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EATING & DRINKING OUT in north norfolk

Jolly Farmers Village Pub & Eatery, North Creake "Booking is recommended for this restaurant with 3 cosy bars and a sunny terrace. They serve good food from local suppliers in a friendly atmosphere. www.jollyfarmers-northcreake.co.uk" Chris Green, owner of Sailor’s House West

The Carpenters Arms, Wighton A welcoming, colourful atmosphere for families, with local beers and food cooked to order and occasional live music. http://www.carpentersarmswighton.co.uk/” Chris Green, owner of The Boathouse

The Lifeboat Inn, Thornham A 16th Century Inn with a big log fire, www.lifeboatinn.co.uk.

Deepdale Cafe, Burnham Deepdale "It is what it says on the label, a menu from practical to ‘posh’. Full English breakfasts and packed lunches on request. Book ahead to guarantee a seat! www.deepdalecafe.co.uk" Chris Green, owner of Flagstaff Cottage

The Crawfish, Thursford "Great Thai food in a country pub, to eat in or take away! Realthaifood.co.uk" Chris Green, owner of Captain’s House East

EATING & DRINKING at home in north norfolk

Fakenham Farmers Market – 4th Saturday in each month

Hold Farmers Market – 2nd Thursday each month

Morrisons & Tesco, Fakenham

Burnham Market Stores

WHERE TO VISIT in north norfolk

Fakenham Race Course, 01328 862388

Iceni Village and Museum, nr Swaffham "Representation of a pre-roman village with nature trail and museum – a lovely dayout" Chris Green, owner of Flagstaff Cottage

Run Wild, nr Walsham "Children’s activity centre with soft play acticity area, games room and cafe – perfect for keeping the troops happy!" Chris Green, owner of The Boathouse

Priory Maze and Gardens, Sheringham "A copper Beech maze which is lots of fun, and also a Christmas Tree wood, plant centre, tea room, and ponds and garden walks" Chris Green, owner of Captain’s House East

Holkham Hall, Wells next-the-sea – Country House with park, nature reserve, beach and lake.

The Thursford Collection, nr Fakenham "A lovely display of majestic steam engines, carousels, fairground organs and Wurlitzers. There are also Dickensian style gift shops and coffee shops." Chris Green, owner of Flagstaff Cottage

Sporting Activities in north norfolk

Sussex Farm riding stables, Burnham Market, 01328 730159

On Yer Bike Cycle hire, Wighton, Wells-next-the-Sea
norfolkcyclehire.co.uk

Catch 22 Fishing Lake, Lyng "This is one of many fishing lakes in the area. Buy a day ticket and spend a quiet day by the water." Chris Green, owner of Sailor’s House West

Retail Therapy

Norwich "Reputed to be the most complete medieval city in Eaurope and a vibrant regional capital. There are two impressive shopping malls and also the largest open air market in the country (6 days a week below the castle)" Chris Green, owner of Flagstaff Cottage

Secret North Norfolk

Acoustic Kitchen, Kings Lynn contemporary music, and restaurant in the daytime.

City Boats "Scheduled barge trips to see the city of Norwich and the Broads (from 15 mins to 3 hours), a relaxing way to spend an afternoon." Chris Green, owner of The Boathouse

The King of Hearts, Norwich "A sixteenth centuary gem by the river housing a centre for the arts. There’s a Medieval courtyard and halls, music events, art gallery, craft shop and cafe." Chris Green, owner of Captain’s House East

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