Norfolk in Springtime

HIGHLIGHTS: Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Blickling Hall, Norfolk Broads and Broads cruise, Norwich, Holt.

Under the dramatic wide-open skies of Royal Norfolk, spring heralds the arrival of an abundance of wildlife and fauna. It is a county with vast swathes of patchwork countryside, lit up with daffodils, bluebells, and all of the colours of the season, and a sensational coastline that attracts migrating birds from all over the world. Our base is the excellent Dunston Hall Hotel, just outside the fine city of Norwich, and tour highlights include visits to the award-winning Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, historic Blickling Hall and a cruise on the lovely Norfolk Broads too.

**Please note it is a condition of travel with Grand UK, for all passengers to hold valid travel insurance for the duration of their tour.**Excursions
FULL DAY: This morning to Blickling Hall, a fine Jacobean mansion with four centuries of history and lovely gardens including a sunken garden and secret garden, amid hosts of golden daffodils in Spring. This afternoon we head to the market town of Holt, with its charming centre and unique independent shops.

HALF DAY: Today we head to Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens, home to over 100 species of birds that bring the area to life throughout the year. BBC's Springwatch was filmed from here for many years due to the fascinating role it plays complimented by viewing facilities and trails that are suited to all.

FULL DAY: This morning into the Norfolk Broads where we take a cruise on these much revered waterways, teaming with wildlife. Later we return to Norwich with free time to explore this medieval city.

Everything Included:

- Free local joining points
- Collect Coach Miles
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement
- Excursions / itinerary as stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Complete luggage handling
- Price-Back Insurance Offer


Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.


We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


They are simply the best in the business.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday. They are simply the best in the business.

We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


Your Pick Up Points
Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.
The Tour Ref below indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.

Pick-Up Information
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.






Traveling from Departure Area A: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M11, at junction 15A.





Traveling from Departure Area B: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services, M40, junction 2.Dunston Hall Hotel
This Elizabethan style mansion, dating from 1859, is set against 150 acres of wooded parkland and golf course in the Norfolk countryside and yet just a few miles from the centre of Norwich.

Restaurant, two bars, conservatory
- En-suite bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Golf course, indoor swimming pool, gym & spa
- Lift

Hotels
• Dunston Hall Hotel (Norwich) - View Information