From strolling round a lavender garden or gathering armfuls of sunflowers, to learning the art of flower farming, Rachel Bowles picks three Norfolk destinations offering memorable ways to celebrate summer in full bloom

As the season reaches its golden peak, here’s your guide to unforgettable family adventures in North Norfolk’s wild and wonderful spaces

Is it just us or are there more festivals than ever in North Norfolk this summer? From long weekends dedicated to local ale and oysters to arts extravaganzas, these are the dates to put in your diary, says Harriet Cooper

Affectionately known as ‘Sunny Hunny’, Hunstanton, with its dramatic striped cliffs, is one of the best spots on the Norfolk coast to view a sunset and has traditional seaside charm in spades. Join Rachel Bowles for a sun-soaked day of adventure in this Victorian town

The million-copy best-selling author, who lives in Norwich with her writer husband, D.J. Taylor, regularly holidays on the North Norfolk coast. Here she talks to Harriet Cooper about fruit orchards, her favourite bookshops and finding peace in nature