Norfolk


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-norfolk-tulips-near-king-s-lynn">Norfolk Tulips, near King&#8217;s Lynn</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/norfolk-tulips-fields.jpg" alt="Norfolk Tulips fields" class="wp-image-49538" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/norfolk-tulips-fields.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/norfolk-tulips-fields-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/norfolk-tulips-fields-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>A spring flower display to die for! Viewed from the sky, the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/norfolk_tulips/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Norfolk Tulips</a> fields on the outskirts of King’s Lynn form a breathtaking rainbow patchwork. The effect is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXPCl7PApwP/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">no less spectacular on foot </a>&#8211; it&#8217;s no wonder people flock from across the UK to walk through the field on the few days each year it is open to the public (<strong>Thu 16 &#8211; Mon 27 Apr</strong>).  Tickets are available <a href="https://www.norfolktulips.co.uk/event-details-opening-times" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, in aid of <a href="https://www.tappinghouse.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tapping House</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tulips-at-houghton-hall-near-king-s-lynn">Tulips at Houghton Hall, near King&#8217;s Lynn</h2>



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<p>Sticking with tulips, Palladian beauty <a href="https://www.houghtonhall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houghton Hall</a> &#8211; famed for its knockout annual art exhibitions (this year it&#8217;s <a href="https://www.houghtonhall.com/whats-on/lynn-chadwick-at-houghton-hall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lynn Chadwick</a> launching 2 May, FYI) &#8211; is hosting its first ever <a href="https://www.houghtonhall.com/whats-on/tulips-at-houghton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tulip festival</a> (<strong>from Sat 11 Apr</strong>). Created in collaboration with leading bulb specialists Peter Nyssen, hundreds of tulips have transformed the award-winning five-acre Walled Garden into a riot of spring colour. While you are there check out the Taihaku cherry trees which are in full blossom now. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eaton-park-norwich">Eaton Park, Norwich</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1300" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/eaton-park-blossom.png" alt="Eaton Park blossom" class="wp-image-49382" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/eaton-park-blossom.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/eaton-park-blossom-615x800.png 615w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/eaton-park-blossom-769x1000.png 769w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/eaton-park-blossom-768x998.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The glorious 80 acres of <a href="https://www.norwich.gov.uk/eatonpark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eaton Park</a> are a sweet sight in spring, especially on a clear sunny day when the bright white blossom of the Rose Garden looks spectacular against the blue sky. If you can tear yourself away from this natural art installation, there’s so much to explore here &#8211; a skatepark, miniature railway, crazy golf course, boating lake, tennis courts, pretty rotunda and bandstand. Don’t miss breakfast at <a href="https://www.theeatonparkcafe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eaton Park Café</a>, run by the crew at foodie fave <a href="https://www.thebicycleshopcafe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bicycle Shop</a> on St Benedicts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oxburgh-estate">Oxburgh Estate</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/blossom-orchard-oxburgh-hall-credit-national-trust-rachael-hunt.jpg" alt="Blossom in the orchard at Oxburgh Hall (credit) National Trust Images Rachael Hunt" class="wp-image-49522" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/blossom-orchard-oxburgh-hall-credit-national-trust-rachael-hunt.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/blossom-orchard-oxburgh-hall-credit-national-trust-rachael-hunt-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/blossom-orchard-oxburgh-hall-credit-national-trust-rachael-hunt-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Blossom in the orchard at Oxburgh Hall / National Trust Images Rachael Hunt</figcaption></figure>



<p>Head to this National Trust property in South West Norfolk for a blast of blossoming fruit trees, including heritage varieties from Norfolk (at their finest&nbsp;from late March through April) and the 20 cherry trees donated to <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oxburgh</a> by the Japanese government as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project in the UK.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-norwich-riverside">Norwich riverside </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/196590776_3507973512637438_2067961281517068429_n.jpg" alt="Norwich" class="wp-image-32583" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/196590776_3507973512637438_2067961281517068429_n.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/196590776_3507973512637438_2067961281517068429_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/196590776_3507973512637438_2067961281517068429_n-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/196590776_3507973512637438_2067961281517068429_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/196590776_3507973512637438_2067961281517068429_n-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>A walk along Norwich riverside, past the medieval Pull&#8217;s Ferry and swerving into the gorgeous <a aria-label="Cathedral (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cathedral.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cathedral</a> quarter, is stunning in any season &#8211; but we especially love it when the riverbanks are bathed in bright flowers and the blossom is shaking on the trees. Pick up the path at Fye Bridge, with its fantastic views over the Wensum, then see where the spring wind takes you! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sheringham-park">Sheringham Park </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1250" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/274553834_4849890755099725_8747484623394310478_n.jpg" alt="Sheringham Park" class="wp-image-32580" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/274553834_4849890755099725_8747484623394310478_n.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/274553834_4849890755099725_8747484623394310478_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/274553834_4849890755099725_8747484623394310478_n-400x500.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/274553834_4849890755099725_8747484623394310478_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/274553834_4849890755099725_8747484623394310478_n-420x525.jpg 420w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>With its combination of enticing forest and sweeping sea views, <a aria-label="Shezza Park (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheringham-park" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sheringham Park</a> is a winner at any time of the year &#8211; but the epic kaleidoscopic rhododendrons and azaleas that pop open in late spring make it an absolute must this season.&nbsp;A great spot for family walks, while you&#8217;re admiring the paths sprinkled with bubblegum-pink confetti, your kids will be charmingly distracted by climbing the treetop gazebo and watching steam trains chug across the horizon. There are plenty of scooter and buggy friendly paths, and the joys of Sheringham itself are just down the road. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fairhaven-woodland-amp-water-garden-south-walsham">Fairhaven Woodland &amp; Water Garden, South Walsham</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/candelabra-primulas-fairhaven-woodland-norfolk-credit-visit-norwich-james-bass.jpg" alt="Candelabra primulas at Fairhaven" class="wp-image-49380" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/candelabra-primulas-fairhaven-woodland-norfolk-credit-visit-norwich-james-bass.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/candelabra-primulas-fairhaven-woodland-norfolk-credit-visit-norwich-james-bass-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/candelabra-primulas-fairhaven-woodland-norfolk-credit-visit-norwich-james-bass-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Candelabra&nbsp;primulas at Fairhaven. Credit: James Bass / VisitNorwich</figcaption></figure>



<p>There&#8217;s some serious spring flower power to be admired at <a href="https://www.fairhavengarden.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fairhaven</a>, an enchantingly peaceful, tucked-away nature spot in the heart of the Broads. The spring theatrics start with primroses,&nbsp;wood anemones and daffodils, then bluebells take to the stage before jewel-bright candelabra&nbsp;primulas, rhododendrons and azaleas steal the show in May.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blickling-estate">Blickling Estate </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="769" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/magnolias-orangery-blickling-769x1000.jpg" alt="Magnolia in flower outside the Orangery at Blickling Estate, Norfolk (c) National Trust Images Antonia Gray" class="wp-image-49393" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/magnolias-orangery-blickling-769x1000.jpg 769w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/magnolias-orangery-blickling-615x800.jpg 615w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/magnolias-orangery-blickling-768x998.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/03/magnolias-orangery-blickling.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Magnolia in flower outside the Orangery at Blickling Estate / National Trust Images Antonia Gray</figcaption></figure>



<p><a aria-label="Blickling (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blickling</a> is made for romantic strolls at this time of year when the grounds of the Jacobean stately home are swathed in puffs of pastel magnolia and blushing blossom. After exploring the huge site, clocking the heavenly hedgerows of Blackthorn and Hawthorn, don&#8217;t forget to stop off at the <a aria-label="The Bucks Arms (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.bucksarms.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bucks Arms</a> for a cosy pint. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-foxley-wood">Foxley Wood </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/184838282_254621493081008_7736174814174003476_n.jpg" alt="Foxley Wood" class="wp-image-32582" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/184838282_254621493081008_7736174814174003476_n.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/184838282_254621493081008_7736174814174003476_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/184838282_254621493081008_7736174814174003476_n-333x500.jpg 333w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/184838282_254621493081008_7736174814174003476_n-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/184838282_254621493081008_7736174814174003476_n-350x525.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Norfolk’s largest remaining ancient woodland, around 6000 years old, is brimming with life at this time of year. At <a aria-label="Foxley Wood  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/nature-reserves/reserves/foxley-wood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Foxley Wood</a> you can expect peeping primroses earlier in the spring and vivid banks of bluebells later on. Butterflies and birds flutter in abundance, and nature-buffs will love spotting unusual woodland wildlife, such as treecreepers (tiny birds) and purple hairstreaks (stunning blue butterflies). Heavenly. More <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/walks-near-me/best-bluebell-walks-in-norfolk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bluebell beauty spots</a> here.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pensthorpe-near-fakenham-nbsp">Pensthorpe, near Fakenham&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/02/Pensthorpe-daffodils1.jpg" alt="Daffodils at Pensthorpe, Norfolk" class="wp-image-39425" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/02/Pensthorpe-daffodils1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/02/Pensthorpe-daffodils1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/02/Pensthorpe-daffodils1-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/02/Pensthorpe-daffodils1-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pensthorpeuk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@pensthorpeuk</a></figcaption></figure>



<p>In spring there are lovely swathes of daffs to be found among the vivid, sprawling gardens of nature-spotters paradise <a href="https://pensthorpe.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pensthorpe</a>. Even better? There’s some shiny new adventure play equipment and a genuinely classy indoor play area for your little people. Plus, a cute café, arty garden sculptures and plenty of bird-watching opportunities. More <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/walks-near-me/daffodils-norfolk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sunshine daffodil thrills</a> here.</p>



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