Sandringham & The Norfolk Broads
Monday 21st June to Friday 25th June 2021 - Discover beautiful Norfolk, visiting Sandringham and Norwich, including a cruise on the Broads and Bure Valley Steam Railway. From £489pp
Book NowThe highlight is a visit to Sandringham - the much loved Royal Christmas retreat. Set within 24 acres of stunning gardens, the 19th Century house provides a fascinating insight into the private life of the Royal Family. Many of the Queen’s beloved corgis are buried in the grounds. Browse through the museum containing Royal vehicles, rare ceramics, photographs and memorabilia. We will have a day to explore the City of Norwich, the most complete Medieval city in Britain with over 30 medieval churches within the city walls alone! We’ll then be travelling in style – first on the Bure Valley Railway for a nostalgic journey by steam from Aylsham to Wroxham and then an afternoon cruise on the beautiful Norfolk Broads national park.
Q Hotels - Dunston Hall Hotel ****
This Elizabethan-style mansion built in 1859 has been lovingly restored to all its former glory and is set amongst 150 acres of stunning wooded Norfolk parkland. The hotel has undergone a £2 million investment and boasts spacious bedrooms with newly refurbished pool and sauna, sitting alongside the health club for guests to enjoy. In the evening you can relax in the elegantly decorated traditional bar and impressive restaurant.
Your holiday includes:
-
4 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast
-
Visit to the City of Norwich
-
Entrance to Sandringham
-
Day trip on Bure Valley Steam Railway
-
Cruise on the Norfolk Broads
-
Use of indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room & sauna
-
Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach
-
Accompanied by our Tour Manager
£489 per person based on two sharing a twin/double room. First 4 singles supplement £80.
Monday 21st June
Leaving Devon we travel to our hotel near Norwich. Arriving with time for you to unpack and relax before dinner is served later that evening.
DTuesday 22nd June
After a leisurely breakfast we travel to explore the City of Norwich. Take a gentle stroll around Norwich, with over 1500 historic buildings all infused with rich character and the most complete Medieval city in Britain. The city has 33 medieval churches, more than any other city in Northern Europe and Elm Hill is a complete historical cobbled street with stunning examples of Tudor buildings and wealthy merchants houses. And don't miss the Norman Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Europe, boasting the second tallest spire in the country or explore the fascinating Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery. After a full day we head back to the hotel in time for dinner.
D, FEWednesday 23rd June
Today after breakfast we visit Sandringham - the much loved Christmas retreat of Her Majesty the Queen. Set within 24 acres of stunning gardens, this 19th Century house provides a fascinating insight into the private lives of the Royal Family. There is also a museum containing Royal vehicles, rare ceramics, photographs and memorabilia as well as a medieval church to explore. Many of the Queen's beloved corgis are also buried in the grounds.
D, FEThursday 24th June
After breakfast we make our way to Bure Valley Railway. We take a nostalgic journey along Norfolk's longest narrow gauge railway which runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and bustling town of Wroxham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. The 18 mile round trip runs through the pretty Bure Valley countryside following the meandering River Bure through meadowland and ancient pasture. You will have time in Wroxham to have lunch before you make your way to Wroxham Bridge, the starting point for an afternoon cruise on the beautiful Norfolk Broads. As you sail along and take in the picturesque scenery you will enjoy a commentary of the Norfolk Broads National Park.
D, FEFriday 25th June
After a full English breakfast we make our way home to Devon
D=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church | |
| Buckfastleigh | Lay by on old Buckfastleigh - Ashburton Rd Nr Furzeleigh Mill | |
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth Marks & Spencer | |
| Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services | |
| Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage | |
| Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay | |
| Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station | |
| Others | Other pick up points are available | |
| Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Car Park by Library | |
| Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross | |
| Plymouth 2 | Plymouth George P & R | |
| Plympton | Plympton St Marys opp Church | |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel | |
| Torquay | Torquay coach bay outside Princess Theatre | |
| Totnes 7 Stars 2 | Totnes 7 Stars opp. Morrisons | |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
Availability Search
.jpeg){kind=link}
.jpeg){kind=link}
Links
Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
