Waxham Barn

[Penners]

If you love old flint-and-timber buildings and you should find yourself in eastern Norfolk with a bit of time to spare, I do commend Waxham Great Barn to you. It's Elizabethan, reputed to be the longest thatched barn in the country, and has been beautifully conserved. Entry is free, and there's a café attached where you can get a passable coffee and a large slice of excellent cake.

My interior photo is somewhat distorted by my wide-angle lens, but it shows the wonderful roof structure. The matched flintwork has also been beautifully executed.





Just head for Waxham village and you can't really miss the barn. The beach is a few hundred yards away (lots of baby seals in the winter).

 

[jocelyn plummer]

I had completely forgotten Waxham, Penners--my Papa used to take my son to Waxham during his school holiday visits to Norfolk. The barn is a really fine example.

 

[JoceAndChris]

How completely magnificent! I could really do with a holiday in the eastern stretches of Norfolk. So much to see!

 

[Penners]

I could really do with a holiday in the eastern stretches of Norfolk. So much to see!

Start north of Great Yarmouth, Joce, and meander anti-clockwise up and around as far as Hunstanton. But take a few days to do it, because there are so many beautiful little coastal villages mudflats and beaches to visit. You can't rush it.

I spend many hours up there with my camera.

 

[Me!]

Start north of Great Yarmouth, Joce, and meander anti-clockwise up and around as far as Hunstanton. But take a few days to do it, because there are so many beautiful little coastal villages mudflats and beaches to visit.

But please avoid Hemsby!

 

[Penners]

Hear, hear!

 

[Flyfisher]

Nice photo of Wells' harbour. I'd recommend lunch on the Albatros.

Yes, 'on', not 'in' - it's a ship: http://www.albatros.eu.com

 

[jocelyn plummer]

Aww Penners, pulled my heart strings there--favourite places of mine!

 

[jocelyn plummer]

And another --did not expect the other one to reduce sufficiently

 

[jocelyn plummer]

There you are Joce--beat that blue sky ----

 

[Penners]

Aww Penners, pulled my heart strings there--favourite places of mine!

Might we have a guess at Holkham Beach, Joss?

We've taken the family there, too!

 

[jocelyn plummer]

Yes, Holkham---unbeatable!!!!
Lovely Grandchildren Penners, and such a happy doggie!