Howard’s Heacham guidebook
Sightseeing
Great for all ages. Huge variety of marine wildlife including delightful penguins and playful otters. play area and sandpit on site.
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SEA LIFE Hunstanton
Seagate RoadGreat for all ages. Huge variety of marine wildlife including delightful penguins and playful otters. play area and sandpit on site.
ABOUT NORFOLK LAVENDER
We have a long history here in Norfolk. Our founder Linn Chilvers originally ran a nursery garden and florists’ business in Heacham.
5 Bar Gate - Norfolk Lavender's first fieldBut he had always dreamed of growing lavender on a large scale; however most of the local farmers rubbished the idea and it looked like his vision would never come to fruition, but then Linn met Francis ‘Ginger’ Dusgate of Fring Hall who thought Linns’ plan worthy of trial. In 1932 the two men went into partnership to grow and distil lavender.
The great venture started with Ginger providing 6 acres of land and Linn supplied the 13,000 plants required. The planting was done by three men and a boy in eighteen days for a total cost of £15. So began the long tradition of Norfolk Lavender.
Linn Chilvers’ lavenders produced oil of excellent quality and yield. In 1936 the partnership bought 2 stills which had been made in 1874, they paid for themselves time and time again being used until 2009. They are now in our distillery museum.
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Norfolk Lavender
Lynn RoadABOUT NORFOLK LAVENDER
We have a long history here in Norfolk. Our founder Linn Chilvers originally ran a nursery garden and florists’ business in Heacham.
5 Bar Gate - Norfolk Lavender's first fieldBut he had always dreamed of growing lavender on a large scale; however most of the local farmers rubbished the idea and it looked like his vision would never come to fruition, but then Linn met Francis ‘Ginger’ Dusgate of Fring Hall who thought Linns’ plan worthy of trial. In 1932 the two men went into partnership to grow and distil lavender.
The great venture started with Ginger providing 6 acres of land and Linn supplied the 13,000 plants required. The planting was done by three men and a boy in eighteen days for a total cost of £15. So began the long tradition of Norfolk Lavender.
Linn Chilvers’ lavenders produced oil of excellent quality and yield. In 1936 the partnership bought 2 stills which had been made in 1874, they paid for themselves time and time again being used until 2009. They are now in our distillery museum.
Animal Gardens and play park
https://norfolk-lavender.co.uk/home/animal-gardens
Great for a family day out. Well maintained play area, beech hedge maze and lots of animals to see and interact with including chicks, goats, porcupines and birds of prey.
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Norfolk Lavender
Lynn RoadAnimal Gardens and play park
https://norfolk-lavender.co.uk/home/animal-gardens
Great for a family day out. Well maintained play area, beech hedge maze and lots of animals to see and interact with including chicks, goats, porcupines and birds of prey.
http://www.farmerfredsplaybarnnorfolk.co.uk
Great indoor play area with masses of space and activities for all ages (well little ones).
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Farmer Fred's Adventure Play Barn
Lynn Roadhttp://www.farmerfredsplaybarnnorfolk.co.uk
Great indoor play area with masses of space and activities for all ages (well little ones).
Beautiful gardens, woodland and new visitor centre.
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Finca de Sandringham
Beautiful gardens, woodland and new visitor centre.
Experience the 'whirling waders' spectacle.
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RSPB Snettisham
Beach RoadExperience the 'whirling waders' spectacle.
Oldest working windmill in this area, cafe and obligatory gift shop.
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Molí de vent de Bircham
Snettisham RoadOldest working windmill in this area, cafe and obligatory gift shop.
Historic hall and estate open to visitors. Many events held her in the summer.
https://www.holkham.co.uk
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Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadHistoric hall and estate open to visitors. Many events held her in the summer.
https://www.holkham.co.uk
Diverse habitats that include reedbeds, saltmarsh and freshwater lagoons where avocets, bearded tits and marsh harriers nest. There's also a wide sandy beach here, which offers extensive views across The Wash.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/titchwell-marsh/
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RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Main RdDiverse habitats that include reedbeds, saltmarsh and freshwater lagoons where avocets, bearded tits and marsh harriers nest. There's also a wide sandy beach here, which offers extensive views across The Wash.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/titchwell-marsh/
https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding-projects/wild-ken-hill
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Wild Ken Hill | Ken Hill Farm
Lynn Roadhttps://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding-projects/wild-ken-hill
Pubs
Great pub that serves locally grown and reared food. nice little pub garden for sitting out on fine evenings.
Bushel & Strike
24 Malthouse CresGreat pub that serves locally grown and reared food. nice little pub garden for sitting out on fine evenings.
Great pub for meals. very competitively priced traditional pub grub. Dog friendly. also had a butchers attached which provides locally soured and reared meat.
The West Norfolk Pub
91 Station RdGreat pub for meals. very competitively priced traditional pub grub. Dog friendly. also had a butchers attached which provides locally soured and reared meat.
Social club but more of a locals meeting place. Welcomes visitors and very friendly. Sit outside and watch the local bowls club play their games on the bowling green.
Heacham Social Club
13 Station RdSocial club but more of a locals meeting place. Welcomes visitors and very friendly. Sit outside and watch the local bowls club play their games on the bowling green.
Mainly caters for day trippers but if you are at the beach and fancy a drink this is just behind the beach huts.
Silver Sands
North BeachMainly caters for day trippers but if you are at the beach and fancy a drink this is just behind the beach huts.
Just a short drive inland from Heacham a great local pub that serves real ales.
The King William IV Country Inn & Restaurant
Heacham RoadJust a short drive inland from Heacham a great local pub that serves real ales.
22 Station Rd, Heacham, King's Lynn PE31 7EX. Great local pub that brews its own beer. Friendly atmosphere and great to meet some of the locals. Also serves good value pub grub.
Fox & Hounds
22 Station Rd22 Station Rd, Heacham, King's Lynn PE31 7EX. Great local pub that brews its own beer. Friendly atmosphere and great to meet some of the locals. Also serves good value pub grub.
Food scene
Local chineese takeaway. All your usual favourites and about 10mins walk from the property.
The Great Wall
1 Lodge RdLocal chineese takeaway. All your usual favourites and about 10mins walk from the property.
For either dining in or take away the Spice Garden is fantastic. Also has it's own little bar area at the rear of the restaurant. The restaurant is about 2 mins walk from here.
Spice Garden
14A High StreetFor either dining in or take away the Spice Garden is fantastic. Also has it's own little bar area at the rear of the restaurant. The restaurant is about 2 mins walk from here.
Near the main road and offers eat in as well as take away.
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Silk Road II
Lynn RoadNear the main road and offers eat in as well as take away.
This is at Norfolk Lavender and is a large tearoom. Prices are quite high but it is a lovely place to sit outdoors on a sunny day.
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Norfolk Lavender Tearooms and Restaurant
Lynn RoadThis is at Norfolk Lavender and is a large tearoom. Prices are quite high but it is a lovely place to sit outdoors on a sunny day.
Flames Kebab Pizza & Fish Bar
40 Station RdNeed we say more!
Restaurant located at Heacham Manor golf course. Quite expensive but great service and food.
The Mulberry Restaurant
Hunstanton RoadRestaurant located at Heacham Manor golf course. Quite expensive but great service and food.
Heacham Fish Bar
12 High StThe best chippy in Heacham.
Shops
Local small tesco stocking all the essentials for your stay. Only 5 mins walk along the High Street from the cottage.
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Tesco Express
QueenswayLocal small tesco stocking all the essentials for your stay. Only 5 mins walk along the High Street from the cottage.
Neighbourhoods
A victorian seaside town with all the local amenities you could ask for.
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Hunstanton
A victorian seaside town with all the local amenities you could ask for.
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/peddars-way-and-norfolk-coast-path/
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Norfolk Coast Path
Norfolk Coast Pathhttps://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/peddars-way-and-norfolk-coast-path/
Entertainment
Tribute acts and a Christmas Panto. The Sunset Wine Bar is also a lovely place to sit.... particularly at sunset!
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Princess Theatre
13 The GrnTribute acts and a Christmas Panto. The Sunset Wine Bar is also a lovely place to sit.... particularly at sunset!
RAINBOW PARK is based in Hunstanton on the North Norfolk Coast. We are situated right on the seafront in close proximity to the Sea Life Sanctuary. With ample parking and a council run public toilet opposite the site, it is easily accessible with all the necessary amenities close at hand. There have been fairground rides in and around Hunstanton since 1880. Our family have been on the site for over 50 years and now under our own operation we are hoping to make RAINBOW PARK the family attraction to visit in Hunstanton and Norfolk. What we offer on RAINBOW PARK is really something special as a family owned business we are definitely family run for your family fun! We have a wide range of rides for children and adults. Offering all the traditional family favourites as well as unique thrill rides that you don't always see on a park of this size. The rides on the park are provided by a number of independent operators prices range from £2.00 to £3.00 and on a pay as you go cash system.
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Parque Arcoíris
Seagate RoadRAINBOW PARK is based in Hunstanton on the North Norfolk Coast. We are situated right on the seafront in close proximity to the Sea Life Sanctuary. With ample parking and a council run public toilet opposite the site, it is easily accessible with all the necessary amenities close at hand. There have been fairground rides in and around Hunstanton since 1880. Our family have been on the site for over 50 years and now under our own operation we are hoping to make RAINBOW PARK the family attraction to visit in Hunstanton and Norfolk. What we offer on RAINBOW PARK is really something special as a family owned business we are definitely family run for your family fun! We have a wide range of rides for children and adults. Offering all the traditional family favourites as well as unique thrill rides that you don't always see on a park of this size. The rides on the park are provided by a number of independent operators prices range from £2.00 to £3.00 and on a pay as you go cash system.
City/town information
Boutique shops and art galleries. Nice cafes and restaurants too.
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Burnham Market
Boutique shops and art galleries. Nice cafes and restaurants too.