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Wells
next-to-the-sea.
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Wells
is a small, but thriving port, about a mile from the sea.
Shrimp and whelk boats still unload their daily catch on
the quay alongside tourists relaxing after exploring the
narrow, cobbled streets and yards lined with fishermen's
cottages, some now housing interesting shops.
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Wells'
main street (Staithe street) leads up from the Quay towards
the Buttlands, a town-centre green, lined with elegant trees
and Georgian houses.
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The
Buttlands, once used for archery practice but now flanked
by some attractive housed and two hotel / restaurants. The
town's many small yards and alleys helped once make it a
haven for smugglers.
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Things
on offer in Wells:
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Shops,
boutiques, galleries and amusement arcades,
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A
variety of food on offer in local pubs and restaurants, as well
as fish and chip shops and local seafood found along the quay.
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Wells
to Walsingham - this railway is the largest 10 ¼ gauge
railway in the world. Scenic journey to medieval village of Walsingham.
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Beach
railway - runs from near the quay to the caravan park close to
the
Lifeboat station and Wells Beach.
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The Albatross
- a Dutch sailing boat is often moored on the Quay. It was built
in Holland in 1899 and is now let on charter.
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