{"id":16762,"date":"2022-05-25T07:39:16","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T05:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=115414"},"modified":"2022-05-25T07:55:18","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T05:55:18","slug":"walk-sandringham-norfolk","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/walk-sandringham-norfolk\/","title":{"rendered":"Walk: Sandringham, Norfolk"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Sarah Hardy\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 25 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Set in 24 hectares of delightful gardens and parkland in West Norfolk, Sandringham<\/a> has been a much-loved home of the royal family for the past three generations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandringham is where Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s father, George VI, died after a day of game shooting in 1952. The Monarch and her relatives still traditionally spend the festive period here, with many making their way to the Christmas morning service at St Mary Magdalene, just a short walk from the main house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many celebrations are planned to mark the 2022 Platinum Jubilee, including a new exhibition in the house\u2019s ballroom, a beacon lighting, a parade of vintage cars, an outdoor concert by mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins and special afternoon teas.<\/p>\n

Sandringham\u2019s Country Park is a popular place to visit, with facilities including a visitor centre, shop, restaurant, toilets and a large car park (fees apply). It\u2019s dog friendly, there\u2019s a children\u2019s play area, cycle trail and waymarked walks, too. Look out for beautifully carved wooden sculptures en route.<\/p>\n

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Wander through Sandringham Country Park\u2019s woodlands\/Credit: Great Estates, Alamy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Sandringham walk<\/h2>\n

2.7 miles\/4.5 km | 2 hours | easy<\/em><\/p>\n

This three-mile circular walk \u2013 the yellow waymarked route \u2013 starts at the visitor centre. The signs are easy to follow along level paths, and maps are available.<\/p>\n

1. Into the woods<\/b><\/p>\n

Leave the visitor centre on a wide gravel path and head to the left of the children\u2019s playground, following the yellow waymarkers. As you enter the wood, pass between a pair of wooden sculptures: a bear on the left, a raven on the right. Continue into the woods, resplendent with Scots pine, holly, yew<\/a> and cedar trees.<\/p>\n

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Owl sculpture at Sandringham Country Park\/Credit: Nik Taylor, Alamy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

\u00a02.\u00a0<\/span>Canopy views<\/b><\/p>\n

Turn right at the first junction (the blue waymarked path carries straight on). The path narrows for a short time, before you turn left on to a wider, paved path, which has more open views. The blue waymarked path will soon rejoin you from the left and you next see a wooden viewing platform on the right. Take time to climb the platform for views over the treetops and The Wash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/span>Pooh\u2019s House<\/b><\/p>\n

Carry on through the woodland until you reach the ERII 2002 gates, and then cross a minor road, continuing straight ahead along a slightly narrower path. It slopes gently downhill, reaching a grassy triangle where you turn left. There\u2019s a little incline here, where you should look out for Pooh\u2019s House in a tree on the left then, a short while later, turn right on to a wide grassy path.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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