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🍴Lunch with quite a view! After visiting the

🍴Lunch with quite a view! After visiting the gardens at Wiveton Hall a while ago, a friend and I had lunch at the recently re-opened Wiveton Hall Cafe, now run by Norfolk Tea Co. We made a beeline for an outside table but had a good nose at the new-look interiors, and gift shop selling Norfolk produce. As you’d expect, they have a fantastic range of teas to drink in, or purchase. Ensconced at a table with a prime view across to the coast, my friend ordered chicken Caesar salad and I had a tuna and cheddar panini as the quiche had just sold out (we were late lunchers). Both were delicious and we rounded off a long, chatty lunch with coffee. With hindsight, I think we should have made the effort to try some homemade cake, though we did do a detour to buy some @sharringtonstrawberries on the way home! 🫖Cafe crib sheet☕️ 🗓️Open daily, 10am to 5pm
🍴Menus currently include all-day breakfast brioches, light lunches - think salads, sandwiches, and more, plus homemade cakes and scones
🐕Dog-friendly inside and out (complete with the ‘Woofeton Water Station’)
☀️Keep an eye out on @wivetonhallcafe for their summer tapas and pizza evenings, too
🌺Do book to visit Wiveton Hall’s gardens (check out my earlier post for details) @wivetonhall
@norfolktea_co #wiveton #wivetoncafe #lunch #lifeonthecoast #cafeculture #northnorfolk #coast #northnorfolkliving

Wolterton is throwing open its doors to the public

Wolterton is throwing open its doors to the public again tomorrow (Wednesday 11 June), offering a level of access unseen since the 1970s, and yesterday, @girlaroundnorthnorfolk and I were invited to the press preview. This stunning 18th-century Palladian hall sits in 500-acres of parkland and was built in 1741 by Horatio Walpole, housing his considerable art collection. Now owned by the Ellis family, this historic house is fittingly being reopened with an extensive arts and culture programme, complete with ‘Sea State’ an exhibition of work by contemporary artists Maggi Hambling and Ro Robertson (11 June to 7 December), and artist residencies. You can also visit to enjoy the @bread_source cafe in the library or one of the walks round the extensive grounds with its 10-acre lake. Dogs on leads are welcome in select parts of the grounds. Entry is free for the above experiences (though you are invited to consider making a donation to The Ted Ellis Trust). You do need to pre-book though. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm, until 7 December. Alongside, there’s also a programme of creative workshops, from flower arranging to painting; opera and theatre on the lawn; dining experiences - and you can book a stay, too (visit the website for prices for these activities). We’ll be sharing more about the house and exhibition soon… @woltertonpark
@simon_oldfield 📷 mainly @girlaroundnorthnorfolk #woltertonpark #historichouse #norfolk #northnorfolk #history #art #culture #northnorfolkliving #presspreview

Wait for it… I was thrilled to spot this poppy

Wait for it… I was thrilled to spot this poppy field with a public footpath running alongside it when coming into Ringstead on Tuesday evening. There are some truly amazing fields of poppies around at the moment and several others near this one. It was especially magical to walk right alongside it - thank you to Courtyard Farm for this wonderful experience. PS It’s Ringstead Open Gardens this Sunday 8 June ’25, so why not combine the two floral experiences (and if you want to make a weekend of it, it’s Stanhoe Open Gardens on Saturday!) @stanhoegardens
@ringsteadopengardens #northnorfolkliving #northnorfolk #lifeonthecoast #june #summer #flowers #poppies #inspiredbynature #wildflowers #flowerfield #ringstead #coast #coastalliving

🌺Hello June and the first day of meteorological

🌺Hello June and the first day of meteorological summer! Looking through my camera roll to previous Junes, it’s full of gardens and flowers, boats (sometimes with flowers!) and sunset walks on the coast - so here’s to making time for more of that in what is always a busy month on North Norfolk Living magazine, putting our high summer edition together. PS there are some stunning poppy fields around this year in North and West Norfolk - mine here, like all of the images in this post, is an archive shot from a previous June. #northnorfolkliving #northnorfolk #lifeonthecoast #june #summer #gardens #flowers #poppies #coast #coastalliving #holkham #walledgarden #houghton #wellsnextthesea #wellsnextthesealife #hunstanton #brancasterstaithe

An absolute beauty of a sunset last night… #no

An absolute beauty of a sunset last night… #northnorfolk #northnorfolkliving #sunset #eveningsky #reflections #brancasterstaithe #harbour #inspiredbynature #lifeonthecoast #coast

📍Last week I visited the gardens at Wiveton Hal

📍Last week I visited the gardens at Wiveton Hall for the first time and am already thinking about when I can go back! 🌿Situated right on the coast, the gardens blend natural, wild planting with more formal elements like topiary, and ‘borrow’ the stunning views across the marshes to the sea most effectively. 🌺I won’t give too much away but highlights for me included the combination of formal topiary hedging around a wild meadow; the scent of wild garlic; the abundant frothy cow parsley; artfully place blue benches; the wisteria on the hall; the magnificent walled working kitchen garden complete with a peony hedge and brick paths. 🌿The gardens are open daily until October for self-guided tours, which I did, tickets £5 and bookable online at www.wivetonhall.co.uk (booking fee applies) or pay at the cafe. 🌿UPDATED - according to the website, there is only availability now on Desmond’s tours on the August date 🌿Owner Desmond MacCarthy runs guided tours on select dates, too (28 May [tomorrow, tickets available according to the website at the time of posting], 18 June, 23 July and 27 August, at 11am; £20pp, again book via the website, booking fee applies). @wivetonhall
@wivetonhallcafe #wiveton #wivetonhall #gardens #opengarden #topiary #kitchengarden #wisteriahysteria #lifeonthecoast #coastalgarden #northnorfolk #coast #northnorfolkliving

📍Talk of the town… Join Rachel Bowles for a

📍Talk of the town…
Join Rachel Bowles for a stroll round Fakenham ☕️Start your day @taylorsteashop, a local favourite known for its delicious homemade breakfast and brunch offerings. 👣Step back in time on the Fakenham Lancaster Heritage Trail. The town’s full name is Fakenham Lancaster, dating back to 1377 when John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, was granted the manor of Fakenham. Discover 32 blue plaques, each with a QR code. 🚴‍♀️Stay active via @activefakenham, a volunteer-run organisation which partners with local businesses and groups to offer events and activities. Join the fun at the Fakenham Riverside Festival on 15 June with its raft race and duck race. 🏞️Follow the River Walk alongside the Wensum, with views of the countryside and wildlife. There are two main looped paths which connect with several other trails. Find the map at www.activefakenham.org.uk 🛍️Experience the bustle of Market Day. Fakenham’s roots as a market town go back to the 13th century. On every Thursday from 8am to 2pm, expect local produce, crafts, flowers and more. 👀Watch glassmakers at work @langhamglass1, a family-run business known for its expert craftsmanship. Feeling adventurous? Try your hand at the craft and create your own unique piece. 💍Get creative with @clairehowardjewellery, crafting stacking rings, bangles, cuffs, or hammered stud earrings. Claire’s shop showcases her own handcrafted pieces. 🦆Discover @pensthorpeuk. A short drive from town, this 700-acre nature reserve features diverse habitats with peaceful spots, such as bird watching hides and gardens. Little ones love exploring its nature trails and indoor and outdoor play areas. 🏇Enjoy a trip to @fakenhamracecourse, with a history dating back to 1905 and royal patronage that continues to this day. Ladies Day on 1 June promises fashion, fun and racing. 🍦Finish your day @fatcowcow.burgers. Tucked away in a wildflower meadow, this outdoor eatery dishes up juicy smash burgers piled high with your choice of toppings, golden crispy fries, and soft-serve ice cream. 📷 Photo 3 © Active Fakenham/ keithosbornphotography.co.uk

📍The Ship, Brancaster Sarah Hardy and I tried

📍The Ship, Brancaster Sarah Hardy and I tried the new look Ship at Brancaster which is now under the management of the Sculthorpe Mill team. It’s bright and stylish following an extensive refurbishment and you’ll recognise the trademark colourful banquette seating! There are two outside seating areas plus a bar and restaurant where you can eat, and both a bar and restaurant menu. We ate in the restaurant and both went for the risotto which was packed with local asparagus. There’s a comprehensive wine list, plenty of Norfolk ales available like Moongazer and a good selection of gins and rums. It’s dog friendly and we reckon it’s a very welcome addition to the coastal dining scene. We like! @theshipbrancaster
@sculthorpemillnorfolk
@sarahhardymedia21 #theship #brancaster #lunch #eatingout #asparagus #risotto #dogfriendly #northnorfolk #coast #lifeonthecoast #northnorfolkliving

🌿Delighted to share that our Early Summer issue

🌿Delighted to share that our Early Summer issue of North Norfolk Living magazine is out now, in print and online! 🌿It’s a packed edition, with highlights including Annie Tempest’s guide to North Norfolk; our round up of what’s happening on the local arts scene; Harriet Cooper floats nine watery adventures to have this summer; Rachel Bowles enjoys a day out in Fakenham; Sarah Hardy shares some of the best spots to eat alfresco, and a peek at some glorious gardens to visit. 🌿Discover 10 ways to get back to nature with Natalie Douglas as we spring into summer and more green finds with Niobe Wray-Shaw; learn more about the work of local charities YANA and About with Friends; meet historic figure Lady Margaret Tufton of Holkham. We’ve also rounded up local events and activities galore, so have those diaries at the ready - get set for a busy season! 🌿Thank you to @beckiereedartist and @fairfaxartgalleryburnhammarket for allowing us to feature the stunning ‘Spring Air’ on our cover - Beckie’s solo exhibition at Fairfax Gallery in Burnham Market runs from 24 May to 14 June. 🌿Pick up a copy locally or read it online via the #linkinbio. Enjoy! #northnorfolk #magazine #lifeinnorthnorfolk #art #culture #interiors #gardening #nature #activities #exploremore #foodanddrink #eatingout #localpeople #northnorfolkliving #editorial