Discovering Norfolk
Norfolk has a spectacular coastline, with long sandy beaches, high cliffs, sand dunes, flint pebble banks and salt marshes. It is also well known for the Norfolk Broads, an extensive waterway that can be fully explored by boat.
There are many towns and villages within Norfolk, all with their own individual characters. The port of King's Lynn has a long trading history, and today it still has large trade links with the rest of Europe.
Norfolk is a firm favourite with families because of traditional seaside resorts such as Great Yarmouth, Hunstanton, Wells, Sheringham and Cromer, all with excellent beaches and entertainment.
Norfolk has many historic houses and museums and over 650 medieval churches, which is more than any other county in England. There are art galleries, country parks, steam railways and bird reserves, and pedestrianised shopping centres in Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn.
Norfolk has something for everybody. If you are looking for somewhere to relax, or somewhere to explore, you will not be disappointed when you visit the beautiful county of Norfolk.
The finest holiday cottages & self-catering accommodation in Norfolk.
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Thistledown (4)
Thornham, Norfolk
An exceptional brick and flint detached house, situated right in the heart of the popular coastal village of Thornham. Simply ideal for couples, older families and groups of friends looking for luxurious, laid-back coastal living with the convenience of having everything on hand right on the doorstep. Add easy access to glorious coastline with stunning beaches and you have found the ideal Norfolk retreat.
Old Posting
Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
Formerly a butcher's shop, then the village post office, Old Posting dates back to the Georgian/Victorian era. Now totally refurbished, this charming character property has been transformed into a spacious and relaxing coastal home set right in the heart of Brancaster Staithe, a village popular with sailors, walkers and birdwatchers around the year. Just a five minute walk from the staithe, coastal path, shopping, tennis courts and two great pubs, which serve fabulous local food.
Dixie
Elsing, Norfolk
Oozing character and hidden surprises, Dixie is a repurposed horse box set in a wonderful wild flower meadow. Complete with a beautifully crafted bathroom, king-size bed and decking with views over the rolling countryside, it makes the most fantastic place for a relaxing break.
Norfolk Holidays
Are you wondering where’s the best place to stay in Norfolk? There is a vast range of holiday accommodation in Norfolk, from luxury boutique hotels, B&B accommodation, campsites, holiday river cruisers, and holiday parks to inns and pubs, self-catering cottages and hostels. Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, you are sure to find it in Norfolk. Choose from coastal destinations, riverside settings, quaint market towns to country retreats and city centre locations – Norfolk has holiday accommodation to suit every conceivable taste and budget.
Some of the best Farm Shops in Norfolk
Gone are the days when a farm shop was just a makeshift shed selling own-reared meat and surplus fruit and vegetables. Today they have become destinations, offering a wide selection of produce from many different local producers, from fruit and veg, meat, pies, fish, local honey and conserves, bread and cakes, coffee, oil, free range eggs and cheeses to local handmade crafts and locally produced beer, wine and spirits. Some have on-site restaurants and cafés, Pick Your Own fields and garden centres and plant sales.
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!
Norfolk Museums Pass
Having a Norfolk Museums Pass allows you to explore ten of the best Norfolk museums with unlimited admissions throughout the year. It is great value for money and makes the perfect gift for friends and family who enjoy history, exploring museums, art galleries and historic buildings and can be enjoyed the whole year through. There are a number of annual subscriptions available, including single, joint and family options and further details can be found on the website below.
Garden Centres to visit in Norfolk
Mooching around one of Norfolk’s garden centres is the perfect way to spend a weekend and with Easter weekend soon upon us, here are some ideas of where to go in search of a plant or two. Many of the garden centres in Norfolk have cafés, pet shops, gift and craft areas and stock garden furniture and equipment, clothing, barbeques, sheds and summerhouses.
Camping in Norfolk - Some of the best campsites in the region
Norfolk - big skies, stunning beaches, windswept marshes, pretty flint houses, meandering inland waterways, ancient woodland, historic houses and a very fine city. It is said that the locals have ’one foot on the land, and one in the sea’, and in Norfolk you are never far from water, whether it’s the beautiful Norfolk Broads or the wide, wildlife-rich shores of the Norfolk coast.
Discover some of the Finest Hotels in Norfolk
Norfolk has many traditional luxury hotels and a great number of fine boutique hotels where you will feel pampered and indulged from the moment you arrive. Dotted across this beautiful county, discover where some of the best hotels in Norfolk are located. Choose from coastal locations, market towns and villages and those that are conveniently situated in Norwich’s city centre, to countryside retreats and those that are nestled close to the Norfolk Broads.
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Visit Norfolk is the strategic voice of the county's visitor industry. This brand delivery vehicle, operated by Visit East Anglia, is responsible for promoting all that the county has to offer at local, regional and national levels.
An independent tourist guide for the county of Norfolk in England, that shows you what places actually look like.
www.norfolkandsuffolkattractions.co.uk
Norfolk + Suffolk Tourist Attractions is the trade association for tourist attractions in Norfolk and Suffolk.
