All Things Special Occasions is a portfolio of fabulous independent Norfolk suppliers to make help yours or someone else's day extra special. Whether you need a Wedding venue, a disco for that 21st, a portrait to commemorate a new addition to the family or some flowers to simply say thank you, this category is packed with everything you need for that very special moment in Norfolk
All Things Holiday and Travel is based in Norfolk and offers all types of holidays and short Breaks from a week in the Broads National Park to a Round the World Cruise. Our crew provide a high level of personal service and we are flexible by being available in the evenings and weekends at a time that suits you in order to arrange your perfect holiday at internet prices, the only things we don't do is your packing!.
As a Hays Travel franchise owned by Simon Chapman and trading as All Things Holiday and Travel you can book with confidence knowing that All Things Holiday and Travel is registered with ABTA to sell travel services and benefits from Hays Travel's membership of ABTA (ABTA membership number is L3832).
Our independence means we are not tied to a small number of suppliers but have access to 100's of suppliers and over 135,000 Hotels Worldwide. Our partners include Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, P&O Cruises, Cunard, Kuoni, Jet2 holidays, Easyjet Holidays, Sandals and 100's more
We are Cruise specialists and we work closely with every cruise line so whether its a round the World Cruise on Cunard, fun in the Med with Royal Caribbean International, Baltic Cities with Celebrity, Alaska with Princess, Northern Lights with Hurtigruten, Caribbean with P&O or River Cruising with Viking, we have a great sailaway deal for you as we will not be beaten on price, not forgetting personal service from cruise experts.
We can't wait to share our experiences of holidays on Cruise Ships and provide you with some insider information which only those who have cruised extensively will have to help you find your perfect cruise holiday. There are many subtle differences between the Cruise Lines and we can support you in deciding which Cruise Line and Ship would be perfect for you.
All Things Holiday and Travel also has a key focus on Staycation and have some great deals on breaks in Norfolk from Cottages in the Countryside to Boating holidays in the Broads National Park.
Follow us on twitter @atholidaytravel or on facebook @allthingsholidayandtravel for some of the latest deals on cruises, holidays and short breaks.
We are proud of the testimonies that we receive from our explorers as illustrated below.
Hi Simon, I would like thank you and share my recent experiences of the cruise you organised. Firstly, we had a wonderful time cruising up to the fjords on the Crown Princess. The ship was absolutely fantastic. The customer service was amongst the best we have ever experienced, the food was out of this world and the variety of things to do kept myself and my family thoroughly entertained. It was an excellent choice by yourself that this would be a worthwhile first time cruise. Most of all though I wanted to thank you for taking the time to research and investigate which would be the best cruise for my family to take. You used your vast cruising experience to identify our needs and you put our minds to rest with superb customer service. You walked us through every step of the booking process and always made yourself available regarding the many questions we had whether it was about the cruise, embarkation and disembarkation or what to do in Norway. The service you offered was just amazing and we would not only consider you first for future cruise bookings but also would highly recommend you to friends and family in the future. Thanks again for everything - Mr and Mrs Gyde
"Having always been sceptical about dealing with travel agents, it took some persuading to use All Things Holiday and Travel. My fears were totally unjustified – Simon asked what we wanted and was able to organise the whole thing. At every stage, we were given realistic options, with all the relevant information. Once the details were decided, he gave us a time frame and throughout the process, by Email, or phone when necessary, kept me informed and explained what I had to do. We had a wonderful holiday with everything, from the parking, flights, transfers, hotel and the tours we’d booked, going like clockwork. I can honestly recommend All Things Holiday and Travel. The care and attention given to us made everything stress free – and all at a very competitive price. When I’m asked “would you recommend to friends and family” I’ll say 10 (where 1 equals least likely and 10 equals most likely)” Martin Jones Norwich
"Reflecting on what was an entirely new experience for me, I realised that I might have had less enjoyment from the cruise had I not had the advantage of some expert advice from travel agent Simon Chapman. I wanted to visit the Baltic, but it was Simon who picked Celebrity Silhouette as the right vessel for the inclement weather you can experience even in June.It was Simon who recommended Aqua class - well worth the extra, not least for the marvellous dining experience in the Blue restaurant, with an attentive head water who quickly learned my preferences, and somehow always managed to get my husband and I a table by the large picture windows just a few feet from the sea. And it was Simon who provided knowledgeable advice on shore excursions in places I had never visited before - like St Petersburg, Tallinn and Riga. Five star service Simon" - Susan Grice
"We would like to say a massive thank you for the super cruise you organised for us. It was great to have a personal service from our travel organiser who made sure everything we needed was planned to perfection. The holiday was wonderful and all connections were smooth and faultless , thanks to your superb attention to detail. We would not hesitate to recommend your service to any of our friends who need holiday and booking advice". The Haines family, Norwich
Broom Boats has been a part of the Brundall boating community for over a century. Our heritage is boat building, but our future is focused on protecting and opening up the Broads waterways for the benefit of its wildlife and people.
We’re reviewing every aspect of how we do business. We aim to bring a greater range of services to our customers and the Brundall community, and to protect the environment of the Broads.
In addition to providing luxury boating holidays, we also maintain and repair all makes and models of boats. For boat owners, we provide a small number of private moorings at our marina on the South Broads.
We have a fleet of 24 luxury hire boats which can be booked throughout the year, alongside electric day boats and fishing boats which are available to hire for days out on the Norfolk Broads.
You can visit local attractions and amenities using your foldable Broom Bike and explore the peace and tranquillity of Norfolk on two wheels. We have recently added the Food Vault to our site, an on site café which serves a range of freshly cooked food, available to both boating holiday customers and passing visitors from the local community. We have also built an indoor seating area for the café.
We have expanded our range of services by becoming a floating Waterlodge distributor, the perfect way to have a holiday on the water.
We have great belief in young people and are members of the 5%Club. The 5%Club is an organisation which promotes apprenticeships in the UK and we are proud to say 18% of our workforce are apprentices. We want to ensure the valuable skills which our workforce boast are passed on to future generations, maintaining the level of quality which has always been demanded by Broom. The future is in good hands.
Sustainability is always at the forefront of our intentions at Broom Boats, by protecting and caring for our environment, we can ensure it will be here to enjoy for future generations. By using carbon offsetting, ground, air and water source heat pumps, renewable energy, water monitoring and electric transport, we are helping to sustain the natural environment in which we operate.
We welcome visitors to our site in Brundall, many changes have been made over the last two years and we welcome people to visit to see how our site continues to develop. We are lucky to be situated in such a beautiful part of the Norfolk Broads, so visit us for a coffee and watch our marina in operation.
Hall Farm Cottages offer a wide range of high quality self-catering, bed and breakfast and holiday cottage accommodation in the Norfolk Broads. Our spacious Norfolk Broads Holiday Cottages are situated between the villages of Horning and Ludham a short drive from Wroxham, an ideal base for your holidays and exploring the North Norfolk Coast.
Our aim is to provide you with luxury accommodation at affordable prices in the heart of the broads. These holiday cottages provide disabled access, with dog friendly accommodation available upon request. There are also options if you are on holiday with the children, of any age. If you have a specific requirement please tell us, if we can’t help, we’ll know a man who can. The Hall Farm team will be pleased to help you anytime.
Our luxury self catering cottages include - WiFi Internet access available from your holiday cottage. - Spacious lounge with comfortable furniture and colour Flat Screen TV (Freeview). - Dining room with pine furniture. - Fully fitted kitchen with Microwave and Dishwasher. - Downstairs bedroom (twin or double) with roll-in en-suite shower room and WC. - One or two further bedrooms on first floor (twin or double). - Bathroom with shower and WC on first floor.
On your doorstep, just a stone’s throw away from your accommodation are pubs on the river, boat hire, shops, churches, fishing and an adventure playground to name but a few.. You can hire our holiday cottages for as little or as long as you desire.
Please feel free to contact us anytime. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
A community hub for all of Norfolk
Located on the outskirts of Norwich, The Nest is the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation’s brand new community hub.
Facilities at The Nest include a floodlit 3G pitch, high-quality grass football pitches, residential bunk boxes, cafes, conference spaces and an outdoor Challenge Woods adventure area, all set in a green and leafy secure 22-acre site.
It’s the perfect venue for businesses, sports teams, school groups, private functions, children’s birthday parties and more.
Inside the two Hub and Clubhouse buildings are engage and multi-use spaces, two cafes, four changing rooms, meeting rooms, a physiotherapy room and an IT suite.
Unique on-site accommodation comes in the form of five bunkboxes, which can sleep up to 70 guests at a time.
As the home of the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, a number of weekly community sports sessions run at the venue, including:
During holidays, it is also the venue for the Foundation’s Soccer Schools.
We pride ourselves on excellent value and great service, and the team will be there to support you every step of the way.
Challenge Woods
It's a great play area for parents with young children looking for something to do outdoors. It's free for 0-3 year olds and £3 for children.
Visit thenest.org.uk to find out more.
The AA 4 Star silver Maids Head Hotel is renowned for being the oldest Hotel in the UK. The site has been providing hospitality since the early 12th century. With its long history of famous guests, including Edward the Black Prince, Catherine of Aragon and Queen Elizabeth I and tradition of service to the local community, the hotel is filled with character that sets it apart.
As an independent hotel we pride ourselves on excellent service, attention to detail and flexibility making our guests feel welcome and at ease whilst staying with us.
Our Chefs understand that every guests needs are different and whilst creating our mouth-watering menus of local produce they will be happy to look after any dietary request.
Our restaurant and bar staff are on hand to recommend the perfect wine to match your meal and will do so by course as required.
In addition to our bedrooms and restaurant the hotel we can cater for up to 120 guests in our versatile event rooms.
Since 2015, the Maids Head has received a multi-million pound makeover, and this has also included investing in Maids Head Experiences. These range from a fine dining experience in the 2 AA Rosette WinePress Restaurant, to a complimentary spin in one of two vintage Bentleys, to borrowing a Bobbin Bike to explore the City at leisure.
All of our event rooms have individual character, combining this with our flexible approach to events we can tailor make bespoke events to match our customers' needs.
The Maids Head Hotel were also winners of the Best Independent Hotel and Investing in Future Tourism Awards 2019.