Fiona’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Sir Peter Scott East Lighthouse
Lovely walks and bird watching
A 20 minute drive away from the National Trust Peckover House, home of Quaker bankers.
17 locals recommend
Peckover House and Garden
North BrinkA 20 minute drive away from the National Trust Peckover House, home of Quaker bankers.
Sculpture exhibitions each Summer-2021 is Tony Cragg-book prior to visiting. Wonderful walled garden and cafe. Lunch or dinner at the Dabbling Duck afterwards make s perfect day out.
105 locals recommend
Houghton Hall & Gardens
Bircham RoadSculpture exhibitions each Summer-2021 is Tony Cragg-book prior to visiting. Wonderful walled garden and cafe. Lunch or dinner at the Dabbling Duck afterwards make s perfect day out.
Burghley House
Beautiful Park and house
Bird watching
Great for bird watchers this reserve has 4 hides and has an amazing array of migratory birds
15 locals recommend
RSPB Frampton Marsh
Frampton RoadsGreat for bird watchers this reserve has 4 hides and has an amazing array of migratory birds
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Main RdAnother close by bird reserve with marshland habitat
Close to the sea this reserve has many migratory birds, seas birds and marsh loving birds
26 locals recommend
RSPB Snettisham
Beach RoadClose to the sea this reserve has many migratory birds, seas birds and marsh loving birds
Food scene
Wonderful restaurant in historic hotel by the waterfront in Kings Lynn
14 locals recommend
Bank House Hotel
King's Staithe SquareWonderful restaurant in historic hotel by the waterfront in Kings Lynn
The George Hotel of Stamford
71 High Street St Martin'sFamous for its afternoon tea
Palmers Ale House & Kitchen
46 Market PlLocal pub with food
The Ship Inn
1 Nene ParadeGood hearty food and nearby walk out to the wash
Fantastic pub with food near Houghton Hall. Must book in advance
50 locals recommend
Dabbling Duck Great Massingham
11 Abbey RdFantastic pub with food near Houghton Hall. Must book in advance
The Lean Pantry Co
72 High StGreat cafe with a variety of food and a wide selection of vegan food and cakes.
Paten & Co
7 All Saints' PlFantastic pub which serves great food. Beautiful interior
The Victoria Inn
Park RoadA famous eatery locally. Great for an after beach meal
The Partridge
243-245 Main RdGreat food and service
City/town information
Historic waterfront is beautiful. Worth a visit. Approximately 25 minute drive
62 locals recommend
King's Lynn
Historic waterfront is beautiful. Worth a visit. Approximately 25 minute drive
Beautiful Georgian town with independent shops,antiques,cafes and restaurants. Approx 40 minute drive
134 locals recommend
Stamford
Beautiful Georgian town with independent shops,antiques,cafes and restaurants. Approx 40 minute drive
Wonderful city with a Cathedral,Castle and The Magna Carta Approximately 1 hour drive.
154 locals recommend
Lincoln
Wonderful city with a Cathedral,Castle and The Magna Carta Approximately 1 hour drive.
Great city with shops, market, castle and The Sainsburys Art Gallery.Approx 1 hour drive.
250 locals recommend
Norwich
Great city with shops, market, castle and The Sainsburys Art Gallery.Approx 1 hour drive.
Long Sutton
Local market town with a lovely historic Church and market on Friday
Neighbourhoods
North Norfolk District
Beautiful beaches walking and bird watching.
Beaches
Holkham beach
A beautiful beach with acres of space and miles of sand
Lovely beach just 40 minute drive away with a great beachside cafe. Beach huts also available to rent. Please message me for details
55 locals recommend
Old Hunstanton Beach
Lovely beach just 40 minute drive away with a great beachside cafe. Beach huts also available to rent. Please message me for details
Gardens
Seagate Nurseries
An incredible nursery specialising in Irises. In May/June it is spectacular.