Places to eat & drink

Lodge Hill, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8TJ, Tel: 01263 824555, Email, www.mackenziehotels.com

Witness the timeless serentiy of this quintessentially English country house. Exquisite food, attentive service and a host of extras to enjoy.

Sandy Lane, West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9QH, Tel: 01603 727940, Email, www.mackenziehotels.com

The hotel is known for its imaginative menus, many dishes being prepared from fresh local produce, providing an opportunity to sample local foods.

Fakenham Road, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0BD, Tel: 01328 878345, Email, www.seafoodnorthnorfolk.co.uk

Awarded 2AA Rosettes April 2010 & 2011 for culinary excellence. The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant is recommended as 'a must' by food critics in East Anglia. It is renowned for its seafood dishes although a meat dish is always available.

Speciality: Seafood

Brook Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HD, Tel: 01263 514964, Email, www.redlion-cromer.co.uk

The Red Lion Restaurant offers an a la carte menu using the best of fresh local produce, which represents excellent value. Bar meals also available.

16 High Street, Overstrand, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0AB, Tel: 01263 579579, Email, www.seamargehotel.co.uk

Perched on the cliff tops of the beautiful North Norfolk coast, you will find an elegant Edwardian mansion steeped in history. This hotel, set in 5 acres of terraced gardens is the ideal location from which you can discover North Norfolk.

Cliff Avenue, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0AN, Tel: 01263 512398, Email, www.virginiacourt.co.uk

Virginia Court Hotel provides a friendly and homely atmosphere with quality en-suite accommodation and high standards of freshly cooked local food.

Colby Road, Banningham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7DY, Tel: 01263 733534, Email, www.banninghamcrown.co.uk

A traditional 17th Century pub & restaurant with sheltered gardens & patio. Food served throughout 7 days a week. Log fires in winter. Timbered bars. Rural location. Cyclists and walkers catered for. Freshly prepared local produce.

Holkham Estate, Wells-next- the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB, Tel: 01328 710227, Email, www.holkham.co.uk

Steeped in history, Holkham Hall has the perfect location, surrounded by acres of rolling parkland rich in wildlife and the nearby north Norfolk coast with its stunning beach.

Pensthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN, Tel: 01328 851465, Email, www.pensthorpe.com

Waterfowl and wildfowl collections with information centre, conservation shop, adventure play area, walks, award winning gardens, nature trails, homemade food in a licensed restaurant and beautiful gift shop

15 South Street, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8LL, Tel: 01263 822370, Email

The Beaumaris has been in the same family for 54 years earning a reputation for personal attention, good service and excellent English cuisine.

Mannington Hall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7BB, Tel: 01263 584175

Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature trees, shrubs, roses. Country walks and trails with lovely views.