This 170-mile Norfolk road trip showcases the UK's finest beaches, renowned seafood, and vast skies of East Anglia. The route requires just one charging stop for most electric vehicles, with numerous charging points available throughout the journey.

Ideal vehicles for this trip include the Volkswagen ID.5 (549-litre boot), Toyota bZ4X, Hyundai Ioniq 5, or the luxurious BMW i7 with its 31" Theatre Screen.

Day 1: King's Lynn to Wells-next-the-Sea

• Start at King's Lynn: Explore maritime museums and the award-winning gin distillery
• Head to Hunstanton ("Sunny Hunny"): Famous for striped cliffs and seal watching
• Optional stop at Brancaster Beach for a quieter experience
• End at Wells-next-the-Sea: Visit Holkham beach and ride the Wells & Walsingham Light Railway

Day 2: Cromer to Great Yarmouth

• Visit Cromer: Known for crab seafood and its classic pier
• Stop at Blakeney Point: England's largest grey seal colony
• Explore Great Yarmouth: Pleasure Beach amusement park and Merrivale Model Village

Day 3: Norwich

• Visit Norwich Cathedral and Castle
• Explore Royal Arcade's independent shops
• Experience BeWILDerwood Adventure Park
• Visit Norwich Market and Plantation Gardens

Final Day: Return to King's Lynn

• Take the scenic route through Thetford Forest Park
• Activities available: Mountain biking, Go Ape, Forest Live concerts
• Charging points available at Tesco stores, Forest Holidays, and Center Parcs

Key Charging Locations:

• King's Lynn: Stuart House, Duke's Head hotel, Sainsbury's
• Hunstanton: Heacham Manor Hotel, Searles Leisure Resort, Tesco
• Norwich: Lidl (50kW rapids)
• Thetford Area: Multiple options including Tesco stores and accommodation services

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