What to Do and See in Norfolk

Property Hunting

So you want to stay for ever and ever! Green Farm Hotel makes an ideal base from which to seek out your country cottage, family home or country mansion. Proprietors Philip and Dee Dee Lomax will be pleased to offer advice on agents, solicitors etc.

Norwich

Norwich is the nearest city being approximately 20 miles away. It's steeped in history with its magnificent cathedral and Castle Museum. There's excellent shopping, numerous cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants. In addition Norwich is also home to the University of East Anglia near to the Sainsbury’s Art Centre. Norwich airport offers flights to many other UK destinations and has a regular flights to and from Skipol International Airport in Holland for flights worldwide.

Wroxham 7 miles

The Heart of The Norfolk Broads! The ideal place to take a guided tour or hire your own launch. Many of our guests enjoy catching the boat train from Aylsham, travelling by steam on the narrow gauge Bure Valley railway and then transfering to the water to enjoy the broads. Wroxham has an excellent tackle shop while Roys of Wroxham has just about everything else sewn up!

Cromer 4 miles

The home of the Cromer Crab - this delicacy is available nearly all year round and features regularly on the menus at Green Farm Hotel. Early risers can enjoy a walk along the promenade to watch the crab fisherman bringing their catch ashore. Cromer is also known for its End of the Pier Theatre and many guests return yearly to see the shows. The pier is also home to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and its magnificent lifeboat. Cromer Museum is crammed with tales of daring rescues and heroic crew members from over the years. Cromer has recently enjoyed a face lift thanks to European Union funding though it still retains its sense of quiet gentility.

North Walsham 4 miles

A small market town with many shops, banks and supermarkets. Admiral Lord Nelson was famously educated at the town's former Paston Grammar School while the local rugby club has done the town proud becoming the most successful team in Norfolk for the past several years hosting well-known sides such as Saracens and London Irish.

Aylsham 7 miles

A quaint market town well known for its Monday auctions at GA Keys Salerooms of Furniture, Bric a Brac, fresh produce and its frequent fine art and antique auctions.

Reepham 12 miles

Home to many excellent tea rooms and a visit to Kerrys Pine Shop and Emporium is a must. We recommend parking at the old railway station where Kerrys is located, then walking or cycling along the Marriot Way, a disused railway line that heads towards Norwich or back to Aylsham.

Holt 9 miles

Gents: Lock up your credit cards - this Georgian market town is definitely for the discerning shopper.(Ladies: the frock shops are to die for!) Larners & Bakers departmental store dominates the town - try its fab deli. There are numerous andtique shops, art galleries and tucked away squares with quirky shops and boutiques. A visit to the Holt Christmas lights is a must and the kids will love the steam railway from Holt to Sheringham with a horse drawn cart into town.

Fakenham 15 miles

Market Day is Thursday. In addition to the main auction rooms, there are lots of private stallholders selling anything and everything - well worth a browse. It's a good centr for antiques hunters and regular national hunt race meetings are held in the town.

Great Yarmouth 18 miles

Well known for its race meeting held throughout the year and the Pleasure Beach with roller coasters and stomach-turning rides. Also regular pier shows.