MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STAY
Whether you want to put on your walking boots, hop on your bike, or choose to just relax and take in the views, Friends Farm is the perfect spot.
On the edge of the Waveney Valley near the Norfolk/Suffolk border, the peaceful village of Alburgh is an ideal location for walkers and runners, birdwatchers and artists, cyclists, or those looking to just escape the city for a bit of fresh air.
Harleston and Bungay are the nearest small towns with independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. A bit further afield are Diss, Beccles (the start of the Norfolk Broads), Halesworth, Framlingham (with its famous castle) and the historic county town of Norwich just half an hour away.
There are beautiful beaches all along the Norfolk and Suffolk coast, many of which are so quiet you'll sometimes find that you are the only ones there. The seaside town of Southwold is a 40 minute drive away, and seals can often be seen at Horsey Gap near Great Yarmouth and at Blakeney Point on the North Norfolk coast.
Explore some of our favourite local attractions below…
Alburgh
Explore our small Norfolk village and keep an eye on local event listings. The village hall hosts cinema nights on the 3rd Friday of the month (excluding August and December). [Image: Wikipedia]
Canoeing the Waveney
Get closer to nature and enjoy the surroundings of the Waveney Valley by canoe, available for hire from the Outney Meadow Caravan Park. [Image: happycampervanning.com]
Grain Brewery
Grab some beers from the Grain Brewery shop (open weekdays 10-4), or enjoy their fantastic open days, usually on the last Saturday of the month (March - December). [Image: Grain Brewery]
Flint Vineyard
A local vineyard and winery in the Waveney Valley, with tours available by appointment. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events. [Image: Flint Vineyard]
Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum
Learn about the history of aviation in East Anglia at this fun and interactive museum, located near the former RAF Bungay airfield on the outskirts of Flixton. [Image: Facebook]
Southwold
Take a trip to the charming Suffolk seaside town, with its famous lighthouse and beach huts, and home of the Adnams brewery. About a 40min drive from the farm.
Norwich
Norfolk’s cathedral city is around a 35min drive away. An ever-growing selection of independent and high street shops, restaurants, nightlife and culture. [Image: Visit Norwich]