West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk

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Places to visit
Whatever your interests, West
Norfolk offers a wealth of
fascinating places to visit and
enjoy.
Visit stunning stately homes, castles, working windmills and
magnificent historic buildings. Enjoy beautiful gardens and
parkland or visit specialist plant centres. Check out live
entertainment venues or arts and craft centres. Discover the
history and heritage of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk at
museums, heritage centres or by joining a guided tour.
A host of animals and wildlife attractions can be enjoyed,
including a Sealife Sanctuary, boat trips into the Wash,
nature and wildlife reserves or farm and rare breed centres.
For more family enjoyment take a trip to Hunstanton for all
the traditional seaside fun and activities.
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Wells-next-the-Sea
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HUNSTANTON Burnham
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Docking
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Fakenham
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Great Massingham
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Wisbech
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Swaffham
Indicates attractions which are accredited through the Enjoy England
Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme
To help plan your trip, please visit our website
www.visitwestnorfolk.com.
Check out the site for comprehensive information on all the
different locations and places to visit, activities and things to do
and the latest information on special events as well as details of
accommodation and places to stay.
Alternatively contact our Tourist Information Centres who will be
very pleased to help with your enquiry. Please see page 55 for
details.
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The Ancient Mariner Inn
Beers of Europe
The Ancient Mariner, Old Hunstanton, is a
traditional village pub, with lawns sweeping
down to the sea and sandy beaches. The
award-winning ales, guest beers and wines are
served throughout the year. A wide range of
quality food is available in the bars, children’s
rooms, gardens and our comfortable Galley
Restaurant. Open all day. See website for offers.
Tel: 01485 534411
www.traditionalinns.co.uk
Britain’s biggest beer shop with over 1700
different beers from 60 countries, home-brew
equipment, malt whisky, unusual spirits, fine
wines and a huge selection of glasses. Located
in Setchey, near King’s Lynn. Adequate free
parking.
Open: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sundays and Bank
Holidays 10am-4pm.
Tel: 01553 812000
www.beersofeurope.co.uk
Beeston Village Craft & Die Cast Model Centre
Bircham Windmill
Castle Rising Castle
A friendly family-run business in the heart of
West Norfolk. Purveyors of rare and obsolete
die-cast models from Dinky, Corgi, Lansdowne,
Matchbox and more. We also sell unusual
crafts made both locally and all over the
country.
Open: We are happy to open by prior
appointment at any time so feel free to call.
Tel: 01328 702322
This beautifully restored windmill makes a
delightful family day out. There is something
for everyone – tearooms, gallery, bakery and
bake shop, gift shop, cycle hire, garden, dairy
sheep, animals and children's play area for
under 7s, children’s baking and of course the
windmill museum itself. Free parking.
Open: April 1 to Sept 30, daily 10am-5pm.
Tel: 01485 578393
www.birchamwindmill.co.uk
Castle Rising Castle is one of the most
important 12th-century castles in England. The
stone keep, built around 1140, is amongst the
finest surviving examples of its kind anywhere
in the country and this, together with the
massive surrounding earthworks, makes Rising
a castle of national significance.
Tel: 01553 631330
www.castlerising.co.uk
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre
At Church Farm there is something for all the
family. Homemade cakes and lunches, gift shop
and ‘Treehouse’ indoor play area. Animal
encounters, ride on tractors, giant sandpit,
trampolines, Tractor Tours and lots more.
Open: 9 February to 4 November 2012, daily
10am-5pm. See website for winter opening.
Tel: 01366 382162
www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk