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Diamond Jubilee Fever is not far away in the Hunstanton area
Posted by Stella Gooch HM The Queen has been our monarch for a fantastic 60 years in 2012. Diamond Jubilee celebrations are planned all over the UK focussing on an extended weekend – 2, 3, 4 and 5 June 2012. Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 and was crowned on [...] -
Hunstanton gets Blue Flag and Quality Coast Award
Posted by Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk Hunstanton has once again been successful in gaining both a Blue Flag and Quality Coast Award. 24 beaches across the East Coast of England were awarded Blue Flags and Quality Coast Awards by Keep Britain Tidy today*. In total 142 beaches across England gained awards [...] -
Holkham Estate launches exclusive Tweed range
Posted by Discover West Norfolk Photo courtesy of Holkham Estate A tweed which has been the exclusive preserve of the Holkham Estate gamekeepers for almost ten years is now being made available to the public The Holkham Estate has launched a selection of tweed products which features waistcoats, flat caps, dog beds and doorstops. The [...] -
Sandringham’s Park House Key Events 2012
Posted by Discover West Norfolk Sandringham’s Park House always has a variety of events going on throughout the year – some regular features to the calendar and some new additions. It is a wonderful setting for many a splendid occasion. In 2012 there will be a private guided tour of the Royal Stud at Sandringham [...] -
Norfolk Crafts at Bircham Windmill
Posted by Stella Gooch This May Bank Holiday, Sunday 6th and Monday 7th of May, Bircham Windmill are holding their annual Craft Fair. The craft fair and the Windmill attraction will be open from 10 am to 5 pm each day and it is FREE ENTRY to the CRAFT FAIR so why not visit Bircham [...] -
Family Events at Holkham Hall in May
Posted by Discover West Norfolk Holkham Hall in north Norfolk is providing events for everyone this May. Whether it’s celebrating the May Bank Holiday weekend, getting creative at one of the workshops, watching talented artisans demonstrate their skills, or getting close to nature with a wildlife walk, this stately home has it all. ‘May Day [...] -
Bircham Windmill Tea Rooms Revamped for 2012
Posted by Discover West Norfolk Bircham Windmill is a super day out for all the family. Climbing to the top of this beautifully restored mill is a real experience. See all the machinery inside and hear stories from days gone by. Adjoining the mill is the original bakery where bread and cakes are baked daily, [...] -
English Tourism Week celebrated in Kings Lynn 15-17 March
Posted by Discover West Norfolk A Tourism Fair is being held at the King’s Lynn Tourist Information Centre in the Custom House, King’s Lynn from 15 to 17 March as part of the English Tourism Week. Local producers including Denver Mill and Bircham Windmill will be offering food tastings and Elgoods Brewery and Beers of Europe will [...] -
One of Norfolk’s unique holiday spots for campers
Posted by Discover West Norfolk Photos courtesy of Bircham Windmill Bircham Windmill is a lovely family- run attraction in the heart of West Norfolk which has extended its accommodation facilities ready for 2012. This fantastic Norfolk holiday attraction is idyllically located, just a short drive from anywhere you want to be – beach, shops, castles, [...] -
Santa Floodlit Feeds at Pensthorpe & Santa Claus too!
Posted by Discover West Norfolk Photo courtesy of Pensthorpe, Norfolk ‘Santa Floodlit feeds’ are available at Pensthorpe from 17th December to 23rd December daily at 4.00pm. These special events do need to be booked and cost £3.00 adults and £6.00 Children. All the children will receive a gift from Santa when they visit him the [...]





