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You might not be able to get back to the real Victorian seaside, but Mundesley (five minutes’ drive) was popular with the public back then, and it’s easy to tell why when you visit its paddle-worthy beach and pretty village. Cromer (20 minutes) is another of those sweet seaside spots – get your hands on the crab specialities, catch a show in the pavilion on the pier or go for a snorkel from the shore. Those of you who want to source some more tasty eats will surely find some in the market town of North Walsham (10 minutes) or Norwich city centre (35 minutes). But to embark on more water-based activities, there are the Norfolk Broads inland, and Wroxham (25 minutes) will be your closest spot to hire out a boat and make some headway. Grab a bicycle instead over on the Blickling Estate (25 minutes). It’s an easy pedal past the hall and the parkland’s lake, grandstand and other little features. Holkham Hall (an hour) has both bicycle and boat hire too, as well as high ropes for those of you who want to take on some new heights, literally. For more of the treetops, playtime at BeWILDerwood Norfolk (25 minutes) will be in a treehouse-themed playground.