a t t r a c t i o n s

If you enjoy the outdoor life there's plenty to do in Thornham itself. Stroll out to the harbour amid the creeks of Brancaster bay where there are still working boats and leisure craft moored by the old coal barn. This peaceful harbour was once a smugglers' haven.

Walk along the bank to the sound of soaring skylarks then turn towards the sea. Little-known Thornham beach is one of the finest in the UK with miles of perfect sand and dunes for picnicking and sunbathing.

A few minutes' drive to the west is the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton with its famous striped cliffs and promenade, funfair and amusements. Hunstanton is one of the UK's top windsurfing venues. The Princess Theatre provides a good mixture of shows and music events.

To the east, our neighbouring village is Titchwell, home of the well-known RSPB bird reserve to which visitors are welcome.

Further eastwards you will find Brancaster where there is an excellent golf course and beach and Brancaster Staithe, a busy sailing centre.

Further along the coast road, Wells-next-the-sea is well worth a visit. This small historic fishing town has much to offer for all ages. A fine beach and pinewoods, miniature railway and busy quay, charming cottages and interesting shops, Wells is an unspoilt gem.

Golf

The Orange Tree is the perfect base for a super golfing weekend with two of England's finest Links Golf Courses very close at hand. A ten-minute drive to the west takes you to the course of Old Hunstanton with its excellent fast greens. Just a couple of miles to the east in Brancaster is The Royal Norfolk Golf Club that ‘presents true links golf as it was originally meant to be played’ (UK Golf Guide). A little further along the coast are excellent courses at Sheringham and Cromer.

Web tour

Links to just a few of our local attractions, something to do and see, whatever the weather:

• Holkham Hall
  Holkham Estate is a diverse private estate on the North Norfolk coast. The vast 18th century hall, grounds and other features are open to the public.
• The Muckleburgh Collection
  UK's largest privately owned working Military Museum.
• Sandringham House and estate
  The country retreat of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is set in sixty acres of glorious informal gardens with two beautiful lakes. Built by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and passed down as a private home through four generations of monarchs, Sandringham is filled with mementoes, treasures and memories of the British Royal Family.
• Titchwell marsh bird reserve
  The reserve consists mainly of reedbeds, marshland, lagoons and sandy beach. There are several bird observation hides and nature trails. The reserve has breeding birds such as Avocet, gulls and terns on the more open areas, and Bearded Tits, Marsh Harriers and Bitterns in the reedbeds.
• Sealife centre, Hunstanton
  Discover the wildlife of sea.
• Norfolk Lavender
  Lavender farm offering a unique tour with shop, tearoom and gardens. Caley Mill dates back to 1087 and is recorded in the Domesday Book.
• Park Farm
  A 320 acre farm full of fun and exciting things to do and see.
• Norfolk Fishing Trips
  Skippered powerboat charter for fishing, sunbathing or sightseeing with gourmet food served on deck by our own head chef Adam Wright.
• Peddars way and Norfolk coast path
  Be stunned by the expanse of Norfolk's beaches and skies.