When we first saw photos of street art that looked like Banksy’s work, I thought it was a clever publicity stunt that was part of the bid for Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, and Lowestoft to become a City of Culture in 2025. Once Banksy confirmed that the artwork was in fact his, I needed to see …
If you haven’t been to King’s Lynn, you don’t know what you are missing. It’s a historic town that is well-preserved with no less than 481 listed buildings. For a town of its size, the medieval architecture is unmatched anywhere in the country. Here are the best things to do in King’s Lynn along with more …
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 …
When I heard about a place called Pretty Corner Woods in Norfolk, I knew it would be worth checking out. We enjoy walking in woodland areas because it is usually peaceful and scenic. Pretty Corner Woods was a bit different than other woods in Norfolk. Let me tell you more about why I think Pretty …
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 …
Norfolk has some of the best beaches in the country. It’s one of the main reasons visitors come to the area and with 90 miles of coastline, there are plenty of options. How do you decide which Norfolk beach to visit? It depends on your preferences. This guide to the best beaches in Norfolk will …
