Photo : Norfolk Lavender
Photo : Bircham Windmill
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The internationally renowned Norfolk Lavender is at the gateway
to Heacham with the lavender fields, shop and distillery, founded
in 1932. Norfolk Lavender Ltd, Caley Mill, Heacham, Norfolk,
PE31 7JE. Tel: 0870 243 0147. GARDENS, TEAROOM, SHOPS, PLANTS.
Caley Mill, the headquarters of Norfolk Lavender Ltd, was originally
a water mill for grinding corn, and now set in its garden of
lavender, roses and herbs, it has become a distinctive Norfolk
landmark. In the grounds, we also have a National Collection
of Lavenders. Each variety or species has its own bed. There
are over 100 different lavenders to see and smell. www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk.
About 2 miles south of Hunstanton.
Bircham Windmill, Great
Bircham, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6SJ. Tel: 01485 578393. Today,
very few windmills are left, and Bircham Mill is considered one
of the best still remaining. Visitors can climb the five floors
up to the fan stage and, when possible, on windy days, visitors
can also see the sails and the milling machinery turning. www.birchamwindmill.co.uk.
About 7 miles south east of Hunstanton.
Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk - PE32 2XD. Tel: 1760 755394. Facilities
include Toilets: Not adapted for wheelchairs, Exhibition with
level access, Shop with level access, but there are steps inside.
Refreshments. English Heritage. Charges apply. About 12 miles
east of Kings Lynn.
The Fenland and West Norfolk
Aircraft Preservation Society.
Old Lynn Road, West Walton, nr Wisbech, Norfolk, PE14 7DA. A
splendid collection of aircraft, memorabilia, engines, artefacts,
uniforms and insignia, models and so much more connected with
aviation past and present. Our items span from the beginning
of powered flight, through the Great War and World War Two, Korea,
Vietnam and both Gulf Conflicts, right up to the latest in the
world of aviation. www.fawnaps.co.uk About 9 miles south west
of Kings Lynn.
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