opportunity - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
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Places to visit<br />
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Market<br />
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Wisbech<br />
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Bircham Windmill<br />
Castle Rising Castle<br />
Creake Abbey<br />
Denver Mill<br />
Swaffham<br />
Castle Rising Castle is one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
important 12th-century castles in England. The<br />
stone keep, built around 1140, is amongst the<br />
finest surviving examples <strong>of</strong> its kind anywhere<br />
in the country and this, together with the<br />
massive surrounding earthworks, makes Rising<br />
a castle <strong>of</strong> national significance.<br />
Tel: 01553 631330<br />
www.castlerising.co.uk<br />
Discover treasures and exceptional design at<br />
the studios and shops at Creake Abbey. Take a<br />
walk through the romantic abbey ruins dating<br />
from 1206. Enjoy delicious lunches, mouthwatering<br />
cakes and great c<strong>of</strong>fee and tea at the<br />
café. Find the best local produce at the farmers’<br />
market first Saturday monthly. Free parking.<br />
Open: Tue-Sun, 11am-4.30pm NR21 9LF.<br />
Tel: 07801 418907<br />
www.creakeabbeystudios.co.uk<br />
A wonderful working windmill demonstrating<br />
three generations <strong>of</strong> milling set on the edge <strong>of</strong><br />
the Fens in rural <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong>. Fresh bread<br />
from local wheat made in the traditional way,<br />
shop and tea room. PE38 0EG.<br />
Tel: 01366 384009<br />
www.denvermill.co.uk<br />
Indicates attractions which are<br />
accredited through the Enjoy<br />
England Visitor Attraction<br />
Quality Assurance Scheme<br />
This beautifully restored windmill makes a<br />
delightful family day out. There is something<br />
for everyone – tearooms, gallery, bakery and<br />
bake shop, gift shop, cycle hire, garden, dairy<br />
sheep, animals and children's play area for<br />
under 7s, children’s baking and <strong>of</strong> course the<br />
windmill museum itself. Free parking.<br />
Open: Easter to September 30, daily 10am-5pm.<br />
Tel: 01485 578393<br />
www.birchamwindmill.co.uk<br />
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ATTRACTIONS: ATTRACTIONS 51<br />
The Ancient Mariner Inn<br />
Beers <strong>of</strong> Europe<br />
The Ancient Mariner, Old Hunstanton, is a<br />
traditional village pub, with lawns sweeping<br />
down to the sea and sandy beaches. The<br />
award-winning ales, guest beers and wines are<br />
served throughout the year. A wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
quality food is available in the bars, children’s<br />
rooms, gardens and our comfortable Galley<br />
Restaurant. Open all day. See website for <strong>of</strong>fers.<br />
Tel: 01485 534411<br />
www.traditionalinns.co.uk<br />
Britain’s biggest beer shop with over 1700<br />
different beers from 60 countries, home-brew<br />
equipment, malt whisky, unusual spirits, fine<br />
wines and a huge selection <strong>of</strong> glasses. Located<br />
in Setchey, near King’s <strong>Lynn</strong>. Adequate free<br />
parking.<br />
Open: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sundays and Bank<br />
Holidays 10am-4pm.<br />
Tel: 01553 812000<br />
www.beers<strong>of</strong>europe.co.uk<br />
Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre<br />
Church Farm<br />
Custom House<br />
Elgood's Brewery & Garden<br />
A real glassmaking experience in <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong><br />
at the Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre, King’s<br />
<strong>Lynn</strong>. With free admission, free parking and<br />
free glassmaking demonstrations it is a great<br />
place to be. Browse our gift shop or relax and<br />
enjoy light refreshments in our c<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
shop/restaurant. It’s a great place to visit.<br />
Open: daily.<br />
Tel: 01553 765111<br />
www.caithness-crystal.co.uk<br />
At Church Farm there is something for<br />
everyone. Homemade cakes and lunches, gift<br />
shop and ‘Treehouse’ indoor play area.<br />
Lambing in Spring, Nature Walks, Tractor<br />
Tours and lots more.<br />
Open: 18 February to 30 October 2011, daily<br />
10am-5pm. See website for winter opening.<br />
Adult £7.00, child £6.00. Under 3s free.<br />
Tel: 01366 382162<br />
www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk<br />
The magnificent Custom House situated in the<br />
heart <strong>of</strong> historic King’s <strong>Lynn</strong> has been a<br />
landmark since the 17th century. Discover<br />
elegant rooms housing fascinating displays on<br />
the merchants, custom men and smugglers <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Lynn</strong>. Explore hands-on computer displays to<br />
find out more about the famous mariners <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Lynn</strong> such as Vancouver and Nelson.<br />
Tel: 01553 763044<br />
www.visitwestnorfolk.com<br />
Traditional brewery and 4-acre garden. Café,<br />
Bar, Shop, Free Parking, Disabled Facilities.<br />
North Brink, Wisbech PE13 1LN.<br />
Admission: Garden – Adults £3, concessions<br />
£2.50. Brewery Tour – Adults £6.50 Children<br />
(6-16 only) £4. Groups by arrangement.<br />
Open: 26 April to 29 Sept 2011, Tue, Wed,<br />
Thu 11.30am-4.30pm. Tours & Tasting: 2pm.<br />
Tel: 01945 583160<br />
www.elgoods-brewery.co.uk
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