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Some Interesting facts about Norfolk
If you were born and raised in Norfolk, you might know many of the following Norfolk facts. However, some are quite obscure; how many are you familiar with?
Don't Miss Norfolk and Norwich Restaurant Week 2018
Norfolk’s largest dining event is about to begin………
An abundance of Theatres in Norfolk
Norfolk has a great variety of theatres dotted across the county, from the impressive Theatre Royal in Norwich, to smaller, more intimate venues.
Enjoy food from around the world on Norwich Market
Over a thousand years ago there was a Saxon market in Norwich, but it was during the Norman period that the market moved to its current site. Norwich market has been refurbished over the years, with the latest refurbishment being completed in 2006. It is one of the oldest and largest outdoor markets and sells all manner of products and services under brightly coloured striped roofs.
The work of Veterans Norfolk
Norfolk has a proud and long history with the Armed Forces, still having bases at Marham and Swanton Morley as well as a large training area near Thetford. There is a significant number of serving regular and reserve personnel as well as veterans and their families living in Norfolk.
Gluten Free Eateries in Norfolk
1 in 100 people in the UK has coeliac disease and following a strict gluten free diet is essential; even a tiny amount of gluten could be very harmful to their health. There are also a large number of people who don’t have coeliac disease but choose to eat foods free from gluten and/or wheat for various reasons, so all restaurants and cafés really should be catering for these groups. Over the past 15 years awareness of the disease has greatly improved, with more and more people being diagnosed. Finding eateries that offer gluten free alternatives is definitely becoming easier, but there is still room for improvement.
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum in Norfolk
The Radar Museum in Horning, Norfolk is a hidden gem that is housed in the original Grade II listed 1942 radar operations building. Run by volunteers, this visitor attraction is suitable for the whole family and well worth a visit.
Mind Norwich and Central Norfolk
Poor mental health affects more people every year in the UK than cancer or heart disease. Did you know that one in four of us in the UK is affected by a mental health problem each year? Living with a mental health condition can affect so many aspects of daily life, from our physical health, to our work, our homelife and managing money.
Norfolk and Norwich Skateparks
Over the past 30 years skateparks have increased in number, with skateboarding, scootering and BMXing all growing in popularity. Skateparks come in varying shapes and sizes, with differing terrain and designs. They can be both indoor and outdoor and in Norfolk you can find many examples, dotted around the county. Attracting riders of skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters, these skateparks offer visitors a fun location to practice their skills and stunts.
Spotting the elusive Bittern in Norfolk
The bittern is one of the rarest breeding birds in the UK, it is very well camouflaged and spends all year round in Norfolk, making its home in reedbeds on the Norfolk Broads. The male has a very distinctive booming call, that it uses to attract a mate, and this can be heard up to 2km away between March and June.
Norfolk Swimming Pools
Swimming is a great way to improve fitness, burn calories, tone up and relax. It is a low impact exercise meaning there is less risk of injury, it will improve flexibility and is great for rehabilitation. It’s also a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy together and learning to swim is an important life skill.
Vineyards of Norfolk
Norfolk is not widely recognised as a grape growing region, with wheat, barley and sugar beet more commonly grown. However, Norfolk does have the climate to produce some delicious award-winning wines, especially still whites, so you may like to consider buying a Norfolk produced wine when you next replenish your wine rack.
Norfolk Breweries
Norfolk is clearly a beer loving county, with over 50 breweries at the last count. From large award-winning breweries to small microbreweries, Norfolk has them all.
Norwich and Norfolk Terriers
Norwich and Norfolk Terriers are the smallest of the terrier breeds, standing at around 10 inches, 25cm. Originally bred to be ratters, they are today both more commonly companion breeds, with friendly dispositions.
Auctions in Norfolk
Several regular auctions take place in Norfolk, on a weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis. Buy antique and household furniture, art and collectables, specialist sales, farm and machinery equipment, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, clocks, watches, metal ware, toys, musical instruments, oil paintings, watercolours, prints, cars, commercial vehicles, houses and commercial property from an auction in Norfolk; the list is considerable.
Live Music Venues in Norfolk
You can’t beat live music and in Norfolk there are some great music venues; from large open-air concerts to pubs offering more intimate experiences. Whatever your preferred genre, you are sure to find some live music at one of these Norfolk music venues.
Visit the Grey Seals at Horsey, Norfolk
From late October through to February a large colony of grey seals come onto the beach at Horsey, Norfolk to have their young. It is one of the few accessible UK mainland breeding sites where visitors can observe the grey seals and their pups.
Norfolk Gin Producers
Once known as ‘mother’s ruin’ gin has seen a massive surge in popularity in recent years, with gin parties, gin trains, gin advent calendars, gin afternoon teas, and gin experience days; there is even a gin hotel!
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