Norfolk Broads, Coast & Steam
Norfolk Broads, Coast & Steam
Book NowJoin us as we travel to the outskirts of Norwich for our Norfolk Sea, Sky and Steam tour with something for everyone. Journey through the unique Broadlands landscape to experience a wonderful, nostalgic rail journey through beautiful Norfolk scenery into the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Sit back and relax in style as we take a Broads cruise, there’s no better way to discover this enchanting landscape than to relax on a river cruise from Wroxham; the Capital of the Broads. Visit Holkham Hall, Thomas Coke’s vision of an Italian villa on the Norfolk Coast, step through Venetian gates to explore its enchanting Walled Garden. Be transported back to a simpler era as you explore Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens. Includes free time in the historic city of Norwich.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Admission to Holkham Hall, Wells-Next-The-Sea
Single journey on the Bure Valley Railway
1.5-hour Broads Cruise
Admission to Thursford Museum (rides not included)
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£199.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Sunday
Depart Leyland at 08.00am for our journey to Norfolk and our hotel on the outskirts of Norwich with a suitable lunch stop en-route
Monday - Wednesday
Today we head toward the Norfolk Coast to visit Holkham Hall, a magnificent 18th century Palladian mansion, home to the Earls of Leicester. Wander gilded staterooms filled with interesting collections, original furniture, tapestries and works of art by Van Dyck, Rubens and Gainsborough, step through Venetian gates to explore the enchanting Walled Garden. Today also includes a journey along the coast to visit the vibrant, traditional seaside town of Sheringham, quintessentially English with a Blue Flag beach.
Today we journey to the historic Market town of Aylsham to take a single journey on the Bure Valley Railway through wonderful Norfolk Countryside to the heart of the Norfolk Broads and Wroxham, the capital of the Broads. Re-join the coach as we travel the short distance into Wroxham, home to Roy's, possibly the largest village store in the country, spend a little free time here before boarding the boat for a leisurely Broads tour.
Today we visit the unique attraction Thursford Museum, discover the world's largest collection of steam engines and organs, hear Robert Wolfe one of the world's leading theatre organist's play the mighty Wurlitzer at 12.30hrs, watch silent movies and perhaps ride the fairground carousel and the gondola (cost of rides are not included), shop in the Olde Worlde Shopping Village and perhaps make a pitstop at the Barn Café. Today we also spend free time in Norwich with its hilltop castle and iconic cathedral, perhaps wander Elm Hill, the most complete medieval street in Norwich, a photographer's dream. Head to New Castle Quarter shopping centre or take time out in the many cafes, coffee shops and restaurants many serving scrumptious, local produce from the surrounding farming community.
Thursday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| SRS | £199.00 single room supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Holiday Inn, Norwich North Cromer Road, Norwich NR6 6JA |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Holiday Inn Norwich North (previously the Hilton) is a modern hotel located just 4 miles from Norwich City Centre. This superb 4-star hotel has leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and solarium. The hotel is located near the airport but, as it is away from the terminal and runway there is little aircraft noise. Bedroom windows are also triple glazed. Guest bedrooms are modern, spacious air-conditioned rooms. Although there is a lift, ground floor rooms are available on request, these include 3 disabled rooms with wet room bathrooms on request only. |
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TV | Yes
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Yes |
| 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.
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
