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Are you wondering where to go and what to do in and around Sheringham & Cromer? For a top-up on FUN visit the Events page for further information. You will find all along our beautiful and stunning North Norfolk Heritage Coastline many surprises and that includes the surrounding areas too. Please note, that holiday attractions listed below are not displayed in any order. Your patience is politely requested while this page loads. Many thanks.  Ride the Road Train to all performances of the Seaside Special and other shows at the Pavilion Theatre Cromer Pier from the 26th June - 18th September 2010. For evening performances, bookings and further information, please call 07792 484820. Please see below for more information regarding our wonderful Cromer Pier and what it has to offer you. Cromer  A fun day out for all the family.A Zoo with a difference in 10 acres of land.
HUNSTANTON SEA LIFE SANCTUARY NORFOLK'S LEADING MARINE RESCUE CENTRE THERE IS A CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA, A SEAL HOSPITAL WITH OTTER & PENGUIN SANCTUARIES & A FANTASTIC UNDERWATER TUNNEL WITH TROPICAL SHARKS! OPEN DAILY LOCATION: HUSTANTON SEA LIFE SANCTUARY ( A149 FROM KING'S LYNN TO HUNSTANTON) SOUTHERN PROMENADE HUNSTANTON NORFOLK SAT NAV: PE36 58H TEL: 0871 423 2110 Go Karting with Karttrak - fun for all ages Comer Norfolk NR27 0JW Tel: 01263 512649 Binham Priory & Monastic Ruins is in Local North Norfolk and is really worth a visit. - The area is quite substantive and the church still holds regular services. The Benedictine priory was opened in 1091 and closed in 1539. And, during the time of its occupation there was discussion about the monks not behaving appropriately. Some thought they were engaged in practises of Black Magic. There are many stories about various apparitions within the grounds of the ruins – and a black monk is supposed to haunt the grounds at night, emerging from a tunnel linking the priory to the famous Shrine at Walsingham only three miles away. There is a burial mound hill called Fiddlers Hill. The name came about due to a local fiddler and his dog who entered the tunnel and never came out. Later on three skeletons were found, two human and one dog, validating this myth or legend that still perpetuates today. It is also said that on quiet nights music is heard playing...is this the music from the fiddler? The monk and other entities are still known by the locals to walk the grounds of the ruins and they will not visit past midnight! I and others can certainly vouch for strange happenings at night. During the day the priory appears peaceful and at rest. I have been there many times and have photographs with rather strange anomalies on them. There is also a suspected stone thrower who still today allegedly protects the priory. I have also tried to locate this tunnel which is thought to have caved in – my efforts to locate the tunnel at Binham and Walsingham were fruitless! The priory is only 13 miles from Sheringham on the B1105. You need to turn off from this road between Wells and Little Walsingham and head for Warham and then Binham. Location: Westgate, Binham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0DQ Stone wall, cliff face, coastal Defense, Cromer  Defence against attack from the sea began somewhere between the late 18th & early 19th century. You will find within the Entrance to the pier plenty of benches along the side. It is here that anglers fish. Further down the pier is the Pavilion Theatre and directly behind it is the RNLI Lifeboat stn and a small RNLI shop. Sticky Earth Ceramic Cafe - A place for ALL children to create and paint. To find out opening times and what special events might be on... Contact: 01263 519642 12 Church St Cromer Norfolk NR27 9ES Do you enjoy fresh air, exercise and a game or two of golf? The Royal Cromer Golf Club is Highly recommended... Cromer  Golfing
Breath taking and panoramic sea views - you can also see Cromer lighthouse which is now fully automated.  The Wizard Maze & Play Have fun for all the family, run, jump on the jumping pillows and play. Be a little farmer on the New Toddler's Tractors. Have a go on the pedal go karts, picnic & shop. There are electric quad bikes, farm animals, train ride, a junior play area all in 12 acres of Maize Maze! So much to do - so much fun! There are also HAUNTED, SPOOKY MAZE NIGHTS from Fri 25th - Sat 26th Sept, 6.30-10pm. Featuring the "CREEPY CARAVAN" and the HAUNTED TRAIN RIDE! NEED TO BOOK EARLY FOR THIS ONE. ALSO, The fun of the fair FROM 5TH - 20TH SEPT AS FEATURED IN CHITTY CHITY BANG BANG. 3 MILES FROM CROMER BETWEEN A148-A140 Open from Sat 11th July - 7th Sept, then weekends until Sat 20th Sept. The Wizard Adventure Maze Hall Farm Metton Norfolk Sat Nav: NR11 8QU Tel Enquiries: 01263 761255 - What are you waiting for, go along and have some fun! Typical style Beach Buildings facing the beach from the pier  Cromer beach has the Blue Flag Award, and during the season the lifeguards are always around at hand. The soft sandy beach offers a great opportunity for a wonderful walk, and there are many places where you can sit down to rest, picnic and get a tan. As you head towards the pier you often see anglers fishing off the pier with their rods, you may even get to meet Crab catchers. Cromer is famous worldwide for its meaty crab. The children will thoroughly enjoy making sand castles and eating ice-creams, and there are safe bathing areas too.On the West promenade there are cliff top gardens where you can relax and take in the views Don't forget to visit the Boat Lake. Prince of Wales Rd Cromer.  For entertainment, shows & seaside specials visit the Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier. This successful theatre also offers free tea & coffee before during and after performances to Bittern Line ticket holders. Keep your ticket as proof to show at the bar or coffee shop. While there why not drink in the view at COFFE REEF CROMER PIER ~ PAVILION BAR ~ The place to sit, relax, eat, drink & take in the stunning views of Cromer Sea ~ above the waves on the Quarterdeck Patio is TIDES CROMER PIER RESTAURAUNT. Tel: 01263 511236 for group bookings. At the entrance to the Pier, just opposite Tides Restaurant is CROMER PIER ~FOOTPRINTS SHOP~ Come & browse through their selection of unusual gifts and take home more than memories. To find out what's on this summer, at Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre please visit the EVENTS page or contact directly.
Cromer Pier at dusk Photo by Scenic Norfolk  Cromer Pier  The Pier Lifeboat Station is situated just behind the Pavilion Theatre on the end of Cromer pier and it is open to the public at no charge.  In Cromer Town you will find the Cromer Museum and the RNLI Henry Blogg Life Boat Museum. Visit Cromer Museum, within is a Victorian Fisherman's cottage where you can find out what it was like to live in days gone by. There are many other things to see at the museum and the staff really do enjoy a good old mardle. The museum also provide different venues throughout the yr such as guided walks through Cromer where you can find out about the history and they offer The Twilight Family walks - where you can learn about Cromer ghosts...you never know you might just see one! To find out more about the museum and what events are on throughout the year... Tel: 01263 513543 Location - the museum is on Church St, next to Cromer Church. Sat Nav: NR27 9HB Or write to: Cromer Museum East Cottages Tucker St Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HB Henry Blogg Memorial  Are you interested in history, lifeboats, famous rescues and our brave and much beloved COXSWAIN, HENRY BLOGG? Then visit The RNLI Henry Blogg Museum. The Rocket House The Gangway Cromer NR27 9ET Tel: 01263 511294 Close by and not to be missed is Cromer Church - boasting the tallest church tower in the county.  You can enter the tower for a small fee and when you get to the top of the tower, the views of Cromer Town and sea is spectacular. The tower has narrow winding steps with handrail. Look inside this wonderful church for two pillars with bases roughly 2.5 inches in height you will see that they are of an earlier period & structure. It is thought that this and other evidence found during building improvements of this current church provide confirmation of another church on this very site from long ago. Adrenaline Pumping Fun with Extreme Adventures... 20 exhilarating activities 45ft 3G Swing 80ft fan descender jump 1000ft Zip Wire...wow! Under 10's play area Woodland Quiz Woodland Walk Open 7 days a week 9-4pm From 28th March - 29th Nov Pre-book on 01328 838 720 Located on the A1065 betweenSwaffham & Fakenham in beautiful woodlands. Enquiries: enquiries@extremeadventure.co.uk Do you enjoy horse riding? Visit West Runton village, it is only 3 miles along the coastal road. Here you will easily find the Norfolk Shire Horse Centre and stables. Or visit Fern Bank Riding School, only a few miles also from Cromer. They can be found at: Fern Bank Carr Lane Roughton Norwich Norfolk Sat Nav: NR11 8PG Tel: 01263 512796 - ask to speak with Mrs Fabb Regular Car Boots Show your support for Norfolk Air Ambulance Car Boot every Sunday from end of April Starts at 09:00hrs - pitch fee £5.00 at Southrepps Village, Cromer Tel: 01263 721005 East Runton Car Boot Every Sunday at 07:00hrs - Every Wednesday between 2-6pm Tel: 07901 825958 Cromer Carnival Every summer 14-20th August, 2010 Your chance to see the Red Arrows THE GLIDE SURF SCHOOL a Cromer based Surfing Experience Open 7 days a week from may - October Lessons take place at east side of pier. Equipment for hire & Surf & Stand up Paddle Board Lessons Tel: 07966392227 Email: benjaminkewell@glidesurfschool.co.uk The Regal Cinema Hans Place Cromer To find out what is showing Tel: 01263 5110151 ALBY CRAFTS & MAGNIFICENT GARDENS Come and visit Norfolk's Number 1 Centre Entry is free Open from January - December Wheelchair friendly access Fee for gardens Location: Cromer Road, Erpingham Sat Nav: NR11 7QE (On the A140 between Cromer & Aylsham) Tel: 01263 761590 Beeston Regis is a wonderful small village located close to Sheringham and was once known as Beeston-next-the-Sea. Today, two interesting features remain that is the ruins of an Augustinian Priory and Beeston Bump, which is a cliff-top hill overlooking the sea and the village – providing spectacular views. Beeston Regis has two Commons - Beeston Common that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Beeston Heath the wooded heath to the south. Beeston Bump at Beeston Regis It is at Beeston Bump that “Elephant remains have come from, probably the remains of a single skeleton that has gradually been exhumed by cliff erosion. See the fine jaw of a Steppe Mammoth Mammuthus trogontherii displayed in the Zoology Museum at Cambridge (UK) that came from a spot 150m east of the concrete steps below Beeston Hill” Source – Norfolk Museums & Archeology service. The Augustinian remains of Beeston Priory This was one of a small group of semi-independent Augustinian monastic institutions peculiar to Norfolk. Its main function seems to have been to provide accommodation for travellers, many of whom would have been pilgrims visiting the major shrine at Walsingham. Its lands belonged to the Crown for a time, which is why Beeston Regis (meaning ‘of the king’) is so called. As with many Norfolk Priories, this particular Priory had its own fishpond – very necessary when meat was forbidden. How to get to the Priory You will see Priory Maze Nursery and Gardens (to the right) on the A149 coast road heading towards Sheringham. This nursery is very much worth visiting also and has a few surprises in store for the visitor. To continue the walk, carefully cross the A149, to enter Beeston Common. This can be entered either from the lay-by (where a vehicle may be parked and where there is an English Nature information board at the entrance) or, especially if having diverted to the Priory Gardens, from the entrance further to the right directly off the A149 road. This latter path can be negotiated (in dry weather) with care by a wheelchair. The two paths meet near a pond (there is no disabled access beyond the point of the pond). Blickling Hall  Owned by the National Trust & is only a few miles away. GHOSTS Anne Boleyn Every year on May 19, Anne - dressed all in white and carrying her dripping, severed head - arrives in a coach driven by a headless coachman and four headless horses. The coach travels up the drive of Blickling Hall and upon reaching the front door of the Hall, coach and driver vanish, leaving just the spectre of Anne. This ghostly apparition then glides into the Hall, where it roams the corridors until daybreak. Anne has also been seen in the south drawing room...there are many other ghostly sightings also. The gates of Blickling hall are crowded with people on the 19th May every year waiting for Anne's return. It was voted the most haunted house in Britain in a National Trust survey in October 2007. Magnificent Jacobean house, with garden, park & lake - where many go fishing. It is famed for its long gallery, fine tapestries, paintings and rare books. You can also visit the church next door. Sat Nav: NR11 6NF Tel: 01263 738049 Sheringham Carnival Is between the 1-7th August, 2010 Visit the Sheringham National Trust Park, Hall and Gardeners Cottage. Spring time - see the glory of magnificent Rhododendrons in colour. Climb one of the wooden viewing platforms for a panaramic view. Plenty of space to enjoy a great walk and picnic. Disability friendly. Pay on day for parking. SHELL ART For a unique experience visit the Shell Gallery at: Westcliff Sheringham Open Wed - Fri 12-4 From April - October Welcome to Splash Leisure Complex Location: Weybourne Rd, Sheringham, Norfolk, Sat Nav: NR26 8WD Tel: 01263 825675 A fun filled day awaits you at Splash. There is so much to do in this wonderful tropical pool like riding the waves or zooming down the flume. It is a place to let off steam in the gymnasium, play badmington or get an aerobic workout. You might prefer to watch the children in the pool while you take it easy and have a bite to eat.  Children climbing the sea defences like an obstacle course at Sheringham. Sheringham is protected by a stone wall and as you can see - rock armour has been added to protect against damage from the waves. Fishermen’s Heritage Centre at Sheringham – access is free to view RNLI history and much more...contributions are always welcome. Location: The Slipway, West Cliff, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8JT Tel: 01263 824343 Sheringham Golf Club
 Set on the cliffs in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sheringham is a challenging course for all golfers at all times of the year.Sheringham Little Theatre - Has 180 seats and productions throughout the year.
Beach Huts at Sheringham - Photo by Scenic Nofolk  More fun, more adrenalin, more things to do...Hilltop is an Outdoor Activities Centre. So what can you expect to do there? Anything from Abseiling, Aerial Slides, Air Rifles, Archery, All Terrain Cycles, Assault Course, Climbing Wall, Crate Stacking, Cycle Tours, High All Aboard, High Ropes, Hikes, Jacobs Ladder, Low Ropes, Off Site Activities, Orienteering, Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool, Problem Solving Activities, Rope Bridge Course, Zip Wire. It is located at: Old Wood Beeston Regis Sheringham Sat Nav: NR26 8TS Tel: 01263 824514 - To find out more, give Hilltop a call Email: hilltopdc@lineone.net Another point of interest is Beacon Hill, otherwise named as Roman Camp. It is a small but tranquil National Trust Park which encases Beacon Hill, thought to be the highest point above sea level and woodlands, and is within spitting distance of the sea and all other attractions. It is an ideal picnic setting with pathways to walk. On Beacon's Hill there is an earthwork enclosure, otherwise named as the Roman Camp. This site is thought to have been a signal station/watch tower built during the times of the Napoleonic Wars. Located at West Runton, Cromer. Sat Nav NR27 9ND Very close by from the Roman Camp is the little village of Aylmerton. Drive past the church on your left and you will see on your right a pond with white painted railings - it is from here that you can still see hollow indentations within the fields, this is where men of the Stone Age lived. It has been suggested that there were nearly 2000 of these pits before most of them were levelled by cultivation. Locals call this area the Screaming Pits. It is alleged that a woman and child were murdered here and thrown down the pits! From time to time their voices can be heard screaming on wild wintry nights. Access to the area of the pits is boggy and deemed not safe. I live close to this area and have visited many times and have yet to hear any screams. Pretty Corner in Upper Sheringham Is a woodlands with a difference. It has many uplands and various pathways. Many hours can be spent either walking the many paths, cycling, dog walking, etc. children will also enjoy this area for its open space and many hills - some quite challlenging. Why not visit Pretty Corners cafe for tea, scones, ice - creams & more. A lovely place to huddle away when the weather is bad. Kelling Heath/Woodlands Is set amongst 250 acres of woodland and rare open heathland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with wonderful nature trails. Kelling Heath is also very close to the North Norfolk coastline at Weybourne. Felbrigg Hall - another stately home  Is thought to be haunted by a man who visits the library late at night on his own to read. Felbrigg Hall has a park that is open until dusk and a church that you can visit. Felbrigg Cromer NR11 8PR Tel: 01263 837444 Visit Beautiful STOW MILL at PASTON Located 7 miles from Cromer on the coast south of Mundesley Open to the public Car-parking & refreshments Tel: 01263 720298 CLEYSPY & BIRDSCAPES Follow the brown signs to CLEY Spy from Blakeney Church. RSPB TITCHWELL MARSH NATURE RESERVE A FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Have a meal Guided Walk Family Events Visit the shop Titchwell is 5 miles east of Hunstanton on the A149 Tel: 01485 210779 1. For those of you who enjoy visiting castles - please do go and see Baconsthorpe Castle. It is about 3 miles east of Holt and 3/4 mile north of Baconsthorpe village. Entrance to this castle is free and the gate from the lane leading down to the castle is locked at 6pm. Although a ruin, it still has much left to see. It was built somewhere in the 1400s by the Heydon family. The castle's military capabilities were never tested and the surrounding motte and very deep pond would have proven quite a problem for any would be attacker. The castle is quite majestic and swans and other wildlife grace the grounds of this wonderful, serene and stunning location. Warning: the drive down to the castle is on a farmers dirt track and you have to drive over two cattle grids, a bit bumpy and my advice to you is to drive slowly. It is such a beautiful castle and is highly recommended. * Not user friendly for those with wheelchairs and children who will love playing hide & seek amongst the ruins need to be careful around the water. 2. Caister Castle can be located just off the A1064, a few miles from Yarmouth. This castle is very well maintained and is open between May to September. There is also a motor museum on site. The castle was built from ransom money and is made from brick. At some point in its history, the Pastons fought the Duke of Norfolk to regain the castle and lost, only to win it back later. Apparently the odds then were 30 against 3,000! 3. Castle Rising is also another amazing location. It can be located 4 miles north of King's Lynn, just off the A149. Notorious Queen Isabella, known as the "She-wolf-of-France" was imprisoned there for many years. The castle originally was on the sea but, over time the lanscape has changed dramatically. The castle has many impressive earthworks, with plenty of space and fantastic views and local walks close by. Just over the hill from or to Castle Rising - drivers often see a crag and wonder what it is? It is St. James (Bawsey), a wonderful Norman ruin. You need the A149 and can turn left onto Sandy Lane, take immediate right fork, and right again before farmhouse. You will have to park up and walk to St. James. Or, drive along A149 to roundabout, turn left, and then left again down a single track road. Park somewhere nr farm and walk the short distance. Winter time it is very muddy and tracks are full of water & pot holes...best to go from spring onwards. Sadly, this wonderful treasure is not signposted anywhere - so best follow my two alternative routes. & you will get there. 4. Castle Acre is found in the heart of Norfolk on the River Nar. Just north of Swaffham and the A47, Castle Acre is the perfect place to visit a real Norman Castle. The remains of this strong hold can be seen with Castle Acre Priory and Castle at opposite ends of the village. The Castle was founded shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066; the traditional Motte and Bailey construction can still be seen in the ruins of the site today. The Priory remains of this strong hold can be seen with Castle Acre Priory and Castle at opposite ends of the village. Founded in 1089 and found by the monks to be too small - it was moved to its current location. 5. North Elmham Castle is a ruin today and well worth visiting the pretty village of North Elmham. The castle began its life as a Saxon Cathedral and then at some point - fell into disrepair. This location is open all year to the public and access is free. Located 6 miles north of East Dereham on B1110 6. Norwich Castle and City, follow the A140 into Norwich - A fab location for a day out! The original castle was thought to have been built in 1067, with the current building dating from 1125. The keep is 76ft high. Famous Robert Ketts known well in the area for his rebellion was hanged from the battlements. At some point the castle became a prison and point of execution. You can visit the battlements and dungeons - where staff willl happily turn of the lights - they never leave you alone, so don't get scared. The castle does have a reputation for being haunted too and I personally know a couple of security guards who witnessed strange events in the dungeons, a couple of employers were thought to have gone insane with fear and another believed to have committed suicide. There are also stories of apparitions seen within the museum and grounds where many unfortunate people who were executed are buried. While in Norwich, visit St. Benedict's (beside Grapes Hill) where you will see an octagonal tower. At Thorpe St. Andrews, the original ruined remains stand close to the replacement church. Again, you can visit Norwich Cathedral, if in Palace Street you can see a vaulted porch through the Bishop's gateway. Did you know that Norwich City still retains the old city walls - in places clearly seen to be standing quite high. Go to Carrow Hill, by the Black Tower, yes , there is a tower to see also. North Creake North Creake Abbey - was a hospital and almshouse and at some point a church was later added. It became an augustinian Priory around 1220. A little later King Henry 11 changed the status to Abbey. it is open to the public and is free of charge. Burnham Market Burnham Norton Friary - Location, you will find this quaint friary ruins and a superb example of a gatehouse nr to Burnham Market, by a primary school on Friar's lane. Not closed to the public and acces is free. Letheringsett Water Mill Open Summer & Winter. For dates & times and working demonstrations of the mill Tel: 01263 713153 The Muckleburgh Collection Museum is very much worth a visit. Roughly 7 miles away, displaying tanks, air-craft, ambulances, etc...an amazing step back through time as you get to view war time memorabelia. The famous crew of Most Haunted carried out a paranormal investigation here. There is a restaurant and shop. You can also see tanks on the move and get to experience a tank or coastal ride in an American Gama Goat personnel carrier. There is a large picnic & childrens area The museum will invoke many memories as you view this wonderful collection listening to wartime music. The Museum is wheelchair friendly and has baby changing facilities too - it closes at 5pm. Highly recommended for individuals or group visits. Muckleburgh Collection Weybourne Military Camp Weybourne Nr Holt Norfolk NR25 7EG Tel: 01263 588210 CLICK HERE to visit the site In Cockley Cley is a fantastic reconstructed Iceni Village museum. The nearest village is Swaffham. Address: Cockley Cley, PE37 8AG Phone: 01760 721339 Opening Hours: Open: 11am-5.30pm, Seven days a week Another National Trust place to visit is Friary Farm Cley Rd Holt Norfolk NR25 7NW Tel: 01263 740241 Holkham Hall Wells-next-the-sea Norfolk NR23 1AB Tel: 01328 710806 COME AND VISIT THE SEALS Bishop's Boats Run daily seal-watching trips from early February to the beginning of November. Departing from the picturesque Blakeney harbour or Morston quay, our traditional clinker-built wooden boats wind their way down the sheltered waters of the creek to the far end of Blakeney Point, where, without going out into the open sea, you can always see seals in their natural habitat. Booking for these trips is always advisable, particularly during holiday periods. To reserve your place call free on 08000 740 754 between 8am - 7pm (7 days a week). No payment for advance bookings is required until you collect your ticket. If you need to transfer or cancel a booking, please give at least one hours notice. Tickets must be collected from BLAKENEY QUAY no later than 30 minutes before sailing time. Blakeney to Cley is a wonderful refreshing coastal walk, with many enjoying sailing, fishing, swimming & bird watching. In Blakeney you can find a notice board by the National Trust indicating where the remains of a friary used to be. There is also talk about friary remains being seen out amongst the marshes. There is so much fun to be had with Blakeney Sailing Club, which is just up the road from Sheringham and it is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Apart from sailing the club also have boating and dinghy races & regatta's throught the year - wonderful fun to be had by all... Address: St Nicholas Community Centre, The Quay, Blakeney, Norfolk Or contact the Club Secretary: P. Seymour Street Farmhouse Edgefield Melton Constable NR24 2AX Are you an adrenalin junky - ever wanted to kitesurf, windsurf, try powerkiting, surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling or kayaking? Now you can get that rush at Hunstanton Watersports School, they also have a Sailing club and so much more. Contact: Hunstanton Watersports 8 Southend Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5AW Tel: 07763 118509 St. Nicholas Church in Blakeney is also worth viewing – it was once thought to have acted as an early lighthouse as it stands very high. Also visit the Guildhall in Blakeney, where the original medieval barrel vaulted cellars still remain. Why not visit the Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and see the two Russian Orthodox Churches amongst many other things? Walsingham, in local North Norfolk, has been a place of pilgrimage since medieval times. The original Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, founded in 1061, was destroyed during the Reformation. The Slipper Chapel, a 14th century wayside pilgrim chapel, was restored and pilgrimage to Walsingham began once more. In 1934, the English Bishops named it the Roman Catholic National Shrine. Today there are a number of ancient buildings and ruins, which you can wander around. These include a Norman archway, a couple of holy wells and a delightful little bridge that crosses the Stiffkey River. Walsingham village also boasts its own 10 and a quarter gauge railway allegedly in the world! A must for adults and the children will love it. There was also a prison/detention holding centre, which stopped functioning as such many years ago. Today it is open to the public and is also worth the visit. Walsingham is not far away from Binham and during high season is inundated with tourists and pilgrims. Many pilgrims can be seen walking the three miles into Walsingham in bare feet! It is a wonderful place to visit regardless of your own belief system. In little Walsingham there is a Holy Well located inside the current Anglican shrine of Walsingham. Walsingham Shire Hall Museum Once was a courthouse and then became a museum for all things regarding pilgrims, Walsingham and artifacts. Location: Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP Tel: 01328 820510 Still looking for something a bit different? then, why not visit one of these superb locations... Warham Camp is between Warham All Saints and Wighton – approximately 14 miles from Sheringham. The nearest town is wells-next-the-sea, there is no immediately convenient parking, and access is through a small gate and down a narrow lane by a grass track. As you drive along the single tract road from Warham you will see two gates on the right and go down the one with the hedge lane. You will not be able to see the fort from the road at all. It is thought that the settlement was probably built by the Iceni in the second century BC and occupied until the Romans wiped out the tribe after Boudicca's uprising St, Margaret’s Holy Well, in Norfolk. The name of this settlement derives from: “a run of water issuing from a pond in the west of town.’ This may refer to the St Margaret's Well, which is west of St Margaret's church, In times of popery, the people diverted themselves on that saints day with cakes and ale, music and dancing; alms and offering were brought; and vows made - all this was called well worship.” Thus it would appear to have been a site of some local importance. Easily found on the side of the village pond. It arises beneath a small obelisk into a circular stone lined pool St. Withburga’s Holy Well, Norfolk is in the churchyard of St Nicholas' in the centre of East Dereham – approximately 25 miles away. It is alleged that the water sprang from the grave of St Withburga when her bones were removed. A plaque records that "The ruins of a tomb which contained the remains of Withburga, youngest daughter of Anna, King of East Angles, who died AD 654. The Abbot and monks of Ely stole this precious relic and translocated to Ely Cathedral, where it was interred near her three royal sisters, AD 974" Why not visit South Creake and the Iron Age Fort of Bloodgate Hill in Norfolk, where human remains were found during excavations. Dear Reader - If you are a provider of North Norfolk Holidays in the following areas then we would especially like to hear from you... Adventure/sports/cycling/Horse-Riding Wine Tasting Working Farm Experiences Disabled Friendly Green & Enviromental Friendly Survival/Safety/Bush Camps Spooky/Paranormal/Haunted Painting/Courses Wildlife Hiking/Rambling Boating/Canoeing Stress Buster/Therapies/Pampering/Detox/Yoga Retreats/Wellbeing/Holistic/Spiritual Contact: sandysnewsdesk@sheringhamandcromer.co.uk or, info@sheringhamandcromer.co.uk If you know of any other locations/attractions that are worth mentioning on this page - please make contact via email. Many thanks |
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