Browsing places to visit within 8 miles of Norfolk Broads Direct-Faircraft Loynes

Town Centre, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1

Lively market town, dating back to Saxon times. It probably originated in the 7th C. when St. Withburga founded a monastery here.

Town Centre, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1

Welcome to Manningtree, a gateway to Constable country and more... As England's smallest town - at just over 19 hectares - Manningtree is small but packs in a great deal for residents and visitors alike.

Town Centre, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9

Set on the wooded slopes of the River Colne, Wivenhoe has attractive old inns and a pretty quayside.

Town Centre, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2

Thriving market town, once the capital of the Saxon kingdom of East Anglia.

Town Centre, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0

Small town, set in well-wooded countryside.

Town Centre, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RB

Swaffham is an attractive, family friendly Norfolk market town which sits at the very northern point of the Brecks, an area of outstanding tranquillity and beauty which stretches across Norfolk & Suffolk.

Town Centre, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5

Small Fenland town, which grew up in the 7th C. beside the former 'Soham Mere'.

Town Centre, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3

Famous for its sea-faring history and heritage, with narrow streets, historic bulidings and museums

Town Centre, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1

Small town, dating from Saxon times - its market granted in 1272.

Village Centre, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7

Attractive village and small port at the mouth of the River Glaven.

Town Centre, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1

Set on the River Stour, this ancient market town is surrounded by water meadows.

Town Centre, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9

Attractive market town, set on the navigable section of the River Lea.

Town Centre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0

Dating back to Saxon times - Hatfield was designated as the site for a New Town after the war.

Town Centre, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2PJ

Ancient market town, under the brow of The Greensand Ridge.

Town Centre, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6

Set in the heart of Breckland, Watton is a bustling market town with many independent shops.

Village Centre, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4

Large village, built on the site of an Iron Age fort. There are views of the Blackwater estuary, with its barges and yachts.

Town Centre, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1

Ancient market town - set at the junction of the 4,000 year old Icknield Way and 'Roman' Watling Street.

Town Centre, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1DN

This quiet market town grew up around its 10th C. abbey, founded on the edge of The Fens.