Sandringham House and Gardens

A famous royal getaway, Sandringham House has served as a private home for royals since 1862 and remains the Queen's favourite country retreat. Surrounded by 20,000 acres of manicured gardens, green parks and woodlands, the beautiful estate has been open to the public since 1977. About the estate, George V once said "dear old Sandringham, the place I love better than anywhere else in the world." George V and VI both died in the house. It's easy to see why the place was so dear to them.

You can visit the house, museum and gardens from April to mid-October from 11am until 5pm. Tickets cost £17.50 for adults. You can find more information, here: sandringhamestate.co.uk

Well worth a visit. There is limited bike parking at the visitor centre and next to the entrance to the gardens. The house gives a real feel of still being lived in by the royal family and there is an interesting collection of royal cars.

Occupied by Royals since 1862 and home to four generations, Sandringham is now the Norfolk retreat for the Queen. Luckily the Estate is open for tourists and locals alike, with a visitor centre, cafe, house and gardens.