Nearby Attractions and Activities
With hot summer days often stretching into autumn, the seaside town of Cromer is an ideal place from which to discover the beauty of North Norfolk. Take a look at North Norfolk's tourist website www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/
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The Norfolk Broads
Perhaps one of the most famous attractions is the Norfolk Broads, part of which lie within the North Norfolk area. With miles of waterways ideal for boating or fishing, there’s plenty of exploring to do and exciting things to see and find.
To find out more about the Broads visit www.norfolkbroads.com
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Historical Attractions
The region is also steeped in history and has a selection of stately homes to visit; the Sandringham Estate being among them. You can even catch a steam train from Sheringham to Holt and back if you fancy experiencing some old North Norfolk charm!
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Bird Watching
North Norfolk's remarkable natural beauty makes it a haven for wildlife, particularly sea and marsh birds, and it has long been popular with bird-watchers.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust manages two reserves in North Norfolk: Cley Marshes and Salthouse Marshes. Forest Park is proud to be a corporate sponsor of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
For more details visit the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website at www.wildlifetrusts.org/
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Carnival Time
Those looking to find some local colour won’t be disappointed by Carnival time. Wells, Sheringham, Holt, North Walsham, Fakenham and the famous Cromer carnival all take place during the holiday season, each offering its own unique blend of entertainment and family fun. www.cromercarnival.co.uk
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Sports
For the sporting minded, North Norfolk offers a wide variety of activities. There is a flourishing tennis club in Cromer as well as superb golf links in both Cromer and Sheringham. Horse riding, sailing, swimming, walking, surfing, cycling, bowls and fishing are among the other sports to enjoy in the area.
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Beaches
North Norfolk’s pristine beaches are at the heart of its attractiveness as a holiday destination, and are great, safe locations for endless fun in the sun. This year Cromer, Sheringham, Mundesley and Sea Palling all achieved Seaside Awards and Blue Flag status, all achieving this award with the highest possible grade.
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Surfing
Surfing in England was once Cornwall’s domain, but now the East coast is giving the South West a run for its money! Deep swells and good waves are making North Norfolk a Mecca for surfers and, in recent years, Forest Park has become increasingly popular. The Park offers a secure and welcoming environment for surfers, as well as warm showers after a day in the waves!
Cromer and East Runton beaches are the most popular venues, but the coast has many more secluded areas to search out. For more information visit www.eastcoastsurf.co.uk where you’ll find forecasts, board and wetsuit hire, tide tables, equipment and information about the best surfing locations.
And if you’re a novice on a surf board, Cromer’s very own surf school ‘G-Side Surf’ should be your first port of call. Lessons can be booked by calling Geoff on 07887 605789.
For a live visual of the current surf in Cromer, visit the webcam: www.unowot.com/webcam32.jpg
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Golf
With perhaps the driest weather in the UK, a wide selection of courses and stunning coastal scenery, Norfolk is one of the leading places in Britain to enjoy a round of golf. Spend a few hours playing your way around one of the many coast or countryside golf courses in Norfolk and you’ll soon realise the beautiful location helps make golf in Norfolk a real pleasure.
Royal Cromer
Set between Cromer and Overstrand, around 320 feet above Cromer’s beaches, the Royal Cromer Golf Club was officially opened in 1888. The future King Edward VII was a founder member and conferred Royal Patronage upon the course a few days earlier on Christmas Day 1887. In the past the Club has been visited by Peter Allis, Tony Jacklin and more recently Nick Price.
Whether you play on a calm, peaceful summer day or during the cold winter months, Royal Cromer offers a challenge to players of all abilities. Regarded as one of Norfolk's finest, with every hole overlooking the sea, it is renowned for its friendly atmosphere.
For more information visit www.royalcromergolfclub.com
Sheringham Golf Club
Set on the cliffs in an area of outstanding beauty, Sheringham Golf Club is a challenging course for all golfers at all times of the year and has been the venue for three English Ladies' Championships.
Sheringham Golf Club was formed in 1891 as a nine hole course, which was extended in 1898 to a full eighteen holes. The course is laid out on the west side of the town on a strip of rolling, gorse-clad cliff top that lies between the preserved North Norfolk Railway and the North Sea. Noted for its long par 4 holes, it is a severe test of players' ability, especially when the wind blows!
For more information visit www.sheringhamgolfclub.co.uk
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The Pavilion Theatre
There has been a pier or jetty in Cromer since 1391, and the Pavilion Theatre is a 510 seater venue perched at the end of this pier. The Theatre is best known for hosting the famous seaside special shows as well as a high quality mix of comedy, music, dance, opera and musicals.
The Theatre’s bar and café amenities are open seasonally, from Easter through to October.
For more information visit www.the-cromerpier.com
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Norfolk Shire Horse Centre
Norfolk Shire Horse Centre is a farm museum with live animal shows and feeding fun throughout the day.
For more information visit www.norfolk-shirehorse-centre.co.uk
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Fishing
Sitting around a cozy pub fire in the winter or enjoying some real ale in a beer garden in summer, you’ll soon meet fishermen eager to swap their stories of fishing in Norfolk.
Whilst the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline can be jumping with bass in summer months, Mundesley can yield large cod, dabs and flounders in winter. Nearby Overstrand is another area to find a great winter catch, with sole and plaice in abundance.
You can even take to the high seas and try some offshore tope fishing with Norfolk Fishing Trips and Charter! Day trips are available with experienced skippers. For more information visit www.norfolkfishingtrips.co.uk
The Norfolk Broads are another great area for fishing, with over 200 miles of rivers and inland waterways stocked full of varieties such as pike, chub, bream, roach and tench.
And even if you don’t catch a bite, North Norfolk’s selection of inns, restaurants and fish ‘n’ chip venues are the perfect place to sample some culinary delights.
