Jul
09
2010
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Why does boating on the Norfolk Broads make a great holiday?

boat on the norfolk broadsThe Norfolk Broads have been a popular destination for boating holidays since Victorian times. Boating on the many waterways of the Broads provides a chance to enjoy its unique landscapes, history, and wonderful wildlife. The Broads is a network of six rivers, man-made waterways, and open expanses of water called Broads. These were created by [more...]

Feb
08
2010
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What are Grimes Graves?

Neolithic flint axe (photo by portableantiquities CC-BY)Grimes Graves is the name given to the area of ancient flint mines found near Thetford, Norfolk, England. Covering an area of over 90 acres, the land is pot-marked, rather like a lunar landscape, with grassy mounds and craters. These craters are the remains of 433 in-filled shafts, pits and spoil heaps from diggings made [more...]

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Feb
02
2009
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Any ideas for days out in Norfolk?

Sunset over the Norfolk Broads (photo by by rasmithuk CC-BY)Norfolk has a wealth of things to see and do. Miles of unspoilt sandy beaches; the Norfolk Broads with its boating and wild life; sleepy villages, market towns, and the historic city of Norwich, all steeped in thousands of years of history. Norfolk is famous for its miles of sandy beaches which are definitely far [more...]

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