The Photo Walks Summer Break
Following our February Winter Escape in Snettisham, I'm pleased to say we'll be returning for long weekend at the beginning of September. Over 3 days and nights, we'll be photographing some beautiful sections of the Norfolk coastline and enjoying some award winning Norfolk hospitality. Whether you're a complete beginner or keen amateur photographer, it'll be great to welcome you along for the Photo Walks Summer Break.
Dates: Friday 4th - Monday 7th September 2026 (3 nights)
Staying at: The Rose and Crown in Snettisham is an award winning pub & restaurant with rooms - the 14th century inn has twisting passageways, low beamed ceilings, a huge garden, excellent beers & wines, great food, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere.
Please click for the pub website: Rose & Crown, Snettisham - Award Winning Village Pub & Restaurant
Availability: 5 Rooms are available, all have double beds. 4 are for single occupancy, 1 is for double occupancy. Max. 6 people in the group.
Pricing: £550 for single occupancy or £730 for double occupancy
Includes 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation - 3 guided photo walks and full entry to Houghton Hall, House and Gardens.
A £100 per person deposit (non refundable after 14 days) is required to confirm rooms/places with full balance due no less than 28 days before our stay, please see below for details on how to book.
Details: This 3 night residential photography break provides an opportunity for guests to explore and photograph some beautiful sections of the Norfolk coast and countryside. Along with learning and developing photography skills, you'll get to meet other creative people and enjoy some wonderful Norfolk hospitality. The group is limited to 7 and the weekend planned/hosted by local photographer Jon Clifton. Along with 3 planned photography walks, there is free time included in the itinerary so that you can enjoy other local surroundings or simply relax with a drink in the sunshine. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis, we'll eat breakfast together as a group with an option to join for 2 group dinners as well.
While the itinerary timings to be finalised nearer the event, across the weekend there will be photography walks at Holme next the Sea, Snettisham Common/Wild Ken Hill (public access routes through woodland and wetland to the coast at Heacham) and Houghton Hall (stately home, church, deer park, art installations and walled garden).
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Who is the weekend aimed at? While all photo walk events are aimed primarily at beginner and hobbyist photographers, everyone who enjoys photography, walking and being part of a friendly group is welcome. Weekend breaks provide opportunities for exploring, meeting new people and dedicated time with your camera that perhaps wouldn't be possible otherwise. My hope is that you'll feel inspired, not just by me or our surroundings but by other members of the group as well. All camera types are fine, from smartphones to film cameras and the very latest mirrorless tech. The weekend offers a chance to relax in beautiful surroundings and along with planned walks, there will be some free time to enjoy. Our walks and location visits will be unrushed, after an introduction to our location and being offered some themes, we'll head to different points where you'll be free to wander and capture images at your own pace and in your own style. I'll never be far away and will be happy to answer questions, advise on composition, settings and different things you can try with your camera. There's also the option to spend some time together as a group in a social setting.
What's Included?
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the Rose and Crown, Snettisham
- Private bedrooms with private bath/shower rooms
- 3 x Photography Walks (lengths vary from 3 -5 hours)
- Houghton Hall Entrance Fee
What's not included?
- Transport to/from Norfolk or our walk locations (lift shares can be arranged as we meet up)
- Car Parking Charges
- Camera Equipment (please bring your own camera, lenses and equipment - anything you'd like to practice using & are happy to carry)
- Insurance
- Lunch, Dinner or Drinks (Group dinner costs will be split fairly depending on what you have)
How to Book:
To reserve your room and weekend space/s, a £100 deposit is required for each guest. The remaining balance is then due no less than 28 days prior to our stay. If you book less than 28 days before our stay, full payment is required.
To book your stay, please email [email protected] with your room requirements (single or double occupancy) and details of who'll be staying. Please also let me know if you'd like to pay the deposit or full balance amount.
I'll then reply by email within 3 working days with a PDF invoice, payable by BACs Bank Transfer.
Cancellations/Terms/Refunds:
Bookings are available on a first come first served basis and places may fill quickly.
Deposit payments become non refundable after 14 days unless the event is cancelled by the organiser.
If you change your mind and wish to cancel your place within 14 days of booking, please email for a deposit refund.
Balance payments are due no less than 28 days before the weekend break starts.
If you book less than 28 days before the weekend break starts, full payment is required.
Any cancellation requests must be made by email (in writing) and if possible, confirmed with a phone call.
If you cancel your place with less than 2 weeks notice or are a no show, no refund will be provided. With 2+ weeks notice, your deposit will be retained.
If the weekend has to be cancelled by the organiser (in the event of illness/accident or other matters outside of control), notice will be provided by email and all booked guests will receive full refunds. Timing of notification may vary depending on circumstance.
Minimum group numbers are in place for this weekend break - in the event of low uptake, full refunds (inc. deposit) will be provided to guests who've booked. Time of notification may vary but will be no less than 7 days.
Please note that weekend walks will go ahead in most weathers but with safety and enjoyment in mind, any heavy rain or weather warnings may mean that walks have to be cancelled across the weekend. We'll do our best to work around things but as weather is wholly beyond the control of the organiser, refunds will not be available.
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Additional charges (lunch, dinner, drinks, damages, missing items etc.) accrued with the accommodation provider will be payable by those who incur them - such charges are payable either on check out or will be invoiced separately following the weekend. I ask please that all drinks and meals are paid for at the time of ordering (or after each meal) rather than using room tabs. Group meal costs will be split fairly depending on what each person has.
If you have any questions or queries regarding this weekend break, please don't hesitate to get in touch via email, socials or mobile.