There is so much to do in this part of Norfolk, in low season as well as high, that I cannot even try to list everything. Below are some of the main attractions that we enjoy and of which we don't think we will ever tire. Whether you like walks in the countryside or on the beach, sailing, shopping, stately homes, bird-watching or even the fun of the fair (at Hunstanton) there is something for everyone. The difficulty you will have is choosing what to do or where to go next.
- Huge expanses of sandy beaches at Holme (2 miles), (Brancaster 6 miles) and Old Hunstanton (2.5 miles)
- Sailing at Brancaster Staithe (7.5 miles)
- Walks along Peddars Way and the North Norfolk coastal path
- Bird-watching at Holme (2 miles), Snettisham (5 miles) and Titchwell (5 miles)
- Seal trips at Blakeney (22 miles)
- Sandringham Royal Estate (10.5 miles) and Holkham Hall (12 miles)
- Norfolk Lavender Farm (3 miles)
- Shopping at Burnham Market (8 miles), Wells (13.5 miles) and Holt (28 miles)
- Numerous pubs serving meals made with local produce
- Hunstanton with its seafront, shops, golf course, Aquarium and Sea Life Centre, funfair and indoor leisure centre (4 miles)
Fun Family Norfolk Events for 2012
All perfectly located, just a few miles from Manningham House
Sat 30 March - Sun 1 April Sandringham Craft and Food Fair
Sun 1 April Sandringham House opens for the summer months
Fri 6 - Mon 9 April Easter Fun at Holkham
Mon 9 April Easter Monday Morris Dancing, 11.30 Rose and Crown, Snettisham; 12.30 Norfolk Lavender, Heacham; 13.30 The Lifeboat Inn, Thornham
Sun 29 April Family Activity - Pond Dipping, Holkham Hall
Thurs 24 - Sun 27 April The Subaru Houghton International Horse Trials, Houghton Hall
Sun 27 May Family Activity - Tremendous Trees of Holkham Park
Sun 3 June Spring Tours of the Private Gardens of Holkham Hall
Sun 17 June Open Farm Sunday, Holkham Hall
Sun 24 June Hunstanton Carnival
Sat 7 & Sun 8 July Norfolk Lavender Festival
Sat 14 July Burnham Market Flower Show and Carnival
Fri 20 July Diva Opera, The Magic Flute, Holkham Hall
Fri 20 - Mon 23 July Old Hunstanton Flower Festival
Sun 22 - Sat 28 July Holt Summer Festival
Wed 25 July Sandringham Flower Festival
Wed 1 August 6.15pm Outdoor Theatre Production, The Owl Who Was Afraid of The Dark, Holkham Hall
Sat 4-Sun 12 August Open Churches in Norfolk
Tues 7 August 6.15pm Outdoor Theatre Production, Grimms' Fairy Tales, Holkham Hall
Fri 10 - Sun 12 August Crafts, Art and Sculpture Fair, Sandringham
Tues 14 August 6.15pm Outdoor Theatre Production, Sleeping Beauty, Holkham Hall
Sun 19 - Sat 25 August Hunstanton Tennis Week
Wed 22 August 6.15pm Outdoor Theatre Production, Sword in the Stone, Holkham Hall
Wed 29 August 6.15pm Outdoor Theatre Production, The Tales of Beatrix Potter, Holkham Hall
Sat 8 & Sun 9 September Sandringham Game and Country Fair
Sat 15 & Sun 16 Sept Burnham Market Horse Trials
Sun 21 October Autumn Tours of the Private Gardens of Holkham Hall
Sat 27 - Wed 31 October Hallowe'en at Holkham
Fri 23 - Sun 25 November Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair, Sandringham
Sat 1 & Sun 2 December Christmas Celebrations at Holkham
Sat 8 & Sun 9 December Christmas Celebrations at Holkham