There is no end to the destinations and places of interest to explore along the way, such as historical Norwich, the traditional sea-side resorts of Great Yarmouth and Cromer, Blakeney, Wells-next-to-the-Sea and of course, Hanseatic King’s Lynn - one of England’s most important ports with a maritime past dating from 12th century. However, road tripper know, it’s the nature of road trips that weave together such destinations and those in-between destinations, and marries them with hidden gems and experiences, allowing for the road less explored, to be explored.

The Norfolk Broads and coastline are a understandably a magnet for motorhomers looking to enjoy this remarkable drive through spectacular countryside, wonderful wetlands with wildlife galore and dramatic coastline. You’ll travel through traditional seaside resort towns, past stunning beaches and fishing villages and ports.
 

The historical city of Norwich with its stunning medieval Cathedral, draws day-trippers and holiday-makers throughout the year. Every visitor has drawn up their places of interest to visit. However, take time to make deeper connections by uncovering some long-lost history with a closer look at things you may otherwise not notice. An example could be, how The Wildman public house got its name. In 1751, Peter “The Wild Boy” was hastily released from prison as a street fire blazed below and ‘re-discovered.’ Bought to court by King George I, he’d been found as a feral child living in a German forest. People of the day had been fascinated in his story. After vanishing from court, he had somehow turned up in Norwich. Today, you can see the commemorative plaque, often missed without a glance and this story lost in history.

If you follow the artist, Oliver Payne’s, series of self-guided immersive walks, called ‘High Street Sound Walk’, you can explore the contrast and diversity of the High Street, in Great Yarmouth. Continue up to Cromer to enjoy fresh crab. Whilst you are there, be sure to read about local legend and the mystery of the Black Shuck and keep your eyes peeled!

Whilst you are wandering the beach West Runton, you will notice the eroding cliffs for a pre-historic fossil. You should take a closer look, just in case as this is where a Steppe Mammoth was discovered in 1990 and today, you can see part of it in the Cromer Museum.

The views are stunning at Wells-Next-The-Sea, stretching over mud creeks, and wild saltmarsh. Whilst here, seek out the touching monument, ‘Lifeboat Horse’ by artist Rachel Long, that honour heroic horses who pulled lifeboats back in the 1800s.

You may have already have heard of The Sheraton shipwreck that is exposed when the tide retreats, at St Edmund’s Point near Old Hunstanton. The shipwreck makes for a great photo opportunity, so much so that did you know this spot is where The Stranglers posed for the cover of their ‘Norfolk Coast’ album?

Take time to follow the numerous National Trust trails, such as the Norfolk Coast Path with 84 miles of path that follows from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea, and passes through beaches galore.

The route finishes at the wonderfully historic King’s Lynn. There are plentiful museums and galleries to visit. King’s Lynn is a Hanseatic town, part of the Hanseatic League that originally originated from Germany. The Hanseatic network was once a medieval commercial and defensive confederation of traders and affiliated market towns and cities. This network had the aim of promoting and protecting trade. Seek out Hanse House, which is the last surviving Hanseatic building in England. You can explore the towns maritime past following the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk's Maritime Trails, or North Norfolk's King's Lynn Pilgrimage Trail and King's Lynn Hanse Trail.