Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend away, a shorter family break or you plan to spend the whole time at your lodge, soaking in the hot tub, Norfolk is a great choice for a shorter holiday. Whether your cup of tea is a city break like Norwich, or getting away from the concrete jungle and escaping to the countryside, you can do both in fab county in the East of England.
Eating in and eating (pigging) out
One of the best things about going on a lodge holiday is not feeling guilty about having ‘one of those shops’ where you fill the trolley with goodies to enjoy while you’re there! If you just want to hide out in your own little world over the weekend, in your lodge, go for it.
But if you want to try out some awesome restaurants during your staycation, Norfolk has some mouthwatering options! From rustic local cuisine served in traditional pubs such as The Pigs, Edgefield (no reflection on the diners!) to your more fancy-pants Michelin-starred eateries such as Morston Hall, in Morston.
You won’t be short of somewhere to find your new favourite munch on holiday.
Easily bored? Norfolk will keep you on your toes
If your idea of a fun-packed weekend away involves the kind of military planning that would make Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery blush, you’ll find a whole host of devilishly exciting family, couple and group activities to tempt you out of that luxury lodge.
Grab a pen and add some of these to your planner:
North Norfolk Coast – Lace your hiking boots (OK, trainers will do) and take on the rugged coastlines of Norfolk.
Norfolk Broads – when you’re done making a splash in your hot tub, why not take a boat trip or go kayaking in the picturesque waterways of the Broads, the largest protected wetland in Britain?
Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves – See if you can find some of the famous wildlife during your weekend away in their natural habitats at reserves such as Cley Marshes, Strumpshaw Fen and Hickling Broad.
Historical sites – Visit the medieval castle of Norwich, the Roman ruins of Caistor St Edmund and the Georgian town of Holt.
Art and Culture – Fancy yourself as a bit of an art critic? Norwich is packed with
Burn off some calories – Oh, oh. Who ate a full packet of snowballs in the lodge last night? Be good today and try some of the outdoor activities such as cycling, walking and fishing, or visit the Royal Sandringham Estate for its vast gardens and wildlife.
Punish the plastic – If shopping is your thing, Norfolk is packed with both essential and totally-non-essential-but-love-it-anyway things to splurge on. You’ll want to head to the Royal Arcade, Chapelfield shopping centre or Norwich Market.
Summing up
Norfolk and Norwich and the surrounding areas are a perfect blend of coastal and country life for families, couples and pals looking for a memorable weekend away. There’s really no better base to take it all in than your own luxury lodge.
Check out some of the offers above and we hope you find something you’ll want to come back to because it’s so good.
