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Aylsham in Norfolk is a thriving market town only a few miles from the beautiful North Norfolk coast. The town is recorded in the Domesday Book as Elesham. The Church of St. Michael and All Angels is the oldest building. Nearby Blickling Hall is reputed to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife. Oulton is not far away and also offers accommodation.
Cromer is an east coast resort, offering plenty of entertainment for the whole family. The town is believed to date from the 9th Century but it gained more prominence in 1285 when it received a charter to hold a market. Throughout its existence, Cromer has been a fishing port but its importance as a resort began towards the end of the 18th Century. It has a pier, at the end of which is a theatre. Out of town locations, for those wishing to explore this area, can be found in such places as Overstrand, Roughtion and Southrepps.
Another popular resort is Hunstanton, where traditional seaside attractions can still be found along the promenade. There are pony rides, trampolines on the beach, kiosks selling various commodities and fairgrounds. There is also a boat trip out to the nearby Seal Island. Hunstanton is said to have the most sunshine in the country and the benches on the seafront offer a grandstand view of some magnificent sunsets. There are various other centres around, offering cottage accommodation. These include Sedgeford.
Fakenham is a town with a more sheltered position on the banks of the River Wensum. It is believed that the area was inhabited in Neolithic times, and it is certainly mentioned in the Domesday Book. Although most of the church dates from the 14th Century, there are stones remaining which date back to around the Norman Conquest. There are still some old buildings remaining in the town, which is an interesting spot to visit.
For many years Fakenham was the market centre for the surrounding area and for places such as Colkirk, Whissonsett and North and South Creake. Agriculture was the main industry until the 19th Century, when the town became a centre for the printing of books.
One of the most attractive small towns in Norfolk is Holt, close to the North Norfolk coast. There was a serious fire in 1708 and the town was rebuilt. The lovely Georgian buildings from this period can be seen along the main street of the town. A market, recorded in the Domesday Book, is still flourishing today and there are also regular flea markets. Some of the other centres accommodating tourists around Holt are Little London, Sheringham and Thornham. Another attractive town in the same area is Wells-next-the-Sea. Once again, the town has some fine Georgian houses. It offers plenty of entertainment to the holidaymaker and has some interesting shops. Both Thursford and Wighton are close by this pleasant resort.
Great Walsingham is a quiet village in the valley of the River Stiffkey a few miles from Wells-next-the-Sea. Strangely enough, the nearby Little Walsingham is much busier, although this is not really surprising as the shrines of Our Lady of Walsingham attract many visitors. The 14th Century church of St Peter is worth a visit if only to admire the grotesque gargoyles and the strange carvings on the pews.
Another interesting Norfolk town is Diss, a place filled with old courtyards and narrow twisting streets. It has some delightful old buildings dating back to Tudor times. The town has a lovely situation on the banks of a lake. A short distance away is Wortham, another out of town centre for accommodation.
The Norfolk Broads are always a popular holiday destination, even for those to whom boating holidays do not appeal. There are plenty of delightful centres around, such as Burnham Market, one of Norfolk’s most attractive villages. Burnham Market is built around a large village green and offers lots of gift shops, antique shops, cafés and restaurants.
The Broads are the country’s largest protected wetland and a National Park. There are lovely gardens and interesting houses to visit, in addition to such things as restored windmills. It is an ideal area for walking, cycling and sailing. There are several nature reserves, country parks and other visitor attractions. Some of the places to stay in the area are in Loddon, Brancaster and Stokesby.
The King’s Lynn area is always popular, mainly due to its proximity to Sandringham. The town is interesting and was a prosperous port as early as the 12th Century. The church of St Margaret dates from this time. Other pleasant places to stay in the area are Heacham, Ingoldisthorpe, North Wootton and Terrington St Clement. Much of the local coastline is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The city of Norwich is always worth a visit. It has lots of unusual individual shops and two lovely cathedrals. Norwich also has a busy market. The old centre is very attractive, with many interesting buildings around the precincts of the Anglican Cathedral.
Suffolk has some of the loveliest old towns in England, many of them boasting numerous old timbered buildings from the 15th and 16th Centuries. Places such as Lavenham, with its lovely old guildhall and medieval streets, must be seen to be believed. Saxmundham is another historic market town. It is set in the valley of the River Fromus and contains some wonderful old Tudor buildings and many interesting constructions from later periods. Clare, one of the smaller towns of Suffolk has a 13th Century Priory and an interesting parish church, in addition to many timbered buildings.
Aldeburgh is an old fishing town with its fascinating timbered Moot Hall and Museum. This building was originally a 16th Century meeting place for the people of the town. Close by on the coast is East bridge, next to the RSPB reserve at Minsmere. Thorington and Wenhaston are also within easy reach of the bird reserve.
Blythburgh is three miles from sea and its church is known as the “Cathedral of the Marshes”, as it dominates the surrounding skyline. Of course, Suffolk is Constable country and places such as Cheldmondiston on the Shotley Peninsula are ideally situated for exploring the old haunts of the artist.
Mutford, near the sandy beaches of Lowestoft, has an interesting Saxon church. St Andrew’s has the only Galilee porch in England standing against a south tower. The tower is the tallest in Suffolk and is thought to have been added in the 14th Century.
There are many interesting towns such as Woodbridge, built on the River Deben, with old historic buildings and lots of individual shops. There is boating on the river and some delightful riverside walks. And there are many pretty villages like Kedington in West Suffolk, not far from the pleasant town of Bury St Edmunds. It has a long and interesting history and a lovely Norman church.
Suffolk has a lovely coastline and some of the most delightful English countryside. It is an ideal county for cycling and walking. Not only is it famous for its big skies and heritage coast, but also as a repository of an important part of the country’s history and heritage.
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The official tourism site for Suffolk |
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Museum specialising in restoring, preserving and exhibiting historic military vehicles from all over the world |
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Stately home and gardens resided in by the Dukes of Grafton for over 300 years. Impressive collection of paintings |
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Steam related exhibits and events set within extensive gardens |
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Early Anglo-Saxon village that has been carefully reconstructed where it was excavated. Attached museum contains objects from the original village, telling the story of this settlement and the people who lived here |
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Purpose-built offroad activity park with off-road driving course, motocross track, go-karting and various other activities |
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Gnomes living wild within wooded gardens! |
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Small livestock farm breeding farm animals that were once common but are now very rare |
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