See & Do in North Norfolk
Explore North Norfolk and discover 45 miles of stunning coast, beautiful countryside, nature reserves, the Broads National Park, pinewoods, marshland, heaths, forests, fens and beaches. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and home to coastal SSSIs, north Norfolk is an area of European importance for wildlife. Don't miss the seals at Blakeney Point and enjoy some of the best birdwatching. Spend days at stunning beaches and discover traditional market towns in the countryside. With its churches, stately homes and an amazing array of culture, arts, theatre and places to eat, you'll find plenty to do in north Norfolk, all year round.
Discover North Norfolk
Family fun
For family fun all year round, there are plenty of all-weather attractions. Visit zoos, adventure parks, museums and nature reserves. You can take steam train rides and boat rides and ramble round historical places of interest. North Norfolk's unique coast and countryside mean you can enjoy many activities like surfing and paddle boarding, exploring the Deep History Coast to see if you can find any fossils, go crabbing, rummage in rock pools, try out the walking and cycling trails and go sailing and fishing. Every summer and Christmas, you can can enjoy a traditional variety performance at Cromer Pier - the only end of pier show in the world! Or head to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, one of the largest shows of its kind in the country.
Festivals and carnivals
Famous for festivals celebrating its heritage, there are lots to enjoy in north Norfolk. The Crab & Lobster Festival and Viking Festival are must see and Summer brings annual carnivals in seaside and market towns. For those seeking arts and culture, you will find galleries, exhibitions and concerts ranging from classical at country houses, to outdoor clubbing events. There are also festivals celebrating our local beer, literature and food and drink.
History and heritage
To explore the area's history, visit the excellent museums and exhibitions, and you can even take a journey back in time on a heritage steam railway. Our Deep History Coast is great for fossil finding, since the discovery of a 600,000-year-old mammoth's remains, as well as a prehistoric flint axe and 850,000-year-old footprints – the oldest evidence of man found outside the Great Rift Valley in Africa.
Hidden gems
North Norfolk's other hidden gems include the remains of two World War II Covenanter tanks in Titchwell Marsh, revealed at low tide. Close to the shore is ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’ the Cromer Shoals Chalk Bed, created in the Mesozoic Era when dinosaurs roamed. It is the longest in the world at 20 miles long! And in nearby Kelling Heath and Wiveton Downs, who both have Dark Sky Discovery Status, you can star gaze, and if you're lucky, see the aurora borealis, or northern lights.
