Had I not retired I would have been returning to work on the first week of September. All the more reason to ensure that we had alternative arrangements. For the second year we have madeour way to Norfolk, this time we settled on the North Norfolk coast and stayed in the small coastal resort of Wells next the Sea.
Wells provided an excellent base, small enough to walk around but large enough to have a range of independent shops,cafes and restaurants. A week without supermarkets and chain stores, absolutely wonderful.Fresh produce,much locally grown, personal service and people who had time to engage in conversation.
The beach at Wells stretched for miles and was wider than any I can remember at high tide. With schools having returned, walking on near deserted beaches was a delight. Looking a beach huts with only the occasional dog walker for company, was the experience both at Wells and at nearby Holkham.
I'd wanted to visit Holkham because of its place in the history of British farming. Little did I know that we'd walk amongst deer herds and cast eyes upon one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the country. We decided against a visit to the stately home but explored the farming museum.
For a number of years BBC Springwatch was filmed close to Fakenham at Pensthorpe. So a day there viewing rare breeds and walking through gardens was always going to feature on our plan. What I didn't know was the site is owned by cereal manufacturer Jordan, and obviously a considerable investment has been put into the whole site. Pensthorpe is used as a breeding colony for red squirrels,which are then transported to Anglesey and returned to the wild. In recent times there have been sitings of Otters on the river Wensum that flows through the estate.
Unfortunately my seal watching trip had to be postponned owing to gale force 6 winds., which makes a return visit to North Norfolk all the more likely. On the return home we stopped off at Trowse, Norwich to sample the delights of the River Green Cafe. A truly wonderful vegetarian restaurant, excellent food, organic cider, a great way to round off four days away.
Wells provided an excellent base, small enough to walk around but large enough to have a range of independent shops,cafes and restaurants. A week without supermarkets and chain stores, absolutely wonderful.Fresh produce,much locally grown, personal service and people who had time to engage in conversation.
The beach at Wells stretched for miles and was wider than any I can remember at high tide. With schools having returned, walking on near deserted beaches was a delight. Looking a beach huts with only the occasional dog walker for company, was the experience both at Wells and at nearby Holkham.
I'd wanted to visit Holkham because of its place in the history of British farming. Little did I know that we'd walk amongst deer herds and cast eyes upon one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the country. We decided against a visit to the stately home but explored the farming museum.
For a number of years BBC Springwatch was filmed close to Fakenham at Pensthorpe. So a day there viewing rare breeds and walking through gardens was always going to feature on our plan. What I didn't know was the site is owned by cereal manufacturer Jordan, and obviously a considerable investment has been put into the whole site. Pensthorpe is used as a breeding colony for red squirrels,which are then transported to Anglesey and returned to the wild. In recent times there have been sitings of Otters on the river Wensum that flows through the estate.
Unfortunately my seal watching trip had to be postponned owing to gale force 6 winds., which makes a return visit to North Norfolk all the more likely. On the return home we stopped off at Trowse, Norwich to sample the delights of the River Green Cafe. A truly wonderful vegetarian restaurant, excellent food, organic cider, a great way to round off four days away.
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