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north norfolk's official visitor guide
RESPECT, PROTECT, ENJOY NORTH NORFOLK
We love welcoming visitors to north Norfolk, but now is not the time. Please do not visit during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Everyone's health and safety is our main focus. The best time to come to north Norfolk is in the future, when overnight visits are allowed, when it will be safer and all our businesses are open again.
In the meantime, in light of the new and updated government guidance bringing wider access to outdoor spaces, anyone considering using the north Norfolk coast and countryside for their allotted outdoor time, we are asking to please plan ahead carefully.
See our simple guidelines to enjoy our beaches and spaces in a safe and responsible way; look after one another and protect the landscape around us for everyone to enjoy in the future.
Tourism businesses are planning open again, but only when it's safe for residents and visitors alike. For now, please enjoy our website, look for inspiration for when you can visit and start planning your overnight trip. Hopefully it won’t be long.
Please stay safe everyone and we look forward to welcoming you to north Norfolk when it's safe.
VIRTUALLY VISIT NORTH NORFOLK
Let us bring north Norfolk to you until it's safe to visit and our businesses are open again. Through your virtual visit, you can get a taste and feel of the north Norfolk coast and countryside from the comfort and safety of your home.
Gather inspiration for your future break; remotely discover the Deep History Coast, enjoy the window view to our beaches and decide which walking trails you'd like to explore. Whet your appetite by finding out about our local foods and our top unmissable sights to visit when it's safe.
We look forward to welcoming you in person soon.
A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE Deep History Coast
Imagine taking a journey back in time to a day when early humans roamed the land and encountered amazing megafauna as part of daily life. Well, you can experience exactly that virutally, by watching our Deep History Coast film until it's safe to visit. See the journey along the Discovery Trail with Discovery Points along the way which trigger our Deep History Coast app and bring the past back to life before your very eyes! When we can welcome visitors again, you can look forward to exploring museums and exhibitions, go fossil hunting and immerse yourself in the Discovery Zone at the Visitor Centre.
What will you discover on the Deep History Coast?
INSPIRATION FOR A FUTURE SHORT BREAK
If you're looking for a short break in the future, when it's once again safe to visit, watch our film to see what you can discover in just a few days! You can explore so much during a weekend in north Norfolk! Discover historical hidden treasures, beautiful scenery and charming market and seaside towns. Wonder at the wildlife on nature reserves and have family fun on the award-winning and Blue Flag beaches. You can even see Norfolk's only flour producing watermill in action - all within a stone's throw of each other! There's something for everyone which makes north Norfolk the natural choice for a short break.
A WINDOW TO SUMMER IN NORTH NORFOLK from your armchair
THINGS TO SEE & DO (WHEN IT'S SAFE TO VISIT)
VIRTUALLY Explore North Norfolk
North Norfolk, home to the Deep History Coast, has a unique coastline of unspoilt, award-winning beaches including Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Brancaster, and Blue Flag beaches in Sheringham, Cromer, Mundesley, Sea Pallng and East and West Runton.
Head inland to the countryside with its rich agricultural roots and discover market towns and villages, home to eateries, shops and artisans, as well as museums, stately homes and places of cultural and historical interest.
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, north Norfolk is home to much of The Broads National Park, Britain's largest protected wetland, salt marshes, as well as several nature reserves of international importance, making north Norfolk a haven for wildlife and birds, and great for walking.
North Norfolk is also renowned for its great local produce, which can be enjoyed at the many pubs, restaurants and cafes. Head to the farmers’ markets and local shops to try a variety of food and drink unique to the area including fresh seafood and locally produced beer.
For somewhere to stay, there is plenty of choice to suit need and budget. From camping to boutique hotels, from cottages to holiday parks and boating holidays, there’s something for everyone. And as Norfolk is the driest county in the UK, it's perfect to visit all year round.
