Our little adventure started with a drive around Hemsby –you will find a range of basic accommodation which includes chalets and apartments – with loads of activities for children; great big amusement arcades and many, many take-aways and cafe’s. As we were out for a leisurely day and wanted to escape to more quiet surroundings – we decided to head further up the coast.
A couple of miles along the coast we came across the lovely village of Winterton-on-Sea which has a wonderful big car park and the option to pay either per hour or for the whole day. Note there are no amusements or rides – just wonderful miles of beautiful sandy beaches. This is the ideal beach for dog walkers. We were lucky to spot a seal playing in the waves. The dunes nature reserve is within the "Area of outstanding Natural Beauty" and is also an ideal place for bird watchers and walkers.
We took the coastal route to Mundesley passing many picturesque villages along the way.
The countryside is beautiful, with sheep grazing in the fields and windmills dotted about.
Mundesley has rows of multicoloured beach huts and sandy beaches which are safe to swim in.
We headed inland towards Wroxham and Hoveton St. John - two connected villages which are split by the River Bure. This is the capital of the Norfolk Broads. The village was very busy and you will find many facilities including a good selection of pubs, restaurants and take-aways. The main attraction of course is the Norfolk Broads.
The Norfolk Broads is a network of lakes and rivers, situated on the county’s east coast and is the UK’s largest nationally protected wetland and an important area for wildlife. Over two million people visit the Broads every year – exploring by either land or water.
The area is rich in history and you will find many castles, medieval churches, priories, windpumps, mills and museums to explore. There are also many beautiful gardens and parks and year-round activities for the whole family.
For more information on Norfolk and accommodation options, go to www.myUKbreak.com
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