Peter’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Caston, Norfolk is situated some 18 miles south-west of Norwich. It's 7 miles east of Attleborough, 4 miles south of Watton and 12 miles north-east of Thetford. Click here (http://www.spanglefish.com/googlemap.asp?siteid=467&long=0.882339477539063&lat=52.5436858511999&area=Caston) to open a pop-up window showing the exact location
About Caston:
Those visiting Caston for the first time will find it is a pleasant, quiet, agricultural village with a population of around 450. The history of the village is captured here (https://www.caston-online.co.uk/historyofcaston.asp).
Caston
Caston, Norfolk is situated some 18 miles south-west of Norwich. It's 7 miles east of Attleborough, 4 miles south of Watton and 12 miles north-east of Thetford. Click here (http://www.spanglefish.com/googlemap.asp?siteid=467&long=0.882339477539063&lat=52.5436858511999&area=Caston) to open a pop-up window showing the exact location
About Caston:
Those visiting Caston for the first time will find it is a pleasant, quiet, agricultural village with a population of around 450. The history of the village is captured here (https://www.caston-online.co.uk/historyofcaston.asp).
Things to do
Banham Zoo is an award winning family attraction and one of the most exciting animal attractions in the country, with over 2,000 animals from around the world and set in 50 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens. (Banham 12 miles away)
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Banham Zoo
Kenninghall RoadBanham Zoo is an award winning family attraction and one of the most exciting animal attractions in the country, with over 2,000 animals from around the world and set in 50 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens. (Banham 12 miles away)
Melsop’s Farm is home to a wide range of animals including sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, waterfowl and cattle. (Scoulton 4 miles away)
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Melsop Farm Park
Ellingham RoadMelsop’s Farm is home to a wide range of animals including sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, waterfowl and cattle. (Scoulton 4 miles away)
NWT Thompson Common and The Great Eastern Pingo Trail. Thompson Common is famous for its pingos, a series of around 400 post-glacial depressions and the Pingo Trail is a gentle 8 miles (12.9km) of tracks and trails exploring the eastern edge of the Brecks. (Thompson 3 miles away)
Great Eastern Pingo Trail
NWT Thompson Common and The Great Eastern Pingo Trail. Thompson Common is famous for its pingos, a series of around 400 post-glacial depressions and the Pingo Trail is a gentle 8 miles (12.9km) of tracks and trails exploring the eastern edge of the Brecks. (Thompson 3 miles away)
Great Hockham Picnic Site is perfect for a short walk amongst the trees on a choice of two waymarked trails and for enjoying a picnic in the forest. (Great Hockham 4 miles away)
Great Hockham Picnic Site
Great Hockham Picnic Site is perfect for a short walk amongst the trees on a choice of two waymarked trails and for enjoying a picnic in the forest. (Great Hockham 4 miles away)
Just Grip is a Children’s Climbing Centre, Soft Play and Go Kart Track (Watton 4 miles away)
Just Grip Climbing Centre
Norwich RoadJust Grip is a Children’s Climbing Centre, Soft Play and Go Kart Track (Watton 4 miles away)
Peter Beales Roses garden centre and cafe, Peter Beales Roses are world leaders in Classic Roses. The centre has a beautiful rose garden to stroll around and hundreds of different varieties of rose plants for sale. (Attleborough 7 miles away)
Peter Beales Roses Ltd
London RoadPeter Beales Roses garden centre and cafe, Peter Beales Roses are world leaders in Classic Roses. The centre has a beautiful rose garden to stroll around and hundreds of different varieties of rose plants for sale. (Attleborough 7 miles away)
NWT East Wretham Heath, Among the largest and most varied of important wildlife sites in Breckland for birdwatching. (East Wretham 7 miles away)
East wretham heath nature reserve
NWT East Wretham Heath, Among the largest and most varied of important wildlife sites in Breckland for birdwatching. (East Wretham 7 miles away)
St George’s Distillery, St Georges is the only whiskey distillery in England and it’s on our doorstep. They have a distillery tour that takes 1 hour or another that includes tasting that takes 2 hours. Sounds like an interesting tasting. (East Harling, 8 miles away)
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English Whisky Co Ltd
Harling RoadSt George’s Distillery, St Georges is the only whiskey distillery in England and it’s on our doorstep. They have a distillery tour that takes 1 hour or another that includes tasting that takes 2 hours. Sounds like an interesting tasting. (East Harling, 8 miles away)
Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld, Breckland Leisure Centre & Waterworld offer a 25m swimming pool, fun pool with slide, 55 station gym, sports hall, indoor bowls green and a friendly onsite cafe. (Thetford 12 miles away)
Breckland Leisure Centre & Waterworld
Croxton RoadBreckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld, Breckland Leisure Centre & Waterworld offer a 25m swimming pool, fun pool with slide, 55 station gym, sports hall, indoor bowls green and a friendly onsite cafe. (Thetford 12 miles away)
The Light Cinema is a small cinema showing all of the latest film releases (Thetford 12 miles away)
The Light Cinema Thetford
1 Bridge StThe Light Cinema is a small cinema showing all of the latest film releases (Thetford 12 miles away)
Grimes Graves at Grimes Graves Prehistoric Flint Mine, The only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain. A small exhibition area illustrates the history of this fascinating site and visitors can descend 9 metres (30 ft) by ladder into one excavated shaft to see the jet-black flint. (Lynford, Thetford, 13 miles away)
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Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine
Grimes Graves at Grimes Graves Prehistoric Flint Mine, The only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain. A small exhibition area illustrates the history of this fascinating site and visitors can descend 9 metres (30 ft) by ladder into one excavated shaft to see the jet-black flint. (Lynford, Thetford, 13 miles away)
Thetford High Lodge and Go Ape! Play, run, climb or cycle your way round High Lodge in Thetford Forest and experience nature at its finest. Or Go Ape! to get your adventure fix either in the trees tackling wobbly crossings, giant Tarzan Swings and zip wires, all up to 40ft off the floor or on an all terrain, electric Segway! (Brandon, 13 miles away)
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Go Ape Thetford
Thetford High Lodge and Go Ape! Play, run, climb or cycle your way round High Lodge in Thetford Forest and experience nature at its finest. Or Go Ape! to get your adventure fix either in the trees tackling wobbly crossings, giant Tarzan Swings and zip wires, all up to 40ft off the floor or on an all terrain, electric Segway! (Brandon, 13 miles away)
Thetford Golf Club Whatever the weather, it is a terrific challenge for golfers of all abilities. (Thetford 13 miles away)
Thetford Golf Club
Brandon RoadThetford Golf Club Whatever the weather, it is a terrific challenge for golfers of all abilities. (Thetford 13 miles away)
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse, Enjoy a day out to remember exploring this unique museum and historic farm set amidst fifty acres of beautiful Norfolk countryside. (Gressenhall 17 miles away)
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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Beetley MeadowsGressenhall Farm & Workhouse, Enjoy a day out to remember exploring this unique museum and historic farm set amidst fifty acres of beautiful Norfolk countryside. (Gressenhall 17 miles away)
Roarr Dinosaur Adventure is a dinosaur based theme park. It's a full, fun family day out with lots of activities and brand new Predator High Ropes! (Lenwade 19 miles away)
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Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Roarr Dinosaur Adventure is a dinosaur based theme park. It's a full, fun family day out with lots of activities and brand new Predator High Ropes! (Lenwade 19 miles away)
Norwich City, a creative and beautiful city well worth exploring. Some of the many, many highlights include; the Cathedral, the Castle and its museum, the Marketplace, the old cobbled Norwich Lanes, the Kings Street Quarter, the modern Chaplefield shopping, the Riverside amusements and the Creative Quarter. The city offers it all. (Norwich 22 miles away)
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Norwich City Centre station
Norwich City, a creative and beautiful city well worth exploring. Some of the many, many highlights include; the Cathedral, the Castle and its museum, the Marketplace, the old cobbled Norwich Lanes, the Kings Street Quarter, the modern Chaplefield shopping, the Riverside amusements and the Creative Quarter. The city offers it all. (Norwich 22 miles away)
The Norfolk Broads, Broads Tours offer award winning Norfolk Broads day boat hire and guided tours of the Broads starting from Wroxham, the heart of the Norfolk Broads. (Wroxham 32 miles away)
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Norfolk Broads Boat Hire
Riverside RoadThe Norfolk Broads, Broads Tours offer award winning Norfolk Broads day boat hire and guided tours of the Broads starting from Wroxham, the heart of the Norfolk Broads. (Wroxham 32 miles away)
Seeing the seals at Blakeney Point (National Trust) Blakeney Point is home to England's largest Grey Seal colony and many summer breeding birds. The best way to get close and personal to the wildlife on Blakeney Point, is to book a trip on one of the locally operated ferry trips departing from Morston Quay. (Blakeney point 38 miles away)
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Blakeney Point
Seeing the seals at Blakeney Point (National Trust) Blakeney Point is home to England's largest Grey Seal colony and many summer breeding birds. The best way to get close and personal to the wildlife on Blakeney Point, is to book a trip on one of the locally operated ferry trips departing from Morston Quay. (Blakeney point 38 miles away)
Award winning beaches, Holkham beach and Wells next the sea which are not only beautiful but part of the coastal nature reserve, which means visitors can enjoy a clean, safe, attractive and well-managed coastal stretch. In addition to these there’s numerous other Norfolk favourites to visit and their popular coastal towns. (North Norfolk between 30-38 miles away)
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Holkham Beach
Award winning beaches, Holkham beach and Wells next the sea which are not only beautiful but part of the coastal nature reserve, which means visitors can enjoy a clean, safe, attractive and well-managed coastal stretch. In addition to these there’s numerous other Norfolk favourites to visit and their popular coastal towns. (North Norfolk between 30-38 miles away)
Sandringham House and Estate Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house, set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens, is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk and is at the heart of the 8,000-hectare Sandringham Estate. The House, museum and gardens are open every year from April to October, except for certain days ( please see the website for details). The restaurant, gift shop and 600 acre country park with way marked trails and play area are open every day, except Christmas day. (Sandringham 32 miles away)
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Sandringhamské panství
Sandringham House and Estate Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house, set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens, is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk and is at the heart of the 8,000-hectare Sandringham Estate. The House, museum and gardens are open every year from April to October, except for certain days ( please see the website for details). The restaurant, gift shop and 600 acre country park with way marked trails and play area are open every day, except Christmas day. (Sandringham 32 miles away)
Blickling Hall (National Trust), (Blickling 31 miles away) and Felbrigg Hall (National Trust), (Felbrigg 39 miles away), both remarkably beautiful English Country homes and gardens which will take you hours to explore.
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Blickling Estate
Blickling Hall (National Trust), (Blickling 31 miles away) and Felbrigg Hall (National Trust), (Felbrigg 39 miles away), both remarkably beautiful English Country homes and gardens which will take you hours to explore.
Knettishall Heath Park Nature Reserve with 375 acres of Breckland Heath and mixed woodlands, with access to the River Ouse along walks. (Knettishall 13 miles away)
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Knettishall Heath
Knettishall Heath Park Nature Reserve with 375 acres of Breckland Heath and mixed woodlands, with access to the River Ouse along walks. (Knettishall 13 miles away)
Mid Norfolk Railway, East Anglia's longest heritage railway operating between Dereham and Wymondham (11.5 miles). Dereham Station houses displays of railway memorabilia, a shop and buffet. (Dereham 13 miles away)
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Dereham station
Station RoadMid Norfolk Railway, East Anglia's longest heritage railway operating between Dereham and Wymondham (11.5 miles). Dereham Station houses displays of railway memorabilia, a shop and buffet. (Dereham 13 miles away)
Lynford Arboretum Nature Reserve, An important collection of over 200 species of trees. (Mundford, Thetford, 13 miles away)
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Lynford Arboretum
Lynford Arboretum Nature Reserve, An important collection of over 200 species of trees. (Mundford, Thetford, 13 miles away)
Barnham Broom Golf club and spa, a well regarded club and spa (Barnham Broom 13 miles away)
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The Spa at Barnham Broom
Honingham RoadBarnham Broom Golf club and spa, a well regarded club and spa (Barnham Broom 13 miles away)
Snetterton Race Circuit Plenty of top motorbike and car races are held here as well as several opportunities to test the track out yourself on track days. (Snetterton 7 miles away)
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Snetterton Circuit
Snetterton Race Circuit Plenty of top motorbike and car races are held here as well as several opportunities to test the track out yourself on track days. (Snetterton 7 miles away)
Blickling Hall (National Trust), (Blickling 31 miles away) and Felbrigg Hall (National Trust), (Felbrigg 39 miles away), both remarkably beautiful English Country homes and gardens which will take you hours to explore.
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Felbrigg Hall
Blickling Hall (National Trust), (Blickling 31 miles away) and Felbrigg Hall (National Trust), (Felbrigg 39 miles away), both remarkably beautiful English Country homes and gardens which will take you hours to explore.
Holkham Hall The stunning coastal landscape, magnificent stately home, rolling parkland and a host of attractions and events, make Holkham a wonderful place to visit. (Holkham 36 miles aways)
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Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadHolkham Hall The stunning coastal landscape, magnificent stately home, rolling parkland and a host of attractions and events, make Holkham a wonderful place to visit. (Holkham 36 miles aways)
Shopping
Rocklands village community shop, café and post office. Services are available every morning seven days a week, offering groceries, fresh bread, lottery, an off-licence, daily and Sunday newspapers, magazines, greetings cards, phone top-ups and lots more. (2 miles away)
Rockland All Saints
Rocklands village community shop, café and post office. Services are available every morning seven days a week, offering groceries, fresh bread, lottery, an off-licence, daily and Sunday newspapers, magazines, greetings cards, phone top-ups and lots more. (2 miles away)
Watton town, a few independent shops and a small Tesco supermarket that will cater to your everyday needs. (4 miles away)
Watton
Watton town, a few independent shops and a small Tesco supermarket that will cater to your everyday needs. (4 miles away)
Attleborough town, several independent shops, cafe’s, pubs and restaurants and a small Sainsbury’s supermarket. (7 miles away)
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Attleborough
Attleborough town, several independent shops, cafe’s, pubs and restaurants and a small Sainsbury’s supermarket. (7 miles away)
Bunning’s Fish, G R Bunning & Co are a local fishmongers and smoke-house. A family business selling fresh local fish and shellfish (including fresh cromer crabs!), along with some of the finest sourced fish from around the world. (Cranworth, 6 miles away)
Bunning G R & Co
Bunning’s Fish, G R Bunning & Co are a local fishmongers and smoke-house. A family business selling fresh local fish and shellfish (including fresh cromer crabs!), along with some of the finest sourced fish from around the world. (Cranworth, 6 miles away)
F.L.Edge Butchers, which has been a renowned name locally for more than half a century. First established in 1953, the butchers has a long-standing reputation for providing fresh, high-quality and locally sourced meat (East Harling, 8 miles away)
F.L.Edge & Son Butchers Ltd
Market StreetF.L.Edge Butchers, which has been a renowned name locally for more than half a century. First established in 1953, the butchers has a long-standing reputation for providing fresh, high-quality and locally sourced meat (East Harling, 8 miles away)
Elveden Estate, set on the beautiful grounds of the Eleven estate here you can grab some local produce, peruse the shops, or have a bite to eat. (They also offer a selection of different activities from a 4×4 experience to clay pigeon shooting.) (Elveden 16 miles away)
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Elveden Estate Shops & Restaurant
London RoadElveden Estate, set on the beautiful grounds of the Eleven estate here you can grab some local produce, peruse the shops, or have a bite to eat. (They also offer a selection of different activities from a 4×4 experience to clay pigeon shooting.) (Elveden 16 miles away)
Norwich City, For all your shopping needs and more! There are regional flagship stores from: John Lewis, Marks and Spencer and Primark, and Norwich’s much loved independent department store – Jarrold, located around Gentleman’s Walk, Westlegate and St Stephen’s Street. There’s two shopping malls and a large daily market. And if that isn’t enough, there are dozens of independent shops for something different. The Royal Arcade, Upper St Giles, Elm Hill, Timberhill, the Norwich Lanes, the Cathedral Quarter and Magdalen Street shopping areas are rich for vintage, collectables, art, fashion, lifestyle, boutiques and more. (Norwich 22 miles away)
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Norwich City Centre station
Norwich City, For all your shopping needs and more! There are regional flagship stores from: John Lewis, Marks and Spencer and Primark, and Norwich’s much loved independent department store – Jarrold, located around Gentleman’s Walk, Westlegate and St Stephen’s Street. There’s two shopping malls and a large daily market. And if that isn’t enough, there are dozens of independent shops for something different. The Royal Arcade, Upper St Giles, Elm Hill, Timberhill, the Norwich Lanes, the Cathedral Quarter and Magdalen Street shopping areas are rich for vintage, collectables, art, fashion, lifestyle, boutiques and more. (Norwich 22 miles away)
Places to eat
The Red Lion in Caston is a small traditional country pub serving good quality food (usually very generous portions!) and drinks and the best thing of all is it is just across the road!
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The Red Lion
52 Eaton StThe Red Lion in Caston is a small traditional country pub serving good quality food (usually very generous portions!) and drinks and the best thing of all is it is just across the road!
The Chequers Inn in Thompson is a historic countryside pub (dating back to the 1600’s) tucked away in the picturesque village of Thompson. The pub offers a good selection of local ales and a traditional pub menu. (3 miles away)
The Chequers Inn
Griston RoadThe Chequers Inn in Thompson is a historic countryside pub (dating back to the 1600’s) tucked away in the picturesque village of Thompson. The pub offers a good selection of local ales and a traditional pub menu. (3 miles away)
The Crown in Great Ellingham is a small village pub with more modern decor offering a large selection of drinks and a relatively contemporary menu. (4 miles away)
Crown at Great Ellingham
30 Church StThe Crown in Great Ellingham is a small village pub with more modern decor offering a large selection of drinks and a relatively contemporary menu. (4 miles away)
The Mulberry Tree is a modern restaurant and wine bar (Attleborough 7 miles away)
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The Mulberry Tree
Station RoadThe Mulberry Tree is a modern restaurant and wine bar (Attleborough 7 miles away)
Peppers Tea Room, a 17th Century cottage. Peppers Tea Room is a quaint, country tea room serving a variety of loose leaf teas, ground coffee, soft drinks and homemade cakes and freshly prepared savoury foods using locally sourced ingredients and suppliers. (East Harling 7 miles away)
Peppers Tea Room
Market StreetPeppers Tea Room, a 17th Century cottage. Peppers Tea Room is a quaint, country tea room serving a variety of loose leaf teas, ground coffee, soft drinks and homemade cakes and freshly prepared savoury foods using locally sourced ingredients and suppliers. (East Harling 7 miles away)
The Orangery Tea Room Kettering Hall, Set in the stunning grounds of the historic Ketteringham Hall and enjoying views over the beautiful lake, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or a pot of loose leaf tea with a light lunch or slice of home made cake. (Ketteringham 15 miles away)
The Orangery Tea Room
Church RoadThe Orangery Tea Room Kettering Hall, Set in the stunning grounds of the historic Ketteringham Hall and enjoying views over the beautiful lake, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or a pot of loose leaf tea with a light lunch or slice of home made cake. (Ketteringham 15 miles away)
Weavers Wine Bar and Eating House a 15 century timber framed restaurant for any special occasions. This is a smart restaurant with lots of character and a delicious menu, found in the heart of Diss, a quait market town with a large mere (covering 6 acres!) in its centre. (Diss 19 miles away)
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Weavers
Market HillWeavers Wine Bar and Eating House a 15 century timber framed restaurant for any special occasions. This is a smart restaurant with lots of character and a delicious menu, found in the heart of Diss, a quait market town with a large mere (covering 6 acres!) in its centre. (Diss 19 miles away)
Norwich City is a city of foodies. Being a city in the centre of a large farming county you can enjoy the spoils of local produce. From fresh meat and veg, to fish from our scenic shores. But Norwich is not limited to food from its locality, Norwich Market offers exciting dishes from around the world, and many of the Norwich chefs have trained in some of the best international kitchens to return home and set up shop. Plus Norwich is known for its excellent vegan scene! (Norwich 22 miles away)
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Norwich
Norwich City is a city of foodies. Being a city in the centre of a large farming county you can enjoy the spoils of local produce. From fresh meat and veg, to fish from our scenic shores. But Norwich is not limited to food from its locality, Norwich Market offers exciting dishes from around the world, and many of the Norwich chefs have trained in some of the best international kitchens to return home and set up shop. Plus Norwich is known for its excellent vegan scene! (Norwich 22 miles away)
Baileys Sandwich & Coffee shop
4 Queen's SquareBaileys is a typical English cafe situated opposite Queens square
Set in the heart of Attleborough, Shapla Tandoori Restaurant serves well priced Indian dishes to eat in or take away
Shapla Tandoori
Queen's SquareSet in the heart of Attleborough, Shapla Tandoori Restaurant serves well priced Indian dishes to eat in or take away