Norfolk Broads, Rail, Sail & Sandringham
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TDAV3444
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
What a lovely holiday to Norfolk we have for you experiencing the tranquil Norfolk Broads by Paddle Boat, taking in the Royal Family's stunning Sandringham Estate, enjoying some nostalgia on the Poppy Line - North Norfolk Steam Railway and spending free time in the stunning medieval City of Norwich
What's Included
4 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
Sail on the Norfolk Broads
Entrance to Sandringham House & Gardens
Journey on the Poppy Line - Steam Train
Visits to Cromer & Norwich
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Excursion 1
Heading into the Norfolk Broads today and to the beautiful village of Horning where we board our 1 & 1/2 hour sail on board the Southern Comfort - Mississippi Paddle Boat, purpose built to sail on the Broads. This luxury cruiser sails along the River Bure passing lovely old thatched house, windmills and Norfolk Reed Bed. We return to Norwich this afternoon for free time to explore this delightful city.
Excursion 2
We head through the lovely Norfolk scenery to stunning Sandringham. We spend the full day exploring the house which dates back to 1870, the beautiful gardens, country park and the museum which houses an extraordinary collection ranging from the very large - the 1939 Merryweather fire engine - to the very small - tiny Indian doll dancers in the Curio Cupboard - and from the grand - gifts in pearl and exotic hardwoods given to The Queen on State Visits abroad - to the personal - the clock used in the Royal Pigeon Lofts at Sandringham to time her Majesty's racing pigeons
Excursion 3
Todays excursion is to the North Norfolk Heritage Coast and the wonderful Georgian market town of Holt, where we board 'The Poppy Line', for a heritage steam train ride with stunning views of the Norfolk countryside and coastline through to Sheringham, a traditional seaside town which grew up around its old fishing village. We then continue to the lovely coastal resort of Cromer, famous for its pier and tasty crabs
Other Information
Holiday Inn Norwich * * *
The Holiday Inn Norwich offers the best of both worlds; a peaceful, countryside location situated on the outskirts of Norwich, yet convenient for a shopping trip into the City and exploring the best of Norfolk. The well-appointed bedrooms offer all the amenities and comforts you have come to expect from Holiday Inn, with many on ground floor level, the hotel has ground, 1st & 2nd floors with no lift. The Open lobby offers a wide choice of food and drink to keep everyone refreshed. After a long day, you can relax in the Health Club featuring an indoor pool and sauna
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