Norfolk where is it

Contrary to belief, it is a gentle rolling landscape, rather than the totally flat landscape of the Fens. There are many long distance footpaths for walkers. Trees in their autumn colours in Thetford Forest. A footpath winds its way through heathland in the Brecks. The Marriott's Way a little out of Reepham. Wroxham is known as the " Capital of the Broads " and from here you can hire a boat for the week, weekend, day, hour or take an organised cruise.

Wroxham Bridge, Norfolk Broads. Moored up outside a pizza restaurant in Wroxham. Putting the kettle on in the middle of Salhouse Broad. Broads Tours, Norfolk Broads. Pretty Broadland villages, such as Horning , Ranworth or Ludham , invite you to stop for a refreshment and watch the world float by!

Many have riverside pubs and beautiful cottages with gardens that run down to the river. The River Ant at Irstead. The Swan Inn at Horning. Alfresco Tea Rooms at Ludham. With miles of lock free, scenic waterways to explore, you will never get bored lost, yes probably, unless you have a good map! The Broads are a great place to explore by dinghy, canoe, kayak and also on land,walking or cycling.

Thurne Dyke meets the River Thurne. The River Ant at How Hill. Boat Moorings at Martham. The Norfolk Broads are full of pretty windmills, where traditional Norfolk Yachts float by - it's like time has stood still and it's a real escape from fast modern living.

Norfolk Mill. Norfolk Wherry. Broadland has many nature reserves, boardwalks and footpaths , allowing you to enjoy the scenery and wildlife from the shore, such as the ones at Ranworth , Neatishead , Hickling , Thurne and How Hill. Barton Boardwalk Viewpoint near Neatishead. The thatched visitors centre at Ranworth Broad. The Weavers Way at Thurne. It has one of the best Cathedrals in the whole of the UK, a Norman Castle, cobbled streets and more tudor buildings in one single area than in the whole of London!

For hundreds of years it was England's second city and its ancient city walls enclosed a greater area than ANY other English city - including London! Norwich City Centre Skyline. Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk. Norwich Castle, Norfolk. Its towns and villages are brimming with traditional flint cottages and period houses. Norfolk is also famous for its many medieval round tower churches. Built in this shape due of the extensive use of flint, enabling the round shape to be easily constructed.

Please note that the museums, historic houses and attractions listed on this site may be currently closed due to Government Guidelines. Home - Regions - East Anglia - Norfolk. Thetford Thetford is a market town and civil parish in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. Cromer Cromer is a town on the North Norfolk coast famous for its crabs, fishermen and lifeboats.

Wymondham Wymondham is a market town and civil parish in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England, Photo: Bartonwood , CC0. Fakenham Fakenham is a market town and civil parish in Norfolk, England. Photo: Charlesdrakew , Public domain. Thetford Forest Thetford Forest is the largest lowland pine forest in Britain and is located in a region straddling the north of Suffolk and the south of Norfolk in England.

Click to read more Happisburgh This coastal village is best known for its striped lighthouse, looking over a dramatic coastline.

North Walsham A traditional centre for weaving and home to Nelson's school. Alysham The market town of Aylsham lies by the River Bure. Ideal for exploring the countryside. Lovely scenic walks. Take a boat trip to the seal colonies at Blakeney Point. Walsingham Walsingham, on the banks of the River Stiffkey, has a long history of religious pilgrimage since the 11th century.

Visit Holkham's Palladian hall and try crabbing at Wells Harbour. Great shopping in Burnham Market.