Hotels Norfolk

Norfolk is in the East of England (or East Anglia) and is often referred to as 'Nelson's County'. This is because it is where Lord Horatio Nelson was born and brought up. There are many reasons to visit the county from the famous Norfolk Broads to popular seaside towns such as Blakeney and Great Yarmouth and some of the best beaches and coastline to be found in the country. The main town in the county is Norwich, which has a reputation for both its great shopping and its 'buzzing' nightlife. The county is mostly rural and low-lying which means it is a good place for cyclists and walkers. In fact it could be said that there is always a good reason to take a break - long or short - at the many different hotels Norfolk has to offer.

The hotels Norfolk has are as diverse as the reasons why people head to this county. Around Norwich there are spa hotels which offer 'weekend specials' where you can take a short break and have some pampering thrown in with the price. Around Great Yarmouth and the Kings Lynn area the hotels are more about families and the beach. There are hotels Norfolk has to offer which tailor their services to cater for special groups such as walkers, cyclists and families. So every time you visit you can choose somewhere different and discover a new side to the county.

Sandringham House, one of the Queen's residences, is one of the attractions to bring in visitors at any time of year. Another is the Sea Life Center at Great Yarmouth which is one of the biggest in the country and also the home of the biggest captive shark in Britain, a nurse shark called 'Nobby'. There is a walk through tunnel and the wreck of a WWII aircraft to make this a trip like no other. Other animal or family related attractions include: The Pleasure Beach -crazy golf, water rides, children's rides and 'white knuckle' rides. Extreeme Adventure - High rope adventure through Weasenham Woods. BeWILDerwood - award winning adventure park around a book by author Tom Blofeld. Amazona Zoo, Banham Zoo, Thrigby Hall and Amazonia - hundreds of different animals to see, from snakes to big cats. Pettitts Animal Adventure Park - live shows, animals and rides.

The Norfolk Broads is a National Park and internationally recognized for the work it does to preserve the wetlands and the wildlife that lives there. The Broads are manmade and were formed in medieval times when the area was dug up for peat and then later flooded. This is a major playground for anyone who likes to be on or around water. The Broads are popular as a boating holiday but there are plenty of Norfolk hotels which are on solid ground and still let you soak up the atmosphere and join in the fun. There are well maintained paths along the rivers for walkers or cyclists. There is no need to even bring your own bikes as you can hire them there. Why not try a romantic tandem ride. The waterways are not the only thing to do or see amongst the rivers and lakes of the Broads. There are castles, priories, mills, museums and churches galore. There are early morning rides on the Electric Eel to find the early birds and the chance to skim over the water with Ra, a boat powered by the rays of the Egyptian Sun God. People flock to this area to watch some of the rarest species of birds in the country and to see some of Britain's native species in their natural habitat. They also take the opportunity to learn how to sail or canoe. There are podcasts available for anyone planning a day out under the headings: Birds, boating, cycling, sailing, canoeing, walking, Barton Broad and How Hill.

The large amount of rural land allows enthusiasts of all kinds to enjoy activities while staying at any of the hotels Norfolk has to offer. These include horse riding, fishing, golf, steam train rides and plane spotting. Norfolk and neighboring Suffolk have several British and American Air force Bases within their borders as well as the wonderful Duxford Air Museum being close by. The sleek fighter jets which are based at Lakenheath in Suffolk attract enthusiast with their cameras from all over the world.

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