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Location
Stratton Strawless is a village covering 714 acres which was first recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086. The Grade I listed church of St. Margaret's dates back to the 13th century with a broad tower from 1422. Much of the area can be explored by bicycle and foot via the network of quiet lanes and footpaths. Below you'll find more information about the local area...
Local Amenities
Eating Out...
The Fox is just 10 mins walk away from Woodman's Farm, offering family-friendly dining, steakhouse style. There are several other local pubs a short drive away in neighbouring villages like The Marsham Arms, Chequers in Hainford and The Black Lion in Buxton.
Food Stores...
There's a small Co-op in the village of Horsford and in Aylsham there's a Tesco Superstore and Budgens Supermarket. All stores are about 4.5 miles away.
The Fox is just 10 mins walk away from Woodman's Farm, offering family-friendly dining, steakhouse style. There are several other local pubs a short drive away in neighbouring villages like The Marsham Arms, Chequers in Hainford and The Black Lion in Buxton.
Food Stores...
There's a small Co-op in the village of Horsford and in Aylsham there's a Tesco Superstore and Budgens Supermarket. All stores are about 4.5 miles away.
Aylsham
The traditional unspoilt market town of Aylsham situated beside the River Bure is just 4.5 miles away.
The real charm of Aylsham is in its beautiful architecture, strong sense of heritage, bustling town centre and real community ethos. The market place, which is owned by the National Trust, is the heart of this Norfolk market town. It hosts two weekly markets, monthly farmer’s markets and a host of community events throughout the year.
The town is home to Norfolk's slow food movement, perfect for shopping for local produce, and is also the terminus for the Bure Valley Railway.
The real charm of Aylsham is in its beautiful architecture, strong sense of heritage, bustling town centre and real community ethos. The market place, which is owned by the National Trust, is the heart of this Norfolk market town. It hosts two weekly markets, monthly farmer’s markets and a host of community events throughout the year.
The town is home to Norfolk's slow food movement, perfect for shopping for local produce, and is also the terminus for the Bure Valley Railway.
Blickling Hall & Estate
Belonging to the National Trust, the Jacobean mansion sits at the heart of a magnificent garden, historic park and woodland in the beautiful river Bure meadows.
With over 4,600 acres to explore, Blickling's parkland is the perfect place for the whole family to stroll and relax.
You'll find Blickling Estate under 6 miles away from Woodman's Farm.
Other nearby estates and grand country houses are Felbrigg, Mannington and Wolterton, which are important tourist attractions.
With over 4,600 acres to explore, Blickling's parkland is the perfect place for the whole family to stroll and relax.
You'll find Blickling Estate under 6 miles away from Woodman's Farm.
Other nearby estates and grand country houses are Felbrigg, Mannington and Wolterton, which are important tourist attractions.
Norwich
Situated on the river Wensum, Norwich is within easy reach just 20 minutes drive away.
The city has a strong association with art, literature and publishing, other attractions include Norwich Cathedral, the cobbled streets and museums of old Norwich, Norwich Castle, Cow Tower, Dragon Hall and The Forum.
Norwich is one of the UK's top ten shopping destinations, with a mix of chain retailers and independent stores as well as Norwich Market, one of the largest outdoor markets in England.
The city has a strong association with art, literature and publishing, other attractions include Norwich Cathedral, the cobbled streets and museums of old Norwich, Norwich Castle, Cow Tower, Dragon Hall and The Forum.
Norwich is one of the UK's top ten shopping destinations, with a mix of chain retailers and independent stores as well as Norwich Market, one of the largest outdoor markets in England.
The Broads National Park
A National Park with over 125 miles of navigable lock-free waterways set in beautiful countryside and studded with charming and picturesque towns and villages.
A boating holiday destination since the late 19th century you'll find the closest broads at Wroxham and Hoveton under 9 miles away with shops and restaurants and boat hire boat for as short as a few hours.
A boating holiday destination since the late 19th century you'll find the closest broads at Wroxham and Hoveton under 9 miles away with shops and restaurants and boat hire boat for as short as a few hours.
Norfolk Coast
Norfolk has 90 miles of coastline consisting of spectacular beaches, wonderful walking and wildlife, iconic attractions and much more.
From famous film locations such as Holkham to the colourful beach huts at Wells-next-the-Sea, there are many fabulous beaches to explore such as Scratby, Happisburgh, Caistor-on-Sea, Eccles, Holme-next-the-Sea, Sea Palling, Burnham Overy Staithe, Overstrand and Waxham.
Cromer is the closest and easiest seaside town to reach 15 miles away taking just over 20 minutes. Other popular resorts like Sheringham and Great Yarmouth will take over half an hour, and Hunstanton (close to Sandringham) will take just over an hour.
From famous film locations such as Holkham to the colourful beach huts at Wells-next-the-Sea, there are many fabulous beaches to explore such as Scratby, Happisburgh, Caistor-on-Sea, Eccles, Holme-next-the-Sea, Sea Palling, Burnham Overy Staithe, Overstrand and Waxham.
Cromer is the closest and easiest seaside town to reach 15 miles away taking just over 20 minutes. Other popular resorts like Sheringham and Great Yarmouth will take over half an hour, and Hunstanton (close to Sandringham) will take just over an hour.
ROARR!
Dinosaur themed park with life-size dinosaurs and
20 attractions across 85 acres, complete with play areas and eateries, animal farm and deer park.
Just 8.5 miles away it will take you 20 minutes to drive to this award winning family attraction.
20 attractions across 85 acres, complete with play areas and eateries, animal farm and deer park.
Just 8.5 miles away it will take you 20 minutes to drive to this award winning family attraction.
BeWILDerwood
BeWILDerwood is just over 9 miles away taking you 20 mins or so to get to the award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.
A day at BeWILDerwood is full of treehouses, Wobbly Wires, Slippery Slopes, Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, storytelling, boat trips, marsh walks and yummy food!
A day at BeWILDerwood is full of treehouses, Wobbly Wires, Slippery Slopes, Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, storytelling, boat trips, marsh walks and yummy food!
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