Monday, March 2, 2015

Heacham in Norfolk

Heacham Norfolk Heacham Norfolk: This large coastline village with a population of almost 5,000, has a couple of nice beaches and very good pathways in both directions along the seafront, there are also many caravan sites. It's the centre of the lavender growing industry in Norfolk, and in midsummer the encircling fields shine with every shade of mauve and purple. The Heacham village sign and a memorial in the local church recollect Pocahontas, the Red Indian princess who in 1614 wedded Heacham citizen John Rolfe, in Virginia, America. Caley Mill, located on the Hunstanton to Kings Lynn road (the A149), is where the locally harvested lavender is packed and shipped, it is open for visits by the public. Check out Heacham some time soon.