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See several of Norfolk’s finest stately homes, hear a talk from royal historian Lucy and stay at a cosy four-star hotel

With its spectacular coastline, serene rivers and fields dotted with crimson-red poppies, Norfolk is the perfect rural escape where life seems to move at a slower pace. It's not hard to see why the Royals come here to unwind.

Adding to Norfolk's appeal are the enchanting heritage railways which glide through the countryside. Experience two of these charming lines on this special five-day tour; the scenic Bure Valley Railway and the North Norfolk Railway, affectionately known as the Poppy Line.

Making the visit even more inviting is the company of historian Lucy Worsely, who'll give an exclusive talk and Q&A sharing insights from her work as a royal biographer. Lucy will also join you on a visit to Sandringham Palace, the Royals' country retreat.

Your visit to Sandringham is sure to be a highlight of your getaway. The Royal Family's famous country house is a joy to explore. You'll wander through the grand house and formal gardens with Lucy before enjoying a seasonal Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco, served in the elegant restaurant.

Other visits on this tour include Blickling Estate, a Jacobean mansion thought to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, Felbrigg Hall, one of the most elegant country houses in East Anglia, and Holkham Hall, an 18th-century Palladian-style house.

You'll be staying at the delightful Park Farm Hotel in Norwich. This is a wonderful rural bolthole, set in 200 acres of heavenly Norfolk countryside and with its own beautifully landscaped gardens to enjoy.

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Lucy Worsley OBE
Historian, author, TV presenter and curator

Lucy Worsley OBE is one of Britain's leading historians and is chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces. She has written a number of books, including Courtiers: A Secret History Of The Georgian Court, If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History Of Your Home and a biography of Agatha Christie.

Lucy has presented a number of history shows including Six Wives With Lucy Worsley, Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors and Lucy Worsley On The Mystery Queen which followed in the footsteps of Christie in Egypt. She is also the winner of a Specialist Factual Bafta for the documentary Suffragettes With Lucy Worsley.

Price includes

  • Four nights at Park Farm Hotel, Norwich
  • Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotel
  • Exclusive talk by Lucy Worsley
  • Visits to Blickling Estate, Felbrigg Hall
  • Visit Sandringham Estate with Lucy Worsley
  • Visit to Holkham Hall
  • Sparkling afternoon tea at Sandringham House
  • Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat, Horning
  • Ride on the Bure Valley Railway from Aylsham to Wroxham
  • North Norfolk Railway ride on The Poppy Line from Holt to Sheringham
  • Comfortable coach travel throughout
  • Services of a tour manager throughout

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From
Thu, Thu, May 8, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, May 12, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,489*
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From
Thu, Thu, May 8, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, May 12, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,539*
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* From price is per person for all other readers, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £375. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). To redeem your exclusive subscriber offer, visit telegraph.co.uk/tt-extra. Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

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Thu, Thu, Oct 2, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Oct 6, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,489*

* From price is per person for subscribers, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £375. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). To redeem your exclusive subscriber offer, visit telegraph.co.uk/tt-extra. Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

From
Thu, Thu, Oct 2, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Oct 6, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,539*

* From price is per person for all other readers, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £375. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). To redeem your exclusive subscriber offer, visit telegraph.co.uk/tt-extra. Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Arrive in Norwich
    Norwich, United Kingdom

    Today you'll make your own way to the Park Farm Hotel on the outskirts of Norwich, where you will meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers before checking into your hotel.

    Set in over 200 acres of landscaped gardens and green fields, five miles south of Norwich city centre, Park Farm has a bar, restaurant, leisure club and free parking. You'll have some time to settle into your hotel and get to know your surroundings before dinner in the hotel restaurant.

  2. Day
    2
    Sandringham with Lucy Worsley
    Sandringham, United Kingdom

    This morning you'll enjoy an exclusive talk and Q&A with historian Lucy Worsley at your hotel. Afterwards, Lucy will join you as you transfer by coach to the Royal Sandringham Estate.

    On arrival at Sandringham you'll enjoy time to explore the impressive house. This is followed by a seasonal Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco, inspired by the Estate and served in the restaurant. Afternoon Tea is served on Chelsea botanical porcelain, a design closely derived from a large collection acquired by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.

    After your tea, you can explore the formal gardens, St Mary Magdalene Church, the Gift Shop and the Royal Parkland before returning to the hotel for dinner.

  3. Day
    3
    Blickling Estate, Bure Valley Railway and the Broads
    Aylsham, United Kingdom

    After breakfast at the hotel you'll transfer to Blickling Estate, a Jacobean mansion thought to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn. You'll explore the red brick mansion, gardens and the surrounding parkland, a historic Norfolk gem left to the National Trust.

    Next up is the market town of Aylsham, where you'll board the Bure Valley Railway and travel through the heavenly Norfolk countryside. The train crosses 17 bridges and passes through storybook villages to reach Wroxham, known as the 'capital of the Norfolk Broads.'

    Wroxham is a charming village in the heart of the Norfolk Broads with waterways, shops and historic buildings and you'll have some free time to explore and find lunch.

    Next stop is the pretty village of Horning where you'll board the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat for a river cruise on the Broads. An expert commentary will guide you along the River Bure, passing thatched cottages, windmills and Norfolk reed beds.

  4. Day
    4
    Holkham Hall, The Poppy Line and Felbrigg Hall Gardens
    Holkham Estate, United Kingdom

    Today you'll begin with a visit to Holkham Hall, an 18th-century Palladian-style house situated within 25,000 acres of stunning parkland.

    Take time to explore the mansion with its historic state rooms and impressive art collection, the walled garden and picturesque parkland before continuing to the Georgian village of Holt renowned for its natural beauty and coastal scenery.

    Holt has independent boutiques, antique shops, art galleries and cafes lining its quaint streets and you'll have some free time to explore and enjoy lunch here.

    In Holt you'll board the North Norfolk Railway, which is known as the Poppy Line, a beautiful heritage steam railway, and travel to the seaside resort of Sheringham.

    The last visit of the day is to Felbrigg Hall, one of the most elegant country houses in East Anglia. Explore the historic house and gardens of Felbrigg, with its orangery, lake and abundant wildlife before returning to the hotel for dinner.

  5. Day
    5
    Departure
    Norwich, United Kingdom

    After a final breakfast at your hotel it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers as you check out and begin your journey home.

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From
Thu, Thu, May 8, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, May 12, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,489*
Sold out

* From price is per person for subscribers, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £375. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). To redeem your exclusive subscriber offer, visit telegraph.co.uk/tt-extra. Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

Norwich (NRW)
From
Thu, Thu, May 8, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, May 12, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,539*
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* From price is per person for all other readers, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £375. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). To redeem your exclusive subscriber offer, visit telegraph.co.uk/tt-extra. Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

Norwich (NRW)
From
Thu, Thu, Oct 2, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Oct 6, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,489*

* From price is per person for subscribers, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £375. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). To redeem your exclusive subscriber offer, visit telegraph.co.uk/tt-extra. Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

Norwich (NRW)
From
Thu, Thu, Oct 2, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Oct 6, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,539*

* From price is per person for all other readers, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £375. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). To redeem your exclusive subscriber offer, visit telegraph.co.uk/tt-extra. Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

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