Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Smugglers Retreat

Holkham Estate, Wells-next- the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB, Tel: 01328 710227, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

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.

Morston Visitor Information Centre, Morston Quay, Quay Road, Morston, NR25 7BH, Tel: 01263 740241, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

One of Britain's foremost Nature Reserves, a 3.5 mile sand and shingle spit with colonies of breeding terns and seals.

Main Road, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, PE31 8DD, Tel: 01485 210256, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Independently run and part of national network of tourist information centres. Hundreds of leaflets we've got on display and get your queries answered. Excellent selection of maps, guide books, postcards and other printed material for sale.

Staithe Street, Wells-next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AN, Tel: 01328 710885, Email, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)

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.

Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, PE31 8DD, Tel: 01485 210256, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Award winning eco friendly self catering hostel accommodation and campsite on the beautiful north Norfolk coast. Range of self catering accommodation - private en-suite rooms, tipis, yurts, camping, group hostel, dorm beds - Open All Year

Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP, Tel: 01328 824214, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

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.

69 Morston Road, Morston Quay, Blakeney Harbour, Norfolk, NR25 7AA, Tel: 01263 740505, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Beans Boat Trips to see the seals and birds at Blakeney Point. A great value trip out for all the family. Winner of best water based tourism award.

Westgate Road, Binham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0DQ, Tel: 01328 830362, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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, (1 miles, 2kms)

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.

Morston Quay, Morston, Norfolk, NR25 7AA, Tel: 01263 740791, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

Daily boat trips to see common and grey seals basking on Blakeney Point. Boats leave from Morston Quay according to tides. Book by phone (01263) 740791 and collect tickets from The Anchor Pub in Morston, timetable available.

Wiveton Hall, Coast Road, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7TE, Tel: 01263 740525, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

PYO strawberries or just appreciate the view of marsh and sea while enjoying the cafe's farm to table cooking.

Warham Road, Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk, NR23 1QA, Tel: 01328 711609, Email, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

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.

Houghton St Giles, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6AL, Tel: 01328 820217, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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, (0.9 miles, 1kms)

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

Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NJ, Tel: 01284 760101, (7 miles, 12kms)

St Nicholas Church

Thursford Green, Thursford, Norfolk, NR21 0AS, Tel: 01328 878477, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

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, 6kms)

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