Rainy day? Explore Norfolk’s best indoor attractions
Don’t let grey, wet skies dampen your Norfolk getaway. It’s time to get cosy, enjoy a little retail therapy at Norfolk’s best boutiques, along with some great festive entertainment.
Just the two of us: reset, reconnect and relax
When it’s wet or grey outside, most of us tend to want to stay in and that’s OK, because it’s your holiday, but there’s no reason to miss out. Heacham Manor’s guests enjoy complimentary access to The Wellness Centre, which is a great space to reset, reconnect and relax together.
With a full range of exercise equipment, you can enjoy a workout or slow the pace in our thermal suite, which has an invigorating monsoon shower, sauna and steam room to relax any aches and detox. If it sounds blissful, it’s because it really is, so reward yourself with a couple of hours chilling out together.
Once you’re feeling fully zen, enjoy a drink by the fire at the Manor Bar or a lunchtime bite to eat at The Pavilion.
Shop ’til you drop! Norfolk’s best independent boutiques
Whether it’s gift shopping or a treat for yourself, Norfolk has plenty of independent shops to browse. Start at world-famous Norfolk Lavender, here in the village, which has been cultivating the purple plant since 1932. You’ll find a wide range of lavender products in the Gift Shop, which is open from 9.30am-5pm daily. With the largest range of lavender plants in the UK, pick up a catalogue and they’ll even mail them to your home.
In Hunstanton, you’ll find the award winning Norfolk Deli, which has a cornucopia of the best local food and drink from artisan makers and producers. Order one of its extensive range of Norfolk Hampers to be delivered to your home, and you can enjoy the county’s produce after your trip is over.
Follow the coast road to Drove Orchards at Thornham, a bougie boutique retail park where you will find gorgeous Danish fashions at Nelle-DK, vintage designer clothing at Flint’s Finds, chic and stylish homewares at Joyful Living and green-fingered gems at HortiCo.
Journey on to Dalegate Market at Burnham Deepdale, where high street chain FatFace neighbours independent art galleries, clothing and jewellery. The site runs pop-up shops throughout the year and it’s always worth a stop to discover some fantastic Norfolk artisans and makers.
Finally, a Norfolk stay wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Burnham Market. There are plenty of independent shops to discover including Old School Books on North Street, a gorgeous book shop and café where you can sip a latte as you pick your tomes, authentic Indian print textiles and homewares at Bombay Sprout, paw-fect pup accessories at Eric & Dolly’s Doggie Boutique and a paper bag of your favourite sweets at Mables.
Winter in Norfolk is quiet? Oh no it isn’t! Book your stay at Heacham Manor and don’t miss out on the season’s fun!