Teresa
Social Secretary
This social is a bit of a weekend city/country break in one of the sunniest parts of the UK. I’m just finalising details of routes for the drives etc, but this is the plan
Saturday am – drive out to Blickling Hall (National Trust), Option to visit the House and Garden (Adult £14, Child £7, Family £35, Family with 1 adult £21, free to NT members), or just wander the grounds (No cost except car park fee of £5, again free to NT members). Light Lunches available in the café. I am hoping that we will be able to have a photo op in front of the Hall.
Saturday pm – Coast drive – drive up to Cromer, parking at the Cliff Top car park with great views and a short walk into the town. Sightseeing and the option to see the only full season end of pier show in the Uk at 4pm (£28 per adult, or £22 if more than 10 people). If you remember Seaside Special on the TV and like a bit of cheesy entertainment, this is highly recommended. Fish and Chips for tea, plus an ice cream, before a scenic drive back to the city.
Sunday morning – meet at the Monastery car park (NR3 1HN) around 9.30 for an easy walking tour around the old part of Norwich including the Cathedral and Pulls Ferry. There are plenty of Café’s around for coffee on the way round. Around 11ish, we will convoy down the famous Elm Hill, have a short drive around some key sights around the city, before heading to Norwich City Football Ground and Yellows Restaurant for those who would like lunch (shops and another riverside walk are available for anyone who doesn’t want lunch).
Following lunch, you have easy access to the A47 and A11 to head home, or back into the city if you want to do a bit of shopping.
Hotels
Norwich has suddenly become quite popular as a tourist destination and that along with school holidays means that prices are a little steep, but not too bad
Basing ourselves North of the City center around the airport makes it easiest for us to get to places. Below are some options and current (11th July) prices (NB the Holiday Inn Norwich North and Premier inn Norwich Airport are next to each other and would be the best bet. The others are only a 5 to 10 minute drive away though)
If anyone prefers bringing a tent, this campsite is excellent and in a good location for all the events over the weekend https://top-farm.info/norfolk-camping-pitches/
This is designed to be a social where you can join some or all of it. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at the top, book accommodation as needed and I will set up an MS Forms to collect preferences in terms of visiting Blickling Hall, seeing the Cromer Pier show and having a meal at Yellows.
I look forward to being able to show you my part of the world. Teresa
Saturday am – drive out to Blickling Hall (National Trust), Option to visit the House and Garden (Adult £14, Child £7, Family £35, Family with 1 adult £21, free to NT members), or just wander the grounds (No cost except car park fee of £5, again free to NT members). Light Lunches available in the café. I am hoping that we will be able to have a photo op in front of the Hall.
Saturday pm – Coast drive – drive up to Cromer, parking at the Cliff Top car park with great views and a short walk into the town. Sightseeing and the option to see the only full season end of pier show in the Uk at 4pm (£28 per adult, or £22 if more than 10 people). If you remember Seaside Special on the TV and like a bit of cheesy entertainment, this is highly recommended. Fish and Chips for tea, plus an ice cream, before a scenic drive back to the city.
Sunday morning – meet at the Monastery car park (NR3 1HN) around 9.30 for an easy walking tour around the old part of Norwich including the Cathedral and Pulls Ferry. There are plenty of Café’s around for coffee on the way round. Around 11ish, we will convoy down the famous Elm Hill, have a short drive around some key sights around the city, before heading to Norwich City Football Ground and Yellows Restaurant for those who would like lunch (shops and another riverside walk are available for anyone who doesn’t want lunch).
Following lunch, you have easy access to the A47 and A11 to head home, or back into the city if you want to do a bit of shopping.
Hotels
Norwich has suddenly become quite popular as a tourist destination and that along with school holidays means that prices are a little steep, but not too bad
Basing ourselves North of the City center around the airport makes it easiest for us to get to places. Below are some options and current (11th July) prices (NB the Holiday Inn Norwich North and Premier inn Norwich Airport are next to each other and would be the best bet. The others are only a 5 to 10 minute drive away though)
| Accommodation | Friday 19th | Saturday 20th |
| Holiday Inn Norwich North | £116 | £143 |
| Premier Inn Norwich Airport | £70 | £122 |
| Mercure Norwich | £79 | £103 |
| Holiday Inn Express Norwich | £94 | £121 |
If anyone prefers bringing a tent, this campsite is excellent and in a good location for all the events over the weekend https://top-farm.info/norfolk-camping-pitches/
This is designed to be a social where you can join some or all of it. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at the top, book accommodation as needed and I will set up an MS Forms to collect preferences in terms of visiting Blickling Hall, seeing the Cromer Pier show and having a meal at Yellows.
I look forward to being able to show you my part of the world. Teresa
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