Briston Travel Guide

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Rural crossroads. None of these country lanes has a name - the road seen straight ahead links with Hall Street further to the east. The bridge seen in mid-distance takes the road over the River Bure which here is nothing more than a small stream > 1278078. The stream here crosses the lane via a culvert which runs underneath it, only to cross underneath another lane at the same junction about 20 metres further to the west > 1278144. The River Bure rises near Melton Constable, 18 kilometres miles upstream of Aylsham, which was the original head of navigation. It flows into the North Sea by Breydon Water near Gorleston, further to the southeast.
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Rural lane connecting Hall Street with the B1354
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Pasture beside railway line View across a cattle pasture towards the embankment which once used to carry the long since dismantled trackbed of the former Midland and Great Northern Railway line. Briston and Melton Constable merge into each other and if it were not for the village sign it would be difficult to discern where the one ends and the other begins. For 50 years Melton Constable was the hub of a network of railway lines which were operated by the Midland and Great Northern Railway and left from Melton station in four directions. As recently as 1956, 32 trains per day passed through the station. A victim of the Beeching cuts, the last passenger train arrived on 4. April 1964.
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Where trains once used to run View towards the embankment which once used to carry the long since dismantled trackbed of the former Midland and Great Northern Railway line. It now forms part of the cattle pasture seen in the foreground. Briston and Melton Constable merge into each other and if it were not for the village sign it would be difficult to discern where the one ends and the other begins. For 50 years Melton Constable was the hub of a network of railway lines which were operated by the Midland and Great Northern Railway and left from Melton station in four directions. As recently as 1956, 32 trains per day passed through the station. A victim of the Beeching cuts, the last passenger train arrived on 4. April 1964.
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View along dismantled railway line The trees seen at right mark the course of the former railway embankment which once used to carry the Midland and Great Northern Railway line. The trackbed has since been dismantled. Briston and Melton Constable merge into each other and if it were not for the village sign it would be difficult to discern where the one ends and the other begins. For 50 years Melton Constable was the hub of a network of railway lines which were operated by the Midland and Great Northern Railway and left from Melton station in four directions. As recently as 1956, 32 trains per day passed through the station. A victim of the Beeching cuts, the last passenger train arrived on 4. April 1964.
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The Maids Head Hotel

The Maids Head Hotel

4 out of 5
Tombland Norwich England
The price is AU$260 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$260
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very quick and friendly check in.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Maids Head Hotel
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf

4 out of 5
Wroxham Road Norwich England
The price is AU$144 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$144
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Arriving at Sprowston Hall it was impressive. However, Room was tucked up a lot of stairs (not told of this at reception) Bed was very uncomfortable, duvet was too small for a double bed - with 2 people in, only 2 pillows (which werent comfortable) - no spare. Room was freezing too. Went to the bar ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf
Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG

Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG

4 out of 5
Carrow Road Norwich England
The price is AU$175 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$175
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The hotel is very comfortable and clean, but the staff are what set it well above the norm.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Norwich City by IHG
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Cherry Tree Cottage is set is in the idyllic village of Briston.

Cherry Tree Cottage is set is in the idyllic village of Briston.

Briston ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Melton Constable. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Holt Country Park and Letheringsett ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Thank you for letting us stay in this nice property. The location is excellent. The WiFi and Sky TV is very good. The host was receptive and communicative. I feel that the property could use some updating eg. the taps drip a fair bit and the First Aid box is out of date.

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Cherry Tree Cottage is set is in the idyllic village of Briston.
Cromer Country Club

Cromer Country Club

4 out of 5
127 Overstrand Road Cromer England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cromer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Cromer Country Club
Wellington Apartments

Wellington Apartments

4 out of 5
St Faiths Ln Norwich England
Stay at this aparthotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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