Lovely To Visit

The Sandringham Estate, Norfolk

Queen Alexandra's Nest

Built by Sir Dighton Probyn

These photographs were taken last year when we visited

The Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. 

Queen Alexandra's Nest is the

summer house overlooking the lake.

There is a story that goes with this summer house.

If you have time, click the link and read 

about Sir Dighton Probyn

and his devotion to Queen Alexandra.

Sandringham House is just beyond the trees.

Beautiful place, don't you agree?

The Royal Station - Wolferton

Wolferton Train Station is a tad over 2 miles from

Sandringham (the Queen's Country Retreat).

Between 1862 and 1911 over

600 Royal Trains arrived or departed from

the platform below.

Parts of the station are now a museum.

When you visit, you will find a guest book,

leaflets and cards at the end of the public platform

right behind where I am standing (below).

The station closed in 1962.  The tracks are gone.

The waiting rooms on the left are now a private residence.

You are free to walk up the platform on the right and 

around to the main entrance (below).

The little building (below) is full a memorabilia

including wonderful photos of the station and Royal visitors.

The Signal Box (above) is Grade II listed.

Located just across the street from the station.

Below is one more look from the street

to the main platform.

And, just to be sure you are in the right place -

have a look at this great sign up the street from the station.

The house (above) was built as the Station Master's House.

It is Grade II listed.  Built in 1897.

My husband loves the old train stations. So do I.

If ever you visit East Norfolk and Sandringham,

save and hour to visit 

The Royal Station at

Wolferton.

A Taste Of Hunstanton

Located on the East Coast of Norfolk, Hunstanton 

is the perfect seaside town to spend a day, or more.

Especially known for these unique striped cliffs (below).

You can walk down to the coast line from either end of the cliffs.

See the old Lighthouse from this angle - the town is beyond.

The cliffs are every bit as striking as they look here.

Plenty of beach, too.

The town is delightful with loads of shops,

restaurants and Victorian architecture.  

There is a wonderful walk through the gardens
along the cliffs known as The Wolf Trail.

The trail is dotted with interesting signs telling the story about

England's first patron saint, St Edmund -

a famous visitor to Hunstanton and more. (click image to make larger)

You can even stop for a cup of tea.

We did :).

(Below) Here is that lighthouse I mentioned earlier -

looking through ruins of St Edmunds Memorial Chapel

(built in 1272).

One last look at those magnificent cliffs (the town is behind me),

before we go to Fishers for fish & chip, and

then enjoy the sunset before heading back to our hotel.

Hunstanton is the only west facing town on the East Coast.  

Hope you enjoyed this brief visit to Hunstanton.  There is

so much more, like Old Hunstanton, those nature trails, etc etc.

We came here three times during our Norfolk holiday.

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The Name Is Correct

Wells-next-the-Sea

Port on North Norfolk coast of England

To make a long story short:  

Going way back (Domesday Book - 1086) the name was 'Guella' and by 1326 is was 'Welles'. 

There were many spring-wells rising through the chalk in the area.

The present name originated in the early 19th Century,

distinguishing it from other places with the same name.  

In 1857 it became known as Wells-on-Sea.

But, in 1956 the local Council voted to re-adopt the present name.

Taken at low tide looking back where the top shot was taken.  

The big boat on right is a restaurant.

Yes, it is a pretty port but what I am not showing you is:

 - A cute miniature steam railway that transports you to the beach

(or you can walk - about 1 mile, or go by car),

- The sandy beach with charming and colorful beach huts,

- An abundance of restaurants and shops,

- Or, the fantastic ice cream cone I enjoyed :).

If you go to London, great...but get yourself on a tour of the

Norfolk Coast...it is a must!!!!

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