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Dragon Hall
Dragon Hall is a Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall that was built around 1430. It is a unique legacy of medieval life and is one of the most important historic buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. The magnificent first floor Great Hall has an outstanding crown post roof with a beautifully carved dragon, which gives the building its name.
Norwich Theatre Royal
Located on Theatre Street, Norwich Theatre Royal is an art-deco theatre that hosts a large range of touring productions. Theatrical performances in Norwich date right back to late medieval times where shows were performed on decorated stages wheeled into the city centre during festivals. Groups of actors would travel across the country in the late 17th century and regularly visited Norwich.
Cromer Museum
Cromer Museum is located along Church Street, near the church in the town’s centre. Cromer Museum opened in 1978 on 15th June and in 1981 the collection was improved. In 2003, the museum was given funding for a re-development project and a new education room, entrance and shop was developed.
Sandringham Estate
Sandringham House was built by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1870 who were later the Queen and King of the country. It has been passed down 4 generations of British monarchs and is now home to King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Langham Glass
Langham Glass was established in 1979 and is run as a family business, started by Paul Miller, a professional glassmaker. It was founded in the Norfolk village of Langham, hence its name, however now it is located in Fakenham. The visitor centre welcomes tourists all year round, who can watch glassmakers design and create a variety of products including their popular and collectable handmade crystal.
Lynn Museum
Lynn Museum is in a former Union Baptist Chapel which was built in 1859 and a schoolroom was later added in 1867 and can be found adjacent to the town’s bus station. The Union Chapel opened to the public in 1904, but Lynn has had a public museum since 1844, founded by members of the Lynn Conversazione and Society of Arts.
Playing Tennis in Norfolk
Tennis or lawn tennis enjoys a long and proud history and is now an Olympic sport. The rules are easy to learn and it’s a sociable sport, played between either two players or two teams of two players. Playing tennis has many health benefits that include increasing aerobic capacities, improving metabolic function, lowering blood pressure, improving muscle tone, strength and flexibility, lowering body fat and increasing bone density and reaction times.
Kett's Rebellion
In the summer of 1549, Kett’s Rebellion started in Wymondham after a small group of peasants got together to protest against rich landowners who stole common land that they depended on to farm and graze their animals. Kett was one of these landowners who had put up fences around common land, but when he was approached by the peasants and heard their plight, instead of reacting with violence he helped them tear down the fences he had erected.
Wooded Areas to Explore in Norfolk
Norfolk has some beautiful woodland that are rich and diverse and the lifeblood of the planet, providing habitat for animals as well as helping to maintain the balance of the air around us. From lush forests to ancient woodland, parkland and heathland, these varied and tranquil spaces offer the perfect opportunity to get close to nature, shaped by geology, soils, climate and people over generations. Escape the hustle and bustle of life and improve your mental and physical wellbeing as you discover the spectacular wildlife and enjoy being outside in these magical places across Norfolk.
The North Norfolk Coast
North Norfolk’s vast sandy unspoilt beaches are a huge draw for visitors, attracting walkers and families to the county all year round. With room to fly a kite, enjoy a picnic or play ball games in the warmer months, to an invigorating brisk walk on a windswept beach in the winter; both are equally enjoyable.
Pitch and Putt and Adventure Golf in Norfolk
Derived from golf, pitch and putt and adventure golf courses are fun outdoor activities suitable for all ages and abilities. Play adventure golf and pitch and putt across Norfolk; here is a look at some of the best…..
Hostels in Norfolk
Hostels have self-catering facilities and provide budget friendly accommodation for just one night or a longer stay. Located all over the UK, they range from city houses to rural barns and are the perfect base to explore the outdoors and for independent affordable travel.
Seal Trips on the North Norfolk Coast
Blakeney Point is located close to the North Norfolk villages of Blakeney, Morston and Cley-next-the-Sea and is a beautiful and idyllic part of the county. It is home to England’s largest Grey Seal colony and an array of summer breeding birds and is popular with birdwatchers and nature lovers.
B&Bs in Great Yarmouth
The Norfolk seaside town of Great Yarmouth is blessed with long stretches of enticing golden sands and attracts vast swathes of visitors each year. With bright lights, plenty of family entertainment, activities and attractions and amusements galore in the town’s Golden Mile, Great Yarmouth is for some the perfect holiday destination.
Overstrand to Cromer Coastal Walk
The village of Overstrand is located on the North Norfolk coast and is around a 45-minute drive from Norwich. There is a large pay and display carpark in the village overlooking the beach, with toilets, an ice cream van during the holiday season and a café close by. The walk starts at the cliff top carpark in Overstrand, to the left, as you look out to sea. It continues into Cromer, along the cliffs that tower above the beach, in some places reaching 70m high.
Coffee Compost Scheme Norfolk - Can You Help?
intu Chapelfield have a Coffee Compost Scheme which is very successful, but they are looking for further support from the local community to take more of this compost. intu Chapelfield’s Environmental Services Manager Jamie Brett states that the scheme is receiving very high volumes of coffee compost from its retailers, which is currently outweighing the demand, and he is therefore looking for more individuals or groups to take this surplus coffee compost. No payment is required, and he would love to get further arrangements in place to take this coffee compost on a regular basis.
Enjoy a great day out at Wroxham Barns
Located 10 miles from Norwich and close to the stunning Norfolk Broads, Wroxham Barns is an all-weather destination suitable for all ages. Younger visitors will love the Junior Farm, play area and new Funpark opening 2nd April 2020 and grownups are sure to enjoy all the local crafts and gifts on offer.
Some of the best places to enjoy Vegan Food in Norwich
Across Britain more and more people are choosing vegan products and plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular. Supermarkets are stocking more vegan-friendly food and in recent years there has been a dramatic rise in consumers looking for restaurants and cafes serving vegan food and drink.
11 Retail Parks in Norfolk
High Street footfall around the UK is dropping, Norfolk included, and the number of consumers choosing to shop at out of town retail parks is increasing. Whilst this is bad news for retailers solely on the high street, businesses located at out of town retail parks are benefiting from this switch in behaviour. With free parking and large stores offering a wide range of products, it is easy to see why they have become popular.
Visiting the Kings's Sandringham Estate
Sandringham House is the much-loved private home of King Charles III and Queen Camilla and is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk. It has been the private residence of British monarchs for four generations, dating back to 1862.
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