Albatros
One of the oldest sailing ships still afloat, moored at Wells harbour. Available for charter by corporate and private groups.
Web: www.albatros.eu.com
Blakeney Point
National Nature Reserve - famous birdwatching and regular boat trips to watch the colony of common and grey seals (seal pups in July and August).
Bean's Boat Trips: 01263 740038 / 01263 740505
Web: www.beansboattrips.co.uk
Bishop's Boats: 01263 740753
Web: www.norfolksealtrips.co.uk
Temples Seal Trips: 01263 740791
Web: www.sealtrips.easternengland.co.uk
Blakeney Point Sailing School and Norfolk Etc
RYA sailing courses for adults and children. Sailing charters to the seals on Blakeney Point. Private Tuition and Charter in a Norfolk Oyster. Powerboat courses from beginner to advanced.
Tel: 01263 740704
Web: www.norfolketc.co.uk
Castle Rising Castle
A fine 12th-century domestic keep, set amid huge defensive earthworks.
Tel: 01553 631330
Cley Marshes Nature Reserve
One of the finest bird-watching sites in Britain.
Tel: 01263 740008
Web: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Ecotech Centre
The centre for sustainability located at Swaffham. Gardens, cafe and daily Turbine Tours - climb over 300 steps to the viewing gallery at the top of a wind turbine.
Tel: 01760 726 100
Web: www.ecotech.org.uk
Fakenham Races
Enjoy a day at the races from autumn through to early summer.
Tel: 01328 862388
Web: www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk
Felbrigg Hall
One of the finest 17th-century houses in East Anglia.
Tel: 01263 837444
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Focus on Birds
Guided birding breaks in Norfolk, based at Wells.
Tel: 01328 710556
Web: www.focusonbirds.co.uk
Granary Theatre
69-seater theatre within the Maltings complex in Wells.
Tel: 01328 710193
Hillside Animal and Shire Horse Sanctuary
Come and see our Heavy Horses and our rescued animals. Visit our Museum and relive the farming days of yesteryear. Children's play area and 'Animal Friendly' cafe.
Tel: 01603 736200
Web: www.hillside.org.uk
Holkham Hall
Holkham Hall is one of Britain's most majestic stately homes.
Tel: 01328 710227
Web: www.holkham.co.uk
Houghton Hall
A fine Palladian mansion set in beautiful parkland.
Tel: 01485 528569
Web: www.houghtonhall.com
Langham Glass
Experience the fascinating skills of glassmaking.
Tel: 01328 830511
Web: www.langhamglass.co.uk
Norfolk Lavender
The oldest established full-scale lavender farm in England.
Tel: 01485 570384
Web: www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk
Norfolk Shire Horse Centre
Live animal shows and feeding opportunities every day.
Tel: 01263 837339
Web: www.norfolk-shirehorse-centre.co.uk
Oceanus
Sailing courses, windsurfing and kayaking based at Wells Harbour.
Tel: 01328 864141
Web: www.oceanus-sailing.com
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
National Trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Web: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddarsway
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
An award winning attraction for those who love nature, wildlife and the outdoors with nature trails, lakes, birdwatching and stunning gardens.
Tel: 01328 851465
Web: www.pensthorpe.com
Poetry-next-the-Sea
PNTS is an annual poetry festival attracting poets of national and international importance and featuring
musical and visual arts events.
Web: www.poetry-next-the-sea.com
Royal West Norfolk Golf Club at Brancaster
A testing and enjoyable golf course that lies in a range of sand hills between marshland and sea.
Tel: 01485 210223
Safety Boat Services
Seal Trips, Fishing and Diving from Wells.
Tel: 01328 878 579
Web: www.safetyboatservices.co.uk
Sailing Barge 'JUNO'
Explore the coast aboard this luxurious sailing barge.
Tel: 01263 740377
Web: www.charlieward-trad-boats.co.uk
Sandringham Estate
Country retreat of H.M. The Queen
Tel: 01553 772675
Web: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk
Screen-next-the-Sea
Screen-next-the-Sea in the Granary Theatre. Tickets £5 adult, £3.50 children. Tickets from Kinsleys shop (opp T.I.C.) or 01328 710193.
Films shown 2nd Monday of each month 7pm with discussion afterwards in the bar over drinks and nibbles.
The Muckleburgh Collection
The UK's largest privately owned working Military Museum.
Tel: 01263 588210
Web: www.muckleburgh.co.uk
Thursford Collection
Tel: 01328 878477
Thursford Museum houses the finest collection of old road engines and mechanical organs.
Titchwell Marsh RSPB Reserve
One of Britain's premier birdwatching sites.
Tel: 01485 210779
Web: www.rspb.org.uk
Walsingham Catholic and Anglican Shrines
A place of pilgrimage since medieval times.
Tel: 01328 820217 / 01328 820495
Web: www.walsingham.org.uk
Wells Carnival
A week of family fun and events held every Summer, culminating in a Carnival Day procession around the town featuring floats, fancy-dress, live music and much more.
Web: www.wellscarnival.co.uk
Wells & Holkham By Cycle
Seasonal cycle hire with route maps.
Web: www.cycle-norfolk.co.uk
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
The longest 10¼" narrow gauge steam railway in the world. A scenic journey with 5 bridges through lovely countryside.
Tel: 01328 711630 (8am to 8pm)
Web: www.wellswalsinghamrailway.co.uk
Wells Harbour Railway
Runs just under a mile from the harbour to the beach at Wells
Web: freespace.virgin.net/michael.l/WHR