The market town of Stalham is just a couple of miles away offering all the local facilities required via several independent shops, restaurants and take-aways. Other nearby towns include Wroxham, Holt, North Walsham, Sheringham and Cromer all of which offer a wide variety of amenities. Norwich, the capital of East Anglia, is only sixteen miles away. This fine city retains a lot of medieval charm, including remains of the ancient city wall, many historic buildings and cobbled streets and lanes that can be easily explored on foot. The 12th century keep is prominently situated overlooking the city. The Norman Cathedral is one of the finest in England, with its magnificent cloisters. All this contrasts with the modern state-of-the-art Forum, Riverside development, and the city’s two malls. Norwich also has some fine open spaces, including the wonderful Riverside walk, several parks and gardens. Norwich Shops offer a mix of both high street names and independent boutiques, as well as the largest permanent open-air market in England where you can buy anything from food to fashion.

There are lots of pubs and restaurants in the area and several takeaways, however, if you want to cook for yourself then there are plenty of places to buy fresh local produce. The Ingham Swan is a 5-minute walk and is a 14th-century former coaching inn offering fine-dining with award winning food in a friendly environment. There are also several other renown pubs and restaurants in the area offering international menus or even specialities such as Seafood and Mediterranean dishes.

Sea Palling is the closest beach and is great for various water sports due to the wave patterns, Horsey is one of the best locations for Grey Seals and Waxham with its dunes is a lovely beach for swimming. Towards the north Happisburgh boasts the only privately run lighthouse in the country.

Weaver’s way is one of the longest footpaths in the area (61 miles) and passes through Ingham (which sits somewhere close to the middle). This path connects Cromer to Great Yarmouth and uses some dis-used railways. It also connects with other long paths including: The Norfolk Coast Path, Marriot’s Way, The Bittern Line and Wherryman’s Way as well as many other shorter distance paths, circular walks, tracks and bridleways. The location is ideal for anyone wanting to see the local countryside on foot or by cycle.

Hickling is year-round haven for wildlife, is only a mile away. It is home to the common crane, bittern and marsh harrier to name just a few interesting birds to been seen here. In winter large numbers of marsh harriers roost in the reedbed and various harriers and other birds of prey, including owls can be spotted. Sometimes it is also possible to see Kingfishers here. Other animals that you can spot include red deer, Muntjac (water deer from China) and sea otters. Among the many insects are two iconic local specialities – the swallowtail butterfly and the Norfolk hawker dragonfly and on occasions we have seen humming bird moths which you would normally expect to
see in southern Europe or Africa.

• Magnificent country houses including two top National Trust properties Blickling Hall and
  Felbrigg.
• Beautiful gardens at East Ruston Vicarage, Fairhaven, Mannington and Hoveton Hall.
• Family fun theme parks such from the magical BeWilderwood to a Dinosaur park.
• Local crafts at Wroxham barns and numerous galleries and independent shops across the
  region.
•  Interesting museums covering Norfolk life, inland waterways, printing and bookbinding,
  transport (aviation, cars, motorcycles), maritime and fishing, military (tanks) as well as the
  deep fossil history of the local coastline.
• Quaint villages and market towns such as Ludham, Holt, Reepham and Alysham.