The county of Norfolk offers a rich historical heritage, pretty villages and varied landscapes including the famous Broads. We explore the area by train – both the Poppy Line and the Bure Valley Railway, by boat across the broads and by coach on a scenic drive to the coast and Blickling Hall.

ITINERARY

Day 1 After enjoying our door to door service, we join the coach to drive north to the Cathedral town of Ely where we stop for refreshments. We continue to our hotel in Norwich arriving late afternoon.

Day 2 A scenic drive today via Fakenham to Holt. Here we take a steam train journey on the North Norfolk Railway – The Poppy Line to Sheringham. We continue via Cromer to Blickling Hall, where we have access to the great Jacobean house and extensive gardens.

Day 3 This morning we have a guided tour of Norwich and the afternoon is free for your own exploration. As well as excellent shopping, there are many places to visit including the cathedral, castle, or you may like to take a river cruise.

Day 4 A day out steaming and cruising through the Broads. We travel to Aylsham to join the Bure Valley Railway for the 9-mile trip to Wroxham. Here we board our boat for a cruise around the Broads followed by free time to enjoy Wroxham and a scenic drive back to our hotel.

Day 5 Leaving after breakfast, we travel via Lavenham, with its many half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th Century. We continue through Suffolk and Essex to arrive in the local area late afternoon.