Holkham Hall © Holkham Estate
Bure Valley Railway
Great Yarmouth
Wroxham
Norwich Covered Market
River Yare, Norwich
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Big skies, sweeping sands and the tranquil Norfolk Broads help make picturesque Norfolk a great destination for groups. Our gently paced tour to this enchanting county reveals them all and more, with two steam railway journeys, a cruise on the Broads, and visits to Great Yarmouth and historic Holkham Hall.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk Broads & Wroxham
Our day starts with a visit to the Bure Valley Railway and a 45-minute journey by steam train through the picturesque Norfolk countryside to Wroxham. On arrival, we disembark and take a leisurely 15-minute stroll to Wroxham Bridge, where we enjoy time for lunch. In the afternoon, we enjoy the next stage of our journey, a 90-minute circular cruise on the Norfolk Broads. We then return to our hotel mid-afternoon.
Day 3 Great Yarmouth & Norwich
We have free time this morning to enjoy Norfolk’s classic seaside town of Great Yarmouth, famed for its sandy beach. Aside from the Pleasure Beach amusement park, we can visit the Time and Tide Museum to chronicle local history. If the weather allows, we can also stroll around the miniature Merrivale Model Village. Next, we travel to Norwich where we can have lunch before exploring. This lovely medieval city has plenty of interest, from its ornately cloistered cathedral and medieval city gates leading to its Saxon-era marketplace to the Museum of Norwich and some fabulous shopping.
Day 4 North Norfolk Railway & Holkham
We journey to the Victorian seaside resort of Sheringham to board the North Norfolk
Railway for a one-way, 5.5-mile journey to the Georgian town of Holt. Sit back and absorb the views as our steam train chugs through the county’s stunning scenery. After arriving in Holt, we make our way north for our visit to Holkham Hall, set like a jewel in one of England’s greatest agricultural estates. This imposing, 18th-century Palladian house is home to the Earls of Leicester, and consists of a glorious Marble Hall, state rooms and art galleries. We spend time exploring the house and its gorgeous walled garden, which houses a greenhouse, vineries and kitchen garden.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
This impressive 4-star country house hotel exudes a sense of classic elegance amidst 150 acres of rolling, landscaped grounds. Each of the 169 bedrooms is stylish in design and the spacious public areas include a large modern restaurant and an attractive bar with views over the hotel’s 18-hole golf course. The hotel has an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room and spa treatment rooms (extra charges apply).
Wensum Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club is situated in the village of Taverham on the outskirts of Norwich. The 90 bedrooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is no lift but plenty of ground-floor rooms are available. The Valley Restaurant is blessed with lovely views, while the lounge and bar are comfortable spots to relax. Other attractions include a snooker room with two snooker tables, a pool table and dartboard and a pleasant patio area overlooking the Wensum Valley. Guests enjoy complimentary use of the leisure facilities, which include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath and gym.
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £464pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement £128
Inclusions
• Single journey on the Bure Valley Railway Aylsham-Wroxham
• 90-minute circular cruise of the Norfolk Broads
• One-way journey on the North Norfolk Railway Sheringham-Holt
• Entrance to Holkham Hall
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £419pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement £140
Inclusions
• Single journey on the Bure Valley Railway Aylsham-Wroxham
• 90-minute circular cruise of the Norfolk Broads
• One-way journey on the North Norfolk Railway Sheringham-Holt
• Entrance to Holkham Hall
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
