Inspiring Local Area

CORTON

Corton Village:

A charming seaside town popular with holidaymakers, Corton was once the home of the Colman family (mustard). The partly-ruined St Bartholomew’s Church dominates the local landscape, with its imposing tower, and together with quaint buildings such as the old gamekeeper’s cottage, give the village a special character.

Pleasurewood Hills:

Pleasurewood Hills is one of the area’s best loved attractions. Boasting many thrilling rides for children and ‘big kids’ alike, together with entertaining shows and rides for the younger kids, it is home to the biggest and fastest roller coaster in East Anglia, “Wipeout”.

 

NORFOLK

Norfolk Broads:

The picturesque Norfolk Broads National Park with its many waterways perfect for sailing, boating and nature enthusiasts is only six miles away.

Blakeney Point:

This National Nature Reserve is one of the largest expanses of unspoilt coastline in the country. Vast areas of rare habitats include saltmarsh, sand dunes and a shingle spit, famous as a breeding site for Grey Seals, Common Seals and seabirds.

Cromer:

A typically British Victorian seaside resort, with a stunning Victorian Pier, pretty beach and quaint seaside shops.

Holkham Hall & Beach:

This historic 18th century grand hall with its rolling green estate and expansive beach has been the setting for many period movies, most recently including “The Duchess”.

 

GREAT YARMOUTH

Sea Life Centre:

One of the largest in the country, Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre is home to over 50 native species ranging from shrimps and starfish to stingrays and sharks.

Beach:

Great Yarmouth’s seafront is not only a beautiful beach, but dotted along it are several British seaside traditions – amusement arcades, end of the pier theatre, funfairs and the ‘Pleasure Beach’.

LOWESTOFT

Africa Alive Safari Park:

“Africa is closer than you think!” One of Norfolk’s top attractions, this safari park centres around an African Savannah, with rhinos, giraffes and zebras as well as big cat enclosures featuring lions and cheetahs.

Somerleyton Hall:

One of the most beautiful stately homes in Britain, Somerleyton Hall is widely regarded as one of the best examples of a Tudor-Jacobean mansion.

Beccles Farmer’s Market:

Held on the first and third Saturdays of the month, a short drive away. Stock up on local produce, gifts for family and friends or maybe a local delicacy for dinner.

 

NORWICH

Castle:

the order of William The Conqueror, Norwich Castle overlooks the whole city. Learn more about the local area in the Castle Museum or take the chilling dungeons and exhilarating battlements tours.

Cathedral:

The most recognisable element of the Norwich skyline, the 900 year old Cathedral is one of the most impressive in the country.