After our visit to see the Tony Cragg exhibition at Houghton Hall, we headed to the Dabbling Duck in Great Massingham for dinner. It was our second visit to the pub and it definitely won’t be our last. Let me share my honest review of the Dabbling Duck in Great Massingham. About the Dabbling Duck …
Wayland Wood may be best known as the location for the “Babes in the Wood” tale, but we didn’t see any ghosts during our visit. Instead it was a lovely walk through the wood where we saw plenty of bluebells, a muntjac, and more. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back again. If you are thinking …
When you start seeing the bluebells in England, you know spring has arrived. It’s one of my favourite times of year as the weather starts to get warmer and the sweet scent of bluebells is in the air. It’s worth making a trip (or two) to see the bluebells at their best, but you need …
In the middle of a modern neighbourhood on the edge of Caister-on-Sea, there is a field of ruins. These ruins date back to Roman times when the field was a small island on the north side of a large estuary, where the key rivers entered the sea. A fort was needed to protect these important …
Any location that has been a continuous place of worship for more than 800 years is definitely worth a visit. The Binham Priory may have been closed and partially dismantled during the dissolution of the monasteries, but the nave continued on as the Binham parish church. You’ll want to explore the ruins and go inside …
It’s hard to believe there are more than 2,000 known Iron Age hill forts in Britain. In Norfolk, the best preserved one is the Warham Camp Iron Age Hill Fort. Warham Camp is in the North Norfolk countryside and not visible from any road. While it may not be as big as Maiden Castle in …
The beautiful natural scenery is one of the main things that brings people to Norfolk. It’s a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors except when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Unfortunately, we need rain to keep everything green and lush. When it rains, it’s not as much fun to be outside. What should …
Thanks to the Broadland District Council, there is a new country park in Norfolk, called Broadland Country Park. It’s 140 acre of heath, woodland and marshy grassland. I couldn’t wait to check it out. Let me share my experience visiting Broadland Country Park and information that will be helpful if you want to plan your …
If you have a tight budget when you visit Norfolk, it’s not a problem. Some of the best things to do in Norfolk are actually free! You can have a fantastic time without spending money on attractions. I have plenty of ideas for free things to do in Norfolk! Photos coming soon. 8 Free Things …
Norwich has been the largest city in East Anglia for centuries, but this wasn’t always the case. During Roman times, Venta Icenorum (also referred to as Caistor Roman Town) just south of present-day Norwich was the centre of activity. While the Roman town was abandoned in the 8th century, it was never built over. You …
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