Sheringham is on
the North
Norfolk coast and, up until the late 19th Century, it 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.
Sheringham is
a busy town with a good variety of family run shops and a very popular
market. It also has an eighteen-hole golf course and a leisure centre.
The beach is mostly shingle and has been awarded the blue flag
so is a great spot for bathing.
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.
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
views.
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