What's it all about?
Norfolk is home to an increasing number of award winning vineyards, breweries, distilleries and many more local gems. We wanted to create unique experiences for visitors to the area and the local community to enjoy the local area around North and West Norfolk. 

The dilemma is... who's going to drive, or how do we get there when taxi's are so few and far between, especially for groups?! 

So, Retro Tours are here to make things really simple for small groups from 4-7 to enjoy a unique experience without the hassle. We have hand-picked a few of our favourites all within 25 miles of our tour base in Old Hunstanton:

• Duration Brewing
• WhataHoot Gin & Vodka Distillery
• Burn Valley Vineyard 

We can easily add more, or we welcome the opportunity to create a tailor-made experience just for you.

What's included (applicable to all tours/experiences):

• An experience/tour of choice (see below options or build your own).
• Door-to-door service - pick up and drop off within 10 miles of Old Hunstanton (* Maximum of 2 pick-up/drop-off locations. If you are a little further away, just give us a call to discuss options).
• Private chauffeur-driven classic 1975 VW Kombi/Microbus.
• Seating for a maximum of 7 adults (plus driver) - minimum 4 adults.
• Refreshments for the journey including adult beverages and snacks.
• Beautiful Norfolk countryside and a charming chauffeur.
• Approximately 3-4 hours depending on experience and travel time.

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To book an experience or for further information please call Graham on 07966 467 197 or email [email protected]​   ​​

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Duration Brewing

An award-winning modern farmhouse brewery in West Acre, Norfolk. Wild ales and fresh beers brewed from nature with purpose. Sustainable provenance led produce.
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Come to the heart of the brewery for a founder led tour of their Bavarian brewhouse and cellar. Learn about the brewing process, their sustainable ethos and see where they make their Beers That Belong, brewed from nature with purpose at their West Norfolk brewery.

Brewery Tour & Tasting

what's included

• 1 Hour experience including a 30-minute tour of the Bavarian brewhouse, cellar and canning line
• ​30-Minute tutored tasting with 3 of the freshest beers in the barrel store
• An informal opportunity for Q&A with one of the founders
• An extra 1 hour to enjoy the beer in the tap room, some food (extra charge) and shopping
• FREE GIFT - Branded Beer Glass
• 10% off any beers purchased in the shop
• OPTIONAL EXTRA - Add £25PP for credit in the tap room/shop and get an EXTRA FREE GIFT (Branded Notebook or Slate Beer Mat)

pricing from £55 pp

4 ppl	5 ppl	6 ppl	7 ppl
£280	£325	£360	£385
£70pp	£65pp	£60pp	£55pp

Duration - 2 Hrs + Travel

Approx. 2 Hours + Travel Time
Travel time could be approx 2 hours depending on pick up location and number of pick-up's (max 2). 

Dates/Times

Typically the 1st Saturday of Every Month at 3pm.
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* Only available until the end of October due to vehicle winter storage

terms of service

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WhataHoot Distillery

WhataHoot is a multi-award award-winning gin and vodka distillery located in a beautiful 16th century warehouse in the heart of historic King’s Lynn.

WhataHoot offers a range of locally-inspired gins and vodkas, including Signature Dry Gin, which features the local flavours of Norfolk; samphire and lavender. They also produce Tawny Orange Gin, Navy Strength Gin and Signature Vodka. They also have a tempting range of gin-related products.

Distillery Tour & Tasting

what's included

• 1x Gin & Tonic
• Sample our Gins
• History of WhataHoot
• Distillery Tour
• Learn how Gin is made
• 10% Off shop purchases
• 10% Off Cocktails, Gins and Bar Drinks - 30 mins allocated at the end to enjoy the new WhataHoot Bar
• FREE GIFT - WhataHoot Fabric Shopping Bag

pricing from £55 pp

4 ppl	5 ppl	6 ppl	7 ppl
£280	£325	£360	£385
£70pp	£65pp	£60pp	£55pp

duration - 2 Hrs + travel

Approx. 2 Hours + Travel Time
Travel time could be approx 2 hours depending on pick up location and number of pick-up's (max 2). ​

dates/times

Typically every Wednesday to Saturday at 10:30 am or 2 pm.

* Only available until the end of October due to vehicle winter storage

terms of service

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Barn Owl Gin Making & Tasting

what's included

• Learn about botanicals and their role in gin production
• ​Make a 70cl bottle of gin per person to takeaway, named and labelled by you
• 2 Gin & Tonics
• Product sampling
• 10% Off shop purchases
• 10% Off Cocktails, Gins and Bar Drinks - 30 mins allocated at the end to enjoy the new WhataHoot Bar
• FREE GIFT - WhataHoot Fabric Shopping Bag

pricing from £105 pp

4 ppl	5 ppl	6 ppl	7 ppl
£480	£575	£660	£735
£120pp	£115pp	£110pp	£105pp

duration - 2.5 Hours + travel

Approx. 2.5 Hours + Travel Time
Travel time could be approx 2 hours depending on pick up location and number of pick-up's (max 2). ​

dates/times

Typically every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 pm or 2 pm.

​* Only available until the end of October due to vehicle winter storage

terms of service

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Burn Valley Vineyard

Burn Valley Vineyard truly is a family project located on a family farm in North Creake, near Burnham Market.

The idea of growing grapes was born in 2015. 17,000 vines were planted in April 2016 and the winery was completed in the summer of 2019.

​Wine is now produced on site and so far they are proud to boast four gold medals at the Wine GB East Anglia Awards in 2020. ​

Wine Tasting

what's included

• A deep insight into the winemaking process from soil to bottle which culminates in a wine tasting of the range of latest vintages. 
• Taste up to six Burn Valley wines
• Bread, oil & olives on the table
• Self-guided walk around the vines (approx. 15 minutes from the winery)
• Optional extras - Seafood or Charcuterie / Cheese Platters £20 pp
• 10% discount off 6 or more bottles purchased
  

pricing from £55 pp

4 ppl	5 ppl	6 ppl	7 ppl
£280	£325	£360	£385
£70pp	£65pp	£60pp	£55pp

duration - 2 Hrs + travel

Approx. 2 Hours + Travel Time
Travel time could be approx 2 hours depending on pick up location and number of pick-up's (max 2). ​

dates/times

Typically every Thursday to Sunday. 11am and 2pm on Thursday & Saturday; 12 Noon on Friday & Sunday.

* Only available until the end of September.

terms of service

Click Here for Terms of Service

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