Top Things to do in Norfolk
Things to do in Norfolk, England: The Best Monuments & Statues
A holiday in Norfolk is not a glamorous break. While the Norfolk Broads of East Anglia are a beautiful part of the UK, they represent a relaxing rural getaway rather than a high-powered city-break. Although its reputation is mostly rural, with people associating the county mostly with the wetlands of the Norfolk Broads, there are also towns such as Norwich and King's Lynn to visit, both of which provide shopping opportunities, nightlife and entertainment. Norfolk also contains a large stretch of coastline, and seaside destinations such as Cromer and Great Yearmouth mean there are great beaches to be found as well. Many areas of the Norfolk Broads and the coastal region are sites of outstanding natural beauty, and are also protected as bird reserves, so take a pair of binoculars on holiday. There are also popular wildlife attractions such as Banham Zoo, with a great collection of big cats, and Great Yarmouth's Sea Life Centre, one of the biggest of its kind in the country, complete with tropical sharks and conger eels. And of course, if any of your family are interested in boating, you'll need to rent a boat and explore the waterways of the Broads themselves!
Restaurants in Norfolk
1. The Desert Rat Memorial
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
The memorial is dedicated to all who served in the 7th Armoured Division (The Desert Rats), the 4th Armoured Brigade (The Black Rats) and the 7th Armoured Brigade (The Green Jerboa), throughout history. In 1944 the men of 7th Armoured Division (The Desert Rats) arguably one of the most famous units in the British Army was based here and in the nearby countryside and towns, before they left to take part in the Normandy Campaign, landing late on 6 June 1944. These few months are the only time the Desert Rats were ever in the UK. The Memorial and main plaque inaugurated on the 23rd October 1998 by Field Marshal Lord Carver is located on the A1065 two miles north of Mundford, Norfolk, England. The additional plaque commemorating the Desert Rats of the 4th & 7th Armoured Brigades from 1945 to 2003 was added to the plinth and inaugurated during the Open Day on the 27th June 2004. A new museum has just been opened.
Reviewed By martynr2014 - Swindon, United Kingdom
Great place, full of history and championed by a great man, full of patriotism and committed to ensuring the Rats are remembered. Full of memorabilia and some great tales Highest praise to Rod Scott, who has painstakingly built and maintained the museum. Beautiful nature trails through the forest, so any extremely enjoyable experience
2. Little Walsingham Cross
3. Nelson's Monument
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4.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By gkw09 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Reaching almost fifty metres high, this column is found within an industrial estate a few minutes walk from Great Yarmouth seafront. There is a lot of Horatio Nelson related history in Norfolk (Burnham Thorpe being his birthplace) and this monument is listed as a Grade I structure. The tower is also known as Britannia Monument and the Norfolk Naval Pillar. At its top, it is embossed with a stone Britannia figurine. All in all, it is really a quite impressive monument that has stood since 1817.
4. Kings Lynn Roll of Honour
5. George Vancouver Statue
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4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Jannie_X
This statue is often used to depict King's Lynn on brochures and in the news and is well worth a visit for the photographic opportunities it affords. Go to the old customs house/tourist information centre and the statue is between this and the river Ouse. There is an extensive description of Vancouver and his exploits below on the plinth itself - the inscription is rather small and closely written. Many people from Vancouver make a special pilgrimage to view the statue, and although it is rather small, if you take a photo from a low angle with the Custom House behind, you have a very respectable souvenir. Take a few steps to walk to the bench on the elevated position overlooking the river and sit and contemplate the river and amazing views. There is more information about King's Lynn and its history in a sunken "compass rose" next to the bench, and if you return to the Vancouver statue, you will find a good descriptive notice on the wall to the left.
6. Edith Cavell Memorial
7. Statue of Sir Thomas Browne
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
8. War Memorial Of Great Yarmouth
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
9. War Memorial Walsoken
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
