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The 8 Best Tours in Norfolk, England
A holiday in Norfolk is not a glamorous break. While the Norfolk Broads of East Anglia are a beautiful part of the UK, they represent a relaxing rural getaway rather than a high-powered city-break. Although its reputation is mostly rural, with people associating the county mostly with the wetlands of the Norfolk Broads, there are also towns such as Norwich and King's Lynn to visit, both of which provide shopping opportunities, nightlife and entertainment. Norfolk also contains a large stretch of coastline, and seaside destinations such as Cromer and Great Yearmouth mean there are great beaches to be found as well. Many areas of the Norfolk Broads and the coastal region are sites of outstanding natural beauty, and are also protected as bird reserves, so take a pair of binoculars on holiday. There are also popular wildlife attractions such as Banham Zoo, with a great collection of big cats, and Great Yarmouth's Sea Life Centre, one of the biggest of its kind in the country, complete with tropical sharks and conger eels. And of course, if any of your family are interested in boating, you'll need to rent a boat and explore the waterways of the Broads themselves!
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1. Private Tour: Pilgrimage to Walsingham Tour from London
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This private tour and pilgrimage takes you to the holy village of Walsingham to visit both the Roman Catholic and Anglican shrines and other related sites. You’ll explore the abbey ruins and the village, and have time to shop for religious items. Take a pilgrimage to the holy village of Walsingham, located in the county of Norfolk, a world away from the hustle and bustle of London. Travel by private car through the Thetford Forest on the way to Walsingham on this full-day guided tour and pilgrimage. The tour lasts around 6-7 hours including travel time.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch
Reviewed By mandywC2882US
Stephen is so knowledgable! This private walking tour was a super experience full of history that the average person would never see or notice. Thank you Stephen!
2. SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth General Admission
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4.0 based on 41 reviews
Explore an incredible underwater world at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth and get closer than ever before to the creatures and features of the world’s oceans, with over 1,500 sea creatures and the 250,000 litre Tropical Ocean Display/tunnel is where you can see an awesome array of creatures and our largest inhabitants as they roam around the Lost City of Atlantis! Interact with our playful Humboldt penguins as they swim and socialise together and immerse yourself in the mysterious and graceful world of Rays in ‘under the Raydar’! Find out how it feels to touch a starfish at the Interactive Rockpool Experience and discover the world's smallest crocodiles! Make the most of your visit and enjoy the daily fun talks, animal feeds, special events and an adventure quiz - there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth.
Inclusions: Entry ticket to SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By bexiek
We have residents passes so visit here a lot. Its a great place to explore and my two year old loves it! There are great covid restrictions in place, its a one way system round and lots of hand sanitising areas. It felt safe and not overcrowded. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Looking forward to visiting again soon!
3. City Sightseeing Norwich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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3.9 based on 11 reviews
Join a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour to discover the sights of Norwich, one of England's most historic cities. With your 24-hour pass, explore Norwich by open-top, double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views of the city's must-see attractions. Travel the entire 45 minute narrated loop or hop off at any of the 9 stops along the route to explore the places that interest you! Top attractions along the route include Norwich Castle, Tombland, the Royal Theatre and Dragon Hall.
Inclusions: Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours, Free headphones, On-board audio commentary, Free Walking Tour - operates Wednesday's & Friday's in July & August only. Starts at 15:30pm.
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Attraction entry fee's
Reviewed By rogergld
Nice tour and bus driver very friendly but bus was jigging around and near impossible to take photos from the top deck as seemed to be going too fast to get a decent photo...nice bruises to show for it but did enjoy it ..
4. Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary General Admission Ticket
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3.9 based on 42 reviews
Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary is a state-of-the-art marine aquarium taking visitors on a memorable undersea odyssey filled with amazing close encounters with sea creatures of astonishing variety. Coming soon for Easter - RainForest Ranger Something exciting has arrived at Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary - all the way from the world's Tropical Rainforests. Our team of friendly Rainforest Rangers are ready to show you some of their jungle beasties. If you've ever wanted to hold a snake, lizard or a giant creepy crawly from the deepest depths of the jungle visit Hunstanton SEA LIFE to meet our new Rainforest Rangers and all of their friends.
Inclusions: Admission ticket
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By TRACEY A
Originally first opened in 1872 making it the World's oldest aquarium, this is a great place to visit whatever your age, solo, as a couple or as a family to spend some time learning about all the different species of fish & marine life, the staff are friendly & very knowledgeable to ask any questions you may have, there is a small cafe for refreshments & a souvenir shop to browse around & purchase various keepsakes. You must book a timeslot online prior to arrival, then have your temperature taken before being allowed entry, I booked a 2.15 pm visit not realising that they now close at 3pm which is why I never got to see the boat that several people have mentioned, nor sharks swimming over my head as some areas were closed off, the overhead tunnel I was really looking forward to as that was the main reason I booked as it sounded amazing, that's probably why I got around it all in less than an hour, I can't wait to return once life returns back to normal or in season when everything will be in full swing.
5. yoga with Lucy
I create yoga classes, private sessions, events, workshops and retreats for every body! Sessions vary from dynamic fitness Vinyasa Yoga, Stand Up Paddleboarding Yoga, restorative Hatha Yoga with props of blocks and straps, gentle slow Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra to help with sleep, Chair Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, Yoga for Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teens, Families and Special Needs. Fun, dynamic yoga flows for all, connecting movement with the breath, creating space for your own experience and explore your awareness. Each student will be supported on their journey, with variations and adaptions for injuries, health conditions and physical limitations. Using elements from Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda to aid in restoring the body safely and creating deep relaxation and harmony. Lucy is from Norfolk, UK and trained in Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda in Spain (Yoga Alliance Certified). Her passion is to share the gift of yoga and help people use it to express themselves and find their happiness and balance
Inclusions: Yoga Session
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6. Christmas Wreath Workshop - hosted in a thatched coastal cottage
There are lots of Christmas Wreath workshops to choose from in Norfolk but many cater for groups of 10-25 giving you very little 1-2-1 time to learn and relax. I limit capacity to just 4 guests and make your experience my priority - there's no "keeping up" I relax at your pace and guide you step by step. You will be hosted in a beautiful warm thatched cottage, thatched by a local Master Thatcher! Under the oak beams we will relax to sip our hot chocolate and create our wreaths with a little seasonal music to get us in the mood. The cottage will be fully dressed for Christmas and I am happy for you to take as many photos as you would like, it's often described as a chocolate box cottage on the coast! Why not enjoy a visit to our award winning beach just seconds away from the cottage, or a walk to the local seal colony or medieval barn, it's a beautiful part of the country to explore. If you would like to book lunch/dinner nearby I am happy to make recommendations.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, All wreath materials and dressing, and tools (cutters, wire, ring etc) and an apron.
Exclusions: Private transportation
7. Candle Making Experience
Are you looking for something a but different to do? Have you been interested in candle making but not sure where to start? Our candle making workshops/classes could be perfect for you! Our workshops are designed for the novice candle maker with little or no experience necessary. You will have the opportunity to learn the complex art of candle making and have the opportunity to make your very own, bespoke candle. You will be able to select your own wax blend, fragrance and wick type on the day and learn a new skill in a homely, relaxing and fun environment.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, All candle making equipment, Postage of completed candle
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8. History and Hostelries - Norwich Private Walking Tour
The History and Hostelries walking tour of Norwich is relaxed (2/3 hours at the group's desired pace) and informative. Norwich is compact, so no hiking boots, and no flasks of tea either - drinks are included in your ticket price! Find out how Norwich has developed over 2000 years and the contributions it has made to the world...and discover some of our many famous characters - people like Boudicca, William the Conqueror, Admiral Lord Nelson...and of course Alan Partridge! Starting with a sociable drink, we'll talk of Norwich's early days and it's development up to the arrival of the Normans. Initial thirst quenched, we move on to the old city and see what the French invaders did...followed by a millennium of revolt, refugees, persecution, war... sheep, shoes, chocolate and canaries! And of course brewing, an important element of Norwich's history. We'll stop off at a couple of notable pubs to hear about what CAMRA calls "The City of Beer". What better welcome to our Fine City?
Inclusions: We visit a small number of notable/historic pubs en route where drinks are included in the tour
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