Guidebook for Brancaster Stays
Food in Walking Distance
There are places to eat or to purchase food within walking distance of your apartment.
Is within 100 yards of the property and therefore very convenient for your evening meal. Open from midday until late evening every day. The Shanty Men often play on Monday evenings.
41 locals recommend
The Jolly Sailors Brancaster Staithe
Main RoadIs within 100 yards of the property and therefore very convenient for your evening meal. Open from midday until late evening every day. The Shanty Men often play on Monday evenings.
Open from 8 am to 4 pm. Great value and is situated in the nearby shopping mall which is within walking distance at the end of the village to the East of Brancaster Stays.
6 locals recommend
Deepdale Cafe
Open from 8 am to 4 pm. Great value and is situated in the nearby shopping mall which is within walking distance at the end of the village to the East of Brancaster Stays.
Take a short walk from Brancaster Stays to the harbour and you will find The Crab Hut serving takeaway local produce such as crab and other fish. Eat it while watching the activity which reaches a crescendo at high tide in the summer months.
The Crab Hut
Harbour WayTake a short walk from Brancaster Stays to the harbour and you will find The Crab Hut serving takeaway local produce such as crab and other fish. Eat it while watching the activity which reaches a crescendo at high tide in the summer months.
Dalegate Market
A selection of small shops and a Morrisons Supermarket outlet with a fuel station.
Run by a local fisherman so you can't get fresher mussels than that! This is a seasonal service so it is not open all year round.
The Mussel Pod
Run by a local fisherman so you can't get fresher mussels than that! This is a seasonal service so it is not open all year round.
Good restaurant, with fantastic views, must book in advance in summer, an outside beer garden, and a Smokehouse.
70 locals recommend
The White Horse Brancaster Staithe
Main RoadGood restaurant, with fantastic views, must book in advance in summer, an outside beer garden, and a Smokehouse.
The only hotel in Brancaster, serving breakfast lunch and dinner and with a well-stocked bar. Brancaster is quite a long walk from Brancaster Staithe so use the bus.
13 locals recommend
The Ship Hotel
Main RoadThe only hotel in Brancaster, serving breakfast lunch and dinner and with a well-stocked bar. Brancaster is quite a long walk from Brancaster Staithe so use the bus.
Food in nearby villages
There are many great places to eat in driving distance of Brancaster Stays, too many to list all of them here.
The best fish n' chips locally and you can park overlooking Wells Harbour and enjoy the view.
28 locals recommend
French's Fish Shop Ltd
10 The QuayThe best fish n' chips locally and you can park overlooking Wells Harbour and enjoy the view.
Situated in Drove Orchards which is worth a visit in itself to see the farm shop and many other small shops. You can eat in or take away.
59 locals recommend
Erics
Thornham RoadSituated in Drove Orchards which is worth a visit in itself to see the farm shop and many other small shops. You can eat in or take away.
Upmarket Tapas Restaurant in Burnham Market is always busy so it is essential to book in advance. Burnham Market is worth visiting to see the historic town and many small shops.
22 locals recommend
Socius
11 Foundry PlUpmarket Tapas Restaurant in Burnham Market is always busy so it is essential to book in advance. Burnham Market is worth visiting to see the historic town and many small shops.
Excellent views over the marshes containing the RSPB Bird Reserve and opposite Briarfields if you can't get a table.
14 locals recommend
Titchwell Manor
Main RoadExcellent views over the marshes containing the RSPB Bird Reserve and opposite Briarfields if you can't get a table.
Entertainment & Activities
There are bus stops opposite the Jolly Sailors pub and by Snellings boatyard which travel along the coast in both directions. You can therefore explore the whole coast without needing to use your car.
Bus Station (Bay 1)
There are bus stops opposite the Jolly Sailors pub and by Snellings boatyard which travel along the coast in both directions. You can therefore explore the whole coast without needing to use your car.
Parks & Nature
You can walk there along the Norfolk Coastal Path and there is miles of sand at low tide and you can see seals if you walk down towards the Titchwell Bird Reserve.
91 locals recommend
Brancaster Beach
You can walk there along the Norfolk Coastal Path and there is miles of sand at low tide and you can see seals if you walk down towards the Titchwell Bird Reserve.
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Main RdThis is a great place to see waders and migratory waterfowl.
They have created an environment which attracts wildlife.
128 locals recommend
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe RoadThey have created an environment which attracts wildlife.
Hawk & Owl Trust
Turf Moor RoadA low lying reserve where you are likely to see barn owls and other birds of prey.
Sightseeing
Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadOne of the famous country houses in Norfolk
Another famous Norfolk Country House which has a calendar of events including horse trials and concerts.
105 locals recommend
Houghton Hall & Gardens
Bircham RoadAnother famous Norfolk Country House which has a calendar of events including horse trials and concerts.
The Queen's Norfolk residence which is open to the public and provides a similar experience to Holkham Hall or Houghton Hall.
210 locals recommend
Sandringham Estate
The Queen's Norfolk residence which is open to the public and provides a similar experience to Holkham Hall or Houghton Hall.
Shopping
Apart from the Food Hall there are a number of interesting shops including Utopia:The Unexpected Gallery which is full of querky things for your home.
34 locals recommend
Creake Abbey Cafe and Food Hall
Burnham RoadApart from the Food Hall there are a number of interesting shops including Utopia:The Unexpected Gallery which is full of querky things for your home.
It is close enough to walk to and has several shops including a Morrisons supermarket and a Cafe.
Dalegate Market
Main RoadIt is close enough to walk to and has several shops including a Morrisons supermarket and a Cafe.