Overview
5 days / 4 nights
Discover Nelson’s county on a four-night stay in the centre of vibrant Norwich.
Enjoy a food tour through this medieval city before visiting a local brewery for a tour and tasting. Enjoy the freedom of the Norfolk Broads as you enjoy a cycle and boat hire through this water network before enjoying a walk on the North Norfolk coastal walk – one of the country’s best-kept secrets. End with a boat ride out to see the Blakeney seals – one of the county’s most famous residents.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Norfolk
Make your own way to your hotel located in central Norwich. Your evening is at leisure to explore the myriad of restaurant options in this vibrant city.
Suggested overnight hotel: St Giles Hotel, Norwich
Day 2: Norfolk
After breakfast, meet your local food guide who will take you on a tour of Norwich city centre, enjoying on-the-go tasters, sweet treats, the best coffee (or tea) in Norwich and a sneaky gin to end the tour. You will also be introduced to the best places to eat in Norwich – great ideas for later this evening! This afternoon, visit a local brewery for a tour of the brewery and a beer tasting.
Breakfast included
Suggested overnight hotel: St Giles Hotel, Norwich
Day 3: Norfolk
Transfer by road to the beautiful coastal village of Blakeney where you will enjoy a guided walk along part of the Norfolk Coastal route, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Arrive at the Wiveton Fruit Farm around lunchtime, the perfect place to enjoy lunch (own expense). Continue your walk back to Blakeney where you will board your boat for a trip out to the see the famous Blakeney seals. Return to your hotel by road.
Breakfast included
Suggested overnight hotel: St Giles Hotel, Norwich
Day 4: Norfolk
After breakfast, walk to Norwich train station for your short 15-minute journey to the town of Hoveton & Wroxham, located in the heart of the Broads. Here, you will be met with your bikes and map for a self-guided cycle around the beautiful water network of the Broads. Return your bikes in central Wroxham where you will have some free time to enjoy lunch (own expense).
Next, time to take to the water with your own self-drive boats. Head out onto the water network (maybe taking some cheeky beers with you) as you enjoy the serene water scenery of this beauty spot. Return your boat and walk the short distance to the train station for your journey back to Norwich.
Enjoy your final night in this vibrant student city with a wide choice of bars and restaurants on offer.
Breakfast included
Suggested overnight hotel: St Giles Hotel, Norwich
Day 5: Depart Norfolk
After check out, continue independently on your onward journey.
Breakfast included
Highlights
- Stay in the boutique townhouse centrally located to the city’s best restaurants, bars and walking distance to the famous Norwich market
- Norwich food tour – know the best places to eat in Norfolk and sample the local fare
- Cycling around the water network of the Norfolk Broads
Highlights
- Stay in the boutique townhouse centrally located to the city’s best restaurants, bars and walking distance to the famous Norwich market
- Norwich food tour – know the best places to eat in Norfolk and sample the local fare
- Cycling around the water network of the Norfolk Broads
Day 1: Arrive Norfolk
Make your own way to your hotel located in central Norwich. Your evening is at leisure to explore the myriad of restaurant options in this vibrant city.
Suggested overnight hotel: St Giles Hotel, Norwich
Day 2: Norfolk
After breakfast, meet your local food guide who will take you on a tour of Norwich city centre, enjoying on-the-go tasters, sweet treats, the best coffee (or tea) in Norwich and a sneaky gin to end the tour. You will also be introduced to the best places to eat in Norwich – great ideas for later this evening! This afternoon, visit a local brewery for a tour of the brewery and a beer tasting.
Breakfast included
Suggested overnight hotel: St Giles Hotel, Norwich
Day 3: Norfolk
Transfer by road to the beautiful coastal village of Blakeney where you will enjoy a guided walk along part of the Norfolk Coastal route, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Arrive at the Wiveton Fruit Farm around lunchtime, the perfect place to enjoy lunch (own expense). Continue your walk back to Blakeney where you will board your boat for a trip out to the see the famous Blakeney seals. Return to your hotel by road.
Breakfast included
Suggested overnight hotel: St Giles Hotel, Norwich
Day 4: Norfolk
After breakfast, walk to Norwich train station for your short 15-minute journey to the town of Hoveton & Wroxham, located in the heart of the Broads. Here, you will be met with your bikes and map for a self-guided cycle around the beautiful water network of the Broads. Return your bikes in central Wroxham where you will have some free time to enjoy lunch (own expense).
Next, time to take to the water with your own self-drive boats. Head out onto the water network (maybe taking some cheeky beers with you) as you enjoy the serene water scenery of this beauty spot. Return your boat and walk the short distance to the train station for your journey back to Norwich.
Enjoy your final night in this vibrant student city with a wide choice of bars and restaurants on offer.
Breakfast included
Suggested overnight hotel: St Giles Hotel, Norwich
Day 5: Depart Norfolk
After check out, continue independently on your onward journey.
Breakfast included
Itinerary map
Title | Address | Description |
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Norwich, Norfolk | Norwich, UK | |
Blakeney, Norfolk | Blakeney, UK | |
Hoveton & Wroxham, Norfolk | Wroxham, Norwich NR12, UK |
Title | Address | Description |
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Norwich, Norfolk | Norwich, UK | |
Blakeney, Norfolk | Blakeney, UK | |
Hoveton & Wroxham, Norfolk | Wroxham, Norwich NR12, UK |
Useful information
Includes:
- Four nights’ accommodation in the above hotel or similar including breakfast
- Meals as stated
Excursions and sightseeing as mentioned with local guide where relevant - Transportation with driver as stated in the itinerary
Excludes:
- Any services, guiding, transportation, meals or drinks not mentioned in the above itinerary
- Insurance
- Arrival and departure transfers
- The local currency is British Pound Sterling (GBP) in the United Kingdom
- The weather in the United Kingdom is volatile, please make sure to bring weather for all seasons and please bring an umbrella
- The United Kingdom is very accessible and is home to an extensive travel network
- Visas may be required, please check with your local government agency
Did you know: Norfolk is home to Sandringham – the Country Retreat of Her Majesty, the Queen
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