Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Wells Harbour Railway

Holkham Estate, Wells-next- the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB, Tel: 01328 710227, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.

Staithe Street, Wells-next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AN, Tel: 01328 710885, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

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.

Blakeney Point Seal Trips, Blakeney Quay, Blakeney, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7NX, Tel: 01263 740753, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Daily boat trips to the seals and Blakeney Point.

c/o Pinewoods, Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1DR, Tel: 01328 855374, Email, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)

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.

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1QB, Tel: 01328 711630, (2 miles, 3kms)

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

Westgate Road, Binham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0DQ, Tel: 01328 830362, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

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.

Hindringham, Norfolk, NR21 0QA, Tel: 01328 878226, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

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.

North Creake, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9LF, (5 miles, 8kms)

Now recognised as a centre for artistic talent in North Norfolk. Browse for paintings, hand-made jewellery, home décor, and more.

Holkham, Norfolk, NR23 1AB, Tel: 01328 711183, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

Holkham is the most extensive, diverse and dramatic nature reserve on a coastline famous for nature reserves.

Blakeney, Norfolk, Tel: 01263 741106, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

The remains of the 14thC basement to a merchant's house which was most likely used for storage.

Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP, Tel: 01328 824214, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

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.

Sea Grass, Saxlingham Road, Blakeney, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7PB, Tel: 01263 740808, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

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

Houghton St Giles, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6AL, Tel: 01328 820217, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP, Tel: 01328 820259, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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