Places to visit around Sandringham

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Our second trip out in the motorhome later this summer is to Sandringham.
We’re staying on the Caravan Club Site which is in the estate and only a short walk to house and gardens.

I suspect the house and gardens have plenty to offer my camera, but I wonder if there is anything else in the area that’s worth visiting?

The coast is not that far away, but we’ve never toured this part of the country before so I’m not sure where is best – Or what’s suitable for the motorhome!

Any suggestions from those in the know/ area?
 
About 40 -45 miles will take you north to Hunstanton and along the north Norfolk coast to about West Runton. This coast is excellent - lots of chances for photos.

If you like landscape photography use this http://stephentrainor.com/tools to plan some shots.

Dave
 
Hey there neil.

Sandringham is a great spot alone for photography, I know the exact campsite and I've seen myself several wildlife iconics at the site itself... Greenwoodpeckers, treecreepers, even Roe Bucks. Just a quick ride up the hill on a bike then you come to the gardens and house which are beautiful!

In the surrounding area you have Hunstanton, just around the corner is Old Hunstanton which is ace for sunset landscapes even from the car park, especially around this time of year!!

About an hour n a half away is the Norfolk broads, a great part of Norfolk! Awesome for wildlife, awesome for landscapes, great pubs and local beer too ;)

Norwich is really worth a look, very much based around French cities - due to it's intense French connections. (twinned with Rouen). The cathedral is a gem of a togging spot on a lovely warm sunny day! - getting out of the harsh light and into the cool cathedral is great!

For more gardens and houses, try blickling and felbrigg hall, sheringham could also be worth a look!

That should wet your appetite for the time being! I'll try and think of some more for you! :)
hope this helps.
 
There's plenty to see in West Norfolk without trekking in a hot car for an hour to the otherside of the county. It really depends what it is you like..

  • Hunstanton gets gorgeous sunsets (best fish and chips is under the remains of the old pier - now an amusement arcade)
  • There are several preserved steam railways running summer schedules in North Norfolk
  • Brancaster Staithe has a great shellfish/snack hut down by the boatyard
  • King's Lynn has some interesting locations (The Customs House is the cheesiest shot in town)
  • Ely is closer than Norwich and parking is free (although you could also leave the motorhome at King's Lynn and take the train) it's pretty with cathedral, river front and boat trips up the river
  • Swaffham is a busy market town.. if you're feeling fit the view from the wind turbine is worth the climb on a clear day - it's one of only two wind turbines in the world with a viewing platform and the only one currently open to the public
  • The homes and gardens as mentioned above plus Oxburgh Hall, Gooderstone Water Gardens, Castle Rising, Castle Acre, Holkham Hall
  • There's several local live music events over the summer
 
Lots of good tips above, but best chips in Hunstanton is Vegas Fish Bar on beach road from Tesco's ;) !

Visit Dersingham Bog about 2 miles from the camp site, for a nice walk and good insect and wildlife photos

The RSPB Snettisham reserve is your nearest bit of coast. A great walk and great sunsets over The Wash. Late summer has fantastic displays of huge flocks of knots (look up on YouTube).

My favourite place is the beach, sand dunes and nature reserve at Holme Dunes.

And another good photo opportunity is a boat trip to see the seals (don't waste your money on the boat trip at Hunstanton)

Can also recommend Bircham Windmill for lunch and bike hire. Also good photo op

That should keep you going for a while !
 
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Oh.. I forgot Dersingham Bog.. pack your macro for shots of the sundews, etc from the boardwalk. Wolferton village is pretty for a walk too.

I think Steve and I will have to agree to disagree about the fish and chips :D
 
Ooh Holkham Hall! Lovely walk down to the beach there! And if you're hungry stop into 'the victoria' pub! Great food, and in summer also do a open barbeque! They pour a dam good beer too... Being 17 I've only heard that...:suspect: :D
 
Neil - sorry, been away in Berlin a few days.. I don't think you can easily get to the coast from Wolferton.. but I'm not 100% sure.. I'll try and find some maps later.

However.. the cliffs on the same NNR as Dersingham Bog are on the way to Wolferton.. although they're inland.. the coast has significantly retreated since they formed.
 
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