There are so many lovely places to visit along the North Norfolk coastline and Woodlark lodge is ideally located to visit many of these. There are far too many excellent places to mention but take a look at https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com for further information.

Docking

Woodlark lodge is 0.5miles from the pretty village of Docking. Within the village there is a pub - The Railway Inn, Spar store and post office, park with play area and a fish and chip shop. Docking is only 3-4 miles from the coast including Brancaster and Hunstanton and is a great base for exploring many surrounding towns and attractions.

Burnham Market

Burnham Market is a 17th Century Village with pretty streets, grand Georgian houses and beautiful old fashioned shops. It has over 30 independent shops, cafes and restaurants. There are many places to buy high quality food - Humble Pie, Satchells Wines, Gurney’s Fish Shop are just a few. The Hoste Arm, Twenty 9 and Socius offer excellent food.

Holkham Beach & Holkham Hall

Holkam Beach is one of the most beautiful spots on the coast with its vast sandy beach and endless skies. It is a fabulous place to visit all year round and is as lovely in winter as it is in summer. Follow the beach to Wells (to the east) or Burnham Overy Staithe (to the west) or walk through the pine woods behind. The car park is just off the main coast road, opposite the entrance to the Hall. Pay, park and take the boardwalk through the woods which will lead you down to the beach. It is recommended to get there early on a warm summers day as the car park gets very busy.

Take a visit to Holkham Hall, home to the Earl of Leicestershire and the Coke family. It is a beautiful stately home which was built during the 18th Century. The 3000 acre deer park in which the hall is set has extensive walks around the mile long lake. Cycles and boats are available for hire, there is an adventure playground and a rope course through the trees. Various events throughout the year are planned at the hall and within the grounds. It is worth looking at www.holkham.co.uk to see what is on.

Brancaster & Brancaster Staithe

Brancaster sits on the Norfolk Coast Path and is made up of two villages, Brancaster Staithe and Brancaster. of which are only 4 miles from Woodlark lodge. Just a few miles away is RSPB Titchwell Marsh, a renowned nature reserve and a haven for native and migrating birds. There is also a wide sandy beach there, which offers views across The Wash. Brancaster beach has miles of golden sands and is dog friendly with minor restrictions during the summer months. Brancaster Staithe is known for fresh seafood and mussels of which can be bought from local stalls and from a hut at the harbour. They can also be sampled in the local pubs and restaurants.

Thornham

Thornham is a typical Norfolk village lined with flint houses. It contains two family friendly pubs - The Lifeboat and The Orange Tree. Thornham Deli offers a wide selection of high quality and home made food to take away. There is also a contemporary cafe area to relax and enjoy as well as a lifestyle shop containing clothing and home furnishings.

Towards Holme, on the outskirts of Thornham is Drove Orchards. It contains a selection of shops including a local farm shop, Gurneys Fish Shop, Clothing and Interior stores as well a garden centre. It is also home to Erics Fish and Chips. Pick your own fruit is available at the local orchard.

Wells Next the Sea

Wells Next the Sea contains a beautiful beach, a picturesque shopping street and a fishing port. There are lots of things to do here from browsing the many shops, dining in one of the cafes, pubs or restaurants and crabbing at the harbour. Take the mile long walk past the harbour and pinewoods beachside resort to the sandy beach which is lined with beautiful beach huts. It is also possible to walk from Wells beach to Holkham - either along the beach or though the pine trees. Enjoy fish and chips on the harbour from French’s fish shop.

Hunstanton & Old Hunstanton

‘Sunny Hunny’ is a Victorian Seaside resort with a sandy beach and a pier (that no longer stretches out to sea) but contains an amusement arcade, bowling centre and a diner and bar. There are a number of small shops and although not fine dining - there are many places to eat. It is a traditional seaside resort with a crazy golf course and a permanent fun fair with dodgems, a traditional helter-skelter and a selection of stalls and rides. The Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary is also next door.

Old Hunstanton is a beach village with an antiques, arts and crafts centre. It also has two cliff top pitch and putt courses. The sandy beach is uncrowded and is a short walk from the village.

Sandringham

Sandringham is best known as the location of Sandringham House and its estate, a private residence of the British monarchs who used it as a holiday home. The House with Jacobean style exterior was built by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and houses a collection of treasures ranging from the Victorian-era to present day. It is surrounded by gardens and extensive woodland with many walks. It has a fabulous children's play area and courtyard facilities including restaurant, shop and ice cream stall.