So much to do and explore… here's a few ideas!

Beaches & Coast

Cromer's Victorian pier and crab boats are five miles east. Walk the cliffs to Overstrand, or take the four-mile coast path from Cromer to Sheringham and return on the steam line. Rock-pool at West Runton at low tide; hunt fossils on the chalk at Trimingham.

Seal Trips & Wildlife

Boat trips out of Morston Quay reach Blakeney Point, home to England's largest grey seal colony, around 9,000 pups a year. Cley Marshes is one of the country's best birdwatching sites; bring binoculars in migration season.

Norfolk Broads

Fifteen minutes inland sits Britain's largest protected wetland. Hire a quiet electric day boat at Wroxham, take the boardwalks at Ranworth Broad, and stop for homemade pizza at The Maltsters.

Heritage & Houses

Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall are both close, both extraordinary. The North Norfolk Railway runs steam through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Holt and Sheringham. Pair it with the coast walk and you've got an exceptional day out.

Food & Evenings

The Gunton Arms (in Gunton deer park) and The Suffield Arms are within easy reach. Sea shanties at the Jolly Sailors in Brancaster Staithe every Monday. Ronaldo's ice cream is a Norfolk institution.

Rainy Days

The Tiny Cromer Cinema seats sixteen; Sticky Earth in Cromer does pottery painting and hot chocolate; The Puppet Tree is the rainy-day winner for small kids, keeping everyone happy whatever the weather.