Explore Norfolk As Part Of Your Great Yarmouth Holiday

Norfolk is one of the UK’s
leading holiday destinations, with an excellent array of places to visit and
things to do and see, welcoming visitors of all ages.

For
holidaymakers staying in Great Yarmouth, the resort is well positioned to
explore some of best bits of the county, including the stunning Norfolk Broads,
the unspoilt beaches and the many, varied attractions.

If
you’re holidaying with small children Norfolk
has a good selection of places to visit that are both fun and educational. The
attractions range from searching for dinosaurs through woodland to learning
about Shire horses, along with play barns and animal farms for really young
children.

For
older children and teenagers Norfolk also has something to offer with a good
range of activities, such as adrenaline fuelled rides at amusement parks,
shopping, cinemas and mountain biking. Yet, if it rains during your visit then
the county is fully prepared for the unpredictable British weather too with
good indoor attractions including the Sealife Centre in Great Yarmouth, and
great family activities such as swimming and bowling.

Alongside
the attractions and outdoor adventure activities the county has a wealth of
museums and historic houses that bring the area’s history to life. Nestled in
the beautiful countryside, majestic stately homes and parkland, including
picturesque Somerleyton Hall and Blickling Hall, owned by the National Trust,
are waiting to be discovered. The historical seaside towns of Great Yarmouth
and Cromer also have a great range of museums that document Norfolk’s maritime history.

Make
the most of today and the past with a day out in the historic city of Norwich. For shopping,
sightseeing or just simply exploring, the city is just 20 miles from Great
Yarmouth and is definitely worth a visit. Now one of the top ten places to shop
in the UK
with not one but two shopping centres, plus a Norman Cathedral and impressive
castle, museums, art galleries, and much more, there’s plenty for everyone to
do whatever their passion or interest.

Out of
the town and into the countryside, there are numerous ways to explore Norfolk with the county
having some fantastic steam railways, cycle routes and walks. The best of these
include the North Norfolk Railway, based on the coast in Sheringham, and the Peddars Way and
Coast Path that are part of the National Trails network. And of course with the
Norfolk Broads, there are opportunities to take to the water either on a cruise
or by hiring a boat.

Not
surprisingly the varying habitats in Norfolk
are a haven for nature and birds of all sorts, so birdwatchers and nature
lovers should definitely bring their binoculars. The long stretch of Norfolk coastline is home to some of the most protected
habitats in the UK,
with fragile ecosystems such as heathland, salt marshes and tidal wetland. An
internationally recognised stretch of coastline, it is home to some of the UK’s
most important bird reserves, including the RSPB site at Titchwell, which gets
over 100,000 visitors a year. Further down the coast it is possible to either
walk, a good 4 miles over shingle, or catch a boat from the village of Morston,
to see the seal colony at the end of Blakeney Point.

So
whatever you want from your holiday Norfolk
has a great range of attractions to offer to all age groups and audiences –
with Great Yarmouth providing an ideal base from which to explore.

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