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A unique seaside haven

North Norfolk is one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the UK. Whatever the season there is so much to see and do, whether it’s discovering the abundance of local wildlife, exploring the tranquil waterways of the Norfolk Broads, visiting local historic villages and towns or simply relaxing on the miles of unspoilt beaches.

So, if you like the idea of a stroll along Cromer Pier, enjoying a picnic in the grounds of Blickling Hall, riding on the North Norfolk Railway’s steam engines, visiting the seals at Blakeney Point or indulging in some shopping in the picturesque market towns, North Norfolk is the place for you!

The North Norfolk coastline stretches for 43 miles and much of it is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The diverse landscape includes wide sandy beaches, pine forests, salt marshes and mudflats. North Norfolk has some wonderful and picturesque towns and villages which are perfect for a day out or as the base for your holiday in the county.

Cromer and Sheringham have been popular seaside resorts for almost 200 years and offer a relaxed pace of life for those looking for a really laid back holiday. Blakeney, Cley and Wells are outstanding centres for wildlife and a paradise for birdwatchers. You can take a boat to Blakeney Point to see the seals or try out crabbing on the quayside. Holt is a small Georgian town which is a great place for shopping or browsing around the many art and crafts galleries. You won't be able to resist the tempting cafes and speciality food shops. Walsingham is known all over the world as a pilgrimage centre for people of many faiths. There are several religious buildings in the pretty village and the peaceful atmosphere makes Walsingham a perfect place for those who want to escape for a while from the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts.

North Norfolk forms part of the largest coastal nature reserve in England and Wales. Bitterns and terns, oyster catchers, avocets and marsh harriers are among the species which make North Norfolk a prime site for bird watching.

The Peddars Way is probably one of the most famous paths in the UK. It starts from Thetford and as it approaches the coast at Holme next the Sea it becomes the Norfolk Coast Path. The route runs all the way to Cromer but there are several optional detours on the way. Walking along the path is a wonderful way to see the North Norfolk countryside from a different perspective. You can click here to see a visual journey of the Norfolk Coast Path.

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust's reserve at Holme Dunes is one of the north Norfolk coasts most attractive landscapes and the combination of mudflats, sand dunes, salt marsh and reed beds have an air of mysticism. It is an important bird watching site where you can look for a huge variety of species including avocets, ringed plovers, redshanks, curlews and lapwings. Holme Dunes is another key site for winter wildfowl.

At Salthouse Marshes, further along the coast, a shingle bank protects the coastal grazing marshes and salt water lagoons from the voracious appetite of the North Sea. Bird watchers can look out for black-tailed godwits, ruffs, redshanks and snow buntings as well as several thousand Brent geese in the winter months

For those seeking sophisticated exclusivity then the villages of North Norfolk, including Burnham Market, Blakeney and Cley-next-the Sea, offer stylish shops and award winning restaurants.

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