Luckily, if you find yourself in need of an escape from the hustle and bustle of Norwich and are craving the quietness of village life, you have plenty of options.

From villages that boast brisk seaside walks to a place where you can feed ducks while surrounded by falling leaves, here are five Norfolk villages that have been named best this year that we think are worth visiting this autumn.

Blakeney makes for a great autumn getaway(Image: Newsquest)

The seaside village of Blakeney is a perfect place to cosy up by a fire and have a hot drink after enjoying a brisk walk on the beach.

It was included in a list of the most picturesque corners of Britain published in The Times and has plenty to see, including its famous salt marshes.

The article said Blakeney is "a clear contender for Norfolk's cutest village" and added that it "has plenty of holiday desirability with boat trips to see seals, easy coastal walks, cafés and flint cottages".

Great Massingham........

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