Out and about - Places to see
Sandringham Estate (5 km) www.sandringham-estate.co.uk
Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen. Set in the 60-acre gardens which have been called "the finest of the Royal gardens". The principal ground floor apartments are open to the public from Easter to October.
Norfolk Lavender, Heacham (4 km) www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk
The largest lavender-growing and distilling operation in Britain. Different coloured lavenders are grown in strips and harvested in July and August. Also herb gardens and a fragrant Plant Centre make this a beautiful experience.
Titchwell RSPB Nature Reserve (9 km) www.rspb.org.uk
A firm path takes you to three hides and on to the beach where a platform overlooks the sea. During the year many migrant birds can be seen in the beautiful surroundings.
Sea Life Aquarium & Sanctuary, Hunstanton (1 km) www.sealsanctuary.co.uk
At the Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary you will see Otters, Penguins and more than 30 permanent displays all showcasing the rich diversity of life under the waves. It also provides a safe haven for more than 30 sick, injured or orphaned seal pups
which are annually cared for at the Sanctuary.
Castle Rising Castle (16 km) www.castlerising.co.uk
One of the most famous 12th Century castles in England. The stone keep, built in around 1140ad, is amongst the finest surviving examples of its kind anywhere in the country and, together with the massive surrounding earthworks, ensures that Rising is a castle of national importance. The castle passed to the Howard family in 1544 and remains in their hands today.
ON RAINY DAYS…..
Oasis Sports and Leisure Centre www.west-norfolk.gov.uk
Everything from indoor bowls and squash courts to swimming and ice skating, plus there is a new indoor play area for the younger ones. With Ten Pin bowling is just down the road there is lots to keep you busy.
Princess Theatre 01485 532 252 www.princesstheatrehunstanton.co.uk
See a film or a show, check the website or call to find out whats on.
Caithness Crystal 01553 765 111www.caithness-crystal.co.uk
Free admission to the visitor centre and glass blowing demonstration
AND FOR THE MORE ACTIVE…..
Hunstanton Golf Club www.hunstantongolfclub.com
A Championship links golf course that welcomes visitors.
Hunstanton Water sports www.hunstantonwatersports.com
The Hunstanton surf is great for kite surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. Other activities enjoyed on Hunstanton Beach are parasailing and powerkiting.
Peddars Way www.ramblers.org.uk
Fishing 01760 338 005 www.narfish.co.uk
Sea Tours 01485 534 444 www.seatours.co.uk
departing from Hunstanton there are variety of different sea tours (subject to the tides).