Breezy Acre

After visiting the imposing 11th-century cathedral in Norwich (25 minutes’ drive), check out the collections on display at Norwich Castle, which include ancient Egyptian and Roman artefacts, Anglo-Saxon objects and items related to the Royal Norfolk Regiment. Stay until the evening to catch a musical or a comedy performance at the Norwich Theatre. On your way to Cromer (half an hour), stop at National Trust - Felbrigg Hall, Gardens & Estate, a 17th-century country house with a pretty walled garden planted to fragrant herbs. Then it’s on to Cromer and the coast: stroll along Cromer Esplanade (see if you can spot Banksy’s ‘Luxury Rentals Only’ artwork), then climb up Cromer Ridge to reach the lighthouse. The best way to explore the Broads National Park (half an hour) is probably by boat. This expansive area of wetlands and waterways is home to a wide variety of birdlife, including bitterns and marsh harriers, plus water shrews and otters.