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What To Do In North Norfolk?
Whether you want to explore by foot, car, bike, train, boat or on horseback, you'll find plenty to do in North Norfolk!!
Steeped in history, an array of wildlife, quiet country lanes and the beautiful rugged coast line!!
North Norfolk is a fantastic destination whatever the time of year.
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Nature and Wildlife
With most of its coast line designated an area of outstanding natural beauty, long sandy beaches, high cliffs, sand dunes and salt marshes.
The wildlife in North Norfolk is in abundance here, from wintering geese and wildfowl, breeding waders, sandwich tern, avocet, common seal, water vole, shrubby sea blight, sea lavender, plus deer, barn owls, sparrow hawk, common buzzard to name but a few, (the last ones have been sighted from the fields behind us).
Peddars Way and North Norfolk Coastal Path:
Scenic coastal landscapes. One of 15 National Trails, the two combined trails comprise over 150km (4 miles)
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve:
Discover nature, Birds, and a stunning garden, Pensthorpe is an important site for migratory birds! (23 miles)
Blakeney National Nature Reserve:
One of the largest expanses of unspoiled coastline in Europe, great for Bird Watching. Access to Blakeney point is by boat from Morston or on foot along the bank from Cley. (17 miles)
Southrepps Nature Reserve:
12.4 hectares of woodland, reeds, grass and rare wild flowers (1 mile)
Norfolk Wildlife Trust:
Has two reserves at Cley and Salthouse marshes (15 miles)
The Broads is a member of the National Parks (13 miles)
Historical Places
Norfolk has a rich past of historic buildings and museums, the National Trust is featured heavily within this with many stately homes and gardens, so whether you want to explore the wealth of hidden churches.
Take a ride on the steam trains, or relax on the wonderful roman dug waterways, that's without a visit to our many market towns and of course the vibrant City of Norwich, there's something of interest for everyone.
Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park:
One of the National Trusts most elegant country houses in East Anglia, (5 miles)
Blickling Hall, Garden and Park:
A magnificent National Trust Jacobean house, with stunning gardens and parkland. (8 miles)
East Ruston Old Vicarage
30 acre Exotic Garden. This is one of the most remarkable and enjoyable gardens made in recent years.
(9 miles)
North Norfolk Railway - Poppyline
Running from Sheringham to Holt, through some of the country's most stunning coastal scenery.
(7.5 miles)
Sheringham Park:
Spectacular Landscape Park and woodland garden, designed by Humphry Repton, with miles of footpaths and stunning coastal views. (10 miles)
Holt
Holt is a beautiful Georgian Market town. Full of independent shops and cafes. Always worth a visit!
(9 miles)
Holkham Hall:
Much more than just a stately home. This 18th century Palladian manor encompasses eateries, gardens, the Hall itself, and a range of yearly events.(27 miles)
Sandringham Estate:
One of the Queen's country estates with 60 acres of gardens and over 600 acres of woodland.(41 miles)
Eating and Drinking
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating and drinking Norfolk, there's a fantastic range of pubs, restaurants, cafes and tea rooms all offering excellent food.
The Gunton Arms - Thorpe Market
( 1 mile )
The Vernon Arms - Southrepps
( 1 mile )
The Foundry Arms - Northrepps ( 2 miles)
Upstairs at No 1 - Cromer
(4 miles )
Banningham Crown - Banningham
(6 miles )
Saracen Head - Wolterton
( 8miles)
Rocket House Cafe - Cromer
( 4 miles )
The Suffield Arms - Thorpe Market
( 1 miles )
Leisure Activities
Whether you are looking to cycle the national route 30, play tennis at the local tennis club (10 grass courts), golf at one of the many links courses, or you could just chill out with some boutique shopping in Holt, a trip to the Cathedral then onto the theatre in Norwich, maybe a walk along the beautiful cliff tops
There really is something for everybody to do!
- Pedal Revolutions
- Sustrans
- Beaches
- Fakenham Race Course
- Chapel road lake
- Cromer tennis club
- Cromer Golf Club
- Mundesley Golf Club
- Sheringham Golf Club
- Glide Surf School
- Cromer Theatre
- Sheringham Theatre
- Norwich Theatres
- Cromer cinema
- Thwaite Common Riding School
- Fakenham Race Course
- Norwich cinema
- Mississippi paddle boat
- George Smith & Sons
