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Sheringham

Sheringham is on the North Norfolk coast and, up until the late 19th Century, was just a small fishing village boasting nearly 150 boats. The fishermen brought ashore catches such as cod, whiting and skate, as well as crabs and lobsters, which the town is renowned for today.

In 1887 the rail link from the Midlands and the linking up with the Great Eastern line in 1906 meant that the number of visitors to the town greatly increased. Today Sheringham is a busy seaside town with a good variety of family run shops and a popular market. It also has an eighteen-hole golf course, theatre, leisure centre and many restaurants, cafes, pubs and hotels.

The beach at Sheringham is mostly shingle but when the tide is out there is plenty of sand and lots of rock pools.  It’s a popular holiday destination with many bed and breakfasts, self-catering accommodation, campsites and hotels.

The North Norfolk Steam Railway runs from the old Sheringham station, through Weybourne and on to Holt. It is an ideal way of seeing the beautiful Norfolk coastline and surrounding countryside and attracts many visitors to the region.

Sheringham Park is owned by the National Trust and has magnificent displays of rhododendrons and azaleas during May and June when they are in full bloom. There are several way-marked routes, ranging in distance, with spectacular view points and a tree-top gazebo to climb. The park is dog friendly and has a visitor centre, shop and café.  Enjoy a mixture of woodland and coastal walks around the park, with stunning sea views, country vistas and an abundance of wildlife.

Interesting facts about Sheringham

  • During the First World War, Sheringham was hit by two bombs from a Zeppelin raid January 1915, making it the first place in Britain to be attacked by Zeppelins from the air. Luckily no one was killed
  • In May, an annual Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster festival takes place. The town's Carnival is held at the beginning of August
  • Sheringham Museum, known as the Mo tells the story of the town over the last two centuries
  • Sheringham nestles under the nearby hill of Beeston Bump, a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Bump can be climbed using the Norfolk Coast Path from either the east or west
  • Sheringham Park is famous for its vast collection of azaleas and rhododendrons and the last owner, Tom Upcher, would show them off by holding rhododendron champagne parties in the 1950s
  • Sheringham is home of the North Norfolk Railway and operates steam train rides to Holt and through the beautiful north Norfolk countryside

Hotels in Sheringham

Sheringham was once a small fishing village but today it’s a traditional seaside town and a popular holiday destination. Located on the beautiful north Norfolk coast, it has an award-winning blue flag beach, with sand at low tide and pebbles at high tide.

Sheringham Highlights - things to see and do in and around the town

Located on the north Norfolk coast, Sheringham is a popular seaside destination with a good variety of independent shops, a market, a whole host of differing holiday accommodation and many restaurants, cafés and pubs. The town’s Blue Flag beach is mostly shingle but when the tide goes out there are rock pools and a large expanse of sand.

Priory Maze and Gardens

Located on the Cromer Road, a short distance from the centre of Sheringham, Priory Maze and Gardens is set within 10 acres, with various themed gardens and a hedge maze. Beautiful gardens and diverse planting have created the perfect habitat for a wide range of mammals, birds, and insects. Discover their resident pheasants, woodcock, snipe, kingfisher and goldcrest, as well as many other regulars and maybe even spot waxwings, firecrest, crossbills and tree creepers.

North Norfolk Railway

William Marriott built the railway in 1887 and today visitors can enjoy a special journey on one of Britain’s most scenic heritage railways. The 10.5 mile trip being hauled by a steam engine or heritage diesel locomotive through beautiful Norfolk countryside is a magical experience. Throughout the summer steam trains run daily on ‘The Poppy Line’, and these trips offer spectacular views of the stunning Norfolk coastline.

Sheringham Little Theatre

Sheringham Little Theatre can be found in the centre of town, amongst the independent shops and eateries and a stone’s throw from the popular beach. Hosting a wide variety of events, you will find comedy shows, plays, ballets, pantomimes, music, films and more at Sheringham Little Theatre; something for everyone. It also runs drama classes for young people and has a coffee bar, The Hub, a popular meeting place.

Map of Sheringham

Accommodation in Sheringham

 Piper's Lodge

Piper's Lodge

Sheringham, Norfolk

A spacious and elegant Edwardian townhouse in a quiet location, just a short walk from both local amenities and the beach.

 7 Montague Road

7 Montague Road

Sheringham, Norfolk

7 Montague Road is a gorgeously presented Edwardian town house on a quiet residential street, within walking distance from the hub of Sheringham, a traditional Norfolk seaside town with plenty of independent shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes and tea rooms, a lovely promenade and an award-winning, family-friendly Blue Flag beach.

 Apartment Eight by the Sea

Apartment Eight by the Sea

Sheringham, Norfolk

Apartment Eight by the Sea, with fantastic views of the sea, is a comfortable first floor apartment, perfectly located on the sea front in charming Sheringham, very close to all the amenities this wonderful Victorian coastal town offers, and only five minutes from its lovely Blue Flag beach.

 13 Burlington Place

13 Burlington Place

Sheringham, Norfolk

13 Burlington Place, a gorgeous sea view apartment on the second floor of one of Sheringham's most iconic and eye-catching buildings, is situated on the promenade, a few seconds' walk from its stunning, Blue Flag sandy beach and minutes from its bustling independent pubs, cafes and shops. This bolthole, with its hard-to-beat location, is ideal for a family, small group of friends or couples at any time of the year for a short stay or longer break.

 Seas the Day

Seas the Day

Sheringham, Norfolk

This superbly situated, first floor apartment by the seafront in charming Sheringham, is a three minutes walk from the stunning Blue Flag beach and bustling independent pubs, shops and cafes. Seas the Day is ideal for a family, couples or a small group of friends at any time of the year for either a short stay or longer break.

 The Pullman

The Pullman

Sheringham, Norfolk

The Pullman is a beautiful bijou apartment offering splendid accommodation for two in the hub of Sheringham, one of Norfolk's traditional seaside towns with a variety of independent shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes and tea rooms plus a lovely promenade and an award-winning Blue Flag beach.

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