Norfolk to London on a Sunday afternoon

[Gruber]

We're off to the North Norfolk coast this weekend, near Holt, with the baby and his grandparents in a rented cottage.

Ideally we'll stay for Sunday lunch and then load up the car and head back towards London at 2/3ish so we're back in Battersea in good time for his bedtime at 7pm.

Is this a recipe for traffic disaster? Any particular trouble spots to avoid at those times? Should we leave it til the evening and let him sleep in the car?

Apologies, but I don't know the area at all, nor the roads between here and there. Any words of wisdom would be gratefully received.

Thanks

[poocherama]

Evening,

I've done this journey for many years. I usually take the A505 from Royston to the A1 as it gives options coming back into London should the traffic be bad. The M11 is usually on fire.


With a young child I'd leave at 7pm. It can take 4-5 hours and at this time at least they're asleep.


The area around Holt is the prettiest part of Norfolk in my opinion. Be sure to check out Cley, Blakeney and Holkham beach if you've time.

Enjoy.

P.S. Remember the London marathon is being run this Sunday.

[threesixty]

poocherama said:

I've done this journey for many years. I usually take the A505 from Royston to the A1 as it gives options coming back into London should the traffic be bad. The M11 is usually on fire.

P.S. Remember the London marathon is being run this Sunday.

Never had any problems with the A11/M11 on a Sunday afternoon. You're right in that the A505 gives I guess.

As you say, I'd imagine the London Marathong means that all bets are off as far as the OPs journey is concerned.

[Gruber]

Thanks chaps. Much appreciated.

The A505 / A1 suggestion looks very appealing - not least because it misses the worst of the A406 and/or schlepping through the City.

Thank you!