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Norfolk Pubs
Set in 1,000 acre deer park, this excellent pub and restaurant is a must visit. The Gunton also has an extensive collection of modern art.
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The Gunton Arms
Set in 1,000 acre deer park, this excellent pub and restaurant is a must visit. The Gunton also has an extensive collection of modern art.
Michelin trained Head Chef Hervé Stouvenel creates fresh and seasonal dishes, full of fantastic flavours, combining classic English cuisine with global influences. A broad selection of ales, beers, wines and spirits. 45 minute drive but well worth it. Book to avoid disappointment.
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The Brisley Bell Inn
The GreenMichelin trained Head Chef Hervé Stouvenel creates fresh and seasonal dishes, full of fantastic flavours, combining classic English cuisine with global influences. A broad selection of ales, beers, wines and spirits. 45 minute drive but well worth it. Book to avoid disappointment.
The Victoria is great for families and large group, situated just a few minutes’ walk from the golden sands of Holkham Beach and Holkham Hall.
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The Victoria Inn
Park RoadThe Victoria is great for families and large group, situated just a few minutes’ walk from the golden sands of Holkham Beach and Holkham Hall.
17th-century coaching inn is 3 minutes' walk from Blickling Estate, pop in for a pint or a pub lunch after a long walk around Blickling.
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Buckinghamshire Arms Aylsham
17th-century coaching inn is 3 minutes' walk from Blickling Estate, pop in for a pint or a pub lunch after a long walk around Blickling.
Good food and friendly staff, the pub is situated in a pretty Georgian square. A weekend favourite for lunch.
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The Globe Inn Wells-next-the-Sea
The ButtlandsGood food and friendly staff, the pub is situated in a pretty Georgian square. A weekend favourite for lunch.
Sister pub to The Gunton Arms and a mile down the road from The Gunton, The Suffield serves Mediterranean food and tapas, has several different bars and interesting artwork.
Suffield Arms
Sister pub to The Gunton Arms and a mile down the road from The Gunton, The Suffield serves Mediterranean food and tapas, has several different bars and interesting artwork.
Recently named a ‘Local Gem’ with the Good Food Guide, The Salthouse Dun Cow has a large garden for alfresco summer dining, cosy interiors with exposed brickwork, original beams, and a roaring log burner to hunker down by in winter with a pint and some delicious food. Championing the very best of local produce you can expect to find classic and modern British dishes and the menu changes daily to reflect the season.
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Dun Cow Salthouse
Purdy StreetRecently named a ‘Local Gem’ with the Good Food Guide, The Salthouse Dun Cow has a large garden for alfresco summer dining, cosy interiors with exposed brickwork, original beams, and a roaring log burner to hunker down by in winter with a pint and some delicious food. Championing the very best of local produce you can expect to find classic and modern British dishes and the menu changes daily to reflect the season.
An award winning and popular pub known for its delicious fresh seafood and stunning views of the Marsh. Hunker down by the roaring fire in the bar area, or head down to the Marshside bar, soaking up the sunset and salty air and not forgetting the great selection of food and drinks on offer, available all day, every day.
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The White Horse Brancaster Staithe
Main RoadAn award winning and popular pub known for its delicious fresh seafood and stunning views of the Marsh. Hunker down by the roaring fire in the bar area, or head down to the Marshside bar, soaking up the sunset and salty air and not forgetting the great selection of food and drinks on offer, available all day, every day.
Every trip to the seaside should include fish and chips and if you don’t fancy having yours alfresco on the beach The Morston Anchor is a must. A cosy seaside pub steeped in history and only a stone’s throw from the quay and salt marshes beyond, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the simplicity of really good, fresh fish and chips washed down with a real ale or signature cocktail. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
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Anchor Inn Morston
The StreetEvery trip to the seaside should include fish and chips and if you don’t fancy having yours alfresco on the beach The Morston Anchor is a must. A cosy seaside pub steeped in history and only a stone’s throw from the quay and salt marshes beyond, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the simplicity of really good, fresh fish and chips washed down with a real ale or signature cocktail. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
This pub has it all, from a warm welcome where all the family can snuggle by the roaring log burner, to the traditional beer garden for sun seekers, a menu packed with pub classics with a drinks menu to match. You’ll find comforting Farrow and Ball tones throughout, bare wood, and contemporary touches. On the seasonal and classic menu, you can enjoy dishes such as 21 Day matured Swannington steak, a Seafood assiette packed with fresh local fish, gnocci and curry and their ever-popular Sunday roasts.
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The Carpenters Arms
57 High StThis pub has it all, from a warm welcome where all the family can snuggle by the roaring log burner, to the traditional beer garden for sun seekers, a menu packed with pub classics with a drinks menu to match. You’ll find comforting Farrow and Ball tones throughout, bare wood, and contemporary touches. On the seasonal and classic menu, you can enjoy dishes such as 21 Day matured Swannington steak, a Seafood assiette packed with fresh local fish, gnocci and curry and their ever-popular Sunday roasts.
THE JOLLY SAILORS
A firm family favourite, The Jolly Sailors is everything a pub should be, real ales from their mircrobrewery, delicious pub grub with all the classics you’d expect and some, not forgetting the stone baked pizzas, roaring fire, large beer garden with a nautical themed children’s play area, live music and they boast the biggest collection of rum on the coast! Try Head Chef Nick’s Smokehouse pulled pork or Smokehouse prawns, Brancaster Mussels, and home-made fiery curries. Dogs friendly and open daily.
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The Jolly Sailors Brancaster Staithe
Main RoadTHE JOLLY SAILORS
A firm family favourite, The Jolly Sailors is everything a pub should be, real ales from their mircrobrewery, delicious pub grub with all the classics you’d expect and some, not forgetting the stone baked pizzas, roaring fire, large beer garden with a nautical themed children’s play area, live music and they boast the biggest collection of rum on the coast! Try Head Chef Nick’s Smokehouse pulled pork or Smokehouse prawns, Brancaster Mussels, and home-made fiery curries. Dogs friendly and open daily.
Food Shops and Delis
Traditional family butcher and excellent local game including Pheasants, Ducks, English Partridge, French Partridge, Pigeon, Woodcock, Rabbit, Hares and Snipe.
G.F. White Traditional Family Butchers
16 Red Lion StTraditional family butcher and excellent local game including Pheasants, Ducks, English Partridge, French Partridge, Pigeon, Woodcock, Rabbit, Hares and Snipe.
Artisan bakery in Aylsham, one of the best in Norfolk.
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Bread Source - Aylsham
30a Red Lion StArtisan bakery in Aylsham, one of the best in Norfolk.
The North Norfolk Fish Co
8 Old Stable YardFishmonger that prides itself on quality fish and good service.
Enjoy a drive up the North Norfolk coast to Burnham Market and to this excellent fishmonger selling the very best in locally produced smoked fish, shellfish and wet fish, mainly landed locally.
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Gurneys Fish Shop
Enjoy a drive up the North Norfolk coast to Burnham Market and to this excellent fishmonger selling the very best in locally produced smoked fish, shellfish and wet fish, mainly landed locally.
Staithe Smokehouse
The best artisan fish smokehouse just behind The White Horse Inn
Jonas Seafoods Ltd
Holt RoadThe place for Cromer crab and locally caught lobster.
Set in the old forge on the high street in Cley-next-the-Sea, Picnic Fayre has been selling deliciousness since it opened in 1984. You’ll find every manner of artisan delight here: excellent locally-baked sourdough and viennoiserie (try one of the cruffins, a croissant-muffin hybrid filled with crème pâtissière – they’re incredible), cheese, charcuterie, groceries including olive oils, local honey, balsamic vinegar et al, and a great wine selection. You can buy takeout coffees and ice-creams from the hatch.
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Picnic Fayre Ltd
High StreetSet in the old forge on the high street in Cley-next-the-Sea, Picnic Fayre has been selling deliciousness since it opened in 1984. You’ll find every manner of artisan delight here: excellent locally-baked sourdough and viennoiserie (try one of the cruffins, a croissant-muffin hybrid filled with crème pâtissière – they’re incredible), cheese, charcuterie, groceries including olive oils, local honey, balsamic vinegar et al, and a great wine selection. You can buy takeout coffees and ice-creams from the hatch.
If you’re after artisan cheese, wine and coffee, look no further than Star Plain Stores in Holt. Opened in 2021, owner Tom Brady is both passionate and highly knowledgeable about sourcing only the best from Britain, France, Spain and Italy – speciality coffee is from Climpson & Sons of London, while the cheeses cover Binham Blue to Medieval cheese produced in rural France, with an emphasis on natural, organic and biodynamic. Tom has recently opened a Cheese & Wine Lounge next door which serves an ever-changing menu that includes charcuterie boards, cheese plates, pizzas, salads and the perfect Ploughman’s.
Star Plain Stores
8 Fish HillIf you’re after artisan cheese, wine and coffee, look no further than Star Plain Stores in Holt. Opened in 2021, owner Tom Brady is both passionate and highly knowledgeable about sourcing only the best from Britain, France, Spain and Italy – speciality coffee is from Climpson & Sons of London, while the cheeses cover Binham Blue to Medieval cheese produced in rural France, with an emphasis on natural, organic and biodynamic. Tom has recently opened a Cheese & Wine Lounge next door which serves an ever-changing menu that includes charcuterie boards, cheese plates, pizzas, salads and the perfect Ploughman’s.
Waitrose station
Cromer RoadBest supermarket in the area and only a few miles down the road.
Farm Shop
Great farm shop with deli and cafe and restaurant. Lovely garden to eat outside during summer months.
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Back to the Garden - Farm Shop, café, Restaurant & Garden
Great farm shop with deli and cafe and restaurant. Lovely garden to eat outside during summer months.
Good range of vegetables and excellent butcher, lots of local produce. They also have a cafe with excellent sausage rolls.
White House Farm
Wroxham RoadGood range of vegetables and excellent butcher, lots of local produce. They also have a cafe with excellent sausage rolls.
Restaurants
Benedicts is run by chef owner Richard Bainbridge, who has won Great British Menu 2016. Modern fine dining with a strong emphasis on local ingredients.
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Benedicts
9 St Benedicts StBenedicts is run by chef owner Richard Bainbridge, who has won Great British Menu 2016. Modern fine dining with a strong emphasis on local ingredients.
Local shellfish from pot to plate in a laid back environment. Rocky Bottoms believes in enjoying the simpler things in life!
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Rocky Bottoms
Cromer RoadLocal shellfish from pot to plate in a laid back environment. Rocky Bottoms believes in enjoying the simpler things in life!
The food on offer is all about sharing, with a seasonal small plates menu showcasing the chef's background in both street food and fine dining.
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Woolf & Social
21-23 Nelson StThe food on offer is all about sharing, with a seasonal small plates menu showcasing the chef's background in both street food and fine dining.
Local cuisine with an excellent tasting menu, this is one of the best loved restaurants in Norwich.
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Roger Hickman's Restaurant
79 Upper St Giles StLocal cuisine with an excellent tasting menu, this is one of the best loved restaurants in Norwich.
The best Italian restaurant in the city. Simple but delicious food, wonderful fresh pasta.
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Benoli
5 Orford StThe best Italian restaurant in the city. Simple but delicious food, wonderful fresh pasta.
This restaurant has a great atmosphere, excellent Turkish food and great service.
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Haggle
13 St Benedicts StThis restaurant has a great atmosphere, excellent Turkish food and great service.
Fantastic 3 AA Rosette, Michelin Recommended Restaurant located in North East Norfolk just minutes from the coast. The Ingham Swan restaurant is helmed by Chef Patron Daniel Smith. It offers fine dining in a relaxed, show-stopping setting thanks to the recently restored heritage building. The locally-inspired menu changes daily across Lunch & Dinner Du Jour, A La Carte, Taster and Sunday Lunch; featuring Ingham Swan favourites, brand new dishes as well as ideas and flavours from Daniel's time on BBC2’s Great British Menu as well as from time spent in the kitchens of some of London's leading restaurants.
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The Ingham Swan
Sea Palling RoadFantastic 3 AA Rosette, Michelin Recommended Restaurant located in North East Norfolk just minutes from the coast. The Ingham Swan restaurant is helmed by Chef Patron Daniel Smith. It offers fine dining in a relaxed, show-stopping setting thanks to the recently restored heritage building. The locally-inspired menu changes daily across Lunch & Dinner Du Jour, A La Carte, Taster and Sunday Lunch; featuring Ingham Swan favourites, brand new dishes as well as ideas and flavours from Daniel's time on BBC2’s Great British Menu as well as from time spent in the kitchens of some of London's leading restaurants.
Take-Away
Fantastic fish and chips, very friendly staff.
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The Three Cottages Fish Restaurant
16 Bacton RdFantastic fish and chips, very friendly staff.
Great Chinese food, the Chubby Panda has an interesting menu and excellent take-away service.
Chubby Panda
22 Market StGreat Chinese food, the Chubby Panda has an interesting menu and excellent take-away service.
Labone
13A Mundesley RdAuthentic, traditional Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff.
Sightseeing
This has to be one of the prettiest National Trust properties in the UK. The house is set in 55 acres with lots to do. Tour the house, walk in the formal gardens or hire a bike to explore the parkland.
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Blickling Estate
This has to be one of the prettiest National Trust properties in the UK. The house is set in 55 acres with lots to do. Tour the house, walk in the formal gardens or hire a bike to explore the parkland.
Beautiful Jacobean House set in 52 acres. Felbrigg houses one of the largest collections in the National Trust.
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Felbrigg Hall
Beautiful Jacobean House set in 52 acres. Felbrigg houses one of the largest collections in the National Trust.
Beautiful landscaped park owned by National Trust and designed by Humphry Repton. Mature woodlands and a large variety of rhododendrons and azaleas. The Norfolk Coast Path passes through the property.
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Iparke yaseSheringham
Beautiful landscaped park owned by National Trust and designed by Humphry Repton. Mature woodlands and a large variety of rhododendrons and azaleas. The Norfolk Coast Path passes through the property.
At the heart of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Blakeney National Nature Reserve boasts wide open spaces and uninterrupted views of the beautiful North Norfolk coastline. The four mile long shingle spit of Blakeney Point offers protection for Blakeney Harbour and the surrounding saltmarshes, providing a perfect habitat for the vast array of residential and migratory wildlife.
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National Trust - Blakeney National Nature Reserve
Morston RoadAt the heart of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Blakeney National Nature Reserve boasts wide open spaces and uninterrupted views of the beautiful North Norfolk coastline. The four mile long shingle spit of Blakeney Point offers protection for Blakeney Harbour and the surrounding saltmarshes, providing a perfect habitat for the vast array of residential and migratory wildlife.
Horsey Windpump is an iconic building with a fascinating past and the perfect gateway to experience the connection between man and nature. Standing sentinel over the mere and surrounding Broadland landscape, a climb to the top is rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside an opportunity not to be missed.
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Horsey Windpump
Horsey Windpump is an iconic building with a fascinating past and the perfect gateway to experience the connection between man and nature. Standing sentinel over the mere and surrounding Broadland landscape, a climb to the top is rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside an opportunity not to be missed.
The best way to see the wildlife on Blakeney Point is to enjoy a seal trip, departing from Blakeney or Morston Quay. Blakeney Point National Nature Reserve has wide open spaces and uninterrupted views of the beautiful North Norfolk coastline. Blakeney Point offers protection for the Harbour and surrounding saltmarshes, this provides a perfect habitat for the vast array of residential and migratory wildlife.
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Bishops Boats Seal Trips
Quay LaneThe best way to see the wildlife on Blakeney Point is to enjoy a seal trip, departing from Blakeney or Morston Quay. Blakeney Point National Nature Reserve has wide open spaces and uninterrupted views of the beautiful North Norfolk coastline. Blakeney Point offers protection for the Harbour and surrounding saltmarshes, this provides a perfect habitat for the vast array of residential and migratory wildlife.
This is a small family run Norfolk Broads day boat hire business. Self-drive day boats are available to hire all year round – by the hour, day or week.
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Martham Ferry Day Boat Hire
RiversideThis is a small family run Norfolk Broads day boat hire business. Self-drive day boats are available to hire all year round – by the hour, day or week.
Banks Day Boats and Canoes the perfect way to explore the Norfolk Broads.
Bank Boats Canoe Centre and Dayboat Hire
Banks Day Boats and Canoes the perfect way to explore the Norfolk Broads.
From the Victorian seaside resort of Sheringham to the Georgian town of Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county’s most stunning coastal scenery.
Operated almost entirely by Volunteers from all walks of life, the line is East Anglia’s premier heritage railway.
Steam trains operate daily from April to October.
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North Norfolk Railway PLC (Sheringham)
Station ApproachFrom the Victorian seaside resort of Sheringham to the Georgian town of Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county’s most stunning coastal scenery.
Operated almost entirely by Volunteers from all walks of life, the line is East Anglia’s premier heritage railway.
Steam trains operate daily from April to October.
Canoe, Kayak and Stand-up Paddleboard Hire Trails, The Buxton trail, a short distance away, takes in an upper section of the River Bure, one of the quietest and most beautiful stretches of river in the county.
As the river meanders gently through Norfolk farmland you will pass by Buxton Church and Oxnead Hall before arriving at Oxnead Mill Pool. This stretch of the river is exceptional for wildlife spotting with regular sightings of Kingfishers, Herons and even Otters.
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TheCanoeMan
Canoe, Kayak and Stand-up Paddleboard Hire Trails, The Buxton trail, a short distance away, takes in an upper section of the River Bure, one of the quietest and most beautiful stretches of river in the county.
As the river meanders gently through Norfolk farmland you will pass by Buxton Church and Oxnead Hall before arriving at Oxnead Mill Pool. This stretch of the river is exceptional for wildlife spotting with regular sightings of Kingfishers, Herons and even Otters.
This is a fantastic way to explore the wilderness of the north Norfolk coast on professionally skippered, traditional wooden fishing boats. Lots of different packages available and no sailing experience required. A really unique experience.
Coastal Exploration Co
29 E QuayThis is a fantastic way to explore the wilderness of the north Norfolk coast on professionally skippered, traditional wooden fishing boats. Lots of different packages available and no sailing experience required. A really unique experience.
This small coastal village is a favourite place to visit. Buy tickets in the quay for seal trips, take a coastal walk or stop and have a drink & lunch at one of the many pubs.
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Blakeney
This small coastal village is a favourite place to visit. Buy tickets in the quay for seal trips, take a coastal walk or stop and have a drink & lunch at one of the many pubs.
This pretty harbour town has some great restaurants, local shops and a light railway.
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Wells-next-the-Sea
This pretty harbour town has some great restaurants, local shops and a light railway.
A pretty Georgian town, Holt has lots of great independent shops, cafes and pubs.
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Holt
A pretty Georgian town, Holt has lots of great independent shops, cafes and pubs.
This is a beautiful 4,000 acre estate as seen on BBC's Springwatch this year . More than 1,000 acres of farmland are being given back to nature in a bid to boost biodiversity and cut carbon emissions. Lots of different tours of the estate are available with a chance to see & learn about the many diverse species that are being reintroduced to this stunning part of Norfolk.
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Wild Ken Hill | Ken Hill Farm
Lynn RoadThis is a beautiful 4,000 acre estate as seen on BBC's Springwatch this year . More than 1,000 acres of farmland are being given back to nature in a bid to boost biodiversity and cut carbon emissions. Lots of different tours of the estate are available with a chance to see & learn about the many diverse species that are being reintroduced to this stunning part of Norfolk.
A brilliant day out for all the faimily with lots of events on over the holidays. The Coke family has lived at Holkham since the early 17th century. Holkham Hall, the Palladian style mansion, was built by Thomas Coke, the first Earl of Leicester, between 1734 and 1764. Since then, Holkham has been paving the way in agriculture and is now a thriving estate under the eighth Earl.
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Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadA brilliant day out for all the faimily with lots of events on over the holidays. The Coke family has lived at Holkham since the early 17th century. Holkham Hall, the Palladian style mansion, was built by Thomas Coke, the first Earl of Leicester, between 1734 and 1764. Since then, Holkham has been paving the way in agriculture and is now a thriving estate under the eighth Earl.
Houghton Hall celebrates it’s 300th Anniversary this year and has fully re-opened the State Rooms for visitors. Their award winning walled garden promises to delight visitors throughout the season along with an interesting variety of artworks and installations.
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Houghton Hall & Gardens
Bircham RoadHoughton Hall celebrates it’s 300th Anniversary this year and has fully re-opened the State Rooms for visitors. Their award winning walled garden promises to delight visitors throughout the season along with an interesting variety of artworks and installations.
Beaches
This is a great Blue Flag Beach with lifeguards. Plenty of space, car park across the road from beach is £7 for 24 hours. There is a cafe on the beach and various shops on the main road.
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Mundesley Beach
9 Beach RdThis is a great Blue Flag Beach with lifeguards. Plenty of space, car park across the road from beach is £7 for 24 hours. There is a cafe on the beach and various shops on the main road.
Set between the better known beach of Happisburgh and ever popular Sea Palling is a somewhat unspoilt gem - Cart Gap beach. As with all the beaches along this stretch of coast Cart Gap is lovely sandy beach, clean and usually quiet.
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Cart Gap beach
Bush DriveSet between the better known beach of Happisburgh and ever popular Sea Palling is a somewhat unspoilt gem - Cart Gap beach. As with all the beaches along this stretch of coast Cart Gap is lovely sandy beach, clean and usually quiet.
Trimingham Beach
Vale RoadLovely sandy beach with cliff top views.
The beach at Holkham is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful stretches of sand in the country. Behind the shoreline lies a semi-circular basin, which, at very high tides, rapidly fills to form a spectacular shallow lagoon. The actress Gwyneth Paltrow walked across Holkham sand at low tide during the closing scenes of the film ‘Shakespeare in Love’.
Holkham National Nature Reserve, one of the largest in the country, is home to many rare species of flora and fauna. The Holkham Estate is one of a select few privately owned estates to have been awarded Approved Body Status under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act which has, since July 2017, enabled it to manage its own land whilst the beach is managed by Natural England in partnership with Holkham.
Holkham beach was recently voted ‘Best Beach in the UK’ in a survey of travel writers.
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Holkham beach
The beach at Holkham is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful stretches of sand in the country. Behind the shoreline lies a semi-circular basin, which, at very high tides, rapidly fills to form a spectacular shallow lagoon. The actress Gwyneth Paltrow walked across Holkham sand at low tide during the closing scenes of the film ‘Shakespeare in Love’.
Holkham National Nature Reserve, one of the largest in the country, is home to many rare species of flora and fauna. The Holkham Estate is one of a select few privately owned estates to have been awarded Approved Body Status under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act which has, since July 2017, enabled it to manage its own land whilst the beach is managed by Natural England in partnership with Holkham.
Holkham beach was recently voted ‘Best Beach in the UK’ in a survey of travel writers.