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Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

With an almost thousand years of royal history, this destination exudes majesty, from stately homes to the largest estuarial system in the UK. Gingerbread Carr stone villages and vibrant market towns are welcoming and down to earth. Discover Royal Sandringham House and Gardens, Palladian Holkham Hall, and Houghton Hall, the home of Britain’s first prime minister and now with a focus on modern art installations. The Wash is the largest natural bay in England, and one of the most important conservation areas in Europe, with several nature reserves including RSPB Snettisham where murmurations are one of the UK’s great wildlife sights. Riverside King’s Lynn has more Graded buildings than any other town in the UK – and it’s from here that King John lost the Crown Jewels.

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Top Attractions in Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader

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Norfolk Paddle Adventure

Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader

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Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart…

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WWT Welney Wetland Centre

Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart…

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Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems…

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RSPB Titchwell Marsh

Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems…

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Sandringham

The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the…

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Sandringham

The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the…

Businesses in Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Brancaster Stays

Two self-catering apartments with breakfast provisions, 100 yards from The Jolly Sailors pub.

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Caley Hall Hotel

A family run, luxury hotel in Hunstanton, North Norfolk.

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Norfolk Paddle Adventure

Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader

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Titchwell Manor Hotel

Laid-back Luxury - Dine or stay at Titchwell Manor

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The Brisley Bell

Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…

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Food & Drink

The Golden Lion Hunstanton

Hotel in Hunstanton.

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Whitehall Farm Accommodation

Situated 3 miles from the North Norfolk coast on the edge of Holkham Park, Whitehall Farm is a…

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Sowerbys Holiday Cottages

Independent and local, we are north Norfolk's leading holiday cottage agency. Discover the place…

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Godwick Hall

Stay at Godwick, a private estate in the heart of rural Norfolk with seven five-star, gold-rated…

Stories & Inspiration from Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Posted: 22nd Jul 2026

What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in the…

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What is there to eat and drink in Norfolk

Posted: 22nd Jul 2026

What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in the…

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What quirky events are there in Norfolk

Posted: 15th Jul 2026

If it’s something different you’re looking for, then Norfolk doesn’t disappoint. Norfolk has its…

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Family Friendly

May half term adventures with the National Trust

Posted: 7th May 2026

Families looking for memorable days out this May half term will find plenty to enjoy at National…

Events in Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Nature Walk from Stow Hall Gardens Red Deer Rut
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Nature Walk – Red Deer Rut

Date: 27th Sept - 27th Sept 2026

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Family

As You Like It

Date: 3rd Sept - 3rd Sept 2026

Stow hall gardens church farm rare
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The Jungle Book

Date: 24th Aug - 24th Aug 2026

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Comedy Train

Date: 8th Aug - 8th Aug 2026

Family forest school
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Family Forest School

Date: 4th Aug - 6th Aug 2026

Summer wine tastings
Food & Drink

Summer Wine Tastings

Date: 1st Aug - 1st Aug 2026

Summer wine tastings
Food & Drink

Summer Wine Tastings

Date: 3rd Sept - 3rd Sept 2026

Points Of Interest in Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Heacham Beach

Heacham Beach lies between Hunstanton and Snettisham on the Royal Norfolk Coast, overlooking The…

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Old Hunstanton Beach

Old Hunstanton Beach lies just north of Hunstanton on the Royal Norfolk Coast and it has a quieter…

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Thornham Beach

Thornham Beach lies between Holme-next-the-Sea and Brancaster on the Royal Norfolk Coast. This…

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Hunstanton Beach

Hunstanton Beach sits on the north-west Norfolk coastline and forms part of the Royal Norfolk…

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Outdoors + Adventure

Brancaster Beach

Brancaster Beach is one of the widest stretches of sand on the Royal Norfolk Coast and is backed by…

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Holme-next-the-Sea Beach

Holme-next-the-Sea sits at the western edge of the Royal Norfolk Coast. The beach is backed by…

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Burnham Overy Staithe Beach

Burnham Overy Staithe Beach is reached from the harbour village via a coastal path across…

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