Norfolk Broads - Rail, Cruise and Sandringham

Day 1

Morning departure and travel to Norfolk for a 4-night stay.

Day 2

Today we head to the beautiful North Norfolk Heritage Coast, beginning with a visit to the charming Georgian market town of Holt. Here, we board The Poppy Line for a nostalgic heritage railway journey through the stunning Norfolk countryside and coastline to Sheringham. We then continue to the popular seaside resort of Cromer, famous for its Victorian pier, traditional seaside atmosphere and delicious Cromer crab.

Day 3

Today we spend the day at Sandringham Estate, the much-loved Norfolk retreat of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The magnificent stately house has been the country retreat for generations of British monarchs and is set in 24 hectares of stunning landscaped gardens, perhaps the finest of all the Royal gardens. The house remains very much as it was in Edwardian times, whilst the museum is home to extraordinary collections of memorabilia.

Day 4

We travel to Horning, where you board your boat for a relaxing cruise on the Norfolk Broads. This afternoon, we will visit Norwich, with over 1,500 listed buildings, two cathedrals and an imposing Norman castle, Norwich is said to be the most complete medieval city in Britain. It is also famed as the home of Colman's Mustard.

Day 5

Sadly, it is time to head home, with comfort stops en route.