As a nation, we share a memory The flashing lights of a penny arcade; the scraping of a plastic spade on coarse sand; the squawk of gulls overhead; the shock of cold sea on warm toes; the aroma of fried dough on the wind; half collapsed sandcastles; the warm feeling of endless holiday. Endless childhood. As we get older, our tastes change. Donkey rides no longer give us a rush, and candy floss...

Great Yarmouth is one of Britain’s last remaining strongholds of the Great British Holiday. Hence the name. Every summer come rain or shine (mostly shine) since the Victorian era, tourists have been enjoying the colourful sights and sounds of Norfolk’s prime holiday destination. In the early days there was a scenic railway and little else. However, this proved popular with top-hatted...

Most of us are fond of a tipple occasionally. Especially if we’re on holiday, it goes with the territory. Do you have a favourite? Perhaps you enjoy the malty taste of a cool ale, the fiery warmth of a whisky or the richness of fine red wine. If you’re in Norfolk, it doesn’t really matter – because you’re spoilt for choice. Norfolk pretty much creates everything. You...

Norfolk in a Nutshell: The Broads Meet the Sea… The thing is, Norfolk is big county – 4th biggest. This means it’s possible to have a Norfolk holiday, and still be a long way from the Broads or the coast. Isn’t that what Norfolk is all about? wildlife-rich wetlands and wide open sandy beaches? Norfolk has so much to offer, but yes, it’s consistently a top UK holiday...