DO YOU KNOW HOW HUNSTANTON GOT ITS' NAME??
 According to legend, the fourteen year old boy who was to become the famous St. Edwin, arrived just off the North Norfolk coast in 855 AD. It is said that as he came ashore, he knelt down and kissed the ground beneath him. As he did so, twelve springs sprang up near that spot and the water was said to taste "honey sweet". So, taken from the Norse words of 'Hun' meaning sweet and a derivation of 'Stante' loosely translated into 'abundant place' - the words Hun Stante became Hunstanton over the many years since the time of Saint Edwin!
Another interesting legend is that St. Edwin was beheaded for refusing to renounce his christian beliefs and some of his followers were said to have carried his head and body to another sacred place and buried them there. That place is today known as BURY ST. EDMUNDS! The clue is in the name! However, a wolf is often associated with this legend too and is the reason why effigies of the saint are often accompanied by such a creature. It is said that a wolf was charged with the mission of digging up the saints head and carrying it back to Hunstanton where it was reported to have been buried in secret and it's whereabouts are unknown even in this age. Interesting, eh?
 This is the village sign for Old Hunstanton - which is well worth a visit if only to view the strange 'candy striped' cliffs!
The sign depicts Hunstanton Hall which used to belong to the L'Estrange family. It also shows the hall's builder - Richard L'Estrange mounted on his horse. Richard holds a long spear because, as the head of the family, he held the hereditary title of "Lord High Admiral of the Wash" which means that he could claim possession of anything out to sea for as far as he could throw the spear. This title - and strange 'law' - is still very much in use today!
 A SHORT HISTORY OF HEACHAM.
There are several theories about how Heacham got its' name: Possibly, the name comes from an olde English word "hitch" meaning 'enclosure and land in a river bend'. Another theory is that it got its' name from its' 12th century overlord, Geoffrey de Hecham. There has been a settlement here for the last 5,000 years although it officially became a village in Anglo Saxon times (5th century).
Heacham became popular in the 1860's as a seaside resort with the advancement of the railway from Kings Lynn to Hunstanton. It has been popular ever since.
The Lavender Farm was begun in 1932 and bunches of lavender were sold to passing traffic. With the purchase of Caley Mill in 1936, it began to realise its' potential in producing lavender for the world market.
The villages' main claim to fame however is for being the birthplace of John Rolfe - who married the famous native american Princess Pochohontas. After her death in 1617, John Rolfe was killed in an indian uprising in Virginia in 1622. He and his descendants are buried in the village church, St. Mary the Virgin. Sadly, Heacham Hall, family home of the Rolfes', was burnt down to the ground in a fire in 1934. Only the parklands remain.
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 MEMORIAL PLAQUE.
On Saturday, 31st January, 1953, the most severe gales ravaged the North Norfolk Coast and finally burst through crossing the 320 yard gap which seperated the sea from the town.
By the time Sunday dawned, the 10' high waves had destroyed 35 homes, badly damaged 70 homes, completely destroyed over 180 beach huts and chalets, and more than 6,000 acres of land between Hunstanton and Wolferton had been decimated.
Worse was to come when it was discovered that 31 people had lost their lives.
In our opinion, one of the best kept secrets of Hunstanton; the extensive beautiful beach at Old Hunstanton. Ideal for walking the dog too!
Rough seas at Hunstanon;
circa. 1950's.
Hunstanton Pier and Green.
Circa. 1901.
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WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER A CHOICE OF SIX VERY COMFORTABLE AND VERY SPACIOUS HOLIDAY CARAVANS, ALL FOR HIRE AT MANOR PARK HOLIDAY VILLAGE, NEAR HUNSTANTON, ON THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH NORFOLK COAST.
WE ALSO OFFER A THREE BEDROOM NEARLY NEW 37' X 12' CARAVAN - WITH FULL CENTRAL HEATING AND DOUBLE GLAZING - ON THE POPULAR PARK RESORTS SITE AT HEACHAM BEACH JUST TWO MILES 'DOWN THE ROAD'.
ALL OUR CARAVANS ARE TWELVE FEET IN WIDTH AND THIRTY FIVE FEET PLUS IN LENGTH THUS AFFORDING OUR VISITORS AS MUCH SPACE AS POSSIBLE IN OUR HOLIDAY HOMES.
We have tried to think of everything in order to offer our customers completely self contained and very comfortable accommodation. We believe that your holiday should be just that: YOUR holiday, and we want you to relax and enjoy it from the minute you arrive.
Therefore, you will find that there is a DVD player and a VIDEO recorder for use with the FULL SIZE television. In the well equipped kitchens, we also offer a MICROWAVE cooker as well as a full size gas cooker. A STEREO system is also supplied, and you will find an iron and ironing board - should you require them - as well as a hairdryer. We supply various patio furniture to all of our caravans - just in case we should get some sunshine in England!
We also have verandahs and balconys' attached to ALL of our caravans - except for one which has a purpose built ramp instead.
The caravan at Heacham doesn't have a verandah; just a small patio outside.
Although we pride ourselves on our high standards, we do allow very well behaved dogs in certain accommodation and, as dog owners ourselves, we appreciate how expensive it can be to take your beloved pet on holiday with you - which is why WE DO NOT MAKE A CHARGE FOR WELL BEHAVED DOGS.
The site is ideal for families and dog owners alike. There are many designated areas for dog walking as well as miles of beautiful countryside plus there are dog friendly beaches not too far away.
The beach at Hunstanton does allow well behaved dogs - but not in the high season as there are too many families enjoying the sandy beach and it does tend to get crowded at times.
Obviously, owners must be responsible for clearing up after their pets on the Park and on the beach and, it goes without saying that dogs MUST BE KEPT ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES WHILST ON THE PARK.
"THIS BIT IS FOR US DOGS AND THE PEOPLE WE OWN!"
THIS IS A DOG FRIENDLY PARK BUT, OBVIOUSLY, DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES AND OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEARING UP AFTER THEIR PETS.
WE ALSO LIST THE MOST DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES AND PUBS WHICH WELCOME DOGS AT THE BARMANS' DISCRETION.
ALTHOUGH THE BEACH AT THE HEART OF HUNSTANTON ACCEPTS DOGS, THIS IS ONLY FROM OCTOBER THROUGH TO APRIL EVERY YEAR. I'M SURE YOU WILL APPRECIATE THAT THIS BEACH DOES SEE A LOT OF ACTIVITY WITH FAMILIES DURING THE HIGH SEASON.
HOWEVER, JUST A SHORT WALK ALONG THE PROMENADE WILL TAKE YOU TO THE QUIETER BEACHES NEAR TO HEACHAM. DOGS ARE VERY WELCOME HERE.
ALSO, THE BEACHES AT HEACHAM, SNETTISHAM, BRANCASTER, HOLME - WHICH ARE ALL A SHORT DISTANCE - HAVE NO RESTRICTIONS.
JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY ARE THE BEACHES AT OLD HUNSTANTON. HERE THE SAND DUNES ROLL DOWN TO THE BEACH WHERE DOGS CAN ROAM (UNDER SUPERVISION OBVIOUSLY).
PUBS.
TRY THE LODGE HOTEL BAR. DOGS ARE WELCOME (At barmans discretion).
FOR A SPECIAL TREAT, GO TO THE ANCIENT MARINERS INN ON GOLF COURSE ROAD, OLD HUNSTANTON, PE36 6JJ. www.traditionalinns.co.uk/the-ancient-mariner-inn/
THE LAWNS OF THIS QUAINT PUB SWEEP DOWN TO MILES OF DUNES AND SANDY BEACHES. DOG HEAVEN!
THEN THERE'S THE 'ROSE AND CROWN' AT SNETTISHAM.
A REAL OLDE WORLD PUB.
www.roseandcrownsnettisham.co.uk
'PEDDARS WAY', 'NORFOLK COASTAL PATH' AND 'THE GREATER RIDGEWAY'.
AMAZING REGISTERED 'PATHS' WHICH TAKE YOU THROUGH SOME BREATHTAKING COUNTRYSIDE.
AND IF YOU AND YOUR DOG ARE FEELING REALLY FIT, WHY NOT TRY WALKING SOME OF THE FAMOUS "PEDDARS WAY"?
"PEDDARS WAY" BEGINS AT KNETTISHALL HEATH IN SUFFOLK AND FOLLOWS AN OLD ROMAN ROAD ALL THE WAY TO HOLME-NEXT-THE-SEA ON THE NORTH NORFOLK COAST. HERE "PEDDARS WAY" JOINS UP WITH THE NORFOLK COAST PATH AND RUNS FROM HUNSTANTON TO CROMER.
ESTABLISHED IN 1587, THIS PATH IS ONE OF FIFTEEN NATIONAL TRAILS IN ENGLAND AND WALES RUNNING FOR 97 MILES COMBINED.
THE NAME "PEDDARS WAY" COMES FROM THE LATIN WORD - PEDESTER - MEANING 'ON FOOT'.
www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/name/p/peddars.htm
OR, IF YOU'RE FEELING REALLY GOOD, WHY NOT TRY SOME OF THE EQUALLY FAMOUS "GREATER RIDGEWAY"?
THIS TRAIL RUNS FROM HUNSTANTON AND CAN BE WALKED ALL THE WAY TO LYME REGIS IN DORSET! IT IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR LONG DISTANCE PATHS LEFT IN ENGLAND.
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Manor Park is ideally placed for some of the best Golf Courses the county of Norfolk has to offer.
On the doorstep is
HUNSTANTON GOLF CLUB,
Golf Course Road, Old Hunstanton, PE36 6JQ. www.hunstantongolfclub.com 18 hole course with day rates £80 midweek and £90 weekends. Mornings or afternoons also from £48.
KINGS LYNN GOLF CLUB
is only at Castle Rising, PE31 6BD.
www.club-noticeboard.co.uk/kingslynn/ 18 hole course with rates for midweek at £45 and weekends at £55. After 4pm - £15.
Within walking distance is
SEARLES RESORT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB.
A 9 hole course with rates of £10 midweek for 9 holes or £16 for 18 holes.
Weekends prices are increased by £1! www.searles.co.uk
Or try the new
HEACHAM MANOR GOLF CLUB.
www.heacham-manor.co.uk/golf
18 hole course. Fees vary according to Golf Society membership, guests or non-guests. For enquiries or bookings: 01485536030
There are more than THIRTY GOLF CLUBS in Norfolk so for details of any other clubs, please contact us and we will be pleased to pass on details.
Then, of course, there is the superb nine hole course at Manors' sister site, Lakeview Leisure Park in Skegness, Lincolnshire.
The entertainment pass for Manor will entitle you to use the course at Skegness Free of Charge!
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WE CAN OFFER A FULL GOLF PACKAGE:
CARAVAN ACCOMMODATION,
COURSE OF YOUR CHOICE,
LIMOUSINE HIRE.
PLEASE CONTACT ANN OR PAUL FOR DETAILS.
 Limousine hire can be included as part of your golf package - or, if you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, etc., whilst on holiday, you might want to consider hiring a limousine to travel in style to your special occassion.
Just ring us on: 01406364070 anytime.
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 NOW FOR FISHING ENTHUSIASTS!!
CONTACT THE HUNSTANTON BAIT AND TACKLE SHOP. Tel: 01485535141 or go online: www.hunstantontackle.co.uk They also own and operate Springside Lake just outside Hunstanton, which allows you - for £5.00 per day - to catch Rudd, Roach, Tench and Carp.
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THESE AMAZING 'CANDY STRIPED' CLIFFS CAN BE FOUND IN THE NEARBY QUAINT VILLAGE OF 'OLD HUNSTANTON'.
THE SAFE, SANDY BEACH IS ABOUT 15 MINUTES WALK FROM THE MAIN GATES. IF YOU'RE FEELING ENERGETIC, YOU CAN WALK FROM HERE ALL THE WAY ALONG TO THE OTHER POPULAR HAMLET OF HEACHAM WHICH IS ABOUT A MILE ALONG THIS BEACH.
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