Welcome to Norfolk
Explore this beautiful rural county.
From the bustling town of Norwich to the beautiful Broads - a network of rivers and lakes extending south into Suffolk. Settled in pre-Roman times, Norfolk has some stunning scenery with low-lying land and easily eroded cliffs made from chalk and clay.
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Baconsthorpe Castle
Baconsthorpe Castle is a moated, fortified 15th century manor house located just a short distance from Sheringham, and is the former home of the prominent Norfolk family the Heydons.
Norwich Market
For a free day out in the area, visit the historic Norwich Market - the oldest outdoor market of its kind in the country, and a joy to stroll around!
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Get up close and cuddly with the friendly horses and donkeys (over 1,500 that call the UK's largest horse sanctuary home.
Walk the broads
Over 300km of footpaths provide fantastic views of the areas gloriously-flat landscape, allowing you to to enjoy everything the Broads has to offer.
Norwich
During the 11th century Norwich was the largest city in England after London. Now it is home to the largest collection of pre-reformation churches in Europe and a fantastic outdoor market.
Enjoy the Norfolk Broads and stunning scenery
With its miles of unspoilt coastline, meandering Broads and picturesque villages, Norfolk truly has something for everyone at all times of year.
In the summer, pull up a deck chair at the historic seaside town of Great Yarmouth for a taste of the traditional seaside holiday, complete with candyfloss, ice creams and fish and chips, or hire a boat and take in the magical water land of the Norfolk Broads. If dry land is where you prosper, take a bike ride alongside the waterways, stopping to take in the atmosphere of the many unspoilt villages that line the waterway.
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Amazona Zoo
Get up close and personal with wild animals at this zoo near Cromer. Bring along the whole family for a fab day out and learn some animal facts too.
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Cley and Salthouse Marshes Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
Cley Marshes is Norfolk Wildlife Trust's oldest and best known nature reserve.In 2012, the two nature reserves at Cley and Salthouse were merged together, creating a single coastal reserve of more tha
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Cycling in Blaxhall
The area offers very leisurely cycling as the countryside is mainly flat - making it great for families. Children will find the routes easy and great fun.
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Houghton Hall
The residence of Great Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, with magnificent interiors and award-winning walled garden.
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Langham Glass
Langham Glass was established in 1979 and is still run as a family business today.Witness the ancient craft of glassmaking from sand to finished product.
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North Norfolk Railway
0 miles Enjoy a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train through a delightful area of North Norfolk. Special events throughout the year. Visit the website
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Orford Castle
Discover the secrets of one of England's most unusual keeps within the chambers of this fascinating polygonal tower. Visit the English Heritage website for Orford Castle.
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Pensthorpe Natural Park
Home of BBC’s ‘Springwatch’, Pensthorpe is a great way to get close to nature and learn more about wildlife and conservation.Pensthorpe Natural Park is a showcase for British wildlife conservation and
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Priory Maze & Gardens
One of the most enchanting gardens in Norfolk, with a challenging maze. Experience peaceful relaxation in natural gardens of woodland, water and meadow. Visit the Priory Maze website
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Seal Boat Trips to Blakeney Point
Join one of the daily boat trips from either Blakeney or Morston harbours to see the seals and birds in their natural environment at the National Trust run Blakeney Point. Excursions run every d
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Thursford Collection
Located in the beautiful county of Norfolk, the Thursford Collection is home to the famous Christmas Spectacular, Santa’s Magical Journey and the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs
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Walking and Rambling in Sheringham
If you're planning on staying at YHA Sheringham, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the ar
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