Norwich
Norwich is a beautiful city, steeped in history dating back over 2,000 years. The central streets still follow their medieval course outlined by what remains of the ancient city walls. Norwich is dominated by its magnificent Cathedral and Medieval Castle. The Forum, which opened in 2001 is also an impressive landmark, situated in the heart of the city centre, offering information and entertainment. With an unbeatable range of activities, from historic buildings and beautiful courtyards, to...
Acle
Location Acle is a market town on the River Bure on the Norfolk Broads in Norfolk, located halfway between Norwich and Great Yarmouth. It has the only bridge across the River Bure between Wroxham and Great Yarmouth. Known as the “Gateway to the Broads”, Acle is a great stop off point en-route to Great Yarmouth, with plenty of moorings and places to eat and drink at Acle Bridge. Amenities While there is plenty to keep you entertained here, make sure that you take the time to visit the main...
Attleborough
Location Attleborough is located between Norwich and Thetford and is a Norfolk market town and civil parish in the district of Breckland. History The town’s history can be traced back to Saxon times and, sadly, much of the town was destroyed by fire in 1559. It has a fine example of a medieval church with a Norman tower. The traditional industries of turkey-rearing and brush-making still take place. The turkey on the town sign is said to depict the days when Attleborough turkeys had their...
Aylsham
Aylsham is a traditional unspoilt market town, situated beside the River Bure, and is home to Norfolk's slow food movement, perfect for shopping for local produce. It's historical buildings, traditional market square with regular markets and Jacobean hall, makes an interesting visit. Attractions Aylsham's market place, surrounded by 18th century houses, reflects the town’s prosperity from the cloth trade from that era. The town was famous for its linen and textiles in the 1300s before it went...
Brooke
Location Lying either side of the Norwich-Bungay road, B1332, it is seven miles from both Norwich and Bungay. Architecture There are both old and new houses, the oldest being Porch House, which can be found in The Street. Brooke's Baptist Chapel was built in 1831 and in 1924 the Methodist Chapel was built. Its church has a round tower with a Saxon foundation and was built using flints and dedicated to St Peter. Lifestyle There is a real sense of village life within Brooke with many...
Brundall
Brundall is an attractive riverside village located between Norwich and Great Yarmouth. Nestled on the River Yare. Lifestyle The village is famous for its boat building business, with Brooms of Brundall being a major manufacturer in the past. Positioned in the heart of the Norfolk Broads area, it still serves an important role in the industry. It is part of the stunning Norfolk Broads and is a thriving community. Amenities With several marinas offering both private moorings and holiday boat...
Cromer
Cromer is a favourite with families looking for a more traditional seaside holiday. With great sandy beaches, museums, surfing, plenty of attractions and wonderful walking along the Norfolk Coast Path, Cromer is a great place for a holiday, any time of the year. Attractions Cromer is a traditional seaside resort and is famous for Banksy's Great British Spraycation artwork, Cromer Pier, which is home to a lifeboat station and Pavilion Theatre, where the UK’s only remaining traditional end of...
Hethersett
Hethersett is a large village in south Norfolk located roughly 6 miles south west of the city of Norwich. Hethersett lies so close to Norwich that many think of it as just another of its suburbs. It is, however, a separate community with its own vitality and quite a marked community spirit. This shows itself not only in the wide range of activities in the village but also in more permanent ways in items provided for the village through the efforts of villagers. Amenities The village has a...
Hingham
Hingham is a really pretty, but small Georgian market town in Mid Norfolk with great character and charm and steeped in history. Very quintessentially English with a green, many independent shops, a church and post office and lovely Georgian houses which surround the old market place. History Hingham goes back to 925AD and is mentioned in the Doomsday book. Markets were held every Saturday in the 19th century, but they were unable to compete with nearby Norwich, so in 1950 it was eventually...
North Walsham
North Walsham is steeped in history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. Close to the Broads National Park and North Norfolk coast, and surrounded by scenic countryside, North Walsham is an ideal holiday base to explore north Norfolk. History The market town, became a centre for weaving in the Anglo-Saxon era, along with the nearby village of Worstead (from where the cloth gets its name). The wealth generated, enabled the local people to build St. Nicholas Church which dates back to 1330. Its...
Reedham
Reedham is a village in several parts, laid out along the Northern bank of the River Yare. Either end of the village provides a river crossing of one sort or another - to the west is the only vehicle chain ferry on the Norfolk Broads and to the east is the swing bridge taking the railway over the river. In between, you will find a pretty quay lined with moored boats, cottages and a couple of riverside pubs. This quay was once the hub of the local boatbuilding industry with several wherries...
Reepham
Reepham is a beautiful market town with 18th century houses and market place and is surrounded by stunning countryside between the Wensum and Bure Valleys. Dating back to just after the Norman conquest, Attractions Reepham has beautiful 18th century buildings lining pretty streets and alleys. The town is home to shops, a 16th century pub as well as plenty of places to eat, including The Dial House, an early 17th century red brick house and former brewery, now a hotel and restaurant. Reepham...
Taverham and Drayton
History Taverham is situated six miles from the centre of Norwich on the north bank of the River Wensum. The village boasts a fine parish church, built mainly of flint with corner dressings of freestone or sandstone. Dating probably from Saxon times, it is dedicated to St Edmund, King and Martyr, who was the King of East Anglia from 855 to 870 AD. Taverham Hall was built by the Rev. J. Nathaniel Micklethwait in 1859, after the previous building was destroyed by fire. In 1919, when the estate...
Wroxham
Wroxham and Hoveton St. John are two connected villages, split by the River Bure. Most of the village facilities are actually in Hoveton, but are generally known as Wroxham - the capital of the Norfolk Broads.Amenities Boats of all kinds are for hire and there are also an abundance of hotels, pubs, restaurants, shops and a large department store. Most of the shopping is dominated around the Roys brand, which was founded in 1895 when brothers Alfred and Arnold Roy opened their first general...
Wymondham
Wymondham is an extremely attractive and very pleasant market town 9.5 miles south west of Norwich, with historic buildings dating back to the 15th Century and an iconic market cross in the centre of the town.History Like many towns in Norfolk, Wymondham suffered a huge fire in 1615, known as The Great Fire. The original Market Cross was destroyed in the Great Fire which raged through the town, and the present Market Cross was therefore rebuilt in 1617. The purpose of having a Market cross...