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Other Norfolk attractions

The Broads. Wroxham makes an excellent base for cruising to many outstanding natural and
historic attractions. To the south are the open waters of Wroxham Broad, Hoveton’s nature trail
and abundant wildlife and good fishing at lovely Salhouse Broad. Further south lie Ranworth
Broad, home to the Broadland Conservation Centre. Click here for a listing of boats for hire from
Wroxham . . . or click here for more information on boating tours of The Broads

Blakeney – The Blakeney Freshes Walk was rated by The Guardian newspaper as one of the top
10 walks in Britain. A 7.7 km walk that will take you about 1 3/4 hrs. As George Baldock, National
Trust Assistant Ranger at Blakeney, explains: “When asked about Blakeney National Nature
Reserve, most people think of Blakeney Point, and the seals and terns. Blakeney Freshes is
another area of the reserve, equally as important for wildlife and managed for breeding waders
and over-wintering wildfowl”. This walk takes you along the sea wall, around the Freshes, with
amazing views of the whole Nature Reserve.

Holkham Hall is an elegant 18th century Palladian style house, based on designs by William Kent
and built by Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester. The 8th Earl of Leicester, his descendant, still
lives in the property today. The Marble Hall is the entrance to the house, with its 50ft pressed
plaster dome ceiling and walls of English alabaster, not marble as its name implies. Stairs lead to
state rooms displaying collections of ancient statuary, original furniture, tapestries and paintings by
Rubens, Van Dyck, Claude, Gaspar Poussin and Gainsborough.

Aylsham – Bure Valley Railway. The 18 mile round trip runs through the pretty Bure Valley
countryside following the meandering River Bure through meadowland and ancient pasture. Along
the line are wayside halts serving the Broadland villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall where
you can hop off and explore by foot. Hop back on and continue your journey by train by waiving
down the driver to stop.The single journey between Aylsham and Wroxham takes 45 minutes

Morston – The seal colony at Blakeney Point is made up of Common and Grey seals and in
recent winters has been the biggest colony in England, with around 2500 pups. Boat trips go from
Blakeney harbour and Morston quay, usually lasting about an hour, or two in the summer when
the boats might land if tides and light make it permissible. For a guide to boat trip operators, click
here. If you prefer to do it the hard way, you can take the 4 mile / 6.4 km Blakeney Point Walk.

Southwold. Adnams Brewery and Distillery – brewery tours, including a chance to make your
own gin.