Wells-on-Sea Travel Guide

 grets Says:  Many shore and other birds are attracted to the marshlands around this area, including the easily idenirfiable oystercatcher. There are many well marked out paths (many of them are raised wooden walkways) through the nature reserves. Be sure to bring some binoculars and a... 

 grets Says:  Bookings recommended as it gets quite busy in the evenings. The same menu is available in the bar and the non-smoking restaurant. The service was attentive and quick. The menu included soup, deep fried mushrooms, potato skins, BBQ chicken wings, prawn cocktail and crab for... 

 grets Says:  The Arkroyal pub on Freeman Street is very welcoming with a large area outside for drinking and a traditional but reasonable menu. When the pub was opened, there was already a "Ship" pub in town, so the owners were debating what to call their new hostellery. As the pub was... 

 grets Says:  Although it is possible to walk out to Blakeney Point at low tide, the best way to fully appreciate the seal colony, is to take a boat trip. Many companies arrange these, from lots of different ports along the coast. The average price is £6-7, and each boat will hold about... 

 grets Says:  This rather nice shop on the main drag by the waterfront sells all kinds of ethnic crafts, including musical intruments (didgeridoos, drums, and windchimes amongst others). Also a room dedicated to textiles. 

 grets Says:  One of the main industries in this region is fishing, and all along the coast you will see many fishing vessels. On the harbourside fresh fish is often available to buy, we saw them offloading fish one night in Wells and crabs another. 

 grets Says:  Being rather flat, the whole of the area is prone to flooding. This marker shows how high the flood water rose on 11th January 1978. 

 grets Says:  I didn't know whether to put this tip under Tourist Trap, Warning / Danger or Local Customs. Wells is not really a winter destination, but that is the only time that parking is free and easy. As you can see from the sign, parking is not allowed during the spring and summer... 

 grets Says:  On Easter Saturday 2005 I fulfilled a life-long ambition of driving a tank.At the Muckleburgh Collection - a private collection of military vehicles - a course has been laid out in the grounds for tank driving. For a fee - which at the time I did it was £80 - you get a... 

 rachel_sun Says:  There is a huge variety of birds around the norfolk coast.Bird watchers will be in heaven.I love feeding the swans and ducks and i have often seen small parties of hikers, birdwatchers with huge cameras etc walking along. The only thing is i always forget to take bread with...