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Dalton-in-Furness Castle, Cumbria

Dalton-in-Furness

in the county of Cumbria

Hallsands, Start Bay, Devon

Hallsands

in the county of Devon

Harwich's historic Ha'penny Pier at night, Looking towards Felixstowe Docks. Essex

Harwich

in the county of Essex

Pictures of Sandringham

in the county of Norfolk

About Sandringham

Enchanting estate of over 7,000 acres of breath-taking countryside surrounding a magnificent house which has been the home of four generation of British Sovereigns since it was bought in 1862 for the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII. The estate contains farms and woodlands of several parishes, and a large country park which is free all year to visiting members of the public. It has interesting nature trails, superb wooded areas, heath-land and a visitors centre with a gift shop.

Sandringham House, although a Royal residence does not have the rarefied atmosphere of a grand house, this is largely due to the fact that much of the content and the decor, remain almost as they were in the Victorian and Edwardian era's. A quiet country charm pervades the house and it is easy to imagine the Royals relaxing in this beautiful place. The rooms open to the public on the ground floor, are those used by the Royal Family. The park church, where the Royal Family attend services is quite exceptional. It has a strong spiritual atmosphere and many reminders of its historic past, included in these is an organ that was the last gift of King Edward VII.

Sandringham Estate is within easy driving distance of King's Lynn and can easily be reached from any of the coastal resorts lining The Wash.

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St. Nicholas Parish Church. Dersingham, Norfolk

Dersingham (5 Pictures) in the county of Norfolk

(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NW of Sandringham)

On approach to Dersingham by-passing lovely lavender fields, visitors could easily imagine they were driving through the abundant lavender lands of southern France, but this is.....

Castle Rising Castle

Castle Rising (44 Pictures) in the county of Norfolk

(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction SW of Sandringham)

The sea has long since withdrawn from this one-time port, but the superb Norman castle built to protect it still stands...

Norfolk Lavender Farm, Heacham

Heacham (30 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction N of Sandringham)

At the heart of Norfolk's Lavender growing industry lies the pretty seaside village of Heacham...

The Cliffs at Hunstanton

Hunstanton (115 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction N of Sandringham)

Hunstanton was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1087 when it would have been little more than a settlement...

Thornham Staithe, Norfolk

Thornham (13 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction N of Sandringham)

This is an area renowned for its wild marshes inhabited by a rich variance of bird life, thus Thornham draws to its shores a goodly share of ornithologists who come to see the amazing wildlife of the region...

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Sandringham House, Norfolk

Sandringham House (55 Pictures)

(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)

Sandringham House, although a Royal residence does not have the rarefied atmosphere of a grand house, this is largely due to the.....

Castle Rising Castle

Castle Rising Castle (30 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW)

Normally known simply as Castle Rising, the castle has for centuries dominated the quiet village where it stands in a large area.....

Tales of the Old Gaol House, King's Lynn

Tales of the Old Gaol House (2 Pictures)

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)

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Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Priory (49 Pictures)

(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SE)

No one looking at the impressive remains of this Cluniac Priory founded by William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey towards the end.....

Holkham Hall

Holkham Hall (37 Pictures)

(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction NE)

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This is the Saxon Church in the village of Cockley Cley, Norfolk

Iceni Village & Museum (14 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction S)

This lovely museum hidden in lush Breckland countryside is set to delight and intrigue visitors of all ages. The atmospheric.....

Stream and Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk. Photographed 25/03/07

Oxburgh Hall & Garden (54 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction S)

This fascinating house with its striking twin towers to either side of the entrance hall, gables, roof-line turrets and tall.....


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