King's Lynn Purfleet Quay
Norfolk Broads Boating Holidays, boats moored at Horning
Spectacular Norman Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery with Norman Keep
Thomas Paine statue in Thetford town centre. Paine was born in Thetford in 1737 
Ladder descending down Pit 1 at Grimes Graves Prehistoric Flint Mine in Thetford Forest
Boating holidays & Boat Hire from Wroxham, Capital of the Norfolk Broads
Bronze Lion statue at the entrance to 1930s architectural gem City Hall Norwich
River cruises and Boat Trips in the Norfolk Broads
River Great Ouse from King's Lynn historic quayside
The superb Swaffham Museum
Downham Market historic town clock in the Market PlaceFrom boating holidays in the Norfolk Broads and stunning Norfolk market towns like Swaffham, Diss and Downham Market to city breaks in medieval Norwich, Norfolk offers a fantastic mix of holiday experiences. The Norfolk Broads are one of Britain's most popular destinations for lock-free boating holidays across miles of waterways in what is Britain's largest wetland. Attractions in the Norfolk Broads feature historic Norfolk windmills, country house estates, adventure parks, gardens and nature reserves.
Norwich is one of Britain's most beautifully preserved medieval cities with spectacular historic architecture alongside a premier shopping experience, great theatres and festivals and outstanding restaurants. Discover King's Lynn's beautiful historic centre and quayside or marvel at Swaffham's spectacular Georgian market square. Beautiful market towns in Norfolk like Diss, North Walsham and Swaffham host fantastic markets for antiques, gifts and local produce. Thetford Forest on the Norfolk and Suffolk border is Britain's largest low lying pine forest popular for cycling holidays in East Anglia.
The Broads are Britain's largest wetland and contain over 200km of lock-free inter-connected waterways which are incredibly easy to navigate. Rich in wildlife, many of the larger Broads are designated nature reserves. The stunning floating Broads Wildlife Centre can be found at Ranworth Broad.
Find a choice of boat hire companies listed here on iknow East Anglia for boating holidays in the Norfolk Broads to suit all tastes. As well as boating cruisers the Norfolk Broads also offers ample opportunity for canoe and kayak hire, rowing boat hire and small day boat motor boat hire. Riverside pubs, historic windmills, beautiful gardens, cosy tearooms and historic churches all feature extensively across the Norfolk Broads, a favourite area for family boating holidays in the UK.
Dereham historic market town in the heart of Norfolk is centrally placed for touring nearby Norwich, the Norfolk Broads, Thetford Forest and the Norfolk Coast.
Breckland large town Dereham is the 5th largest in Norfolk and contains an excellent choice of fine pubs and restaurants, plus ample choice of Dereham hotels and accommodation. Dereham Markets take place weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays at Market Place. The Dereham Festival with lots of great live music bands is held annually in the town in late May.
Diss is located in the Waveney Valley in South Norfolk near to the Suffolk border. Diss was poet Sir John Betjeman's favourite Norfolk town. The history of small market town Diss is ancient and Diss contains numerous historic buildings. Diss is one of Britain's Cittaslow towns which place great emphasis on traditional market town life and local produce. Speciality markets and farmers' markets in Diss feature alongside the weekly Diss Market every Friday which coincides with the famous antiques auction at Diss Auction Rooms.
Traditional real ale pubs in Diss serve fine ales like Adnams. Diss also features independent shops around historic shopping Yards and restaurants housed in historic buildings. Diss station affords fast train links to Norwich and Ipswich. Diss accommodation features luxury 5 star country house hotels, charming historic B&B guesthouses and best real ale B&B inns.
Fakenham Norfolk market town hosts a popular weekly market and contains numerous traditional real ale pubs. Attractions in Fakenham include the Fakenham Racecourse with onsite leisure facilities whilst Fakenham accommodation includes a stunning choice of farmhouse B&Bs and countryside cottages.
Gateway to the Norfolk Coast, Fakenham is just a 10 minute drive from the Norfolk Heritage Coast. Around Fakenham are the glorious natures reserves of Sculthorpe Moor and Pensthorpe, havens for wildlife including many birds. Other attractions near Fakenham include the beautiful Bircham Windmill, Langham Glass and Houghton Hall, historic home of Britain's first Prime Minster Robert Walpole.
Idyllic Georgian market town Holt has direct train links to Sheringham and Weybourne on the Norfolk Coast via the heritage North Norfolk Railway. Holt hotels and accommodation includes luxury 4 star country house hotels and character historic B&Bs.
Holt is a specialist shopping gem with a range of craft gift shops and galleries. Pretty tea rooms, cafes and traditional pubs all feature in Holt which is a popular North Norfolk holiday base and daytrip location. Attractions within easy reach of Holt feature heritage watermills, country estates and beautiful woodland areas rich in wildlife and popular for birdwatching. Within walking distance of Holt town centre is Holt Country Park, a stunning woodland park with waymarked trails and woodland sculptures.
King's Lynn has a fascinating maritime history stretching back to its medieval links with the Hanseatic trading league, a trading partnership with Northern European Hanseatic cities and towns like Hamburg and Danzig. Of the many historic buildings in King's Lynn both Hanseatic medieval warehouses and merchant houses feature alongside a spectacular Guildhall, historic churches, Tudor quayside warehouses, a stunning Victorian Corn Exchange and Georgian and Edwardian hotels.
King's Lynn Museums include the old Georgian gaol and the Lynn Museum, home to precious Bronze Age timbers which once formed part of an ancient Bronze Age monument in the area, today called Seahenge. King's Lynn is a premier Norfolk festival town hosting a choice of arts festivals annually including the big King's Lynn Music and Arts Festival. Accommodation in King's Lyn ranges from stunning elegant Georgian hotels to historic luxury quayside hotels and guesthouses also housed in historic buildings.
Norwich is one of Britain's most spectacularly preserved medieval cities containing one of the most impressive displays of historic architecture. From medieval churches and the Norman Norwich Cathedral to 1930s architectural gem Norwich City Hall and Art Nouveau shopping arcade The Royal Arcade, Norwich is truly a beautiful city. Norwich tours feature open top bus tours, guided walking tours and Norwich boat trips along the Rivers Yare and Wensum into The Norfolk Broads. Premier arts centres and art galleries in Norwich include the Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery and the magnificent contemporary Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts designed by Norman Foster.
Norwich contains the character cobbled Norwich Lanes full of independent shops, chic cafes and funky boutiques. Premier shopping centres in Norwich include the modern Chapelfield shopping centre. Norwich also features an exceptional choice of fine restaurants, cafes and historic pubs. Find exquisite boutique hotels in Norwich city centre alongside a choice of budget chain Norwich hotels and family run stylish Norwich B&B guesthouses listed here on iknow East Anglia.
Located just 4 miles north of Norwich city centre, Norwich International Airport sits conveniently just off the A140 Norwich to Cromer road. Serving several domestic locations including flights to Norwich Airport from Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Manchester, Norwich Airport is a fast and cost effective gateway to holidays in Norwich, the Norfolk Broads and East Anglia. Flights to Norwich also run from Amsterdam, Geneva and find ample choice of Norwich flights to top holiday destinations.
An excellent choice of Norwich Airport hotels are located less than 3 miles from the Norwich Airport terminal building, including Norwich Airport hotels located directly within the airport complex.
Around Norwich to the west and southwest is stunning Norfolk countryside and attractions near Norwich like the Norfolk Showground which hosts The Royal Norfolk Show.
Historic market town Wymondham just 9 miles south west of Norwich is home to the spectacular Wymondham Abbey, an award winning station with train links to Norwich and Cambridge and the Wymondham Heritage Museum. The scenic heritage Mid-Norfolk Railway runs through the heart of the Norfolk countryside west of Norwich between Wymondham and Dereham.
Discover quality hotels in Attleborough and charming holiday cottages and caravan parks near Norwich in surrounding market towns and villages including Hingham with its beautiful Georgian market square. Holiday accommodation near Norwich in Attleborough, Wymondham and Hingham is perfectly placed for touring both Norwich and Thetford Forest.
Swaffham has been described as 'the perfect market town in the perfect location'. Hosting a hugely popular weekly Saturday market for local produce, antiques, clothing and more, Swaffham centre contains spectacular Georgian architecture, cosy tearooms and stylish cafes, fine real ale pubs and characer historic B&B guesthouses and hotels.
Perfect as a gateway to the beautiful Brecks woodland and just a short drive from King's Lynn and The Fens, Swaffham is the perfect holiday base for touring. Caravan and touring parks and charming holidays cottages in Swaffham and in nearby pretty villages like Castle Acre and Beachamwell are widely available.
Ancient capital Thetford is today the Capital of Breckland. Thetford's Castle Hill is England's tallest medieval earthwork and evidence of settlement in Thetford dates back to the Bronze and Iron Ages. Thetford has associations with the hit TV comedy series Dad's Army. The series was filmed mostly around Thetford, the fictional Walmington-on-Sea, and in Thetford Forest. Thetford is also famously the birthplace of radical thinker Thomas Paine. Attractions in Thetford feature local history museums and a great arts centre.
Sweeping north of Thetford is Thetford Forest Park, Britain's largest low lying pine forest located within the wider low lying natural landscape of The Brecks. The Brecks stretch across 370 square miles in both Norfolk and Suffolk and is a stunning landscape featuring wooded forest areas alongside stunning open heathland rare in Britain and agricultural land. Outdoor activities in Thetford Forest Park include cycling, walking and horse riding trails. Thetford Forest is a superb area for cycling holidays in East Anglia.
North Walsham is a charming medieval Norfolk market town which in the 14th century together with nearby Worstead was a major location for cloth production in Britain. St Nicholas Church in North Walsham dates from the period and is Norfolk's largest famous wool church. Around North Walsham centre is the historic Market Place with Market Cross, home to a weekly market. Other historic buildings in North Walsham include the old grammer school attended famously by Norfolk's own Admiral Lord Nelson.
Ideally situated for touring both the Norfolk Coast and Broads, North Walsham has direct train links to Cromer, Wroxham and Norwich via local railway The Bittern Line. Accommodation in North Walsham includes luxury historic North Walsham hotels, charming historic B&B guesthouses and a great choice of caravan parks and holiday cottages.
Capital of the Norfolk Broads Wroxham is situated alongside one of the Broads' most popular waterways, the beautiful River Bure. Wroxham is a fantastic family gateway into the Norfolk Broads for boating holidays, offering a huge choice of boat hire, holiday cruising and river boat trips.
Wroxham Norfolk Broads attractions are numerous and include some of the most popular family attractions in the Broads like the Bure Valley Railway and Bewilderwood Forest Adventure Park. Exquisite craft centres near Wroxham include Wroxham Barns for a range of craft gifts and onsite Junior Farm and traditional funfair. Wroxham town centre is also famously home to the world's largest village store, Roys of Wroxham
