Great Yarmouth and the Norfolk Broads

Join us as we head to Norfolk’s flagship seaside resort for our Great Yarmouth and the Norfolk Broads Tour. Spend free time in the coastal town that straddles the River Yare with its sandy beaches, two historic piers and seafront Golden Mile filled with cafes and restaurants and traditional amusement rides and arcades. Journey through scenic Norfolk countryside to visit Norfolk towns steeped in history. Travel through the magnificent scenery of the Norfolk Broads to Wroxham, considered the capital of the Broads, discover this enchanting landscape from the tranquil waters on a leisurely Broads cruise. Travel back in time as we visit Bressingham’s wonderful steam museum, relax as you wander their magnificent gardens, a delight to the senses. Journey into Suffolk to visit the charming time capsule town of Southwold and again to visit Somerleyton Hall Gardens, admire the wonderful architecture of the hall from the grounds with 12 acres of gardens to explore, discover hidden gems around every turn, including the famous yew hedge maze. Don’t miss out on this wonderful seaside and Broads tour that spans two counties.Sunday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to Great Yarmouth with a suitable lunch stop en-route arriving at the Palm Court Hotel in time for our evening meal.

Monday
A free day to explore and discover the delights of Great Yarmouth

Tuesday
Following breakfast we travel to Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, from here take a cruise around the picturesque Broads. This afternoon we head west for free time in Norwich, perhaps visit the cathedral, cobbled Elm Hill, or the Castle Mall for the shoppers.

Wednesday
Following breakfast today's excursion takes us down the coast into Suffolk to the timeless, delightful resort of Southwold where little has changed since Victorian times. This afternoon we head inland to Diss and Blooms of Bressingham Garden Centre to visit nearby Bressingham Gardens and Steam Museum, built from the passion and dedication of three generations of the Bloom family. The gardens are world renowned for their excellence. The museum displays a wide variety of steam engines from very small toy steam models, through to standard gauge steam engines, traction engines, stationary engines, road rollers and boats.

Thursday
Today we travel to North Walsham, surrounded by scenic countryside the town is steeped in history that dates back to Anglo Saxon times, today is market day, spend time exploring with time allowed for lunch, before heading to the coast to Cromer for a leisurely afternoon by the sea.

Friday
Enjoy a scenic drive to Oulton Broad, the southern gateway to the Broads National Park and Lowestoft, Britain's most easterly town with free time to explore, allowing time for lunch before we continue our journey to magnificent Somerleyton Hall Gardens where we spend a delightful afternoon's visit. There are 12 acres of gardens to explore including maze, tearoom and giftshop set in a 400-acre wooded parkland. Journey back to the hotel via Barnby and Bradwell.

Saturday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for our journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.Palm Court Hotel, Great Yarmouth