The village of Lingwood is approximately 10 miles, or half way, between Norwich and Great Yarmouth. It is large village, with Post-office, several pubs serving food, a fish and chip shop and a Spar shop. The village is about a mile from the A47 so benefits from excellent road and rail links. Within six miles of Lingwood is a horse riding centre, a dry ski slope, a petting zoo, a water sports centre, and many other attractions. Being in the heart of the Norfolk Broads we are surround by boating. There are numerous places to hire boats of all sizes within twenty minutes of us, allowing you to explore the Broads (large, man-made lakes) at your own pace. Alternatively you can hop on-board one of the many river buses or tour boats that run from various points nearby.

Lingwood Church

We also cater very well for the rail enthusiast. Odviously our proximity to the historic Wherry Line is a major attraction with its traditional signalling and original station buildings. We are within an hour of six privately owned steam railways, including a 9 mile narrow gauge steam railway, and two historic railways; the North Norfolk "Poppy Line" railway (steam railway of the year 05) and the Mid Norfolk Railway - one of the longest stretches of private railway in the country.

Brundall - the next station from Lingwood on the Wherry Line

Norwich is a beautiful medieval walled city. It's compact size means you can cover all the main attractions in the city centre by foot easily. Boasting a Normal Castle which dominates the sky line, two Cathedrals, two shopping malls (one underground), 52 churches, and 365 pubs, you will certainly not be short of things to do!

Elm Hill - Norwich

Great Yarmouth is a traditional seaside town. Most of its attractions can be found on the "Golden Mile" on the sea front. Boasting a Pleasure Beach, hundreds of restaurants, arcades, and of course miles of beautiful award winning sandy beaches, Great Yarmouth is ideal for a family day out to the seaside.

Cambridge is also easily accessible for a day out. Only an hour's train journey from Norwich, it boasts some of the most historic buildings in the world, as well as one of the world's most famous universities.

What ever your tastes, there is sure to be something for you near Lingwood. This is what makes Norfolk one of the most popular British holiday destinations.