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About Burgh Castle Marina & Caravan Park

A fascinating marina forms part of Burgh Castle's modern day attractions, this is laid out in a picturesque setting long the banks of the River Yare.

The town is renowned for its many beauty spots, most particularly for its spectacular Roman ruins and impressive views of the Yare and tranquil marshland of the Waveney valley.

History records that this was the Gariannonum of the Romans. By the end of the occupation it was one of chain of fortresses built by the Romans to guard the East Coast. Today, the remnants give some idea of the immense strength of the original building which incredibly dates back to around A.D.290. Later, in 640 the castle received the Irish St.Furzey who founded a monastery within the castle boundary. When the Normans arrived, the building was once more restored to its former use as a castle and later when the building lay abandoned it was pillaged of its stone by locals. The ruins of Burgh Castle are a - must see, and are in the care of English Heritage.

The village church, dedicated to St.Peter and St.Paul, has a Norman round tower and is mostly of Norman build, it has however been much restored in past centuries, but still has plenty to offer the visitor including a finely carved Perpendicular font.

Today, most people visit Burgh Castle for the attraction of its waters - it lies within The Broads National Park, a magical landscape of rich countryside and sparkling waters that provides the perfect recipe for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

Here in Burgh Castle beneath the soft Norfolk skies you can enter a world full of natural beauty and charm. You can spend lazy days exploring tranquil waters rippling through gentle water-meadows inhabited by a wealth of wildlife, or you can choose to wander, walking through the leafy lanes of the surrounding peaceful countryside. Cycling is a relaxing activity, there are plenty of cycle routes. Other attractions include fishing, boating and bird-watching. And of course this part of Norfolk is wonderful for painting enthusiasts, the broads have been the haunt of many a famous artist for decades past.

Within easy reach of Burgh is the favoured seaside resort of great Yarmouth, with its blue flag beaches and bright lights. Inland lies historic Norwich which offers a rich diversity of old buildings and a magnificent cathedral church. These are the places to go if you are looking for shopping opportunities and night-life.

For many, there is not much to beat the peace, tranquillity and riverside perfection of Burgh Castle, it holds and enchants offering all who come here special memories of skies filled with flights of geese, and a panoramic landscape of water, lazy cattle grazing on meadows, and in the distance old oast-houses and windmills.

Burgh Castle has a wonderful slow pace of life, here you feel as though you really are away from the cares and demands of the modern day. Thus, this is an idyllic location to unwind, enjoy a romantic weekend, or a longer stay to discover beautiful coastal scenery, a wealth of peaceful waters and a rich diversity of picture-postcard villages.
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Recommended attractions near Burgh Castle Marina & Caravan Park

Burgh Castle Roman Fort	(0.7 miles, 1.0 km)	Pictures
Fritton Lake Country Park	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Somerleyton Hall	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
Caister Castle	(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Lowestoft Lighthouse	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lowestoft Museum	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
The Norfolk Broads	(11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Mettingham Castle	(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Benacre Nature Reserve	(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Burgh Castle Marina & Caravan Park

Great Yarmouth, in the county of Norfolk (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NE)
This is one of Norfolk's premier holiday resorts. Its main attraction is its miles of lovely golden sands backed by dunes and a broad seafront walk amongst pretty flower beds.
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Gorleston-on-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction E)
Quieter than its near neighbour, Gorleston has a prestigious Blue Flag beach which is especially attractive to families.
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Reedham, in the county of Norfolk (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W)
Reedham is ideally placed for cruising the waters of the Broads National Park, exploring the North Norfolk and North Suffolk coastlines and for discovering the historic city of Norwich.
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Somerleyton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S)
Found nestling in a corner of the north-east Suffolk countryside is the charming, tranquil village of Somerleyton.
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Caister-on-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE)
Caister-on-Sea has a lovely expanse of sands backed by delightful grassy dunes. It has all the usual seaside facilities needed to ensure the whole family has a relaxing time with fun for the children.
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Acle, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)
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Toft Monks, in the county of Norfolk (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
This is a village whose charm is equalled by its quaint name. It is ideally situated close to the beautiful Norfolk Broads in a picturesque region famed for its great pubs, restaurants and attractive shops in pretty market towns.
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Lowestoft, in the county of Suffolk (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE)
This is now a sunny holiday resort but for many years fishing played an important part in the history of the development of Lowestoft.
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Hemsby, in the county of Norfolk (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction N)
Hemsby is located close to Great Yarmouth, within easy reach of the fine network of waterways covering the landscape of the Norfolk Broads.
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Beccles, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S)
A town of picturesque buildings, with many relaxing places in which to quietly roam.
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Nearby travel help

Berney Arms Station	(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction NW)
Haddiscoe Station	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction S)
Norwich Airport	(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction W)
Cambridge Airport	(67.6 miles, 108.7 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 14	(71.0 miles, 114.3 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 13	(71.3 miles, 114.7 km, direction SW)
Burgh Castle Marina & Caravan Park to London	(105.9 miles, 170.4 km, direction SW)

Accommodation & Hotels near Burgh Castle Marina & Caravan Park

Hotel Name
Cliff Hotel	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction E)
The Pier Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction E)
Horse and Groom Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction E)
The Star Hotel	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE)
The Southern	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE)
The Andover Hotel	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NE)
The Embassy Hotel	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NE)
Comfort Hotel Gt. Yarmouth	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE)
Hotel Elizabeth	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE)
The Lincoln Hotel	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction NE)
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