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Reasons to visit North Norfolk for a great holiday experience.

Handmade Norfolk Soaps

Handmade Norfolk Soaps

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I have received an email from Carol Goulding about her business making and selling beautiful soap in Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk. The products are particularly relevant at the moment. “We are Handmade Norfolk Soaps. All our soaps are antibacterial and antiseptic. We are working hard to help everyone stay safe at home, by stocking Norfolk pharmacists and selling our products online, so they can be delivered to your door. Our family business that has been making natural soaps in North Norfolk…

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Cley Smokehouse Shop at Glandford nr Holt

Cley Smokehouse Shop at Glandford nr Holt

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I have purchased fish from Cley Smokehouse for many years and the quality has always been excellent. When I visited recently I found the shop in Cley was closed for refurbishment. There was a sign on the door directing customers to new premises at Glandford so I made my way there. I found this smart new smokehouse shop in the complex of Manor Farm Barns where Cley Spy, BIRDscapes Gallery and the Art Cafe are also located. The interior of…

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Car Parking Charges at Norfolk Wildlife Trust at Cley from Easter

Car Parking Charges at Norfolk Wildlife Trust at Cley from Easter

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The Visitor Centre at NWT Cley The Norfolk Wildlife Trust has announced that it intends to introduce charges for car parking at the Cley and Salthouse Marshes reserves. The funds raised will go towards management costs and to “balance the conservation needs of the nature reserve with use of the site by visitors.” The Trust has made an application to the NNDC for permission to install pay and display machines and the necessary signage at the car parks of the…

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North Norfolk Wildlife Safaris by Martin Hayward Smith

North Norfolk Wildlife Safaris by Martin Hayward Smith

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Martin Hayward Smith has over 30 years experience in professionally photographing and filming wildlife in many parts of the world. He now brings that experience and knowledge to North Norfolk by providing safaris in his Land Rover to the wildlife habitats of the area. Guests will see a diverse range of birds and animal species on a full or half-day safari.

All Aboard! The Northern Lights Express on the North Norfolk Heritage Railway

All Aboard! The Northern Lights Express on the North Norfolk Heritage Railway

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North Norfolk Steam Train at Kelling Fancy an amazing ride through the countryside of North Norfolk on a steam train bedecked with Christmas lights. What a great trip for children and the adults to enjoy as Christmas approaches.  The Poppy Line North Norfolk Heritage Railway is running this service for the festive season and it has been named The Norfolk Lights Express. Decorated with multi-coloured lights, the steam trains will run between the 20th November and the 23rd December and…

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An Autumn Walk at Stiffkey in North Norfolk

An Autumn Walk at Stiffkey in North Norfolk

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The season of ‘mists and mellow fruitfulness’ has arrived and the main holiday season in North Norfolk has drawn to a close. We are now getting into the winter mindset, hoping that the ‘beast from the east’ won’t revisit. The lightweight walking shoes are cleaned and put away and the leather walking boots have been dragged from the back of the cupboard for their annual waterproofing treatment. The area is still attracting visitors because it is half-term and we have…

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Walking the Norfolk Coastal Path

Walking the Norfolk Coastal Path

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I have written about the Norfolk Coastal Path on the site but I recently found these two excellent videos and thought I would share them with you. Unfortunately, I cannot credit the maker because I can’t identify him other than he is Simon – A bloke in the Woods. Anyway, thank you Simon for the information. I am sure it will inspire visitors to Norfolk to walk part if not all of the coast path. If you are a keen…

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BIRDscapes Gallery Exhibition – John Threlfall SWLA

BIRDscapes Gallery Exhibition – John Threlfall SWLA

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John Threlfall SWLA is showing new works at the BIRDscapes Gallery at Glandford near Holt in North Norfolk. The exhibition opens at midday on Saturday, October the 5th and closes on Sunday, October the 27th. From: Liz & Steve at BIRDscapes: “John’s recent move northwards has put the Scottish Highlands on his doorstep and brought new perspectives to his picture-making. His birds remain as well-observed as ever, while the distinctive mark-making that John uses to portray their surroundings has been…

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Exhibition at BIRDscapes Gallery Glandford

Exhibition at BIRDscapes Gallery Glandford

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The Water Mill at Glandford Steve at BIRDscapes gallery at Glandford near Holt, North Norfolk, has forwarded the details of a coming exhibition of work by David Cowdry. David is a naturalist and artist who paints wildlife and landscapes in a realistic style. He paints mainly in oils but does sometimes work in other mediums. “Hello from BIRDscapes We have yet another very exciting exhibition lined up for the summer season! Starting at midday Saturday 3rd August, we are thrilled…

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Norfolk Beaches Featured in Best in Britain List

Norfolk Beaches Featured in Best in Britain List

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Sea Palling Beach Two of North Norfolk’s beaches have featured in a Sunday Times’  list of the UK’s best. The beaches at Sea Palling and Holme-next-the-Sea were listed at 17 and 14 respectively in the top 20 selection by the Times’ chief travel writer Chris Haslam. Mr Haslam wrote about Holme: “When the SUV’s are nose-to-tail into Brancaster, Burnham and other locations on the Norfolk Coast, Holme will be empty. (Note: Empty? That is not the case in the summer…

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