The NORFOLK LAVENDER CENTRE which is just a couple of miles drive from the Park and sells home grown lavender products world wide. There is also a delightful tea room here and all set amidst beautiful surroundings.
Various herb gardens are hidden amidst the lavender fields. A worthwhile day out for all the family.
You can't fail to be amazed by the beauty of the lavender fields.
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 SANDRINGHAM, the Queens' Country Retreat is less than thirty minutes drive away and is open to the public for most of the year.
One of the Queens' famous drawing rooms at her Norfolk country home.
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 How about a visit to see the famous MUCKLEBURGH COLLECTION;
Situated at Weybourne on the A149 Coast Road, 3 miles West of Sheringham - about an hours' drive from Heacham.
A vast collection of WORLD WAR II TANKS, GUNS, AIRCRAFT & ARMOURED VEHICLES - with thousands of exhibits undercover. There is also a restaurant and well stocked gift shop.
There are tank demonstrations on Sundays (check for times) and a tank drive costs £80.00. Telephone: 01263 588210. For their website: www.muckleburgh.co.uk Open daily from 1st April to 28th October.
 There are various aircraft on display as well as the big guns.
Come and see these magnificent machines.
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 THE POPPY LINE RAILWAY.
Built by William Marriott in 1887 as a tourist attraction to take in the beauty of North Norfolk, this steam train ran until 1924. Now resurrected in all its' former glory, the steam train will take you on a long, leisurely ride from Sheringham to Holt taking in other small victorian stations en route. Covering 10.5 miles with wooded hills to the South and the sea to the North, purchase one ticket and ride all day. Incorporates historic victorian stations, steam museum, buffet and tea rooms and with a signal box and kids activity carriage to explore.
About 45 minutes drive from Heacham. Open 1st April to 31st October.
Prices: £9.50 Adult; £8.50 Senior Citizen; £6.00 Children; £1.00 Dogs; Buy a ticket and ride all day! Telephone for times of trains: 01263 820800
By the way, the reason for calling this 'The Poppy Line'? The acres of bright red poppies which are seen in late Spring and early summer!
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WHAT HUNSTANTON HAS TO OFFER!!
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 Searles Land Train!
Run by the neighbouring Searles Holiday Homes, this train service runs all around Hunstanton at a cost of about £2.00 per person for a round trip or 50p per person per stop.
This land train has been running for a few years now and continues to delight people of all ages!
Catch the train from any stop around town!
 THE PRINCESS THEATRE, HUNSTANTON.
Opened in 1932 and renamed following the wedding of Lady Diana and Prince Charles in 1981, the building is noted for it's construction in Norfolk Carrstone and is cleverley designed to be used as a live theatre and a cinema.
Renowned for its' pantomimes, the theatre also plays host to live music, variety, drama and a Festival of Arts as well as still being used as a cinema.
Fantastic sunsets can be seen from its' elevated position as this is the only East Coast resort that faces West.
Situated on The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH.
Call 01485532252 for details of programmes.
 The popular resort of HUNSTANTON offers varied shops - especially in the old town - as well as supermarkets. There is also a SUNDAY MARKET here and various CRAFT FAIRS at various times throughout the year.
There is a permanent FUNFAIR just a few minutes from Manor Park which caters for young and old alike.
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The beautiful Esplanade Gardens
are one of Hunstantons best kept secrets!
Often a winner in
the annual 'Norfolk
in Bloom' contest.
The SEA LIFE SANCTUARY is always worth a visit and they care for dozens of Seal pups every year.
The sanctuary cares for hundreds of these beautiful creatures every year and you can see them in their natural habitat by taking a short boat ride to Seal Island.
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Hunstantons huge new
Sealife Centre
in the centre of
the town.
The SEA LIFE CENTRE is open throughout the year and all manner of marine life - including penguins - can be seen.
Come and see these gorgeous otters at play - as well as many other species of sea mammals.
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Boat excursions are available and BLAKENEY POINT is always a popular choice in order to see the seals in their natural environment.
The Blakeney Point boat taking people to Seal Island.
 Why not treat the kids to a slow, relaxing ride along the beach at Hunstanton on these lovely, calm ponies. Horse riding is also a popular event at the Snettisham Wildlife Park. Heacham Village does boast many stabling establishments for the more enthusiastic riders too.
Jet skiing is one of the most enjoyed water sports at Heacham.
The conditions at Heacham Beach are ideal for sports such as wind surfing and para gliding is also fast becoming popular with gliders spotted regularly above the site.
Hunstanton boasts its'
own sailing club and is
open to all.
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AND FOR THE NATURE LOVERS AND "TWITCHERS" - HUNSTANTON MAKES AN IDEAL BASE IN THE AUTUMN FOR TRAVELLING TO THE NEARBY RSPB RESERVES!
For the nature lovers, the RSPB NATURE RESERVES are close by at Snettisham and Titchwell.
Titchwell Marsh is just five miles east of Hunstanton and off the main A.149.
Snettisham Reserve is closer being between Snettisham and Dersingham - again. off the A.149 bypass.
At both Reserves, birds such as MARSH HARRIERS, BITTERNS, LAPWINGS, REDSHANKS, OYSTER CATCHERS, PLOVERS, and the rare AVOCETS (these birds first nested at Titchwell in 1984 and have been returning ever since).
The reserves are very well managed enabling anyone interested in bird life to get the maximum enjoyment from their visit.
THE EASTERN MARSH HARRIER.
With so much marshland close by, birds like these are easily spotted.
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 CASTLE RISING: This is one of the most lavishly decorated keeps in England. It is set just five miles from Kings Lynn on the A149 - about ten minutes drive from the site. Surrounded by 20 acres of earthworks, this impressive castle was begun in 1138 by William d'Albini as a present to his wife. It became famous in the fourteenth century as the home of the exiled Queen Isabella, widow (and alleged murderess of King Edward II). After her death in 1358, it passed to Edward, the Black Prince who spent vast amounts of money on the fortifications. When the Black Prince died in 1376, the property reverted to the crown until 1544 when Henry VIII 'swapped' it for lands in Suffolk. It then went to Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, and remained in the Howard family until 1968 when custody was given to the State.
Dogs are allowed in the grounds and in certain parts of the building.
Well worth a visit.
Castle Rising from above also showing some of the varied and beautiful countryside which keeps people returning to our beautiful county of Norfolk.
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 HOUGHTON HALL is about forty minutes drive on the A148 Fakenham to Kings Lynn Road. Built in 1726 - 31 for Sir Robert Walpole - Britains first Prime Minister. The North Wing houses over 20,000 model soldiers as part of the estates militaria collection.
Entrance Hall.
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FELBRIGG HALL is situated just two miles from Cromer (just down the coast) on the A148. Originally built in the 17th century, the hall is influenced by the Jacobean era as is obvious from the impressive facade.
Reminder of the Jacobean uprising in 1600's Scotland.
Beautiful Gardens in the grounds of Felbrigg.
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 HOLKHAM HALL is one place which shouldn't be missed if stately homes is your interest. It is set off the A149 and about forty minutes drive. It was built between 1734 and 1762 for the first Earl of Leicester.
Apart from the house itself, the grounds cover 3,000 acres with the mile long lake being a feature as it is full of different species of wildfowl.
The owners planted one million trees here over 200 years ago and many and varied plants are for sale to the public as well as pottery from their on site industry.
The landscaped gardens are a feature not to be missed.
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 The NORFOLK SHIRE HORSE CENTRE offers traditional hay rides and has working demonstrations - memories of days gone by.
Open Daily from 1st April to 25th October. Admission: £6.50 Adults; £5.50 Senior Citizens; £4.50 Children. Telephone: 01263 837339
Also, on site, is the WEST RUNTON RIDING STABLES which offers accompanied rides through pleasant coastal countryside at £20 per hour or £12.50 per half hour.
A beautiful Shire Horse being paraded at the Norfolk Shire Horse Centre.
There are FIVE DIFFERENT BREEDS OF HEAVY HORSE living at the centre.
A must for all horse lovers.
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Snettisham Wildlife Park is just a short drive away from Hunstanton and herds of wild deer can be seen all year round. There is also a childrens petting farm, delightful tea rooms, souvenir shops and many country walks through some of Norfolks beautiful countryside. A real treat with something for everyone.
We ask that drivers are aware that there are wild deer in the roadside woodlands between Kings Lynn and Heacham - as well as the managed herds at Snettisham Wildlife Park.
Early Spring is one of the best times to spot the deer in the public woodland surrounding Sandringham as well as Snettisham.
Kids doing what they do best; enjoying themselves! This time with the animals at the petting zoo in Snettisham Wildlife Park.
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