Boyces Fen Farm Retreat,

The village of Outwell lies around 18 miles south west of King’s Lynn and only 5 miles from Wisbech, along the old course of the Nene which is the main navigation link between the River Great Ouse and the River Nene which subsequently connects to the canal network of central England.

The seaside resort of Hunstanton has miles of sandy beaches, you can explore the maritime history of King’s Lynn, and country homes including Sandringham, the Royal Family’s rural estate.

Until the 1960s, Outwell was connected to Wisbech by the Upwell – Wisbech tramway, used for passenger transport until the 1920’s and freight until the last tram ran in 1966. After closure a preservation society arose led by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, vicar of nearby Emneth who is best known today as the author of the Thomas the Tank Engine books.

These attractive waterside villages provide a range of local services including shops, restaurants and pubs including the Crown at Outwell and The Globe and the Five Bells in Upwell. Both villages have waterside churches.

For anyone wanting to visit the historic towns of King’s Lynn, Downham Market and Wisbech and for exploring the wide open landscapes of the Fens as well as the Wildfowl and Wetland Centre Welney, the villages of Outwell offers an excellent base.