Fun things to do in Norfolk (County)

Norwich, located on the banks of the River Wesum , is a cosmopolitan city with over 1500 historical buildings ranging from the medieval period to the start of the Industrial Revolution.

Must see sights include: Norwich Cathedral, the castle, the cobbled streets and the museums located in the older part of the city.

Norwich is the county city of Norfolk

See My Travel Page for more information.

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Whitlingham Country Park is very near to the River Yare on The Norfolk Broads, we went there for the first time this year and have to say it was wonderful, set in a nice tranquil setting of the lake.
Set in the Grounds is a nice visitors center that serves meals and coffee.
Easy for Bikes no hills and firm ground,ideal for beginners.
The big plus is you can ride alongside the River Yare (Norfolk Broads).
Entrance to the park is Free but you have to pay for parking.(all day was £4.00) pay and display.

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Decided we are going to try Jazz again this year in September.
Just got back after a Relaxing week, apart from one day of high winds.
This time we had jazz3 same boat as before,no dramas .
They are now upgrading the boats to Digital TV which worked very well in most areas,I know your not there to watch telly,but sometimes its nice when its a bit windy outside.
Paid £78:00 fuel deposit for the week and got £22:00 back.
The further you go the more fuel you use, our tip is :If you want to see the north part of the broads for a week ,Wroxham ,Horning, Acle, Thurne, Ranworth broad etc Hire a boat from Wroxham area .
If you want to do the middle section: Norwich, Brundal Reedham etc hire a boat from Brundal area.
And The south, get a boat from Oulton broad or Beccles Area.
You will be able to see it all in a week and will end up spending most of your time cruising.
On Board Jazz you have:
Standard Equipment

* Colour TV /DVD
* CD/Radio
* Hair Dryer
* Heating (warm air)
* Fridge
* Cooker
* Fully equipped galley
* Bed Linen: sheets, duvet, pillows, blankets

Extra Features

* Sundeck and forward well
* Electric anchor winch
* Dual steering positions
* Microwave
* DVD
* Inverter for 240v power
* Rear double or twin cabin
* Convertible twin or double berth in saloon
* Separate toilet and basin

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This is an excellent way to tour around the famous Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers, canals, and small lakes (broads) in Norfolk. The houseboat fee includes fuel and there are no extra charges. Mooring, at least when we went in February, was free everywhere. The boat has good sleeping facilities, a toilet and basic shower, and a fully functional galley (kitchen). Your full cost for a weekend, therefore, is your fuel to drive there, the houseboat fee, food and booze. It's very good value for the fun you get out of it.

There are 200 km of lock-free tidal rivers to follow and almost 100 species of birds to spot.

We booked the Bounty 28' Short Break Cruiser from George Smith & Sons boat hire in Wroxham. We went in the winter season, 2009 when the price was just around £185 for the weekend, but I see it has now gone up to £215.

Part Two of this tip is the time of year to go. We went on a last-minute whim in February when we realised that we all had a free weekend. It was cold outside, but the houseboat is heated. The driving seat is up front in the main seating area, so you can all stay inside social and warm. If it does get warm enough, the entire wall-and-roof section slides back making that main area outside. We did need some warm sleeping bags at night, or we had to start the engine once in a while to heat up the boat.

The good part of doing this in February was that we practically had the Broads all to ourselves and we could moor up wherever and whenever we wanted.

You are provided with a basic tourist map which is all you need. The rivers are all signposted just like streets. You're not allowed to cruise at night, so tying up is necessary. The main thing to see besides the quaint cottages and the landscape is birds.

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We loved our visit to this beautiful, Jacobean estate with lovely gardens. The inside of the house contains a famous rare book collection, many famous portraits and rooms of extraordinary furniture. The Long Gallery is famous as being one of the most beautiful in England. Late June seemed the perfect time to stroll the paths and see the extraordinary contents of this place. As you can see from the photos, it's truly stunning.. inside and out. The Earls of Buckinghamshire called this place home and it was the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, but I'm not sure why her mother was there at the time. There's a fine restaurant for a snack or lunch and wonderful used bookshop that made our visit even more enjoyable than it would have been. Being a National Trust member has lots of advantages!

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Burgh St Peter,
Is a dual purpose place being for boats and Camping, accessible from the the river and road.
There is has been a lot of new building work here including a new shop.
You can hire rowing boats from here or just relax and watch the boats go by.
There are all the facilities you need here,Pub with restaurant,shop,showers and play area

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This is in conjunction with the bungalow (Four Winds) at potterhiegham.
You can hire a day boat for a week at Maycraft Potterhiegham for approx £177:00
including fuel deposit through Riverside Holidays when you book your bungalow.
Places you can visit from this location is Hickling and Martham broad in one direction or Acle in the other.
And of course like we did for collecting groceries from Lathams.

Potter Heigham,is a nice place to watch the boats go by with plenty of seating area and a grass field nearby to have a picnic.
It also boasts one of the largest Fishing Tackle Shops in the U.K. (Lathams) .
Most Tackle is at a discounted price.