Links A few ideas of things to do and places to see in the local area. They haven't all been vetted, and visitors' comments and suggestions for updating the links are very welcome. Local news and events Holkham Hall has a new programme of classical music concerts for 2012 Check out what is on at the Granary Theatre in Wells-next-the Sea Find out about the Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve Birdwatchers love Norfolk in the colder months, when the winter migrants and especially the wild geese return. Great flocks of geese can be seen moving out to roost each evening, returning to feed on inland marshes and beet fields during the day. You can get quite close to them at Holkham, and there are hides along the track at the back of the beach there. The sound of geese calling as they fly over in the dusk of a Norfolk evening is as atmospheric as it gets. See what Chris Packham has to say about Norfolk and its wildlife on BBC Norfolk, or check what can be seen at local reserves such as Snettisham, Titchwell and Cley. The EDP has comprehensive listings of local events, or see the Norfolk Coast Partnership site. Stanhoe village has a website for local news and photographs. Check up on Norfolk weather or find out about local bus services at Norfolk Green Fakenham Farmers Market is held on 4th Saturday of each month, 8.30-12.00. The BBC Norfolk site includes weather forecasts and local events. Creake Abbey farmers' market is on 1st Saturday of each month, from 9.30 to 1pm Bircham Windmill is a great family day out See a list of the 2012 concerts at Binham Priory Check out National Trust properties in the east of England See the famous snowdrops in bloom at Walsingham Abbey Grounds each February. See and hear the lovely Brent geese between October and March, after their long journey from their Arctic breeding grounds Pubs and restaurants You'll need to book during the summer and at weekends for many of these. A new find in April 2010 is Wiveton Farm Café. Our neighbours took us to lunch - it's at a PYO farm and serves fresh food, including good veggie options. I had local asparagus. We also managed at last to stop and investigate the Norfolk Wildlife Trust visitor centre at Cley Marshes, a very civilised spot for winter bird watching in comfort. The Victoria, Holkham Smart restaurant by the main entrance to Holkham Park The Crown, Wells In the Georgian square at the back of Wells-next-the-Sea The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market The restaurant here is popular with visitors and locals and the bar has a log fire in winter. The Jolly Farmers, North Creake Good pub food, open fire in winter, and not too far to drive The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe Has a lovely position overlooking the marshes Byfords Characterful deli and restaurant at Holt Places to visit, things to do BBC - Norfolk Nature Casa Andalus in Holt has beautiful lanterns, we've just chosen two for the bedroom Houghton Hall National Trust Brancaster Norfolk Etc. for sailing tuition and charter Norfolk Ornithologists Association based at Holme-next-the Sea Norfolk Tourist Attractions for maps showing local attractions Norfolk Wildlife Trust has a month-by-month guide of what to see North Norfolk Railway - the famous Poppy Line runs a few miles to the east Northshore Sport & Leisure - sailing courses at Brancaster Staithe Fakenham Racecourse - fixture list Oasis Sports and Leisure Centre just a few miles away at Hunstanton Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens - a previous location of the BBC Springwatch series Sandringham Estate has several good events throughout the year. Temples Seal Trips to see the seals on Blakeney Point Credits Website design by Sam Aylward, aylward444@btinternet.com