The Candle Maker

If you like candles then you will love this small shop in Stokesby.  The Candle Maker village workshop overlooks the River Bure and the employees are used to the local wildlife of mainly ducks being everywhere they look.  The Candle Maker has a wide variety of handcrafted and novelty candles, the largest display in the county. Every candle is poured and scented by hand for their customers.  They are open five days a week and when the employees are not creating their candles, they are more than happy to answer questions.

The village of Stokesby is located around nine miles from Great Yarmouth and thirteen miles from the county centre of Norwich.  It is a peaceful area and many tourists enjoy staying at the Ferry Inn for a quiet weekend.  Besides The Candle Maker shop, a cycle hire shop and a Post Office village store will be found.  Quite a few visitors arrive by boat on the River Bure and there are free moorings available, as well as some by the Ferry Inn for £5.00 per night.  There is also a small play park available for the children.

The Candle Maker is open Monday through Friday and during the main school holidays they offer candle dipping classes in the workshop.  Children over the age of five that meet certain height restrictions and adults are welcome to come and colour their own candles.  The cost is £1.95 per person and the candles can be taken immediately since they dry that fast.  Candle dipping ends at 4:00pm on the days they are offered.  Questions or more information can be had by calling 01493 750242 and asking for Mrs. Wells.