There are few better touring destinations to start your new season's touring in earnest than the picturesque county of Norfolk with its numerous bustling, traditional market towns.
The town of Thetford (a name dear to our hearts!) is a great place to start your tour. Its chief attraction is the 'motte and bailey' earthworks of the long-gone castle that once presided over the town at Castle Hill. North of here is the ancient market town of Downham Market, otherwise known as 'the gateway to the fens'.
King's Lynn is another interesting town to visit. It has some lovely architecture and the Saturday and Tuesday markets are crammed full of fine, local produce. Towards the coast, Hunstanton ('sunny Hunny') is striking, with its stripey sandstone cliffs, and nearby Titchwell Marsh is the RSPB's most visited reserve. Further along the coast is the Edwardian seaside town of Cromer. Stroll along the pier and sample locally-caught crab.
Norfolk's flat landscape makes it an ideal area to tour in a motorhome and, with its huge selection of market towns, the stunning Broads and mile upon mile of sandy coastline, you'll be spoiled for things to see and do.

The Copper Kettle Tea Rooms
This café, on the High Street in Hunstanton, has a real feeling of 'English seaside' to it. This establishment will keep you fuelled with tea and cake at very reasonable prices. Tel 01485 534663

Fresh Fish
There are plenty of cafés and restaurants in Cromer but the most celebrated food store is JWH Jonas, in Chapel Street. It stocks a fine range of crab products and often has queues outside.
Tel 01263 514121

Hunters Yard Yacht Hire
A great way to explore the vast expanse of the Broads is by boat. Hunter's Yard provides an opportunity to sail on well maintained yachts.
Tel 01692 678263
Web www.huntersyard.co.uk

Broads Bike Hire
With Norfolk being so flat it's a great area to explore with pedal-power. Hire a bike by the day, half-day or hour.
Tel 01603 783096
Web www.norfolkbroadscycling.co.uk

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Broads Tour
Play 'skipper' for the day at the helm of a hire boat, from Broad Tours. A diesel 'day boat' costs from £14 for one hour. But if you would prefer to make a whole day of it, there are also electrically-powered picnic boats available for rental. These cost £110 for a full day and include a hob, sink and toilet.
Web www.broads.co.uk
Tel 01603 782207

Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Horse lovers of all ages will enjoy seeing rescued animals who have been saved from the knackers' yard. Redwings is the largest horse charity in the UK and saves over 2000 horses a year. And, if your heart strings really get tugged, you can even adopt one.
Web www.redwings.co.uk
Tel 0870 040 0033

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