North Norfolk Heritage Rail & Royal Rhododendrons

From classic coastal resorts to spectacular Sandringham, the much-loved country retreat of the Royal Family, this is a holiday fit for any King or Queen.

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Explore picturesque Norfolk and experience springtime splendour on our carefully crafted break. From classic coastal resorts to spectacular Sandringham, the much-loved country retreat of the Royal Family, this is a holiday fit for any King or Queen.

INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Host

4 nights half board

Visits to Springfield Designer Outlet & Kings Lynn enroute

Excursions to Hunstanton, Cromer & Sheringham

Journey on the North Norfolk Steam Railway

Admission to Sandringham Gardens

Day 1

Start your holiday as we travel to our hotel, stopping at Springfields Festival Gardens and Designer Shopping Outlet along the way.

Day 2

Enjoy visits to the neighbouring coastal resorts of Cromer and Sheringham. With a unique seafront townscape, Cromer is a traditional seaside town famous for its freshly caught crabs and a unique pier that houses its lifeboat station. Sheringham is home to an award-winning beach, fantastic coastal walks, plenty of quaint shops and the tremendous North Norfolk Steam Railway, which we enjoy a journey on. Settle into your seat and enjoy the whoosh of steam on this eleven-mile return journey!

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Day 3

This morning, we travel to the elegant resort of Hunstanton or 'Hunston' as it's known locally. Renowned for its unique striped cliffs and magnificent sunsets, this seaside town is a purpose-built resort and has retained its splendid Victorian charm and character. From the excellent beach to the tranquil retreat of the Esplanade Gardens, there's something for everyone to enjoy! We return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure; why not treat yourself to afternoon tea on the garden terrace or enjoy use of the hotel's onsite leisure facilities? Alternatively, you can make your own way to Castle Rising Castle, one of the most famous twelfth-century castles in England, just a short ten-minute taxi ride away.

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Day 4

After a leisurely morning, we travel to the Sandringham estate this afternoon. The private country retreat of their majesties, King Charles and Queen Camilla, and home to five generations of British monarchs since the Victorian era, your admission into this stunning estate includes access to the magnificent formal gardens created for King George VI. Wander through over sixty acres, including the shady woodland walk instigated by Elizabeth II with a collection of rhododendrons and magnolia trees brought up from Windsor Castle. We later return to Hunstanton via a visit to the nearby St Mary Magdalene church, the place of worship for the royal family each Christmas.

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Day 5

This morning, we begin our journey home with a stop in King's Lynn, a harbour town steeped in maritime history.

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Knights Hill Hotel & Spa 4* (King's Lynn)

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Spa
Indoor swimming pool

This hotel does not have a lift but ground-floor rooms are available.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA