Guidebook for Upton
Food Scene
Local pub saved by the Community, great Sunday Roasts, absolutely book it or even order in advance!
Village shop open for papers from 8am, Tuesday morning walking tours start at 10.30am, otherwise The White Horse pub has nice food including Friday night fish n chips, Tuesday nights -quiz and Saturday nights occasional bands
White Horse Upton
17 Chapel RdVillage shop open for papers from 8am, Tuesday morning walking tours start at 10.30am, otherwise The White Horse pub has nice food including Friday night fish n chips, Tuesday nights -quiz and Saturday nights occasional bands
Overlooks a Broad, where you can row or pedalo after your delicious meal. This is a daytime place and closes at 4pm out of high season. So great for morning and afternoon teas or lunches. My 'go to' for birthday treat! Also dog friendly.
13 locals recommend
The Waterside
Main RoadOverlooks a Broad, where you can row or pedalo after your delicious meal. This is a daytime place and closes at 4pm out of high season. So great for morning and afternoon teas or lunches. My 'go to' for birthday treat! Also dog friendly.
Sightseeing
St Benet's Abbey
Visit at dusk for breathtaking Norfolk Broads views
Roman site with extraordinary forts from 3rd century AD. There are a couple of pubs near the site.
26 locals recommend
Burgh Castle
Roman site with extraordinary forts from 3rd century AD. There are a couple of pubs near the site.
Parks & Nature
Seasonal happenings at the beach and the woodland gardens and local Fen.
Horsey Gap
From December-February see baby seal pups.
Peaceful woods with seasonal boat trips to St Benets Abbey, amazing Azaleas in Spring. Bird hides. Guided walks. Plants for sale. Best coffee shop! There are also feature nights throughout the year including stargazing evenings, Holloween trails, outdoor theatre. Open from 10am.
32 locals recommend
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
School RoadPeaceful woods with seasonal boat trips to St Benets Abbey, amazing Azaleas in Spring. Bird hides. Guided walks. Plants for sale. Best coffee shop! There are also feature nights throughout the year including stargazing evenings, Holloween trails, outdoor theatre. Open from 10am.
Two minutes from Cherry Tree Cottage Airbnb take an hour circular walk via Black Mill, see barn owls, water deer, hares and blue dragonfly return along Upton Dyke.
Marsh Road
Marsh RoadTwo minutes from Cherry Tree Cottage Airbnb take an hour circular walk via Black Mill, see barn owls, water deer, hares and blue dragonfly return along Upton Dyke.
Breathtaking gardens, stunning any season, 33 Acres great for the 'wobbly' or ambulant disabled as flat area, beautiful cafes. Limited opening 2/3/19 - 26/10/19 Wed-Sun plus bank hols. (only setback no dogs)
53 locals recommend
East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden
Vicarage RoadBreathtaking gardens, stunning any season, 33 Acres great for the 'wobbly' or ambulant disabled as flat area, beautiful cafes. Limited opening 2/3/19 - 26/10/19 Wed-Sun plus bank hols. (only setback no dogs)
Arts & Culture
Norwich Theatre Royal
Theatre StreetTouring West End productions, Comedy and tribute bands
Entertainment & Activities
Great for art house movies, not far from Norwich Cathedral, Norwich. Park at St Andrews carpark.
59 locals recommend
Cinema City
Saint Andrews StreetGreat for art house movies, not far from Norwich Cathedral, Norwich. Park at St Andrews carpark.
Hire yatchs with or without guide to tour Norfolk Broads. Friendly service. Cleaned thoroughly. Linen provided. Park at Upton Staithe. Advance Booking recommended. Popular with families, scout groups who bulk hire and those who like to sail instead of motorboat.
Eastwood Whelpton
Boat Dyke RoadHire yatchs with or without guide to tour Norfolk Broads. Friendly service. Cleaned thoroughly. Linen provided. Park at Upton Staithe. Advance Booking recommended. Popular with families, scout groups who bulk hire and those who like to sail instead of motorboat.
Norwich Playhouse
42 - 58 St Georges StBook well ahead for A list comedians! Sell out quickly.
Essentials
Acle
Petrol, M&S, Co-op, Medical Centre, Tennis, cafes
Wanting a pamper day? Checkout the specials at the spa. There is an indoor sauna and swimming pool and gym too for extra fees.
The Bannatyne Spa
NorthsideWanting a pamper day? Checkout the specials at the spa. There is an indoor sauna and swimming pool and gym too for extra fees.