From grand stately homes to picturesque, windswept beaches and quaint, charming villages, the north Norfolk coast is a delightful place for a short break.
Exploring the north Norfolk coast
Madrid: El Escorial
Severe, austere and imposing, the 16th century El Escorial is part-monastery, part-palace, built to house the remains of the Spanish royal family.
Aranjuez: Royal Palace and Gardens
Some 45 minutes south of Madrid, you'll find the city of Aranjuez, home to the spectacular royal summer palace and its extensive gardens.
Madrid: Palacio Real and Catedral de la Almudena
Lavish, ornate and sumptuous, Madrid's royal palace is the largest palace in Western Europe. The adjacent Almudena Cathedral is a simpler, more modest affair.
Kraków: Wawel Hill and Okól
Perched on a limestone crag above the Vistula River, Kraków's fortified royal centre is home to an impressive castle, a showstopping cathedral and archaeological remains.
London: Holbein at the Tudor Court at The Queen’s Gallery
This fascinating and comprehensive exhibition charts artist Hans Holbein the Younger's journey to become one of Henry VIII's official court painters and his lasting influence on royal portrait painters.
Little Old World 