Recommendations of where to go in Norfolk

HI nfk and thanks, that is exactly what we have decided

Then you're best to just do North Norfolk (East Ruston, Broads, Holt, Wells) and Norwich, and save West Norfolk (Hunstanton, Holkham, Sandringham, Kings Lynn) for next time!

NFK probably about a week. That's if husband can make up his mind and actually commit to a date!

A visit to Cookies on the Saltmarshes is a must.

How long were you thinking of coming for ?!!

So many interesting recommendations, thanks, everyone.

And it may only be small, but the little museum at Cromer is interesting to visit.

East Ruston plants are only so huge because they have grown a massive windbreak on all the sides that the wind comes from the most strongly. It's a very protected garden.

Castle Acre is also home to one of my favourite plant nurseries, in the lovely walled gardens of an ancient pile that is now a conference centre.

Oh, I know the Le Strange Arms! Our DS kite-surfs off the beach at Old Hunstanton and DiL, DGS, dog and I retreat there for coffee and grub.
It's about an hours drive from Cromer - near me - double that if you take the coast road. Hunstanton might be an alternative place to stay. There's a lot to do around there too.

A walk through Sandringham estate is lovely. And East Ruston amazing , how to they get all those plants to grow so huge? There's a lovely village called Castle Acre near Swaffham has castle ruins, lovely walks and some nice pubs and tea rooms.

I'm now feeling very guilty, I forget that area, I have friends with a lovely hotel there! Oh dear...

It's in partnership with Best Western, the Le Strange Arms hotel in Old Hunstanton. Very near a lovely stretch of beach and with lots to do. There is a pub attached as well as a quiet bar. Wellies by the door in case you need them.

We have much appreciated our part of Norfolk this summer, with the wide spaces, beaches and skies. We are much in the news with the Wales's moving into Anmer Hall soon, suddenly this is the place to be!.....
Try walking out to Thornham Beach before returning to the Lifeboat Inn, owned by Marco Pierre White , or Thornham Deli for a delicious cake and coffee.
The Duck Inn at Stanhoe is now very popular for food as well as the Dabbling Duck at Gt Massingham, a very pretty village.
I am biased of course, as I live nearby!

Cromer was bracing when we visited but lovely. We had a crab salad in a little tea shop yum. We had a lovely boat trip on the Broads too.

I rather like the market, too. There is a lovely spice stall. Jarrolds is lovely.

Another thing if you like to shop and do find yourself in Norwich there are some lovely independent, unusual shops down Norwich Lanes, not so far from Strangers Hall, Norwich Cathedral. My favourite tea shop is there,
www.biddystearoom.com/
Not forgetting Jarrolds department store, family run, owned store.

We're hoping to spend a few days in Norfolk as soon as all the kids go back to school in Sept. I think autumn in East Anglia is the best time of year. East Ruston has been top of my wish list for ages so here's hoping and I've been making notes of all the above recommendations for accommodation.

We usually have an autumn break but I don't fancy a long drive this year so Norfolk will be perfect.

Don't they just!

Thanks for the Horning tip. Also for the Radar Museum. Seven years we have been here, and I still haven't managed to get DBH on a boat, although I spent many happy holidays on them as a teenager.

If you do fancy a trip on the river and broads, The Southern Comfort River Boat is very good. It sails from Horning (which is a much nicer place to visit than Wroxham). And nearby at Neatishead is the Radar Museum - A blokey sort of place. Sounds boring and I haven't been but have heard very good reports.

Also, if the weather is foul and you do go into Norwich, The Bridewell and Strangers Hall Museums are both very good (Strangers Hall is only open Wed to Sat - I think)

(I do hope the lovely lads are there when you go to East Ruston - they really complete the visit)

I am/was a gardener, and went on a tour around the garden with one of them a few years ago. He was dressed like a floral Adam Ant on that day.

I haven't looked at the website for some years, but they are in partnership with Kew, a huge responsibility. Also, unlike other gardens, if you want to know what something is they will say 'fetch me a leaf/twig/whatever'!

jane I noticed from the photos on the website that the gardeners are given to camping, or should that be glamping! (what with Cath Kidston and all)

I'm sorry to hear the George has gone downhill, but it's useful to know, thanks!

Felbrigg is nice. Yes, East Ruston has to be one of the best gardens in the UK, I can't think how I forgot it. The owners are lovely, but if you meet one of them weeding in his Cath Kidston apron don't be surprised... They are both lovely and very helpful. And the cake is excellent.

I'm up in Norfolk right now staying in Sheringham near Cromer, so this is a very apt thread for me. We plan to visit Holkham beach, Wells, Holt and a couple of National Trust properties. First full day today, weather is a bit mixed. Hope to do some coastal walks which will help with the "10,000 steps a day.

Meant to add thanks so much everyone for your ideas and suggestions. I looked at some of the websites - love the gardeners.

We'll go around the second week in September. When I told husband about the "bracing" comment, he replied (beating his chest) "Bracing is good!"

I'll take warm clothes and prepare to brace myself