Norfolk Weekends
Weekend breaks in North Norfolk, Spring and Autumn 2010

 
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At any time of the year Norfolk is a key destination for birdwatchers. In the spring our species count is reliably high because the summer migrants begin to arrive before the last of the winter visitors depart for their breeding grounds further north. In the autumn vast numbers of waders congregate along the coast, while by mid-November huge flocks of Pink-footed Geese have arrived to over winter in the fields and on the marshes.

Accommodation

The Gingerbread House,
44 Greevegate,
Hunstanton
PE36 6AG

Full directions are sent on booking.

Dates and Times
SpringJanuary22nd-24th
February 19th-21st, 26th-28th
March 5th-7th, 12th-14th
AutumnNovember 5th-7th, 19th-21st
December 3rd-5th

The weekend begins at 5pm on Friday and ends at around 5-5.30pm on the Sunday evening.

It is usually possible to stay on Sunday night for a small extra charge.

Please arrive at or just after 5pm on Friday as before this time Tom may not be available.

Outline Programme

This will be adapted according to the season, the weather and the birds, but we shall follow this general pattern:
Friday
5.00pmTea, introductory chat then out to look for Owls
7.30pmSupper
8.30pmCoffee and Talk: Birding topics, questions and answers
Saturday
8.00amBreakfast
9.00amOut in minibus. Coast eastwards towards Cley and Cromer. Pub lunch. Explore coastal areas or inland sites according to season
6.30pmReturn and relax until supper
7.30pmSupper
8.30pmCoffee and Talk: Birding topics, questions and answers
Sunday
7.00amMeet at the minibus for early morning birding: Geese as they rise up from their roost in winter; Waders and passerines in spring
10.30amBrunch
11.30amExplore the western end of the coast, including Holkham and Titchwell RSPB reserve
5.00pmReturn for tea and cake prior to the conclusion of your weekend with us

Norfolk reeds Lunch break Winter dawn
Norfolk reeds Lunch break Winter dawn

Prices

Cost£225
Deposit£50
Single Room Supplement£50

Included Travel during the weekend, accommodation, breakfast, dinner
Excluded Lunch, brunch, travel insurance, drinks, personal items
Group size Maximum 8

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A few pink-feet overhead at dawn!
A few pink feet at dawn

Migrating starlings
Migrating starlings

Our minibus
Our minibus

Bar-tailed Godwit
Bar-tailed Godwit

Common Blue Butterfly
Common Blue Butterfly

Wells Beach
Wells Beach

Titchwell Marsh
Titchwell Marsh