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The North Norfolk countryside is truly stunning and even if you have visited the area before there are always wonderful new sights waiting to be discovered. In this section you can look to the towns mentioned below to find out just that little bit more.
Cromer
Sheringham
N.Walsham/Mundesley/Wroxham
Holt/Cley
Fakenham/Wells/Walsingham
Cromer Profile
Dominated by its parish church - thought to be the tallest in Norfolk - the town of Cromer stands atop a cliff overlooking wide clean beaches and the Victorian pier.
The town is famous for its crabs and fishing boats which still work off the beach bringing fresh catches ashore. In addition to its fine seafood, Cromer is famous for its variety of restaurant, all tastes are catered for from traditional English fare to Chinese and Indian.
In Summer months the Pavilion Theatre is host to the renowned Seaside Special, the only remaining traditional end-of-the-pier show in the country.
In August, Cromer is at its liveliest, especially during Carnival week (Aug 11th-17th 2007) when you can take part in the many activities organised around the town and on the cliff top.The Carnival has grown over the years into one of the largest in the UK. Carnival Day - Thursday 16th August 2007. Cromer Carnival website
There are miles of sandy beaches and spectacular cliff top walks to explore.
For a relaxing cup of tea and a slice of cake Victorian Tea Rooms is opposite shopper's car park on Meadow Road.
North Norfolk enjoys miles of quiet lanes to explore; a bicycle can be hired locally from Knight Riders.
Weddings to remember can be held at North Lodge Park a beautiful setting overlooking the sea, email: cromertown@lineone.net
For property in the area contact Foundations Estate Agents.
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Contacts
Knight Riders 01263 510039
Victorian Tea Rooms 01263 517154
North Lodge Park 01263 512254
East Anglia Rail 01603 632055
Tourist Information 01263 512497
Theatre box office 01263 511245
Bus Information Freecall 0500 626116 (U.K. only)
Sheringham Profile
Sheringham is a town with something to offer everyone, clean blue flag beaches, magnificent cliff walks, Sheringham Golf Club, a fine golf course set on the cliff top that lies between the North Norfolk Steam Railway and the North Sea , a good selection of different and interesting shops, restaurants, pubs, tea rooms etc.
For those who like theatrical entertainment a visit to the little theatre is a must, small it may be but during the summer repertory season it is big on entertainment and a “must do” for visitors to the town.
Equally famous is the North Norfolk Steam Railway, which has a collection of old steam engines, carriages and other memorabilia reminding us of a time now long past. From the railway station why not take a nostalgic trip by steam train to Holt, during the season a regular service is provided.
Just a mile or so from the centre of town you will find the National Trust’s Sheringham Park, a visit in May or June is a never to be forgotten experience as they have one of the finest collections of rhododendrons you will find anywhere. So whether you are in the Park, or footpaths which are well signed, you will have ideal base for walking and cycling. Fun Cycle hire for all ages across North Norfolk, lots of trail riding options, visit our website Huff & Puff Cycles
A short drive down the coast from sheringham will bring you to the world famous Muckleburgh Collection, the largest working military collection in the country, and well worth a visit.
Sheringham Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01263 824329
North Walsham, Mundesley & Wroxham Profile
Just 30 minutes from Norwich on the B1150 lies the historic market town of North Walsham, with a fine selection of shops and restaurants etc. North Walsham is a friendly, busy market town and due to its location is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area.
Six miles from North Walsham is the attractive coastal village of Mundesley, it is a quiet and unassuming village with a superb (blue flag) safe, and sandy beach, an ideal spot for families with children.
It also has a golf course and although only a 9 hole course, it is one of the prettiest courses in the area with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside.
A 10 minute drive south from North Walsham will bring you to Wroxham the undisputed capital of the broads, from here all types of boats may be hired from luxury "Motor Cruisers" to Sailing Dinghies" all may be hired by the hour or by the day. The Broads are also famous for the diverse and abundant wild life that lives along the waterways.
10 minutes from Wroxham will bring you to Sutton, near Stalham where you will find Sutton Pottery. Open mon-fri 9am -1pm, 2pm - 6pm
Contacts
Rail Travel Freephone 08457 484950
Bus information Freecall 0845 3006116
Mundesley TIC 01263 721070
Holt & Cley Profile
Holt is a fine old Georgian town, rebuilt in 1708 after a fire consumed most of the town, it is a very attractive town and popular with visitors to Norfolk due to the number of antique shops, craft shops, art galleries, and the quality of its accommodation and restaurants. The Kings Head is open all day, all year for food and bar.
Another 'must do' for visitors to the area is Langham Glass with live demonstration of glass making, a factory shop and much more.
A mile from the centre of town and just passed the famous Gresham school lies Holt railway station from where steam trains may be boarded to Sheringham. A horse drawn carriage named “ The Holt Flier” runs a regular service between the station and the town centre. Another popular attraction is the Letheringsett Watermill just on the outskirts of town, working demonstrations are given daily in this, Norfolk's only fully operational watermill.
A short drive north from Holt will bring you to the village of Cley with its windmill and internationally famous “Smoke House”, a visit to the smoke house is a must for all lovers of good food; kippers, bloater, salmon, trout, smoked eels: the only problem – what to choose. Just outside the town lies the fabled nature reserve and salt marshes, which run from Salthouse in the east to Blakeney and Morston in the west, famous the world over for the number and variety of bird nesting or over wintering on the marshes.
Tourist Information 01263 713100
Fakenham, Wells & Walsingham Profile
Fakenham, the largest town in this area has over the last 3 years been completely regenerated. Famous in the past for its printing industry the market place is now paved with letterpress characters, very unusual but very effective. Fakenham is probably best known for its famous national hunt racecourse, located just outside the town. Just east of Fakenham is Thursford home of some beautifully restored farm building that now contain The Thursford Collection, a unique collection of mechanical and cinema organs, live music throughout the afternoon.
One mile from Fakenham on the A1067 you will find Pensthorpe 500 acres of countryside, miles of nature trails through ancient fen meadows, woodland and lakes, with dozens of bird species.
Wells-next-the-sea: from the elegant seaside town of Wells to Blakeney point, forms the largest coastal nature reserve in England, a must for all bird watchers. Between Wells and Blakeney lies the small fishing port of Morston, from where a boat can be boarded to the seal sanctuary off Blakeney point.
Walsingham: From Wells it is only a short ride by car or by narrow gauge railway, to the pilgrimage village of Little Walsingham, a visit to the abbey gardens, the Anglican and Roman Catholic Shrines are a never to be forgotten experience.
Contacts
The Thursford Collection 01328 878477
Fakenham T.I.C Tel: 01328 851981 Wells T.I.C Tel: 01328 710885
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