Around Sandringham
Places to eat
Named Norfolk Dining Pub of the Year 2020 by The Good Pub Guide, this relaxed and informal village inn features twisting passages, old beams and log fires as well as excellent food.
The Dabbling Duck, Great Massingham
Surrounded by fields, this gastropub showcases local produce as part of a menu that ranges from pub classics to more sophisticated seasonal dishes.
Overlooking the village green and known for its collection of local real ales, the pub sources food locally and serves it in an environment that mixes traditional period features with modern-day comfort.
Unique places to stay
Sandringham Caravan and Motorhome
Sandringham Camping and Caravanning site
Two sites nestled on the Estate within easy walking distance of the Parkland, House and Gardens offer a peaceful stay, accommodating campers, caravans and motorhomes.
Happy Valley sits on a Norfolk Wildlife Trust site and houses a collection of tree cabins and bell tents with private hot tubs. Suitable for year-round glamping.
Built to service the Estate in 1877, this magnificent Victorian water tower remains an extraordinary base from which to explore and features remarkable 360-degree views over Norfolk.
Local hotels
The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market
Nestled in the picturesque village of Burnham Market, the Hoste Arms has 47 rooms and an in-house cinema as well as a spa and fitness suite.
Set in a magnificent quayside location that provides guests with panoramic views of the estuary and salt marshes, the Blakeney Hotel has over 60 bedrooms and facilities including a games room, indoor swimming pool, steam and sauna room and mini gym.
This boutique 26-bedroom hotel is set in an original Victorian farmhouse that has been lovingly restored and extended. It is known for serving an award-winning breakfast.
Local attractions
Home to the Earl of Leicester, this 18th-century Palladian-style house, which features a six-acre walled garden and extensive beach, offers a range of events throughout the year.
Landscaped gardens and a Jacobean House are the key attractions at this National Trust property, believed to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn. It was an RAF base in the Second World War.
Known for staging major art exhibitions each year, there is a permanent collection of contemporary sculptures on display in the grounds, which also include an award-winning five-acre walled garden.
Places to spot wildlife
With 700 acres to explore, including fabulous gardens and a species-rich nature reserve, visitors can trail through wetlands and hedgerows, woodland and riverbanks, and across farmland and water meadows.
Blakeney Point is home to England’s largest grey seal colony with around 4,000 pups born each year. Book a place on one of the locally operated ferry trips departing from Morston Quay to get up close and personal.
RSPB Snettisham provides spectacular bird watching and panoramic views all year round.
Local beaches
Explore raised dunes and scented pinewoods, paddle in crystal-clear water and enjoy colourful beach huts.
Brancaster Beach (best for dogs)
A popular dog-walking shallow beach, great for families and perfect for a picnic.
One of the most unspoilt stretches of sand in the country, Holkham Beach runs for miles and is lined with dunes and pine forests.