East Norfolk
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This corner of Norfolk can be quiet and unspoilt, with both the Broads and the coast to explore. |
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An Introduction to East Norfolk
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East Norfolk is quiet, unspoilt and relatively undiscovered. The East Norfolk Coast has some of the best beaches in Norfolk and are usually empty - they make a great place to walk the dog or fly a kite. You will find stunning lighthouses and windmills - buildings that make Norfolk so famous! East Norfolk is great for walkers and has paths that give some the best views in Norfolk - the path from Cromer to Overstrand for example. Inland, the North Eastern corner of the Norfolk Broads is equally tranquil; with most of the cruisers unable to pass under Potter Heigham bridge. There are nature reserves, peaceful villages, wildlife and plenty of country pubs to discover. With lots of wide open space, this wind swept corner of Norfolk is great to forget your busy life and get some fresh air! |
East Norfolk Map
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East Norfolk Guided Picture Tour
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Our tour of East Norfolk starts at Cromer, a classic seaside town, situated on a cliff-top overlooking fine sandy beaches. Cromer Pier has survived despite bad damage and has a Lifeboat Station and Pavilion Theatre, which still stages end of pier shows. The town itself is a throwback to the Victorian era, when crowds flocked to the coast in search of fresh air. Streets crammed with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, still offer an interesting and entertaining stay to any visitor. |
![Cromer Pier](cromer/cromerpierTT.jpg)
Cromer Pier |
![Garden Street](cromer/gardenhouseT.jpg)
Garden Street, Cromer |
![Cromer Lifeboat Cafe](cromer/cromerlifeboatcafeT.jpg)
The Lifeboat Cafe on the seafront |
Linking Cromer with Overstrand, is one of the best walks in Norfolk. A cliff top path takes you past the Cromer Lighthouse and the Royal Cromer Golf Course. Overstrand itself is a lovely village and attracted many rich and famous people to build holiday homes. |
![Church Lighthouse](overstrand/overstrandcromerlighthouseT.jpg)
Cromer Lighthouse |
![Cromer Cliff Path](overstrand/overstrandcromerpierT.jpg)
Cliff top path between Cromer and Overstrand |
![Sea Marge](overstrand/overstrandseamargeT.jpg)
Overstrand Sea Marge Hotel |
![Fishing Tackle](overstrand/overstrandfishingboatT.jpg)
Fishing Nets and Boat at Overstrand |
Inland are plenty of pretty villages to explore, such as Thorpe Market, where you will find flint and thatched cottages grouped around a village green. Other villages include Trunch, where you will find an interesting memorial to Nelson's daughter Horatia in the village church. |
![Thorpe Markt Cottages](thorpemarket/thorpegreencottagesT.jpg)
Cottages around the green at Thorpe Market |
![St Botolph Trunch](trunch/churchT.jpg)
St Botolph's church in Trunch |
![Green Farm](thorpemarket/thorpegreenfarmT.jpg)
Green Farm Hotel and Restaurant in Thorpe Market |
At nearby North Walsham we discover a traditional Norfolk market town. Bacton Wood is just outside North Walsham and is a popular venue to walk your dog or cycle. |
![Market Cross](northwalsham/marketplaceT.jpg)
North Walsham Market Cross and Town Clock |
![Town Sign](northwalsham/townsign2T.jpg)
North Walsham town sign |
![Bacton Wood](northwalsham/bactonwoodsignT.jpg)
Bacton Wood Forest Enterprise |
![Town Sign](northwalsham/bactonwoodmapT.jpg)
Bacton Wood near North Walsham |
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![Mundesley View](mundesley/mundesleyviewT.jpg)
The view over Mundesley from the coast path |
![East Norfolk Beach](mundesley/mundesleybeachT.jpg)
Mundesley Beach, East Norfolk Coast |
![East Norfolk Museum](mundesley/mudesleymaritimemuseumT.jpg)
Mundesley Museum, East Norfolk Coast |
![East Norfolk Lighthouse](happisburgh/lighthouse2T.jpg)
Happisburgh Lighthouse, East Norfolk Coast |
![East Norfolk Mill](mundesley/stowmillT.jpg)
Stow Mill, East Norfolk Coast |
![East Norfolk Seaside](seapalling/beachT.jpg)
Sea Palling Beach, East Norfolk Coast |
![Sand Dunes](seapalling/dunesT.jpg)
Path through the sand dunes to the beach |
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![Potter Heigham Medieval Bridge](potterheigham/bridgepanT.jpg)
Potter Heigham medieval bridge over the River Thurne |
![Norfolk Broads Dyke](martham/marthamdykeT.jpg)
Martham Dyke, Norfolk Broads |
![Norfolk Broads Mooring](hickling/staitheboathousesT.jpg)
Boathouses, Norfolk Broads |
![Norfolk Broads Windpump](horsey/windpumpT.jpg)
Horsey Windmill, Norfolk Broads |
![West Somerton Path](westsomerton/westsomertonfootpathsignT.jpg)
Footpath at West Somerton |
At Winterton on Sea, we discover a lovely unspoilt ancient coastal village, with miles of beaches and sand dunes. Although we are only a few miles north of Great Yarmouth, there are no amusements here, just pretty cottages, a lovely 300 year old pub and a cathedral sized church. |
![Winterton Beach](winterton/wintertonbeachTT.jpg)
The view from the sand dunes across Winterton beach |
![Thatched Property](winterton/wintertonproperty2T.jpg)
A thatched cottage in the centre of the village |
![Winterton Pub](winterton/wintertonfishermansreturnT.jpg)
Fishermans Return, Winterton on sea |
Just north of Great Yarmouth is 'Little Yarmouth' - better known as Hemsby! The beach is the main attraction here, but there is plenty of amusements, entertainment, shops and refreshments for the whole family to enjoy. |
![Hemsby Beach](hemsby/hemsbybeachT.jpg)
Hemsby Beach looking north |
![Adventure Golf](hemsby/hemsbylostworldT.jpg)
The Lost World Adventure Golf |
![Food Palace](hemsby/hemsbyfoodpalaceT.jpg)
The Food Palace |
Finally, we come to the king of seaside resorts - Great Yarmouth. With its 2 piers, many attractions, funfair and amusements, Great Yarmouth is everything you would expect from a typical British seaside resort! For example, the horse and carriage ride that takes you along the seafront, past the many amusements to the pleasure beach funfair. |
![Norfolk Seaside](greatyarmouth/yarmouthbritanniapierT.jpg)
Great Yarmouth Beach, East Norfolk Coast |
![Norfolk Pier Show](greatyarmouth/yarmouthbritanniapierentranceT.jpg)
Britannia Pier, East Norfolk Coast |
![Norfolk Horse Ride](greatyarmouth/yarmouthhorsesT.jpg)
Horse Ride, Great Yarmouth, East Norfolk Coast |
![Norfolk Pleasuse Beach](greatyarmouth/yarmouthpleasurewaltzersT.jpg)
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, East Norfolk Coast |
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![Lighthouse View](eastruston/eastrustonlighthouseviewT.jpg)
Happisburgh Lighthouse view from East Ruston Gardens |
![Thrigby Wildlife Gardens](thrigby/monkeysT.jpg)
Monkeys at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens |
![Model Village](merrivale/modelrailwaybridgeT.jpg)
View various models on display at Merrivale Model Village |
![Wherry](museumbroads/museumwherryT.jpg)
Norfolk Wherry in the Museum of the Broads |
![Sealife Centre](sealifeyarmouth/bigfishT.jpg)
You will meet all kinds of fish at Great Yarmouth Sealife Centre |
![Pettits Animal Adventure Park](reedham/ReedhamPettittsT.jpg)
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park at Reedham |
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10 Things to SEE and DO in East Norfolk
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![](images/5.gif) Explore the East Norfolk town of North Walsham and combine with a walk in Bacton Woods |
![](images/6.gif) Visit the remote village of Horsey and climb to the top of the Windmill |
![](images/7.gif) Walk along the cliff path from Overstrand towards Cromer |
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Our Verdict
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East Norfolk is largely unexplored by many. The beaches are fantastic and are usually empty. A great alternative to the better known North Norfolk. |
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