Norfolk Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Norfolk.

About Norfolk

The county of Norfolk lies on the east coast of England is mainly a rural area. The Norfolk Broads are a small window into how the county as a whole shapes up with spectacular views and amazing scenery. It has borders with Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. Examples of tourist attractions within Norfolk are the Royal residence at Sandringham House, Sandringham, the city of Norwich, the coastal town of Cromer and Holkham Bay. Norwich maintains some outstanding Norman architecture whilst the beaches at Cromer and Holkham Bay are enough to make anyone want to visit them more than once. Norwich and Great Yarmouth also have several amusement parks and zoos which can provide brilliant entertainment for all the family. The Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth also gives a wonderful insight into life under the waves of the North Sea. Norfolk is mainly low lying and the Norfolk Broads are fantastic for anglers, walkers and cyclists with the high amount of paths and walkways to explore. Even though the county is sparsely populated there is a diverse choice of activities for tourists to do.

Popular Attractions within Norfolk

Banham Zoo - Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HE Enjoy the ultimate fun filled day out at one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country. Discover hundreds of animals from big cats to birds of prey and siamangs to shire horses. Visit the spectacular giraffe house and don't miss the daily feeding talks and displays. Bure Valley Railway - Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6BW Norfolk's longest narrow gauge heritage steam railway runs between Aylsham and Wroxham. The 18 mile round trip runs through the Bure Valley countryside with a combined train and cruise on the Norfolk Broads available. Trains can be booked for special events. Dinosaur Adventure - Weston Longville, Norwich, NR9 5JW Award-winning family attraction. Find out what life was like for these incredible creatures when they roamed the earth millions of years ago. Woodland dinosaur trail, adventure play areas, Dinosaur Discovery talks. Get up close and personal with present day reptiles in the Secret Animal Garden. Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary - Southern Promenade, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5BH On the west coast of Norfolk is the Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary with a hospital for sick seals and fish and a sanctuary for penguins and otters. With several exhibits, a shark tunnel to explore and lots of feeding times and talks throughout the day you'll be sure of a great marine experience.

Norfolks History and Heritage Sites

Castle Acre Priory - Norfolk, PE32 2XD One of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England with visitor centre exhibitions and audio tours. English Heritage. Norwich Castle - Centre of Norwich Perched high upon a grassy mound in the center of town lies Norwich Castle a reminder of Norman power. It has now been refurbished in lavish style and holds the Castle Museum and Art Gallery Sandringham House - Sandringham, PE35 6EN Sandringham House is located in the Norfolk coast area of outstanding natural beauty and is the country home of the British Royal Family and its estate is open to the public when the Queen is not in residence. St George's Guildhall - King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HA Englands largest surviving medieval Guildhall now converted to theatre and arts centre but still retaining many interesting features. National Trust.

Towns and Villages in Norfolk

Norfolk has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Cromer - is now popular for crab and lobster fishing... More... Dereham - grew around St. Nicholas Church which was constructed in 1188... More... Diss - and the surrounding areas provide ample opportunities for cycling and walking... More... Downham Market - was sustained by agricultural products and was famous for producing butter... More... Fakenham - boasts exquisite examples of medieval craftsmanship at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul... More... Great Yarmouth - is a lively seaside resort with endless activities and attractions for all the family... More... Hunstanton - was thought a welcome alternative to travelling to Switzerland for a health cure... More... King's Lynn - was founded on the mouth of the Great River Ouse sometime around 900 AD... More... Norwich - city walls were completed in 1350 and it was at this time that Norwich became capital of Norfolk... More... Sandringham - is best known as the location of Sandringham House a country retreat of Queen Elizabeth II... More... Thetford - contains many scenic outdoor areas in which to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine while exploring... More... Wells-Next-The-Sea - is a small coastal town in North Norfolk which boasts miles of golden sandy beaches... More...

Useful Contact Information for your visit to Norfolk

Attleborough Tourist Information Centre Queens Square, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AF Tel No: 01953 456 930 Aylsham Tourist Information Centre Bure Valley Railway Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW Tel No: 01263 733903 Burnham Deepdale Tourist Information Centre Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, PE31 8DD Tel No: 01485 210 256 Cromer Tourist Information Centre Louden Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EF Tel No: 0871 200 3071 Dereham Tourist Information Centre Church House, Church Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DN Tel No: 01362 698 992 Diss Tourist Information Centre Meres Mouth, Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AG Tel No: 01379 650 523 Downham Market Tourist Information Centre The Priory Centre, 78 Priory Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9JS Tel No: 01366 383287 Great Yarmouth Tourist Information Centre Maritime House, 25 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EN Tel No: 01493 846346 Harleston Tourist Information Centre 8 Exchange Street, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AB Tel No: 01379 851 917 Holt Tourist Information Centre 3 Pound House, Market Place, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BE Tel No: 0871 200 3071 Hoveton Tourist Information Centre Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR Tel No: 01603 782281 How Hill Tourist Information Centre Toad Hole Cottage, Ludham, Norfolk, NR29 5PG Tel No: 01692 678 763 Hunstanton Tourist Information Centre Town Hall, The Green, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6BQ Tel No: 01485 532 610 King's Lynn Tourist Information Centre The Custom House, Purfleet Quay, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HP Tel No: 01553 763044 Mundesley Tourist Information Centre 15 Station Road, Mundesley, Norfolk, NR11 8JH Tel No: 01263 721 070 Norwich Tourist Information Centre The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF Tel No: 01603 213999 Potter Heigham Tourist Information Centre The Staithe, Bridge Road, Potter Heigham, Norfolk, NR29 5JD Tel No: 01692 677 016 Ranworth Tourist Information Centre The Staithe, Ranworth, Norfolk, NR13 6HY Tel No: 01603 270 453 Sheringham Tourist Information Centre Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA Tel No: 0871 200 3071 Stalham Tourist Information Centre The Staithe, Stalham, Norfolk, NR12 9DA Tel No: 01692 581 681 Swaffham Tourist Information Centre Town Museum, London Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7AB Tel No: 01760 722255 Thetford Tourist Information Centre 4 White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HA Tel No: 01842 820 689 Walsingham Tourist Information Centre Shirehall Museum, Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP Tel No: 01328 820 510 Wells-next-the-Sea Tourist Information Centre Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AN Tel No: 0871 200 3071 Wymondham Tourist Information Centre The Market Cross, Market Place, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0AX Tel No: 01953 604721

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