Low impact, environmentally-friendly tourism that cherishes, not destroys.

Here at Bure Valley farm our accommodation is eco-friendly and we take our carbon footprint very seriously. All guest accommodation benefits from Underfloor Heating provided from our Veto 60kw renewable energy woodchip boiler. Ecover products are used throughout our holiday cottages and Bed and Breakfast as well as being provided for guest's use during their stay.

Bure Valley Farm now has its own 11kw Gaia wind turbine which wich gives the farm a zero carbon footprint.

Farm Walks and Birdwatching

Enjoy one of our farm walks from the doorstep of your accommodation. Stroll along the River Bure and through Alder Carr woodland where you will see lots of wildlife, including many species of birds. Kingfishers are often spotted on the pond and Tawny Owls in the woodland, as well as Siskins and Goldfinches - to name but a few.

We have bird feeders along the walks to attract wildlife.


 

Walk or Cycle The Weavers Way and The Marriott Way.

The Weavers Way is so named to reflect the once great influence of the weaving industry in this part of Norfolk.

From its start at Cromer it first heads south to Aylsham by way of country footpaths and farm tracks, passing the great estates of Felbrigg and Blickling Hall.

It then heads east to Stalham along the route of the old King's Lynn to Great Yarmouth railway. From Stalham the Way makes for The Broads and Potter Heigham from where it follows the river Thurne south to Acle. The final section heads east besides Breydon Water to the coast and Great Yarmouth.
 

 

At 26 miles The Marriott Way is one of the longest traffic-free routes in the country. Linking Aylsham and Reepham with the heart of Norwich, this combination of two former railway lines is open to cyclists, walkers and horseriders. OS Landranger 133 North East Norfolk, Cromer & Wroxham; Landranger 134 Norwich and the Broads.

Mostly easy, but some wet and sandy sections between the former Reepham and Whitwell stations. Some parts of the route between Reepham and Whitwell stations can be difficult. the best surface for wheelchairs is from Whitwell station to Norwich.
 

At Aylsham the former railway line continues as the Bure Valley Railway and Path. Between Norwich and Themelthorpe the Marriott's Way forms part of National Cycle Network Route One. The route also links with the Bittern Line in Norwich.

 

Bure Valley Farm Shop

We have our own very convenient small Farm Shop tucked away behind the Cottages on the farm where guests can buy our fresh produce.


We sell our own free range eggs, Potatoes and seasonal vegetables as well fresh fruit as in season and not forgetting Jackie's delicious home made Cakes, Jams and Marmalade.

The shop is almost always open and is very popular among our guests as well as passing trade.

 

Bure Valley Railway

Why not leave the car behind during your stay at Bure valley Farm and travel by rail the old-fashioned way on the Bure Valley Railway.

The station is only half a mile walk from your cottage door and narrow gauge steam trains run on Norfolk's longest fifteen inch gauge line between the ancient market town of Aylsham and Wroxham, the 'Capital of the Norfolk Broads' with country stations serving the villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall.

The 18 mile round trip runs through the picturesque Bure valley countryside following the meandering river through meadowland and ancient pasture stopping occassionally at small country villages.