Landscapes of Norfolk Past and Present
Landscapes of Norfolk Past and Present
Book NowJoin us as we head to Norwich for our Landscapes of Norfolk Past and Present. Enjoy a delightful sail around the Norfolk Broads on the much-loved Mississippi Paddle Steamer, Southern Comfort. Visit the fascinating museum and historic farm at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse. Head to the coast to visit the popular resort of Cromer with a visit to Blicking Hall, one of England’s great Jacobean Houses with vibrant gardens.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Norfolk Broads paddle steamer cruise
Admission Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Admission Blickling Hall
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£140.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Thursday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to Norwich with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Friday
This morning we visit the city of Norwich with time to explore and obtain lunch, perhaps visit the magnificent cathedral or make a photo stop in the cobbled Elm Hill district. This afternoon we drive to the picturesque village of Horning in the Norfolk Broads where we join the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Southern Comfort for a delightful sail around the Broads.
Saturday
Today's excursion takes us to Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, near East Dereham in the 'Heart of Norfolk'. The fascinating museum and historic farm are set within 50 acres of beautiful Norfolk countryside. The museum farm is run as a traditional Norfolk farm would have been between 1900 and 1930, enjoy seeing rare breed animals and learn the story of rural Norfolk. Discover the history of the workhouse and uncover the story of the people who once walked the whitewashed corridors. Relax in the delightful gardens and perhaps pop into the Mardler's Rest Café, gift shop and bookshop where plenty of second-hand titles are available for donations.
Sunday
Today following a leisurely start, we head north to the coast and the traditional seaside resort of Cromer, famous for its Victorian pier, enjoy time to explore and obtain lunch. This afternoon we make our way to the magnificent Jacobean house, Blicking Hall, famed for its spectacular Long Gallery and wonderful collections of furniture, pictures, books and tapestries. Wander stunning, vibrant gardens, extensive parkland with lake offering beautiful woodland and lakeside walks.
Monday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| SRS | £140.00 Single Room Supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Holdiay Inn, Norwich Ipswich Road Norwich NR4 6EP |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Holiday Inn, Norwich (Ipswich Road) is a modern hotel that boasts an indoor pool, wellness and fitness centre. The hotel lies 200mtrs from the River Yare and 600mtrs for the Marston Marshes. Decorated with neutral tones each air-conditioned guest bedroom features a seating area. Relax in the garden with terrace or onsite bar, great places to meet up with friends old and new. The hotel is 2.5km from the centre of Norwich.
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No ‘low rise hotel’ |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | Yes |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
| Name | Address |
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Lymm Moto-Services | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
