Briston

Travel Guide

Rural crossroads. None of these country lanes has a name - the road seen straight ahead links with Hall Street further to the east. The bridge seen in mid-distance takes the road over the River Bure which here is nothing more than a small stream > 1278078. The stream here crosses the lane via a culvert which runs underneath it, only to cross underneath another lane at the same junction about 20 metres further to the west > 1278144. The River Bure rises near Melton Constable, 18 kilometres miles upstream of Aylsham, which was the original head of navigation. It flows into the North Sea by Breydon Water near Gorleston, further to the southeast.
Photo by Evelyn Simak (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Rural crossroads. None of these country lanes has a name - the road seen straight ahead links with Hall Street further to the east. The bridge seen in mid-distance takes the road over the River Bure which here is nothing more than a small stream > 1278078. The stream here crosses the lane via a culvert which runs underneath it, only to cross underneath another lane at the same junction about 20 metres further to the west > 1278144. The River Bure rises near Melton Constable, 18 kilometres miles upstream of Aylsham, which was the original head of navigation. It flows into the North Sea by Breydon Water near Gorleston, further to the southeast.
Photo by Evelyn Simak (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Rural lane connecting Hall Street with the B1354
Photo by Evelyn Simak (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Pasture beside railway line View across a cattle pasture towards the embankment which once used to carry the long since dismantled trackbed of the former Midland and Great Northern Railway line. Briston and Melton Constable merge into each other and if it were not for the village sign it would be difficult to discern where the one ends and the other begins. For 50 years Melton Constable was the hub of a network of railway lines which were operated by the Midland and Great Northern Railway and left from Melton station in four directions. As recently as 1956, 32 trains per day passed through the station. A victim of the Beeching cuts, the last passenger train arrived on 4. April 1964.
Photo by Evelyn Simak (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Where trains once used to run View towards the embankment which once used to carry the long since dismantled trackbed of the former Midland and Great Northern Railway line. It now forms part of the cattle pasture seen in the foreground. Briston and Melton Constable merge into each other and if it were not for the village sign it would be difficult to discern where the one ends and the other begins. For 50 years Melton Constable was the hub of a network of railway lines which were operated by the Midland and Great Northern Railway and left from Melton station in four directions. As recently as 1956, 32 trains per day passed through the station. A victim of the Beeching cuts, the last passenger train arrived on 4. April 1964.
Photo by Evelyn Simak (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

The Annual Vacation Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now
Cherry Tree Cottage is set is in the idyllic village of Briston.

Cherry Tree Cottage is set is in the idyllic village of Briston.

Briston ENG
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Melton Constable. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Holt Country Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Thank you for letting us stay in this nice property. The location is excellent. The WiFi and Sky TV is very good. The host was receptive and communicative. I feel that the property could use some updating eg. the taps drip a fair bit and the First Aid box is out of date.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Get rates
Cherry Tree Cottage is set is in the idyllic village of Briston.
The Maids Head Hotel

The Maids Head Hotel

4 out of 5
Tombland Norwich England
$140 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$168 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent hotel and stay

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

The Maids Head Hotel
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club

4 out of 5
Wroxham Road Norwich England
$79 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$94 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
They were good.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
See all 3,069 properties in Briston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cherry Tree Cottage is set is in the idyllic village of Briston.

Cherry Tree Cottage is set is in the idyllic village of Briston.

Briston ENG
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Melton Constable. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Holt Country Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Thank you for letting us stay in this nice property. The location is excellent. The WiFi and Sky TV is very good. The host was receptive and communicative. I feel that the property could use some updating eg. the taps drip a fair bit and the First Aid box is out of date.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Cherry Tree Cottage is set is in the idyllic village of Briston.
Cromer Country Club

Cromer Country Club

4 out of 5
127 Overstrand Road Cromer England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cromer. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Really lovely staff, very warm, friendly and helpful. The rooms were spotless clean and well maintained. There was everything you could possible need in the kitchen plus some milk and teas and coffee. The park itself is lovely and if you walk up to the top car park there are great views up and down ...

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Cromer Country Club
Wellington Apartments

Wellington Apartments

4 out of 5
St Faiths Ln Norwich England
Stay at this aparthotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (422 reviews)
Great staff, really appreciated early check in. Really good accommodation with well equipped kitchen.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Wellington Apartments
See all properties in Briston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia