When and where can you see the seals in Norfolk?
- on the west coast at Hunstanton (during the summer months)
- on the North Norfolk coast at Blakeney (for most of the year, with or without pups)
- on the east coast at Horsey (during the winter months)
Sheringham Beach is a fantastically sandy beach when the tide is out. But, having said that, it is still a lovely beach to spend some time on - and here's why. This North Norfolk beach lies on the edge of the very traditional Victorian seaside town of Sheringham, full of all sorts of attractions: the long promenade.
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- Little Gems. 50 reviews. #1 of 7 Shopping in Cromer.
- The Puppet Tree Norfolk. West Runton.
- The Garden House Gallery and Shop. 13 reviews.
- Upstairs Downstairs. 5 reviews.
- Harald's. 4 reviews.
- Brisbane Antiques. 7 reviews.
- Crystal Moon Cavern. 3 reviews.
- Peter Coke Shell Art Gallery. Sheringham 3.7 mi away.
Cromer Beach. Cromer is a traditional Victorian seaside resort, with a sand and shingle beach popular for swimming and surfing. Many of the buildings in the town date back to the Victorian era, although the town has expanded rapidly in the last fifty years.
- Vintage Sixties Festival. Father Christmas.
- The Cromer Pier Summer Show 2020. The Cromer Pier Christmas Show.
- Where to Stay. Group Visits.
- Eat & Drink. Tides Main Menu. Tides Drinks Menu. Traditional Kiosk.
- Join Here. Friends of the Theatre.
Cromer (/ˈkro?m?r/ KROH-m?r) is a coastal town and civil parish on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk. It is approximately 23 miles (37 km) north of the county city of Norwich, 116 miles (187 km) north-northeast of London and 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Sheringham on the North Sea coastline.
From the Royal Family to Stephen Fry, a whole host of famous faces call Norfolk home and who can blame them.
- The Royal Family.
- Stephen Fry, West Bilney.
- Janet Street Porter, Thurlton.
- Liza Goddard, near Fakenham.
- Martin Shaw, Hingham.
- Lene Lovich, near Downham Market.
- Rick Wakeman, south Norfolk.
- Adam Buxton, Wymondham.
People from Norfolk are sometimes known as Norfolk Dumplings, an allusion to the flour dumplings that were traditionally a significant part of the local diet. More cutting, perhaps, was the pejorative medical slang term "Normal for Norfolk", alluding to the county's perceived status as a quirky rustic backwater.
Norfolk's top foods
- While you're here, you might come across our county biscuits, Fair Buttons or Norfolk Gingers.
- Cromer crab.
- Samphire.
- Brancaster mussels.
- Stiffkey cockles.
- Cheese.
- Norfolk black turkey.
- Game.
Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp is hunting for an English country home. The Pirates of the Caribbean star is thought to have set his sights on a £5.5million Elizabethan mansion in Claxton Norfolk. The home, about nine miles from Norwich, has eight bedrooms, six bathrooms and four reception rooms.
Perfect days out in Norfolk for the whole family
- ROAAR! Dinosaur Adventure.
- North Norfolk Railway.
- Cromer Pier.
- Thrigby Hall.
- Redwings Horse Sanctuary.
- ExTREEme Adventure.
- Banham Zoo.
The North Norfolk Coastline particularly owes its shape to one of the icy periods, known as the Anglian Glaciation. This was a severe cold period around 500,000 years ago, when a large glacier spread south, covering most of Britain in ice up to three miles thick.
Based on annual FBI reports, Norfolk is considered by many to be one of the most dangerous cities in Virginia, along with Richmond, Portsmouth, South Boston and others. Generally speaking though, Virginia is considered one of the safest states in the nation.
You'd be forgiven for thinking that the Norfolk landscape is featureless and flat. You'd also be wrong. This 8 mile circular walk from the seaside town of Sheringham along the coast and inland to the village of Weybourne reveals a bumpy, undulating landscape of cliffs and hills.
Worst places to live in Norfolk
- Watton - Most Boring Town Ever.
- Pretty Far from 'Great' Yarmouth.
- Downham Market: from ex-cons in the flats by the train tracks to the Retreat Estate.
- Thetford is very, very scary.
- "Dirty GY" a.k.a Great Yarmouth.
- Cromer, supposedly known as 'Gem of the North Norfolk coast' - why?
- Gayton, Norfolk.
At the other end of the scale, the most affordable area to live in Norfolk is NR30 2 in Great Yarmouth where the average house price is £80,875.
Norfolk is easy to love. It's got dramatic beaches — vast Holkham, for example, is popular with the Household Cavalry on its summer holidays — and countless beautiful houses, suchas Houghton Hall, Raynham Hall and Sandringham. 'There is a romantic charm about Norfolk,' he says. 'It harks back to the simple life.
Norwich, Aylsham and Blakeney feature on The Sunday Times Best Places to Live list for 2019 as three of 10 standout locations in the east of England. Aylsham and Blakeney's place on the list is credit to north Norfolk, with the latter being picked out for “its stunning coastal scenery and lively community.”
At the other end of the scale, the most affordable area to live in Norfolk is NR30 2 in Great Yarmouth where the average house price is £80,875. These prices are close to those of the average homes being sold in North Yorkshire, Suffolk, Worcestershire and Medway.
Central Norfolk is a good place to move to, as it is more affordable and there is more chance of work. The coast is a treat and is great to visit in the winter with no tourists. I recommend Dereham as a good place to live, as more “cosmopolitan”. Coastal towns like Cromer love tourists but not “incomers”.
Norwich, Aylsham and Blakeney feature on The Sunday Times Best Places to Live list for 2019 as three of 10 standout locations in the east of England. Aylsham and Blakeney's place on the list is credit to north Norfolk, with the latter being picked out for “its stunning coastal scenery and lively community.”
The top attractions to visit in Aylsham are:
- Bure Valley Railway.
- Redwings Aylsham.
- Aylsham Parish Church.
- Aylsham Heritage Centre.
- Carousel Chocolates.
East Hertfordshire has been crowned the
UK's best place to live, according to an annual quality of life survey.
Here are the top 50 places in the UK with the best quality of life, according to Halifax:
- York, Yorkshire and the Humber.
- Basingstoke and Deane, South East.
- Erewash, East Midlands.
Norfolk juts out into the North Sea with no onward destination, motorways or high-speed rail services, so the city and its suburbs encourage residents to live and work within in the area. However, Norwich is still a hub of activity.
The fine city has joined Richmond, Falmouth, Edinburgh and Dundee on the Sunday Times list of the 12 best cities to live in. In its description of Norwich, it says: “With its vibrant cafe culture and laid-back way of life under those big Norfolk skies, Norwich is fast becoming East Anglia's hippest hangout.
Best Places to Live in the East
- Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk. Not just an elegant setting for period drama, Suffolk's loveliest town is cultured and full of fine food.
- Dedham Vale. Suffolk.
- Ely. Cambridgeshire.
- Epping. Essex.
- The Shelfords. Cambridgeshire.
- Ingatestone. Essex.
- Sheringham. Norfolk.
- West Mersea. Essex.
Out of all the Norfolk beaches, Hunstanton is down there with my least favourites. It's not the prettiest of beaches! Its too rocky for me and way too overcrowded and touristy. The long promenade is nice for a walk and theres a good arcade centre near the beach but other than…
- Coddenham. Tucked away in the heart of Suffolk, Coddenham is renowned for its excellent countryside walks and picturesque views.
- Cavendish. The chocolate box village of Cavendish is nestled in the scenic Stour Valley.
- Kersey.
- Lavenham.
- Long Melford.
- East Bergholt.
- Shottisham.
- Thorpeness.
Sheringham, on the Deep History Coast, is a traditional seaside town with an award winning family friendly beach, heritage steam railway, shops selling local produce, fantastic coastal and countryside walks, making Sheringham an excellent place to stay for a holiday in north Norfolk.
The real charm of Aylsham is its beautiful architecture, strong sense of heritage and its bustling town centre. Its award-winning twice-monthly farmers' market attracts visitors from surrounding villages and towns, and its market place and narrow streets have a healthy mix of independent retailers.
