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Repton House is within an easy walking distance of Swaffham, an  historic market town in the Breckland area of  Norfolk.   Swaffham offers a variety of shops, the Town  Museum, a beautiful medieval church and several restaurants.  There is a market in the Square every Saturday.  The town is featured as Market Shipborough in the TV series "Kingdom" with Stephen Fry. 

Tourist attractions include:- The lovely unspoilt North Norfolk coast with Blakeney Point (to watch the seals),  Holkham Beach (voted best beach 2009 by Coast Magazine),  Sandringham House and Estate are within 30/40 minutes drive.  NT Oxburgh Hall is nearby with many events held during the summer.

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve is a lovely place to visit.    The reserve near Fakenham, is about a 20 minute drive away.  

Narborough Hall Gardens are open Wednesdays and Sundays until the end of September. Also well worth a visit are the tranquil Gooderstone Water gardens, open all year.
    
There are many walks locally, including the National Trail - the Peddars Way, and the pretty village of Castle Acre with its Castle ruins, Priory and Church is well worth a visit. 

Norwich is a pleasant city with much to offer: Cathedral, Castle, theatres, shopping etc. and is 45 minutes drive. Cambridge, has wonderful colleges to explore and great shopping, it is an hours drive, with easy park and ride facilities.


 



There's plenty to do or you can just relax in the garden



 

Archie, our friendly lurcher dog

Gary feeding Florence, one of our free range chickens