Norfolk Autumn Explorer
4 days
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Join us on this long weekend Autumn break, as we head to the lovely East Anglian county of Norfolk to explore some of the highlights of this historic region, with one of the most complete medieval cities in the country plus iconic coastal towns.You'll discover the delightful city of Norwich with a guided walking tour and free time to do your own thing. There is plenty to explore in this ancient city, from the cathedral with its ornate cloisters and the city’s imposing gates, to Norwich Castle, the Museum of Norwich and various shopping opportunities.
Also spend a day enjoying the picturesque Norfolk Coast, visiting Norfolk's classic seaside towns of Great Yarmouth and Cromer. The grand old resort of Great Yarmouth is known for its long sandy beach and a great range of attractions including its 'Golden Mile'. The lovely coastal resort of Cromer is famous for its tasty crabs, cliff top promenade and pier where you could have a cuppa in the Pavilion Theatre.
Your comfortable hotel provides a great base from which to explore the area, and also offers a pool, steam room and well equipped gym.
Discover just why this corner of England has been so popular with visitors.
An Ideal Choice for:
* A great mix of historic town and coastal charms
* Those interested unique landscapes and scenic coastline
* Couples and friends keen to see a lot without the hassle of driving or organising it themselves
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join your comfortable coach at your convenient pick up point this morning before we head for Norfolk to arrive at our hotel on the outskirts of the historic city of Norwich. Arriving at our hotel, have time to unwind before enjoying our first nights dinner.
Days 2-3
After hearty breakfasts at the hotel, enjoy our INCLUDED excursions before returning to your hotel for tasty evening meals as you chat to your fellow travellers about your experiences.
Day 4
After our final breakfast today, we board our comfortable coach for the last time and head for home, full of memories with our newly made friends.
Norwich
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationNorwich is a wonderful fusion of the modern and historic, one complementing the other. Like any great city its centre is easy to walk around and has a river at its heart. As well as being the most complete medieval city in the UK, it has a flourishing arts, music and cultural scene, superb independent as well as High Street shopping, lively restaurants, bars and nightlife and a heritage that is a delight to explore. It was also England's first UNESCO City of Literature – this is a city of stories and also the only UK city set in the middle of a National Park, the Norfolk Broads. You may enjoy exploring the history of the Norman Castle and 11th Century Cathedral, but for lighter pastimes there is also a great street market that is open 6 days a week.
For more on what to see and do in Norwich, please click here.Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s third most populous place. Its fishing industry, mainly for herring, shrank after the mid-20th century and has all but ended. North Sea oil from the 1960s brought an oil-rig supply industry that services offshore natural gas rigs. More recent offshore wind power and other renewable energy have led to further services. Yarmouth has been a resort since 1760 and a gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the North Sea. Holiday-making rose when a railway opened in 1844, giving easier, cheaper access and bringing some settlement. Wellington Pier opened in 1854 and Britannia Pier in 1858. Through the 20th century, Yarmouth boomed as a resort, with a promenade, pubs, trams, fish-and-chip shops and theatres, and the Pleasure Beach, the Sea Life Centre, the Hippodrome Circus and the Time and Tide Museum, and a Victorian seaside Winter Garden in cast iron and glass.Cromer
Cromer is a classic North Norfolk seaside town, situated on a cliff-top overlooking fine sandy beaches. Cromer Pier has survived despite bad damage over the years and is a traditional seaside pier with a Lifeboat Station and Pavilion Theatre, which still stages end of pier shows. Developed into a significant resort by the late Victorians, when healthy breezes were sought, the architecture of the time lends the town a feel of elegant grandeur. Cromer church dominates the town with the tallest tower in Norfolk. The streets and alleys are crammed with shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes for you to explore - a browser's delight!Tour Includes
- 3 nights hotel with English Breakfast and Evening Meals
- Free time in Norwich with a guided walking tour
- Norfolk Coast explorer with visits to Great Yarmouth and Cromer
- Direct coach travel
- Net zero carbon offset certificate
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Norwich, Ipswich Road Norwich
This informal hotel is set on the outskirts of Norwich. Its comfortable bedrooms feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Amenities consist of a relaxed restaurant and a casual bar/lounge, along with a spa, a fitness room, a heated indoor pool and a hot tub.
For more information, click here for the hotel website (opens in a new window)
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