Sarah’s guidebook
Stately Homes
Norfolk has a wealth of impressive stately homes such as Sandringham where the Queen regularly stays, Houghton Hall, Holkham Hall, and Blickling. For details visit this website: https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/inspire/stately-homes.aspx
The house and grounds of Holkham Hall are fabulous. You can visit the house or hire bikes and cycle round the spacious grounds. Arrange your visit to allow time to walk along the unspoiled beach at Holkham Bay.
Visit this website for details: https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/inspire/stately-homes.aspx
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Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadThe house and grounds of Holkham Hall are fabulous. You can visit the house or hire bikes and cycle round the spacious grounds. Arrange your visit to allow time to walk along the unspoiled beach at Holkham Bay.
Visit this website for details: https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/inspire/stately-homes.aspx
With spacious grounds dotted with sculptures and an impressive house, Houghton Hall is a must see. Built by Sir Robert Walpole in 1722, this Grade I listed building is a key example of Palladian architecture, surrounded by 1,000 acres of parkland a few miles from Sandringham House.
Book your visit at: https://www.booking.com/haughtonhall
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Houghton Hall & Gardens
Bircham RoadWith spacious grounds dotted with sculptures and an impressive house, Houghton Hall is a must see. Built by Sir Robert Walpole in 1722, this Grade I listed building is a key example of Palladian architecture, surrounded by 1,000 acres of parkland a few miles from Sandringham House.
Book your visit at: https://www.booking.com/haughtonhall
Blickling Hall is a stately home owned by the National Trust. Built in the reign of James I by Sir Henry Hobart, the house has an especially fine library and is set in 4,777 acres of gardens and farmland.
Book your visit at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate
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Blickling Estate
Blickling Hall is a stately home owned by the National Trust. Built in the reign of James I by Sir Henry Hobart, the house has an especially fine library and is set in 4,777 acres of gardens and farmland.
Book your visit at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate
Hindringham Hall is a lovely moated manor house built in Tudor times complete with fishponds, a walled vegetable garden and formal and informal borders. Visit the mediaeval house or wander round the delightful gardens shortlisted for the Historic Houses Garden of the Year award.
Details at: https://www.hindringhamhall.org
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Hindringham Hall
Blacksmiths LaneHindringham Hall is a lovely moated manor house built in Tudor times complete with fishponds, a walled vegetable garden and formal and informal borders. Visit the mediaeval house or wander round the delightful gardens shortlisted for the Historic Houses Garden of the Year award.
Details at: https://www.hindringhamhall.org
Since 1862, Sandringham has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs and the estate is often visited by Her Majesty The Queen.
Visit the house, enjoy 60 acres of formal gardens or explore an amazing 600 acres of parkland.
Book at: https://sandringhamestate.co.uk
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Sandringham Estate
Since 1862, Sandringham has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs and the estate is often visited by Her Majesty The Queen.
Visit the house, enjoy 60 acres of formal gardens or explore an amazing 600 acres of parkland.
Book at: https://sandringhamestate.co.uk
Food scene
Our village pub has a very friendly atmosphere and serves real ale and excellent food at reasonable prices. There's also a billiards table and pub games.
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Queens Head
2 High StreetOur village pub has a very friendly atmosphere and serves real ale and excellent food at reasonable prices. There's also a billiards table and pub games.
This country house hotel is not cheap, but the food is to die for so its great if you feel like celebrating.
Check out their website https://www.morstonhall.com/food
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Morston Hall Hotels Ltd
The StreetThis country house hotel is not cheap, but the food is to die for so its great if you feel like celebrating.
Check out their website https://www.morstonhall.com/food
Cookies has been "discovered" which means that these days you have to book a table in their quirky restaurant or be content to buy fresh and smoked fish from the excellent range sold in their shop.
Details at: http://www.salthouse.org.uk
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Cookies Crab Shop
Coast RoadCookies has been "discovered" which means that these days you have to book a table in their quirky restaurant or be content to buy fresh and smoked fish from the excellent range sold in their shop.
Details at: http://www.salthouse.org.uk
A bustling pub in nearby Reepham with good food at reasonable prices
Market Place, Reepham NR10 4JJ
01603 870345
https://www.kingsarmsreepham.com
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Kings Arms
Market PlaceA bustling pub in nearby Reepham with good food at reasonable prices
Market Place, Reepham NR10 4JJ
01603 870345
https://www.kingsarmsreepham.com
Great Walsingham Barns Cafe is famous for its spectacularly good pies.
01328 822255
http://walsinghamcafe.co.uk
Great Walsingham Barns Cafe
Great Walsingham Barns Cafe is famous for its spectacularly good pies.
01328 822255
http://walsinghamcafe.co.uk
Thornham Deli is a trendy cafe, restaurant, deli and lifestyle shop all rolled into one.
Thornham, Hunstanton PE36 6LX
Phone: 01485 512194
Website: https://thornhamdeli.co.uk
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Thornham Deli
Thornham Deli is a trendy cafe, restaurant, deli and lifestyle shop all rolled into one.
Thornham, Hunstanton PE36 6LX
Phone: 01485 512194
Website: https://thornhamdeli.co.uk
Along the quay at Wells-next-the-sea there are two rival fish and chip shops – Sands and Plattens. Both serve excellent take aways, which is why long queues form outside each one.
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Wells-next-the-Sea
Along the quay at Wells-next-the-sea there are two rival fish and chip shops – Sands and Plattens. Both serve excellent take aways, which is why long queues form outside each one.
Towns and villages along the North Norfolk coast
Dotted along the north coast are charming villages such as Cley, Burnham Overy, Stiffkey and Salthouse that were once thriving ports but whose harbours have long since silted up. But dozens of picturesque sailing boats still bob up and down in the creeks of Morston, Wells, Blakeney and Brancaster. https://www.norfolkmag.co.uk/out-about/places/north-norfolk-villages-prettiest-places-to-visit-1-6031612
Wells is a charming old fishing port built around a harbour which turns into a muddy creek at low tide. The beach is lined with colourful beach huts and is reached by a short drive or a ride on the little train that chugs the quarter mile to the coast.
More details at: https://wellsguide.com/about-wells-next-the-sea/
https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/see-and-do/thedms.aspx?dms=3&venue=0179420&feature=1000&catid=81
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Wells-next-the-Sea
Wells is a charming old fishing port built around a harbour which turns into a muddy creek at low tide. The beach is lined with colourful beach huts and is reached by a short drive or a ride on the little train that chugs the quarter mile to the coast.
More details at: https://wellsguide.com/about-wells-next-the-sea/
https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/see-and-do/thedms.aspx?dms=3&venue=0179420&feature=1000&catid=81
Once one of England’s most important ports, King's Lynn has fine old merchant's houses stretching down to the river where the waterfront is now lined with cafes. The town’s heritage is reflected in an amazing array of narrow cobbled streets, historic buildings and two market squares: the Saturday and Tuesday Market Places.
Details at: https://www.visitwestnorfolk.com/places/kings-lynn/
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King's Lynn
Once one of England’s most important ports, King's Lynn has fine old merchant's houses stretching down to the river where the waterfront is now lined with cafes. The town’s heritage is reflected in an amazing array of narrow cobbled streets, historic buildings and two market squares: the Saturday and Tuesday Market Places.
Details at: https://www.visitwestnorfolk.com/places/kings-lynn/
One of the many charming villages along the North Norfolk coast, clustered around an inlet filled with boats and forming a good stop off point for food and drinks along the coast path.
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Brancaster Staithe
One of the many charming villages along the North Norfolk coast, clustered around an inlet filled with boats and forming a good stop off point for food and drinks along the coast path.
The charming coastal village of Blakeney was once a fishing village and medieval port trading in spices and oriental cloths. Today the estuary is a vast landscape of marshes, sand hills and mud banks perfect for seal or bird watching.
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Blakeney
The charming coastal village of Blakeney was once a fishing village and medieval port trading in spices and oriental cloths. Today the estuary is a vast landscape of marshes, sand hills and mud banks perfect for seal or bird watching.
Walking and cycling
The North Norfolk coast path goes for miles along the spectacular coast; expect unspoiled beaches, dunes, salt marshes, woodland and pretty towns and villages.
The coast hopper travels in both directions along the coast so you can park your car, go for a walk and catch the bus back to your vehicle, or else do a circular walk. You can also cycle along the path, but it can get be muddy so an off road bike would be best.
More details at these websites: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk/norfolk-trails/long-distance-trails/norfolk-coast-path/about-the-norfolk-coast-path-and-points-of-interest
https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/see-and-do/walking.aspx
https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/inspire/norfolk-coastal-path.aspx
Details for the coast hopper here:
https://www.experiencenorfolk.uk/ride-the-norfolk-coasthopper-bus/
North Norfolk Coast Path
North Norfolk Coast PathThe North Norfolk coast path goes for miles along the spectacular coast; expect unspoiled beaches, dunes, salt marshes, woodland and pretty towns and villages.
The coast hopper travels in both directions along the coast so you can park your car, go for a walk and catch the bus back to your vehicle, or else do a circular walk. You can also cycle along the path, but it can get be muddy so an off road bike would be best.
More details at these websites: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk/norfolk-trails/long-distance-trails/norfolk-coast-path/about-the-norfolk-coast-path-and-points-of-interest
https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/see-and-do/walking.aspx
https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/inspire/norfolk-coastal-path.aspx
Details for the coast hopper here:
https://www.experiencenorfolk.uk/ride-the-norfolk-coasthopper-bus/
Marriott’s Way is a 26 mile footpath, bridleway and cycle route, which follows the routes of two disused railway lines, and runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and the mediaeval city of Norwich, but you can join and leave it wherever suits you. Stop off at the restored station Whitwell and Reepham Station for a drink and a bite to eat.
https://whitwellstation.com
For more info and guides to download: http://www.marriottsway.info
Marriott's Way
Marriott's WayMarriott’s Way is a 26 mile footpath, bridleway and cycle route, which follows the routes of two disused railway lines, and runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and the mediaeval city of Norwich, but you can join and leave it wherever suits you. Stop off at the restored station Whitwell and Reepham Station for a drink and a bite to eat.
https://whitwellstation.com
For more info and guides to download: http://www.marriottsway.info
Heydon is my favourite spot to cycle to from Foulsham along quiet country roads. Built around a large green, the village is privately owned, which is why it is so unspoiled. Visit the
church, eat at the pub or take tea in the tea shop. You can't visit the house itself, but you can wander through the grounds of Heydon Hall.
Further details at: https://www.britainexpress.com/counties/norfolk/az/heydon.htm
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Heydon
Heydon is my favourite spot to cycle to from Foulsham along quiet country roads. Built around a large green, the village is privately owned, which is why it is so unspoiled. Visit the
church, eat at the pub or take tea in the tea shop. You can't visit the house itself, but you can wander through the grounds of Heydon Hall.
Further details at: https://www.britainexpress.com/counties/norfolk/az/heydon.htm
Churches, Cathedrals, Shrines and Priories
Almost every Norfolk village has a fine old church that is well worth visiting. https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/inspire/top-twelve-churches.aspx
Don't miss Norwich Cathedral, the dramatic ruins of Binham Priory or the shrine at Walsingham
One of England’s finest Norman Cathedrals, Norwich Cathedral has a fine interior and exceptionally large and beautiful cloisters. And there's the bonus of a very good cafe in the refectory.
https://www.cathedral.org.uk/visit/things-to-see-and-do
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Norwich Cathedral
65 The Close One of England’s finest Norman Cathedrals, Norwich Cathedral has a fine interior and exceptionally large and beautiful cloisters. And there's the bonus of a very good cafe in the refectory.
https://www.cathedral.org.uk/visit/things-to-see-and-do
Built on a bluff above the village where it is safe from flooding, St Nicholas has a fine view over the salt marshes towards the sea.
http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/salthouse/salthouse.htm
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Salthouse
Built on a bluff above the village where it is safe from flooding, St Nicholas has a fine view over the salt marshes towards the sea.
http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/salthouse/salthouse.htm
This relatively small but very pretty village on the north Norfolk coast has a surprisingly magnificent church plus a fine windmill.
http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/cley/cley.htm
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Cley next the Sea
This relatively small but very pretty village on the north Norfolk coast has a surprisingly magnificent church plus a fine windmill.
http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/cley/cley.htm
Another historic beauty,; St Peter & Paul church in Salle near Reepham is one of my favourite Norfolk churches. With its soaring interior, it also has excellent acoustics.
http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/salle/salle.htm
Salle
Another historic beauty,; St Peter & Paul church in Salle near Reepham is one of my favourite Norfolk churches. With its soaring interior, it also has excellent acoustics.
http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/salle/salle.htm
Given that Binham Priory only ever housed 14 monks, it is absolutely huge. Henry VIII sacked the monastery in 1539 and gave it to Sir Thomas Paston, who dismantled most of the building creating the spectacular ruins that you see today. Look out for the concerts held there over the summer.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/binham-priory/
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Binham Priory
Warham RoadGiven that Binham Priory only ever housed 14 monks, it is absolutely huge. Henry VIII sacked the monastery in 1539 and gave it to Sir Thomas Paston, who dismantled most of the building creating the spectacular ruins that you see today. Look out for the concerts held there over the summer.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/binham-priory/
A beautifully light, peaceful and uplifting place, Our Lady Saint Mary is a spacious mediaeval church. Two rows of charming, carved angels gaze down on you from the ceiling of the nave.
Info at: https://www.southcreake.org
South Creake
A beautifully light, peaceful and uplifting place, Our Lady Saint Mary is a spacious mediaeval church. Two rows of charming, carved angels gaze down on you from the ceiling of the nave.
Info at: https://www.southcreake.org
Ever since 1061, when a Saxon noblewoman had a vision of the Virgin Mary, Walsingham has been a centre of pilgrimage for Catholics the world over. The village also has a ruined abbey and Great Walsingham Barns cafe famous for it home made pies.
http://www.walsingham.org.uk
Great Walsingham Barns cafe , Great Walsingham NR22 6DR
http://walsinghamcafe.co.uk
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Little Walsingham
Ever since 1061, when a Saxon noblewoman had a vision of the Virgin Mary, Walsingham has been a centre of pilgrimage for Catholics the world over. The village also has a ruined abbey and Great Walsingham Barns cafe famous for it home made pies.
http://www.walsingham.org.uk
Great Walsingham Barns cafe , Great Walsingham NR22 6DR
http://walsinghamcafe.co.uk
Boating and watersports
With its many creeks and harbours, the north Norfolk coast is a paradise for boating types. Why not go canoeing or take a boat trip from Morston Harbour to see the huge seal colony ? The Norfolk Broads also offer endless opportunities for boat trips.
Morston Harbour is an especially picturesque spot along the coastal path. You can stop off for a cup of tea at the kiosk and also go on a boat trip to see the hundreds of seals that bask along the banks of the creek.
Book a seal trip with Temple (01263 740791), Bishops (01263 740753), Beans or Blakeney Point seal trips.
https://www.blakeneypointsealtrips.co.uk
https://www.beansboattrips.co.uk › booking
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Morston Quay National Trust
Morston Harbour is an especially picturesque spot along the coastal path. You can stop off for a cup of tea at the kiosk and also go on a boat trip to see the hundreds of seals that bask along the banks of the creek.
Book a seal trip with Temple (01263 740791), Bishops (01263 740753), Beans or Blakeney Point seal trips.
https://www.blakeneypointsealtrips.co.uk
https://www.beansboattrips.co.uk › booking
With its many inlets and creeks, the north Norfolk coast is the perfect place for canoeing.
Go from Brancaster with The Canoe Man: http://www.thecanoeman.com/seakayaking.php
or from Hunstanton with Hunstanton Kayaks:
http://www.hunstantonkayaks.co.uk
Brancaster
With its many inlets and creeks, the north Norfolk coast is the perfect place for canoeing.
Go from Brancaster with The Canoe Man: http://www.thecanoeman.com/seakayaking.php
or from Hunstanton with Hunstanton Kayaks:
http://www.hunstantonkayaks.co.uk
With its calm seas, huge beaches and sea breezes, north Norfolk is the perfect place for wind and kite surfing.
Try them out with hunstantonwatersports:
https://www.hunstantonwatersports.com/windsurfing/
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Hunstanton Watersports
North PromenadeWith its calm seas, huge beaches and sea breezes, north Norfolk is the perfect place for wind and kite surfing.
Try them out with hunstantonwatersports:
https://www.hunstantonwatersports.com/windsurfing/
Art
Housed in a hi-tech building designed by Norman Foster, the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich has a world class collection of art. An interesting dialogue is created between the work of famous 20th century artists like Henry Moore and prehistoric art and artifacts. Until June 14th you can also see Art Deco by the Sea, which explores how Art Deco buildings shaped the seaside in the 1920s and 30s.
info and booking:
https://scva.ac.uk/whats-on/art-deco-by-the-sea-exhibition/
https://sainsburycentre.ac.uk
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University of East Anglia
Housed in a hi-tech building designed by Norman Foster, the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich has a world class collection of art. An interesting dialogue is created between the work of famous 20th century artists like Henry Moore and prehistoric art and artifacts. Until June 14th you can also see Art Deco by the Sea, which explores how Art Deco buildings shaped the seaside in the 1920s and 30s.
info and booking:
https://scva.ac.uk/whats-on/art-deco-by-the-sea-exhibition/
https://sainsburycentre.ac.uk
This fine Palladian mansion once housed one of Britain's greatest collections of European art. Most of it was sold to Catherine the Great in the 18th century and now forms the collection of the Hermitage in Leningrad. But Houghton is making up for the loss by inviting contemporary artists to exhibit in the grounds. From 29 March, Anish Kapoor will be showing his dramatic mirrored sculptures in the gardens:
https://www.houghtonhall.com/art-and-exhibitions/anish-kapoor-at-houghton-hall/
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Houghton Hall & Gardens
Bircham RoadThis fine Palladian mansion once housed one of Britain's greatest collections of European art. Most of it was sold to Catherine the Great in the 18th century and now forms the collection of the Hermitage in Leningrad. But Houghton is making up for the loss by inviting contemporary artists to exhibit in the grounds. From 29 March, Anish Kapoor will be showing his dramatic mirrored sculptures in the gardens:
https://www.houghtonhall.com/art-and-exhibitions/anish-kapoor-at-houghton-hall/
One of my favourite places, the Shell Museum at Glandford is filled with all manner of the things made and decorated with shells. Most are more kitsch than art, but wonderful nonetheless. The opening hours are eccentric, so be sure to check before you go!
https://www.shellmuseum.org.uk
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The Shell Museum
Hurdle LaneOne of my favourite places, the Shell Museum at Glandford is filled with all manner of the things made and decorated with shells. Most are more kitsch than art, but wonderful nonetheless. The opening hours are eccentric, so be sure to check before you go!
https://www.shellmuseum.org.uk