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Places to visit
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Grimston, lying on the Icknield Way and close to the Peddars Way offers a variety of pastimes for all guests
~ whether you may enjoy bird watching, walking or sightseeing in this picturesque county.
The Bell Inn lies almost central between Castle Acre with its ancient Priory ideal for picnics, and Castle Rising with its moated castle ruins.
Roydon Common famous for rare wintering birds of prey, Ringstead Downs and Massingham Heath all lie within a few miles of the Inn;
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While Snettisham and Titchwell RSPB reserves are just a short drive away.
Visitors can take to miles of footpaths and tracks from the Inn without having to consider using the car.
The West Norfolk coast line is an area of outstanding natural beauty offering fresh air, beautiful beaches with wonderful sun sets.
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For walking enthusiasts take the Peddars Way challenge or use the Coast Hopper Bus which runs every hour from Hunstanton to Sheringham during the summer months and stops at many beautiful and interesting villages on route.
Take in the purple haze of the famous Norfolk Lavender fields at Heacham, which are open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Take a stroll around the Country retreat of H.M.The Queen - Sandringham House, Museum and Gardens open from 10 April to 23 July and 1 August to 31 October.
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Park Farm will make a great day out for the children including feeding the animals and collecting the freshly laid eggs plus enjoy the deer safari ride and playing in the big adventure playground. Open daily from February to December
Climb the stairs of the Bircham Windmill and enjoy the rural views - open Easter to September - cycle hire available.
Thornham marshes close the Smugglers Inn is ideal for bird watching and taking in a sight seeing stroll
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Visit the beautiful village of Burnham Market.
The historic port of Kings Lynn has a wealth of medieval and Georgian buildings and is situated only 8 miles away.
As shown below, a fertiliser ship from the Ukraine being off loaded in the fully operational port area of Kings Lynn, seating is situated along some areas of the port for you to enjoying a break whist watching the visiting boats entering and leaving the mouth of the wash.
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Kings Lynn has a lively pedestrian modern shopping area, plus look out for the rare 15th Century Greyfriars Tower, take time to participate in the town or maritime trials or wonder around the 17th Century Custom House.
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Discover more of Kings Lynn's heritage at True's Yard - the last remaining fishermen's yard in Kings Lynn - fully restored with a museum and gift shop.
Experience prison life in the old cells during a tour of the Old Gaol House.
Do not miss the Kings Lynn festival exhibition when a host of Arts/Events are held in the town.
Festival Too provides free outdoor popular music concerts in the historic Tuesday Market Place during the summer.
Discover what is in the Wash at the Green Quay Discovery Centre.
If you enjoy boats and the sea a visit to Wells harbour is a must.
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Denver Windmill, Denver near Downham market makes an enjoyable day out for all the family, explore the fully restored working windmill.
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Norfolk houses the traditional flour making windmills of the past, as pictured above, along with the modern processing of today's flour requirements - below is a picture of quality Norfolk wheat being delivered to Haygates Flour Mills in Downham Market ready for bread and biscuit making.
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Enjoy watching the skills of the glass makers at Caithness Crystal.
Plan a day at the funfair, donkey rides, splashing in the sea and ice-creams at the Victoria seaside town of Hunstanton not forgetting the bingo and 10 Pin Bowling to keep the whole family entertained.
'Get lost' in South Creake when you visit the Maize Maze - July to September.
As featured on TV enjoy the unique, different and interesting collections at 'Collectors World' in Downham Market.
Norfolk the home of sugar beet - The sugar beet harvest runs from Sept - Feb.
Norfolk provides sugar beet for 40-50% of the UK's granulated sugar market.
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Wissington is the base of Europe's largest sugar beet factory which processes approx. 2 million tonnes of sugar beet a year, producing 375 thousand tonnes of sugar (Silverspoon).
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The Bell Guest House, Gayton Road, Grimston, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1BG
Tel: 01485 601156
Mobile: 07961 304833