Things to do, Places to see
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The country house retreat of the British Royal Family is set in sixty glorious acres of gardens with two beautiful lakes. Built by King Edward VII and passed down as a family home through generations of monarchs, Sandringham is filled with mementoes, treasures and memories of the Royal Family.
Holkham Hall and estate is nearby where you can explore the rich and diverse landscape of parkland with deer, the walled garden, mile long lake and of course the beautiful eighteenth century house. There is also a woodland play area, ropes course, bike and boat hire.
North Norfolk has 45 miles of coast with award-winning beautiful beaches, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Several are Blue Flag beaches and all of them are clean, family-friendly, safe and most of them welcome dogs.
Don't forget to check the tide times!
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A 320 acre working farm with lots of animals, deer safari, nature trails and adventure playground.
Take a short boat trip out to see the colonies of grey and common seals and bird life. Common seals have pups from June until August and grey seals from November to January. Trips last one hour with a chance to land on Blakeney Point. Pre-booking advisable in Summer.
The reserve consists of reedbeds, marshland, lagoons and sandy beaches. There are bird hides and nature trails. The reserve has breeding birds such as avocet, gulls and terns on the more open areas, as well as bearded tits, marsh harriers and bitterns in the reedbeds.
Dogs are welcome!
Here you will see sharks, otters and penguins as well as sick or orphaned seal pups who are being cared for before being released back into the sea.
Around 100 acres of lavender fields and an oil distillery, plus on-site gift shops and restaurant and animal farm.
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Beautiful nature reserve, with many rare birds and animals. Nature trails, daily activities and workshops, as well as jeep safaris and amazing adventure playground.
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PEDDARS WAY & NORFOLK COAST PATH
Set on the ancient Peddars Way and idyllic Norfolk coast path, we are ideally situated to explore on foot the stunning coastline and magnificent countryside.
Cycling along north Norfolk's quiet country lanes and coastal paths is a great way to explore the area. The coast, countryside and woodland routes, offer stunning landscapes as you pedal your way through North Norfolk. Cycle hire is available in the area.
There are many golf courses in Norfolk to enjoy a relaxing 9 or 18 holes.
The Wells and Walsingham Light Railway is a 10 ¹⁄₄ in gauge heritage railway, running between the coastal town of Wells-next-the-Sea and the inland village of Walsingham.
Also known as the "Poppy Line" – is a 5 ¹⁄₄-mile heritage steam railway, running between the towns of Sheringham and Holt.
From the twists and turns of the 33m aqua slide to the warm waters of the 25m pool, sunshine and laughter is guaranteed all-year round. The shallow toddler pool is also the perfect place to introduce your little ones to the water.
FARMER FRED'S ADVENTURE PLAY BARN
Farmer Fred’s is East Anglia’s newest, state of the art adventure play area, offering children from 0-12 years a unique 3D play experience, stimulating their imaginations and transporting them to a vivid world of adventure and fun.
This is a fantastic day out with plenty to do, whatever the weather! Visit and pet tame animals, enjoy the adventure playground, take a tractor tour of the farm and relax in the cafe with cake and tea.
Whatever the weather, there are digs to be dug, dinos to discover and adventure around every corner. With high ropes, splash zone, dinosaur trail, adventure playground and an indoor play area.
Bircham Mill is one of the few windmills left and is considered one of the best still remaining: it is the only windmill in working order in this area open to the public.
Visitors can climb the five floors up to the fan stage and, when possible, on windy days, visitors can also see the sails and the milling machinery turning.
Impressive ruins of an Augustinian Abbey that dates from 1206. You’ll also find a café, food hall, and an array of independent shops.
Regular bus service up and down the coast road. answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.
Why not explore Sedgeford on this self-guided Murder Mystery themed Treasure Trail suitable for all ages. As you follow the Trail, can you solve the clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to eliminate the suspects to discover whodunit?
This circular Trail starts in the car park of the King William IV Pub and takes approx. 2 hours.
You can either visit the website to pay £10 and be in the running for a £100 prize, OR you can email info@allawahhouse.co.uk and we can email you the pdf but no prizes.