16 September 2014

north norfolk

Just back from our annual September jaunt to North Norfolk, where we did all our usual things, like long walks through the salt marshes and by the sea. Our sentimental favorite is still Cley-next-the-Sea...



in all weathers,


but we walked through the marshes and dunes at Burnham Overy Staithe and along the beaches at Holkham, Wells, and Old Hunstanton too:


And as usual, I ate my weight in fresh-off-the-boat crab and lobster from our favorite purveyors: Gurneys in Burnham Market, the Cley Smokehouse,


and the North Norfolk Fish Company in Holt:


And we didn't neglect our intake of fruit and veggies either, with several visits to Wiveton Hall, Farm Shop, and Café,


still one of my best-loved spots for morning coffee despite the construction below (the path and sea defences are being rebuilt following the tidal surge last December).

But lest you think we're stuck in a rut, we made a few new discoveries too. Like the Black Apollo Coffee House in Holt, where they take their coffee very seriously indeed! And Binham Priory. The nave of the original church is now used as a church in itself, while the very extensive ruins are in the care of English Heritage:



So in the end, as in previous years, we did have something old and something new, as well as something borrowed (a friend's new house!), and with sunny skies most days, something very blue:

5 comments:

  1. Such lovely photos - it looks as though you have had a fab time.

    I will pass on your new recommendations to my friend - although I understand that she sets up camp in Wiveton Hall and doesn't really move for the entire holiday.

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  2. Gorgeous photos! Norfolk just looks stunning. All that fresh crab and lobster too - I just have to visit! Looking forward to hearing more about your holiday soon :)
    Miranda
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  3. That looks like such restful holiday.your photos are stunning.

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