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Visit Drove Orchards car-free
It’s quite easy to visit Drove Orchards orchard, farm shop and resident Eric’s Fish and Chips on the North Norfolk Coast car-free. Buses stop outside and run regularly along the scenic seafront.
There are direct buses from Wells-next-the-Sea (40 mins), Kings Lynn (70 mins) and Fakenham (75 mins). Change at Wells-next-the-Sea from Cromer.
Trains run straight to Kings Lynn from London Kings Cross (about 115 mins), Cambridge (50 mins) and Ely (35 mins). At Ely, there are connections from Thetford, Peterborough and Norwich.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Enjoy a free bottle or can of apple juice when you show a valid bus ticket.
National Route 1 and the Peddars Way pass nearby. Plan your cycle route here.
Local paths, the Norfolk Coast Path (Hunstanton to Hopton section) and the Peddars Way (inland, park of the Great Chalk Way) pass nearby.
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Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains.
The 36 Coastliner bus route is scenic. You can take other Coastliner buses all along the North Norfolk seafront.
Getting to Drove Orchards car-free
Here's our recommended route to Drove Orchards. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
From Kings Lynn via Hunstanton
Coastliner bus 36 runs from Kings Lynn to Thornham and stops outside. Buses leave from Kings Lynn transport interchange (Stand E) regularly. The journey takes about 70 minutes. Hop off at the orchard.
From Wells-next-the-Sea
Coastliner bus 36 runs from Wells-next-the-Sea to Thornham and stops outside. Buses leave from The Buttlands regularly. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Hop off at the orchard.
From Fakenham
Coastliner bus 36 runs from Fakenham to Thornham and stops outside. Buses leave from Oak Street regularly. The journey takes about 75 minutes. Hop off at the orchard.
From Cromer via Sheringham
Take Coasthopper bus CH1 from Cromer to Wells-next-the-Sea. Buses leave regularly from Cromer bus interchange (65 mins) and Sheringham Railway Approach (50 mins). Hop off at The Buttlands, the end of the route.
Coastliner bus 36 runs from Wells-next-the-Sea to Thornham and stops outside. Buses leave from The Buttlands regularly. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Hop off at the orchard.
By train via Kings Lynn
There are direct trains to Kings Lynn from: Downham Market (about 15 mins), Ely (35 mins) Cambridge (50 mins) and London Kings Cross (115 mins). At Ely there are connecting trains from Thetford (25 mins), Peterborough (40 mins on the scenic Herewood Line) and Norwich (60 mins).
Coastliner bus 36 runs regularly from Kings Lynn transport interchange- see above for details.
By bus via Kings Lynn
There are direct buses to Kings Lynn from: Downham Market (35 mins, bus 37), Swaffham (45 mins, buses A, B and C), Dereham (75 mins, buses A, B and C), Peterborough (85 mins, buses A, B and C) and Norwich (110 mins, buses A, B and C).
Coastliner bus 36 runs regularly from Kings Lynn transport interchange- see above for details.
About Drove Orchards
• Accessible via the no. 36 Coastliner bus service with stops in both directions on our doorstep.
• The Farm Shop sells the best produce Norfolk has to offer and much more besides.
• Eateries including Eric’s fish and chips and pizza restaurants and Mim’s Gelato ice cream parlour.
• A plethora of shops on site including clothing, homeware, antiques and an art gallery.
• Pick Your Own orchard fruits in season – End July to November.
• Visitors are free to explore the orchards with a dedicated space to enjoy picnics.
For any queries about visiting contact Drove Orchards on 01485 525652 or hello@droveorchardsfarmshop.com
Address: Drove Orchards, Thornham Road, Thornham, Hunstanton, PE36 6LS. Visit Website