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The Lifeboat Inn
Norfolk, Thornham - British - Pub with rooms
There are stories of smuggling on these marshy edges of north Norfolk, and it’s easy to imagine them being shared over a pint or two of Wherry ale in this character-laden, fire-warmed hostelry. Food is of the hearty British school, the better to brace you for beach walks – so come for fish and chips, a steak pie to share, or a heaped bowl of Brancaster mussels. Sunday is all about magnificent roasts – those Yorkshire puddings! Visitors who fancy settling in for a night or two can take advantage of the attractive bedrooms upstairs.
VENUE DETAILS
Ship Lane
Thornham
Norfolk
PE36 6LT
01485 512236
OTHER INFORMATION
Accommodation, Separate bar, Dog friendly
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