London and England are very popular tourist destinations, but very few people who visit London leave to explore the rest of the UK. Around three hours from London is a beautiful county called Norfolk. Norfolk is predominantly surrounded by coastline and agricultural land, providing the perfect location for a number of water based activities as well as countryside scenery.
- Spend the day at Blakeney Point, taking a boat trip to see the famous seals or walk along the marshes
- Eat fish and chips whilst walking through the beautiful town of Sheringham
- Catch a crab off Cromer Pier
- Experience the Cromer Carnival festivities, the UK’s biggest carnival after Nottingham – Parades, activities and parties (August every year)
- Spend the day at Sea Palling beach
- Have lunch at a restaurant on the Norfolk Broads
- Spend a day hiring a boat a drive around the incredible Norfolk Broads
- Go sailing on Whitlingham Broads Education Centre
- Visit the Queen’s Norfolk residence at Sandringham
- Walk around the varsity gardens and lake at Blickling hall
- Step back in time and discover Felbrigg Hall
- Spend the day in Norfolk’s biggest city, Norwich
- Visit the castle on the hill in Norwich
- Watch a football match at Carrow Road, Norwich
- Have afternoon tea at Biddy’s Tea Room’s in Aylsham
- Take a walk around Holt
- Have dinner at Zaks American Dinner
- Enjoy the ride at Great Yarmouth pleasure beach
- Discover the sea creatures at Great Yarmouth Sealife Centre
- Take in the stunning views of Norwich Cathedral
- Take a walk around the historic seaside town of Wells Next The Sea
- Spend an evening watching the Thursford Christmas Show (Nov – Dec)
- See the amazing animals at Banham Zoo
- Take a step back in time walking around Elm Hill in Norwich
- Have dinner by the river in Norwich’s Riverside
- Spend a night partying in Norwich’s Prince of Wales Road, home to a number of bars and restaurants
- Visit Norfolk’s town on the Broads in Wroxham
- Experience the magic of Happisburgh Lighthouse
- Watch the Cromer Pier Seaside Special ( Jun to Sept)
- Watch Norwich’s famous Pantomime at the Theatre Royal Norwich (Dec – Jan)
- Spend the afternoon shopping in one of Norwich’s two malls connected by a number of other stores.
- Have a few drinks at the Gunton Arms a pub in the countryside
- Visit the Muckleborough Military Collection
- Take a ride on one of Norfolk’s still functioning steam trains
- Go Snow Skiing at Norwich’s Snow Sports Club
- Take a walk around the grounds of Wolterton Hall
- Watch the fishermen launch their boats in Sheringham
- Go water skiing at Bluebird Deaf Water Ski Club in Costessey
- Buy a desert from Byfords cafe in Holt
- Take a bike ride through the Norfolk countryside