VGY Accomm Guide 2024 - Edition 1.0 - Flipbook - Page 15
ORMESBY
CAISTER-ON-SEA
Ormesby St Michael is a tiny
village at the furthest edge of
the unique Trinity Broads,
situated between Ormesby
Broad to the north and Ormesby
Little Broad to the south, both
part of the Trinity Broads.
Another old 昀椀shing village
seaside resort and now busy
holiday destination, Caister’s
history also dates back to Roman
times with a fort built around AD
200 as a base for a unit of the
Roman army and navy.
The Site of Special Scienti昀椀c
Interests in all the broads are
areas rich in birdlife and natural
beauty. Carefully regulated
sailing, boating and 昀椀shing are
allowed, respecting the natural
environment.
The name ‘Caister’ derives from
the Anglo-Saxon word ‘ceaster’
meaning ‘Roman fort’.
Ormesby St. Margaret is built
around two large village greens
and has a medieval church.
MARTHAM
Martham’s large village green
has examples of 昀椀ne Georgian
houses, a duck pond and a
selection of shops, pubs and
restaurants.
Nearby is Martham Broad with a
140-acre nature reserve, which
is well worth exploring.
Caister has a rich o昀昀shore
lifeboat history dating back
to 1791 and operates an
independent lifeboat today.
ST OLAVES
On the banks of the River
Waveney, St Olaves is a
great place to explore the
beautiful Broads.
The remains of a 13th-century
Augustinian priory, St. Olaves
Priory, include parts of the
refectory, cloisters, and the
priory mill.
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HOPTON
South of Gorleston-on-Sea
lies Hopton-on-Sea, home to
a range of holiday parks and
accommodation. An established
holiday centre, there are many
places to stay, visitor amenities,
places to eat, drink and play. Its
sandy beach stretches down the
coast towards Su昀昀olk, running
alongside low grassy cli昀昀s.
Another great beach with holiday
parks and the much-acclaimed
Potters Resort, awarded Five
Star Holiday Village status with
VisitEngland for multiple years.
Potters was the 昀椀rst permanent
mixed use holiday centre in the
UK back in 1920. It has continued
to build its premier reputation
and is home to the World Indoor
Bowls Championship held
every January.
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