Thursday 17th July 2008 Antiques Road Show!
Antiques Road show will be hosted by Fiona Bruce at Oxborough Hall, Norfolk and will feature some of Britain’s leading fine arts specialists who will be on hand to offer free advice and evaluations to visitors of the National Trust Property.

Thursday 17th July 2008 9.30am to 4.30pm

Oxborough is 5 minutes from Swaffham by car, why not make a day of it and stay at Strattons:

Doubles from £230 dinner, bed & breakfast

Call reception now to book on 01760 723845.




Days out in the Brecks
All year round at High Lodge…

Go Ape: 3 hours of adrenalin fuelled fun, laughter and adventure in an aerial assault coarse of extreme rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides through the forest canopy. A degree of strength and fitness is required, wear something you don’t mind getting dirty or damaged. Open 10th - 25th February (half term period), 23rd March - 2nd November inclusive (Additional evening slots available May – August). Plus weekends throughout November. December & January closed. Gorillas (18yrs +) £25 each Baboons (10 – 17yrs) £20. Booking is essential, online at www.goape.co.uk or tel: 0845 643 9215 (a £1 booking fee applies to telephone bookings).
2008 Opening times: Closed Jan. 9-11 Feb & 14-17 Feb (half term period), 15 March – 31 October inclusive. (Additional evening slots available May – August). Plus weekend throughout Nov. (Dec weekends TBC)

Bike Art: Cycle hire….Breathe in the natural beauty of the unique Brecks landscape in Thetford forest. Explore by bike on 30 miles of traffic free marked trails, providing safe cycling for families and access to more challenging terrain for experts. Open 7 days a week at holiday periods, Summer – 9am – 6pm and Winter – 10am – 4pm. Adult bike hire from £5.95, Children’s bikes, trailers and trailer bikes from £4.95. Helmets are free!

There’s more to a day out in The Brecks than just getting into a car, often the journey is more enjoyable than the destination.

You can travel by foot, cycle, horse, bus and train. You can get off the beaten track and feel healthier and fitter too!

Whether it’s discovering the unique wildlife, strolling along a river path, striding across the heathland, cycling in the forest or shopping in one of our Market Towns you’ll find something for everyone. There’s so much to explore in The Brecks.

So when you want to take a break in The Brecks, why not take a break from the car and enjoy the scenery, fresh air and a much more relaxed pace.