Northrepps, North Norfolk

Things to do in North Norfolk

There is something for everyone in this area of outstanding beauty with the countryside varying from hills, fields and forest areas to marshes and sandy beaches.

(right - Overstrand Beach Looking West Towards Cromer Pier)

Cromer is a seaside resort and is particularly famous for its crabs and lobsters. The tower of the church, dating back to the 15th century was once used as a lighthouse. The beaches between Cromer and West Runton are also good places to hunt for fossils and children can delight in the rock pools that can be found on the beach at low tide. Family entertainment can be found at the end of the pier show. In recent years a number of new galleries have opened selling original art and sculptures by local artists.

Sheringham is also renowned for the crab fishing trade and it is a much quieter resort with beautiful sandy beaches and rock pools. In the town, there are traditional fisherman's cottages in addition houses dating back to Edwardian and Victorian times. There are many individual shops including, craft shops and boutiques to tempt you. Plus a very unusual clock and of course, the National Trust's Sheringham Park - some 770 acres of forest and parkland with stunning sea views.

Wells is a smaller port where the boats unload their catches of shrimps and whelks every day. There is a wonderful stretch of beach once the tide goes out and the narrow cobbled streets are lined with very interesting shops and traditional fishermens cottages.

Hunstanton is a popular resort with a large sandy beach and shallow water and is the only resort on the east coast from which you can watch the sun set over the sea. There are many activities as you would expect from this seaside town including the Sealife centre.

The fishing village of Old Hunstanton with its flint, cottages and its fifteenth century church is much quieter than the main resort but certainly worth a visit.

For nature lovers and bird watchers:

• Reserves at Blakeney Point, Cley and Salthouse marshes
• Pensthorpe Wildlife Park and the National Trust's parks at Felbrigg and Sheringham
• West Runton Roman Camp and Thursford wood
• Sealife Centre at Hunstanton

For sports enthusiasts:

• Surfing, water skiing, swimming.
• Tennis, golf, sailing, riding and fishing.
• Indoor and outdoor bowling, walking and cycling.
• Race meetings at Fakenham.

For the family:

• Sandy beaches and rock pools at Cromer and Sheringham.
• Pier shows and live entertainment.
• Markets, shops, boutiques and craft centres.
• Art galleries, museums, stately homes.
• Working farms with rare animal breeds.
• Steam railways and military collections.

Golf
The county of Norfolk boasts over thirty golf courses, Falcon Cottage is located within eight miles of four of these, namely:

1) The Royal Cromer,
2) The Links at West Runton,
3) Mundesley and
4) Sheringham Golf Club

(their websites and contact details are available by clicking on the “links” on the left hand tab.

Further details of where to visit, plus train travel details, are available to download as a PDF document - Download (75kb)

To make a booking enquiry, please email Jon Edwards or telephone 07792 653 321