Somerleyton is one of Britain’s finest Victorian stately homes and is located in the heart of the Broads National Park. Visit the walled garden to discover the beautiful and ornate iron and glass peach cages and greenhouses designed by Joseph Paxton the architect of Crystal Palace. Somerleyton is also home to one of the finest yew hedge mazes in Britain, planted back in 1846. The house is currently used as a filming location for the Netflix series the Crown.
15 minsNorwich is considered to be the best-preserved Tudor city in the country and is steeped in medieval history. It is renowned for its Norman Cathedral and 12th Century castle. Aside from its stunning historical architecture it is a treasure trove of quirky independent shops, restaurants, cinemas, galleries, theatres, cafés, bars and pubs. It is also home to an award-winning open-air market.
20 minsAs one of the UK’s 15 National Parks, the Broads’ beautiful landscape, diverse wildlife and important cultural heritage are all protected. The Broads National Park is made up of over 60 open areas of water known as Broads and seven rivers, the Ant, Bure, Chet, Thurne, Waveney, Wensum and Yare. This stunning landscape is home to more than a quarter of the rarest species in the country, including several that are unique to the area.
BeWILDerwood is an award winning wild and imaginative outdoor adventure park. A natural playground of Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, boat trips, storytelling and marsh walks. Set in a fantasy world based on the magical childrens books of its creator, Tom Blofeld, it is an enchanting destination which encourages children and families to enjoy traditional, imaginative and healthy outdoor play together.
30 minsThe broads has over 125 miles of navigable lock-free waterways set in beautiful countryside and studded with charming and picturesque towns and villages. Hiring a boat for the day offers you the opportunity to see the wildlife up close, go on your own family adventure exploring the many delights of this area at your own leisurely pace. Why not take a picnic or stop at one of the many riverside pubs. Please ask us if you’d like to know our favourite locations and boat hire companies
Ssshhhh don’t tell anyone. The north Suffolk coastline is rich with lovely beaches of both shingle and sand, dunes, crumbling cliffs, oak-tree lined lanes, marshland, expansive woodland and heather-covered commons. We think the town of Southwold and its surrounding villages particularly Walberswick and Dunwich are rather special.
35 minsRoyal Norwich, opened in 2019, is an 18-hole 7,200-yard parkland course designed by European Golf Design. This new course features state of the art practice facilities including short game area, practice bunkers, extensive practice putting green and range.
30 minsLocated in the heart of the broads, Pettitts is a family adventure park with a large variety of animals including raccoons, lemurs, alpacas, meerkats and miniature horses to name a few. The site has an indoor play area with ball ponds and a Robin Hood adventure playground. It’s a great place to let energy and imagination run free. Animals, rides, attractions and live entertainment! You will need to cross the river by car on the chain ferry to get there which is an experience in itself.
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Luxury, comfort and seclusion in rural Norfolk
Elms Road, Toft Monks, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0EJ
