West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk

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Norfolk Lavender
Oxburgh Hall
Enjoy a wonderful day out for all ages with lots
to see. The lavenders look stunning from June
and our working distillery is open July to end of
September. See the Rare Breed Animal Centre
and let the children play in the new Huge
Indoor Play Area. Exciting gift shops to tempt
all. Newly renovated Restaurant with new
menu using locally sourced produce.
Tel: 01485 570384
www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk
Tudor House built in 1482, with moat,
magnificent gatehouse and Priest's Hole.
Rooms show development from the Medieval
to neo-Gothic Victorian. Outstanding
embroidery worked by Mary, Queen of Scots,
and Bess of Hardwick. Gardens, parterre,
walled orchard, kitchen garden and woodland
walks. Shop, tearoom and events programme.
Tel: 01366 328258
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/oxburgh
Pensthorpe: Wildlife and Gardens
Sandringham Flower Show
Searles Seatours
Enjoy nature, wildlife and the outdoors at
our multi award-winning attraction, as
seen on BBC Springwatch. Beautiful setting,
stunning gardens and children’s nature play.
Dine in the Courtyard Cafe and find unique
gifts in our spectacular shop.
Open: 10am-5pm daily (except Christmas Day
and Boxing Day).
Tel: 01328 851465
www.pensthorpe.com
25 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 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.
Open: Wed-Sat, 4 April-3 November 10am-
4pm.
Tel: 01553 774297
www.visitwestnorfolk.com
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Oasis Sports & Leisure Centre
Peckover House & Garden
Sandringham
Located along Hunstanton’s seafront, the Oasis
is the perfect location for a fun-filled family day
out. 25m indoor leisure pool with 33m
aquaslide, toddler pool and whirlpool spa, the
Fun Castle children’s indoor adventure play
area, Eco-Ice-Skating rink, indoor bowls green,
fitness studio and a sea-front facing cafe.
Open: daily.
Tel: 01485 534227
www.oasisleisurecentre.com
An elegant Georgian town house in the heart of
Wisbech. Showrooms open to the public over
three floors. An outstanding two-acre town
garden with specimen trees, orangery, croquet
lawn, herbaceous borders and more. Licensed
tearooms, gift shop, plant sales.
Open: Sat-Wed, mid-March to end October.
Tel: 01945 583463
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover
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: 01485 545408
www.sandringhamestate.co.uk
Searles Resort Golf & Country Club
Snettisham Park
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
Visit Snettisham Park and you can take a
brilliant Safari ride to see our famous red deer
herd. Experience lambing in March and April,
bottle-feed orphan lambs and visit our friendly
farm animals. Brand new Visitors Centre and
Tearoom opening Spring 2012, Sheep Shearing
Shows, seasonal activities and countryside
trails. A brilliant 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