North Norfolk Coast
The North Norfolk coast has wide expanses of sandy beach at Burnham Overy Staithe, Holkham and Wells; grey shingle mounds at Cley and Salthouse; sand and shingle at Cromer and Sheringham; boats bobbing in the harbour and estuary at Blakeney; and mudflats, creaks and bridges of Stiffkey and Morston. The walk between Blakeney and Cley, overlooking the salt marshes and the windmill, is a treat in any weather, or visit the marvellous churches from the 15th century when wool made Norfolk rich, as at Salle.
Stately Homes & Gardens
There are stately homes and gardens: the Jacobean mansion Blickling Hall, with a glorious walk round the lake, a bluebell-filled Great Wood in early May, and a compendious second hand bookshop; the mediaeval manor house Mannington Hall, with its lovely rose gardens; 17th century Felbrigg hall, with its pretty walled garden; the vastness of the Palladian style Holkham Hall; and the glorious rhododendrons and azaleas at Sheringham Park.
For Children
For children there’s the steam engine railway between Holt and Sheringham and other diminutive lines; the Langham glass foundry; the sawmill at Gunton Park; the seals on the Blakeney National Nature Reserve; local museums and wildlife parks galore; and treats such as a trip to the theatre at the end of Cromer Pier. If you are feeling lazy you could stay at The Barn to sit in a deckchair watching the wildlife; put on your boots for the gentle circuit of the conservation area; play rounders, badmington, tennis, boules or croquet in the grounds; or get out the board games!
