pinewoods to the sandy beach, and you'll be greeted with a row of colourful beach stilted huts and seals basking on the sand banks. Set in north Norfolk’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wells is part of the largest coastal nature reserve in England and Wales, and is a magnet for bird-watchers. Its marshes provide the perfect habitat for wading birds, bitterns, avocets, marsh harriers and winter geese.
While dogs and walkers can enjoy Wells and Holkham Beach all year round without restrictions, caution is advised on the adjacent Holkham Nature Reserve. Here dogs should be kept on a lead or under close control so they don't disturb or distress any of the wildlife in the area.
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Holkham is home to a 25,000 acre estate on the north Norfolk coast, in which stands Holkham Hall, an 18th century Palladian house, home to the Earl of Leicester. Surrounding the house is rolling parkland with Fallow Deer and Red Deer.
The unspoilt picturesque beach at Holkham has expansive white sands backed by sand dunes and pine woods and is popular with walkers and bathers alike. Behind the shoreline lies a basin, which, at high tides, fills to form a spectacular shallow lagoon (check tide times here). Holkham beach is also part of one of the largest National Nature Reserves in the country and is home to many rare species of flora and fauna.
Between world-renowned Holkham beach and the unique bird sanctuary of Blakeney Point, lies the pretty harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea. Its harbour is sheltered by salt marshes from the open sea and the harbour is still used by sailing and crabbing boats. It is a great place for crabbing.
Wells town has a leafy Georgian Square and on Staithe Street you'll find a mix of traditional and contemporary shops. On the outskirts, is a light railway which takes on a four mile train ride to Walsingham. You can walk from the town to Wells beach, or take the seasonal narrow-gauge railway.
Take a walk through shady pinewoods to the sandy beach, and you'll be greeted with a row of colourful beach stilted huts and seals basking on the sand banks. Set in north Norfolk’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wells is part of the largest coastal nature reserve in England and Wales, and is a magnet for bird-watchers. Its marshes provide the perfect habitat for wading birds, bitterns, avocets, marsh harriers and winter geese.
While dogs and walkers can enjoy Wells and Holkham Beach all year round without restrictions, caution is advised on the adjacent Holkham Nature Reserve. Here dogs should be kept on a lead or under close control so they don't disturb or distress any of the wildlife in the area.
Winterton-on-Sea is the most northern seaside village in the borough of Great Yarmouth.
It's a small, historic village, picture-perfect with beautiful floral displays and pretty little thatched cottages. The village also has a stunning backdrop inland of majestic white wind turbines towards the villages of East and Wester Somerton, and mile after mile of pale sandy beach backed by sand dunes.
Winterton has a great village pub as well as a popular fish and chip takeaway.
There are some superb walks starting from Winterton on Sea.
The villagers parish church, The Holy Trinity is a truly magnificent building with one of the tallest church towers in Norfolk at over 130 feet. Elements of the church date from the 13th century, with the tower being built around 200 years later. The church was restored in the late 1800s.
Winterton Dunes are a National Nature Reserve, a haven for birdwatching and wildlife with little tern and seal colonies in residence along with the rare Natterjack toad.
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Winterton-on-Sea
Winterton-on-Sea is the most northern seaside village in the borough of Great Yarmouth.
It's a small, historic village, picture-perfect with beautiful floral displays and pretty little thatched cottages. The village also has a stunning backdrop inland of majestic white wind turbines towards the villages of East and Wester Somerton, and mile after mile of pale sandy beach backed by sand dunes.
Winterton has a great village pub as well as a popular fish and chip takeaway.
There are some superb walks starting from Winterton on Sea.
The villagers parish church, The Holy Trinity is a truly magnificent building with one of the tallest church towers in Norfolk at over 130 feet. Elements of the church date from the 13th century, with the tower being built around 200 years later. The church was restored in the late 1800s.
Winterton Dunes are a National Nature Reserve, a haven for birdwatching and wildlife with little tern and seal colonies in residence along with the rare Natterjack toad.
Park by the Staithe overlooking Malthouse Broad, and follow the boardwalk to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust's floating Broads Wildlife Centre. Nearby, past the beautiful thatched village hall, is the Church of St. Helen's. Known as 'The Cathedral of the Broads' this church affords magnificent views from the top of the tower. After the climb, recover at the church tearooms, or walk back to the Staithe and visit The Granary Stores and Tea Shop, and The Maltsters pub serving traditional food with the added Wooden Pizza Den outside for eat in or take away!
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Ranworth
Park by the Staithe overlooking Malthouse Broad, and follow the boardwalk to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust's floating Broads Wildlife Centre. Nearby, past the beautiful thatched village hall, is the Church of St. Helen's. Known as 'The Cathedral of the Broads' this church affords magnificent views from the top of the tower. After the climb, recover at the church tearooms, or walk back to the Staithe and visit The Granary Stores and Tea Shop, and The Maltsters pub serving traditional food with the added Wooden Pizza Den outside for eat in or take away!
A typical Broadland village, with two churches in the same churchyard, a pleasant green, and traditional houses. You'll also find Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden with a lovely mix of wild spaces and beautiful gardens, leading down to South Walsham Inner Broad. There's also a gift shop and tea rooms. The village has a pub, The Ship Inn and a Chinese & Thai restaurant, The Kings Arms.
South Walsham
A typical Broadland village, with two churches in the same churchyard, a pleasant green, and traditional houses. You'll also find Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden with a lovely mix of wild spaces and beautiful gardens, leading down to South Walsham Inner Broad. There's also a gift shop and tea rooms. The village has a pub, The Ship Inn and a Chinese & Thai restaurant, The Kings Arms.
An old market town, Acle sits by the road to Great Yarmouth, and on the edge of the great, flat expanse of Berney Marshes. Acle has a good variety of independent shops and places to eat and drink, as well as a market held every Thursday morning.
Acle
An old market town, Acle sits by the road to Great Yarmouth, and on the edge of the great, flat expanse of Berney Marshes. Acle has a good variety of independent shops and places to eat and drink, as well as a market held every Thursday morning.
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Between world-renowned Holkham beach and the unique bird sanctuary of Blakeney Point, lies the pretty harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea. Its harbour is sheltered by salt marshes from the open sea and the harbour is still used by sailing and crabbing boats. It is a great place for crabbing.
Wells town has a leafy Georgian Square and on Staithe Street you'll find a mix of traditional and contemporary shops. On the outskirts, is a light railway which takes on a four mile train ride to Walsingham. You can walk from the town to Wells beach, or take the seasonal narrow-gauge railway.
Take a walk through shady pinewoods to the sandy beach, and you'll be greeted with a row of colourful beach stilted huts and seals basking on the sand banks. Set in north Norfolk’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wells is part of the largest coastal nature reserve in England and Wales, and is a magnet for bird-watchers. Its marshes provide the perfect habitat for wading birds, bitterns, avocets, marsh harriers and winter geese.
While dogs and walkers can enjoy Wells and Holkham Beach all year round without restrictions, caution is advised on the adjacent Holkham Nature Reserve. Here dogs should be kept on a lead or under close control so they don't disturb or distress any of the wildlife in the area.
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Wells-next-the-Sea
Between world-renowned Holkham beach and the unique bird sanctuary of Blakeney Point, lies the pretty harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea. Its harbour is sheltered by salt marshes from the open sea and the harbour is still used by sailing and crabbing boats. It is a great place for crabbing.
Wells town has a leafy Georgian Square and on Staithe Street you'll find a mix of traditional and contemporary shops. On the outskirts, is a light railway which takes on a four mile train ride to Walsingham. You can walk from the town to Wells beach, or take the seasonal narrow-gauge railway.
Take a walk through shady pinewoods to the sandy beach, and you'll be greeted with a row of colourful beach stilted huts and seals basking on the sand banks. Set in north Norfolk’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wells is part of the largest coastal nature reserve in England and Wales, and is a magnet for bird-watchers. Its marshes provide the perfect habitat for wading birds, bitterns, avocets, marsh harriers and winter geese.
While dogs and walkers can enjoy Wells and Holkham Beach all year round without restrictions, caution is advised on the adjacent Holkham Nature Reserve. Here dogs should be kept on a lead or under close control so they don't disturb or distress any of the wildlife in the area.
Luxury river cruiser which runs regular trips from the beautiful village of Horning, along the River Bure through the village and out to Ranworth Broad and back, passing lovely old thatched houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds. Throughout the trip there is an excellent commentary and continual pointing out of all the water birds around at the time. There is the ever present bustle of river traffic with cruisers, yachts and the occasional wherry.
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Mississippi River Boat Ltd
Lower StreetLuxury river cruiser which runs regular trips from the beautiful village of Horning, along the River Bure through the village and out to Ranworth Broad and back, passing lovely old thatched houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds. Throughout the trip there is an excellent commentary and continual pointing out of all the water birds around at the time. There is the ever present bustle of river traffic with cruisers, yachts and the occasional wherry.
South Walsham Broad
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Pingos were originally low hillocks that formed in permafrost (tundra) conditions 20,000 years ago during the last ice age when water beneath the surface froze to form lenses of ice pushing soil upwards, forming a small hillock. During the summer thaw, the soil on the surface would sludge off and accumulate around the periphery of the hillocks. Shallow craters were left when the ice finally melted, causing the hillocks to collapse.
These depressions have persisted in this location, producing a series of unique shallow ponds and excellent habitat for wildlife.
Great Eastern Pingo Trail
Pingos were originally low hillocks that formed in permafrost (tundra) conditions 20,000 years ago during the last ice age when water beneath the surface froze to form lenses of ice pushing soil upwards, forming a small hillock. During the summer thaw, the soil on the surface would sludge off and accumulate around the periphery of the hillocks. Shallow craters were left when the ice finally melted, causing the hillocks to collapse.
These depressions have persisted in this location, producing a series of unique shallow ponds and excellent habitat for wildlife.
We visited Holkham Beach for a morning and ventured over to Holkham Hall in the afternoon - Holkham Hall holds various events. We went to the summer food festival with street foods and live music. The park has deer everywhere. It's incredible and has walks etc and bike hire there with a lovely cafe and gift shop too.
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Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadWe visited Holkham Beach for a morning and ventured over to Holkham Hall in the afternoon - Holkham Hall holds various events. We went to the summer food festival with street foods and live music. The park has deer everywhere. It's incredible and has walks etc and bike hire there with a lovely cafe and gift shop too.
City/town information
Norwich is an attractive, historical city with great shopping opportunities and a lively, friendly culture. It boasts a medieval castle, two cathedrals, two large shopping malls, modern and historical architectural attractions, many historical and beautiful buildings and churches, and a wealth of independent shops, restaurants, bistros, and boutiques centered on the medieval Norwich Lanes.
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Norwich
Norwich is an attractive, historical city with great shopping opportunities and a lively, friendly culture. It boasts a medieval castle, two cathedrals, two large shopping malls, modern and historical architectural attractions, many historical and beautiful buildings and churches, and a wealth of independent shops, restaurants, bistros, and boutiques centered on the medieval Norwich Lanes.
Neighbourhoods
Salhouse is hidden amongst the trees, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads and one of the most picturesque areas in the entire region. Salhouse Broad is on the River Bure between Wroxham and Horning.
The Stag Pub (2 doors down) has incredible food and service, it's really friendly and dogs are welcome. They also have a pizza oven there! Booking recommended for food.
Wander down Vicarage Road to Salhouse Lodge where you can sit back and relax in the peaceful grounds and enjoy live music on a Sunday. The food here is amazing.
Just around the corner from the Lodge is Salhouse All Saints Church, which dates back to the early fifteenth century and is also accessible by public footpath through the fields surrounding Salhouse.
Home of Woodfordes real ale The Fur and Feather Inn is a 10 minute walk from Salhouse Broad. This Norfolk Broads pub is right next door to Woodfordes Brewery. Book a brewery to tour to see behind the scenes and learn how your beer is made before you drink it. As you would expect The Fur and Feather Inn serves a wide range of Woodfordes Ales in addition to your usual pub beverages. There is a lovely beer garden in front of the pub and a large restaurant serving hearty meals which change with the seasons and with many of the dishes incorporating Woodfordes ale. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden and the bar area.
Salhouse
Salhouse is hidden amongst the trees, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads and one of the most picturesque areas in the entire region. Salhouse Broad is on the River Bure between Wroxham and Horning.
The Stag Pub (2 doors down) has incredible food and service, it's really friendly and dogs are welcome. They also have a pizza oven there! Booking recommended for food.
Wander down Vicarage Road to Salhouse Lodge where you can sit back and relax in the peaceful grounds and enjoy live music on a Sunday. The food here is amazing.
Just around the corner from the Lodge is Salhouse All Saints Church, which dates back to the early fifteenth century and is also accessible by public footpath through the fields surrounding Salhouse.
Home of Woodfordes real ale The Fur and Feather Inn is a 10 minute walk from Salhouse Broad. This Norfolk Broads pub is right next door to Woodfordes Brewery. Book a brewery to tour to see behind the scenes and learn how your beer is made before you drink it. As you would expect The Fur and Feather Inn serves a wide range of Woodfordes Ales in addition to your usual pub beverages. There is a lovely beer garden in front of the pub and a large restaurant serving hearty meals which change with the seasons and with many of the dishes incorporating Woodfordes ale. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden and the bar area.
Wroxham
Capital of the Broads!
A beautiful village with 19th century cottages, a lovely green with thatched well house, and the medieval thatched church of St.Fabian and St.Sebastian.
Home of Woodfordes real ale The Fur and Feather Inn is a 10 minute walk from Salhouse Broad. This Norfolk Broads pub is right next door to Woodfordes Brewery. Book a brewery to tour to see behind the scenes and learn how your beer is made before you drink it. As you would expect The Fur and Feather Inn serves a wide range of Woodfordes Ales in addition to your usual pub beverages. There is a lovely beer garden in front of the pub and a large restaurant serving hearty meals which change with the seasons and with many of the dishes incorporating Woodfordes ale. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden.
Woodbastwick
A beautiful village with 19th century cottages, a lovely green with thatched well house, and the medieval thatched church of St.Fabian and St.Sebastian.
Home of Woodfordes real ale The Fur and Feather Inn is a 10 minute walk from Salhouse Broad. This Norfolk Broads pub is right next door to Woodfordes Brewery. Book a brewery to tour to see behind the scenes and learn how your beer is made before you drink it. As you would expect The Fur and Feather Inn serves a wide range of Woodfordes Ales in addition to your usual pub beverages. There is a lovely beer garden in front of the pub and a large restaurant serving hearty meals which change with the seasons and with many of the dishes incorporating Woodfordes ale. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden.
Horseriding
Woodland Park Equestrian Centre
Low RoadHorse riding and tours
Swimming Pools
Outdoor Lido heated pools with inflatable sessions situated on the River Bure. Beautiful setting.
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Beccles Lido
PuddingmoorOutdoor Lido heated pools with inflatable sessions situated on the River Bure. Beautiful setting.
Golf
Norfolk Premier Golf
Yarmouth RoadFor Golf Enthusiasts
Royal Cromer Golf Club
145 Overstrand RdFor the Golf Enthusiast
Wildlife Parks / Zoo's
Thrigby Hall is a wonderful Wildlife Park.
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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Thrigby Hall is a wonderful Wildlife Park.
Sealife Centre - Great for kids and adults.
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Centro de Vida Marinha de Great Yarmouth
Marine ParadeSealife Centre - Great for kids and adults.