North Norfolk
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North Norfolk a region of Norfolk, a county in eastern England in the region known as East Anglia.
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Towns
Villages
Understand
A quiet backwater, largely unspoilt coastal region. The landsacpe is mostly flat and agricultural populated by quaint, if unremarkable towns and villages. The real highlight is the coastline itself, which ranges from the sandy beaches of Sheringham and Cromer to the mudflats of Morston marshes.
Talk
The local dialect and accent is referred to as Broad Norfolk.
Get in
By Train
There is a train service from Norwich to Cromer and Sheringham.
By Car
From Norwich the A140 goes to Cromer.
By Coach
National Express runs a daily service from London to Cromer, Sheringham, East Runton, West Runton , Holt and Fakenham.
By Bus
Sanders Coaches runs regular services from Norwich to major towns.
Get around
By Train
The Poppy Line is the name of the line which runs from Holt to Sheringham. Depending on season they run approximately hourly. Some are steam powered, some diesel powered. The train station is a couple of miles from Holt town center, there is a Horse drawn cart from the town to the station called the Holt Flyer.
See
- Take a ferry to see the Common and Grey seals at Blakeney Point. Departure times and availability depend on the tides. The ferry stays within the harbor and doesn't venture to the open sea. Morston is the more interesting place to depart from. You can always pop over to the Anchor Pub to warm up afterwards. Trips are operated by the following companies:
Do
- Birdwatching at Cley, Blakeney Point, Titchwell and Holme.
- Walking
- Walk along the Norfolk Coast Path Walk from Hunstanton to Cromer.
Eat
Famous for locally caught seafood including Cromer Crabs.
Drink
Hunworth Bell, Hunworth
Sleep
Budget
- There are YHA Hostels at Wells-next-the-Sea, Sheringham and Hunstanton.
- Deepdale Granary at Burnham Deepdale
Mid-Range
- The Blakeney Hotel, Blakeney (01263) 740797.
Quayside hotel with views across the estuary and salt marshes to Blakeney Point.
Luxury
- Morston Hall, Morston
An intimate country house hotel with its origin in the 17th century.
Stay safe
In case of emergency at sea, dial 999 and ask for "Coastguard".
There is a lifeguard service at Cromer, Sheringham, Mundesley and Sea Palling. This operates daily from June until the first week in September, from 10:00 to 18:00. The lifeguarded zone is defined by red and yellow flags on the beach, with the beach lifeguard station also flying a red and yellow flag. Do not swim if a red flag is flying.
On occasion live ammunition and unexploded bombs from World War II have been found on the coast. If you do come across a suspicious item leave it alone and report it to the coast guard.
This is a tidal region so be careful, especially with young children.
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