Halloween will soon be upon us which the children love and of course they will be on half-term holiday too. So if you don’t want to send them out “trick or treating” and perhaps you’re looking for something a bit different to do for the whole family then there are all sorts of spooky events
Cracking Crockery…
We love Emma Bridgewater’s beautiful crockery and use it here at Dairy Barns for our guests’ farmhouse breakfasts. Just recently we treated ourselves to some delightful new plates which make it a real pleasure cooking all that bacon and eggs every morning when we serve our guests with our favourite china. The cheerful designs look
Norfolk Getaways
Norfolk isn’t all sun hats and ice cream you know. It’s a beautiful county with our fine City of Norwich as well as beaches, market towns, rivers, pretty villages, marshes, countryside, historic houses and so much more to discover whatever the season. Why not plan a visit now for half-term or even a winter break.
A sad week at Dairy Barns with the loss of an old friend
Dairy Barns is always such a happy place filled with joy and happiness with weddings, parties and those escaping to the country to chill and, of course, all the staff who love what we do looking after our guests and making sure everything runs smoothly. But this week was rather sad as we said goodbye
A foot tapping and knee slapping event at Hickling Broad – 27th September
We’ve recently discovered that this fantastic event is taking place just up the road from us right here in Hickling…how wonderful! Head to Hickling Broad for ‘A Bit of a Do’ – on Saturday 27th September to help raise money for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. This outdoors event
Autumn is just around the corner
Autumn will soon be settling in and we can start to expect some cold snaps no doubt. But it’s a lovely time on the farm and as this year’s growing and harvesting season comes to an end we now have to get planning for next year. The Swallows have been lining up on the wires
What’s your favourite North Norfolk beach?
That was the question posed by Visit Norfolk this month, and our vote goes to …… Sea Palling! A beautiful wide expanse of sandy beach sheltered by the offshore reefs installed for sea defences. Holder of the coveted Blue Flag and with Lifeguards on duty from May to September it’s perfect for family bucket and
Time for tea
Afternoon Tea is very on trend right now and at Dairy Barns we host a Champagne Afternoon Tea for all sorts of occasions from birthdays, anniversaries and even hen parties and it’s great fun to do. But …. it’s even better when somebody takes us out for Afternoon Tea so we don’t have to do
The sun has got his hat on….hooray!
Summer has certainly arrived in Norfolk and what better place in the world to be? We’re looking forward to meeting lots of guests, old and new, enjoying sharing our wonderful county with them and making sure they know all the best places to go and things to do – the best beaches, the dog-friendly pubs,
Walk the walk
Did you know that the Government have committed to a coastal path – a new National Trail around all England’s open coast? The section between Sea Palling and Weybourne has now been approved and once the legal requirements are complete the new public rights of access will come into force on this stretch and bring
Wake up and smell the coffee
We are delighted to let you know that when you stay in one of our 3 Extra Special Rooms you will find a Nespresso Coffee Machine so you can start your day with fabulous coffee. They are very stylish, so simple to use and make the perfect cup of coffee. We think our guests deserve
