Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Cranmer Country Cottages

Holkham Estate, Wells-next- the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB, Tel: 01328 710227, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Steeped in history, Holkham Hall has the perfect location, surrounded by acres of rolling parkland rich in wildlife and the nearby north Norfolk coast with its stunning beach.

Houghton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UE, Tel: 01485 528569, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Houghton Hall is one of the grandest Palladian Houses in England with magnificently furnished state rooms. Award winning 5 acre walled garden, Model Soldier Collection, Contemporary sculptures, restaurant & Gift shop.

Great Bircham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6SJ, Tel: 01485 578393, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Visit this beautiful windmill, with its lovely family atmosphere. Climb the Windmill Museum, hire a bike, have a cream tea, feed the animals, try making bread and buy fresh baked bread. Gallery, gift shop and holiday cottage.

North Creake, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7EX, Tel: 07801 418907, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Remains of an abbey church dating from 13thC, including presbytery and north transept with chapels.

Staithe Street, Wells-next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AN, Tel: 01328 710885, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Hempton Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7LA, Tel: 01328 863507, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

Victorian technology, domestic nostalgia, local history. Visit Fakenham Museum of Gas & Local History for a glimpse into the bygone age of gas light and Fakenham's local history.

Hindringham, Norfolk, NR21 0QA, Tel: 01328 878226, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Four acres of garden surrounding Tudor House and 13th century moat. Scheduled ancient monument. Working walled vegetable & herb garden. Daffodil walk. Herbaceous borders. Victorian nut walk. Stream garden. Roses galore. Plant sales.

Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP, Tel: 01328 824214, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

The Shrine is an Anglican place of pilgrimage rebuilt in the 1930's following destruction during the Reformation. Within Church is the Holy House, a model of Mary's home in Nazareth.

Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9GN, Tel: 01328 856788, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

A beautiful wildlife haven. Boardwalks, visitor centre and hides accessible to all.

Westgate Road, Binham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0DQ, Tel: 01328 830362, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

A 900 year old parish church with Benedictine monastic ruins. Interpretation panels and displays. Range of activities. Regular guided tours. Easy access. Toilet facilities. Car park. Open daily.

c/o Pinewoods, Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1DR, Tel: 01328 855374, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

This 10.25 inch narrow gauge railway of approximately 1 mile runs adjacent to the beach road, carrying passengers to the beach or harbour. Late trains available.

Warham Road, Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk, NR23 1QA, Tel: 01328 711609, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Gallery Plus is the home of Trevor Woods' Contemporary Art Studio, an open and airy exhibition space, a professional picture framing service and a layout design service.

Syderstone, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8SF, Tel: 01603 625540, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

The acidic heathland here is punctuated with alkaline pools lying in the bottom of the valley, making for a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Houghton St Giles, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6AL, Tel: 01328 820217, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)

National Shrine of Our Lady for Catholics in England. 14thC wayside chapel, also Chapel of Reconciliation, Bookshop and Tearoom.

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1QB, Tel: 01328 711630, (7 miles, 11kms)

Narrow Gauge Steam Railway, operating a timetable service between Wells and Walsingham.

Pensthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN, Tel: 01328 851465, Email, (5 miles, 7kms)

Waterfowl and wildfowl collections with information centre, conservation shop, adventure play area, walks, award winning gardens, nature trails, homemade food in a licensed restaurant and beautiful gift shop

Thursford Green, Thursford, Norfolk, NR21 0AS, Tel: 01328 878477, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer shows, silent movies, old fashioned fairground carousels, static displays of fairground & road engines & all kinds of related memorabilia.

Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP, Tel: 01328 820259, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

Remains of an Augustinian Priory set in picturesque gardens and parkland. The Shirehall is a former magistrate's court, now a museum.