West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
4 RURAL ESCAPE Time and space to unwind Escape to West Norfolk, a magical mix of unspoilt coastline, idyllic rural landscapes and open space, where you can truly relax, unwind and slow down to a better pace of life. So easy to get to, yet so relaxing, West Norfolk is the ideal destination for a holiday or short break. Spring and autumn, winter or summer, this special landscape provides so much opportunity to slow down and cherish the wonderful environment, wildlife and heritage. The stunning coastline, much of it an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, is well known for its vast stretches of soft sandy beaches, great for lazy summer days, but also fantastic for invigorating winter walks. Perhaps less known but just as magical are the vast areas of wonderful rolling countryside, full of fascinating and attractive villages, where cottages of flint or Norfolk carrstone cluster around ancient village ponds or village greens. This magical landscape, dotted with church spires and windmills is a wonderful tapestry of rural England at its best. To the south of King’s Lynn, the ancient town of Downham Market is a gateway to the mysterious and magical Fens, where the sheer sense of space, vast skies, wildlife and total tranquillity are not to be missed. West Norfolk gives you time to explore and enjoy some truly fine landscapes at your own pace. Why not take the opportunity to • Bring your binoculars – the wildlife is fantastic. • Laze out on the beach or invigorate your senses on the wide open coast. • Stroll along tranquil waterways. • Explore charming unspoilt villages. • Escape from the car – hop on the Coasthopper bus to explore the beautiful coastline. 2 3 4 5 1 Exploring along the Fen Rivers Way 2 Enjoying the tranquil coastline 3 Historic Downham Market 4 Miles of open countryside to discover 5 One of West Norfolk’s beautiful villages – Great Massingham 1
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4 RURAL ESCAPE<br />
Time and space<br />
to unwind<br />
Escape to <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong>, a<br />
magical mix of unspoilt coastline,<br />
idyllic rural landscapes and open<br />
space, where you can truly relax,<br />
unwind and slow down to a<br />
better pace of life.<br />
So easy to get to, yet so relaxing, <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong> is the ideal<br />
destination for a holiday or short break. Spring and autumn,<br />
winter or summer, this special landscape provides so much<br />
opportunity to slow down and cherish the wonderful<br />
environment, wildlife and heritage. The stunning coastline,<br />
much of it an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, is well<br />
known for its vast stretches of soft sandy beaches, great for<br />
lazy summer days, but also fantastic for invigorating<br />
winter walks.<br />
Perhaps less known but just as magical are the vast areas<br />
of wonderful rolling countryside, full of fascinating and<br />
attractive villages, where cottages of flint or <strong>Norfolk</strong> carrstone<br />
cluster around ancient village ponds or village greens. This<br />
magical landscape, dotted with church spires and windmills is<br />
a wonderful tapestry of rural England at its best.<br />
To the south of King’s Lynn, the ancient town of Downham<br />
Market is a gateway to the mysterious and magical Fens,<br />
where the sheer sense of space, vast skies, wildlife and total<br />
tranquillity are not to be missed.<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong> gives you time to explore and enjoy some<br />
truly fine landscapes at your own pace.<br />
Why not take the opportunity to<br />
• Bring your binoculars – the wildlife is fantastic.<br />
• Laze out on the beach or invigorate your senses on the<br />
wide open coast.<br />
• Stroll along tranquil waterways.<br />
• Explore charming unspoilt villages.<br />
• Escape from the car – hop on the Coasthopper bus<br />
to explore the beautiful coastline.<br />
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1 Exploring along the Fen<br />
Rivers Way<br />
2 Enjoying the tranquil<br />
coastline<br />
3 Historic Downham Market<br />
4 Miles of open countryside<br />
to discover<br />
5 One of <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong>’s<br />
beautiful villages – Great<br />
Massingham<br />
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