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Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
Sandringham Flower Show
Searles Seatours
A multi-award winning attraction famous
for hosting the BBC Springwatch series.
Pensthorpe appeals to lovers of nature, wildlife
and the outdoors. See hundreds of bird species
on our beautiful lakes, enjoy stunning gardens,
discover our Bug Walk and complete the Wild
on Wildlife Activity booklet. Cafe serving
home-cooked food. Gift Shop. Open all year.
Tel: 01328 851465
www.pensthorpe.com
27 July – Floral competitions, Displays & Sales
by specialist nurseries, Show gardens, TV
Gardening personality Chris Beardshaw,
Gardener's Question Time, over 200 Trade
stands , Craft marquee, Ring events, Military
Band, Rural Crafts marquee, Refreshments.
Open: 9am-5pm.
All profits to local charities.
Registered charity no: 1037268
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A unique trip, fun for all ages – ride the Wash
Monster; visit the seals of the Wash. See
between 100-500 common seals in their
natural environment. Six tours are available
including the new walking tour of Hunstanton,
leaving from the Central Promenade in
Hunstanton. Call or visit our website for tour
times and more details.
Tel: 01485 534444 / 07831 321799
www.seatours.co.uk
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Tales of the Old Gaol House
The Walks
West Acre Gardens
The Old Gaol House in King’s Lynn’s historic
Town Hall takes visitors back to Lynn’s 1930s
police station and 200 year old cells. Also home
to the town’s Civic Treasures, including the
magnificent King John Cup, visitors should
soon be able to discover much more about the
Town Hall’s amazing history and architecture.
Closed for refurbishment during part of 2011,
contact King’s Lynn TIC below for details.
Tel: 01553 763044 www.visitwestnorfolk.com
At the heart of King’s Lynn town, this recently
restored 16 hectare 18th-century park has
something for everyone. Beautiful landscaping
combines with historic buildings such as the
unique 15th-century Red Mount Chapel, and
impressive open spaces sit alongside complete
tree-lined Victorian walks.
Open: daily.
Tel: 01553 763044 (King’s Lynn TIC)
www.west-norfolk.gov.uk
A plant lover's paradise, set in an old walled
garden. Extensive display gardens and a sales
area packed with choice plants. We grow a
huge range of herbaceous plants, shrubs,
alpines, bamboos, ferns and climbers. Many
are unusual or rare. Admission Free. West Acre,
King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1UJ.
Open: February to November, daily, 10am-5pm.
Tel: 01760 755562
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The Royal Family’s country retreat in Norfolk,
with the principal ground floor apartments
open to the public, 60 acres of stunning
gardens, and the fascinating museum of Royal
vehicles and mementoes. The Visitor Centre
features home-made cooking, unusual gifts and
Estate-grown produce.
Open: Easter to October (except late July).
Tel: 01553 612908
www.sandringhamestate.co.uk
Searles Resort Golf & Country Club
Snettisham Park
Walpole Water Gardens
The Most Accessible Golf Course on the
Norfolk Coast. Welcoming Pay-and-Play
9 hole par 34 golf course; challenging for
beginners and experienced golfers alike.
Improved Driving Range, Fishing Lakes and
Bowls Green open to all. Superb lunches daily
in clubhouse. Please contact us for more details.
Just £10 a round at any time.
Tel: 01485 536 010
www.searles.co.uk
A countryside park for all seasons, activities for
all ages. Take a deer safari to see our famous
red deer herd, meet our friendly farm animals,
let off steam in the adventure playground, relax
in our Orchard Tea Room, browse in the
brilliant gift and farm shop – these are just
some of the things that make Snettisham Park a
great day out for all the family!
Tel: 01485 542425
www.snettishampark.co.uk
Thaxter's Coffee Shop & Garden Centre
The Coffee Shop opened in 1996 and has been
baking home-made cakes ever since, for which
it has become renowned amongst locals. It
offers a range of home-made sandwiches,
baguettes and popular daily specials. Why not
visit the Garden Centre to complete your trip.
49 Hunstanton Road, Dersingham PE31 6NA.
Open: 7 days a week.
Tel: 01485 545105
www.thaxters.co.uk
Water gardens, tea room, gallery, plant and fish
sales, ‘oo’ model railway, model shop. Free
admission and parking, disabled-friendly incl
toilets. Probably the best value tea room in East
Anglia. Unique gardens with a feel of Singapore
or North Australia. PE14 7PH.
Open daily (except Christmas Day). Summer
10am-7pm. Autumn, winter, spring 10am-dusk.
Tel: 07718 745935
www.walpolewatergardens.co.uk
WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Get closer to nature and sample the tranquillity
of 1000 acres of internationally important
wetland. Encounter thousands of wintering
wildfowl along with migratory swans at our
daily swan feeds. In summer discover breeding
birds, dragonflies and wildflowers or explore
with family pond-dipping and trails.
Open: all year except Christmas day.
Tel: 01353 860711
wwt.org.uk/welney