THE Le Strange Old Barns Antique,
Art and Craft Centre at Old
Hunstanton is the largest centre of
its type in Norfolk.
The Art Gallery exhibits around
200 paintings, one of the largest
and finest selections of original
paintings in the county, predomi-
nantly water colours of local
scenes.
It is currently the work of 15 pro-
fessional artists.
Some are local, others exhibit
countrywide, including Ken Tidd,
Simon Trinder, John Horsewell, Ken
Burton and Carolyn Richmond, to
name but a few.
It's a collection of traditional art
not to be missed, offered at most
realistic prices.
The Antique Barns is home to 12
independent dealers, offering a
constantly-changing rich variety of
antiques, collectables and a large
selection of secondhand books.
In The Pottery, a resident potter
can be seen at work almost every
day with a wide variety of hand-
made and painted earthen and
stoneware being produced.
Tableware and ornamental wear
items include hand-made hares,
cats and dogs.
In The Jewellery Shop, jewellery
can be made to order from a selec-
tion of gemstones or chosen from a
large range of designs in silver and
costume jewellery.
In The Multi Craft Workshop, var-
ious craft people can be seen at
work on different days of the week.
Their items are on permanent dis-
play, ranging from children's puz-
zles, wonderful silk and dried flow-
ers to hessian bags, woodturning
etc.
The English Craft Room offers a
larger range of crafts from Norfolk
and adjoining counties, including
jewellery boxes, handmade soaps,
teddy bears and rag dolls, clocks
and driftwood items etc.
In The Gift Rooms, quality and
inspirational gifts abound, offering
the discerning customer that ideal
gift.
Le Strange Old Barns is open
seven days a week, telephone
01485 533402, website
www.lestrangeoldbarns.co.uk
DISCOVERING Old Hunstanton should be a joy
for all.
Being the original Hunstanton, the village
dates back hundreds of years, as does its strong
connections with the Le Strange family, whose
ancestors can be traced back to the time of
William the Conqueror
The church alone is a delight to discover, it has
an aura of tranquillity, being situated in one of the
most beautiful and historic parts of the village
next to the wonderful duckpond, which the chil-
dren will love. Sea Lane offers another chance to
step back in history. Walking from the Lodge
Hotel (which is reputed to be haunted) toward
the sea, you will pass pretty cottages and fisher-
men's yards where one can imagine them mend-
ing their nets and perhaps hiding contraband to
supplement their income.
THE highly-popular Annual Sandcastle
Competition, to be held on the beach at Old
Hunstanton near the lifeboat station on Thursday,
August 6, at 2.30pm, weather permitting, is again
expected to attract a good entry.
The event, now in its 20th year, is organised by
Hunstanton and District Lifeboat Guild.
The competition starts at approximately
2.30pm, and there will be three age groups for
judging. They are: 2-7 years (only children in this
age group can receive help); 8-11 years; and 12+
years, which includes all adults. In all groups,
maximum of two entries per sandcastle.
Entrance fee 50pence per person.
Entrants have 45 minutes to create their sand-
castle.
Any style of sandcastle or object (eg a boat)
can be made in the sand.
Only children in age group 2-7 years can
receive help. One helper only.
If two children in different age groups, or an
adult and a child in the 8-11 age group, wish to
enter together, they must enter the age group of
the older participant.
Only natural objects, like shells and seaweed,
can be used to decorate the sandcastles. The
items must be collected during the 45 minutes of
the competition.
Entrants must use sand from the allocated
square only.
The Lifeboat Guild's efforts throughout the
year are invaluable in raising funds for the
lifeboat, which is housed at Old Hunstanton.
200 original paintings
exhibited daily
The paintings of Old Hunstanton (top and below) are from original paintings by Ken
Burton, one of the many artists exhibiting at Le Strange Old Barns.
Sandcastle
competition
Explore, enjoy
THE ANCIENT MARINER
Best Western Le Strange Arms Hotel,
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Real food, Real ales, Real pub
Open for meals and snacks 12.00pm to 9.00pm daily
THE ALL DAY VENUE
A traditional pub with terrace and lawns
sweeping down to the sand dunes.
Family rooms and children's play area
Selection of cask ales, lagers and
wines by the bottle and glass.
THE PUB BY THE SEA

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