EAST NORFOLK

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 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.

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.

Clipped Hedge Cottages - Southrepps, 3 Miles from Overstrand - North Norfolk Coast

Peacefully situated on the fringes of the small rural village of Southrepps, just 4 miles from the seaside town of Cromer and 3 miles from the beach at Overstrand, these five detached cottages enjoy uninterrupted views over open fields to the front. Spacious and very comfortably furnished, each well appointed cottage has a partially fenced garden to the rear. Quiet country lanes afford access to some of Norfolk's finest beaches and traditional seaside attractions, there are miles of coastal paths for walkers and the fascinating waterways of the Norfolk Broads are a short drive away as are Felbrigg and Blickling Halls.

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Inland is the pretty village of Thorpe Market, where you will find flint and thatched cottages grouped around a village green.

Thorpewood Cottages - Thorpe Market, 5 Miles from Cromer - North Norfolk Coast

Within 5 miles of the sandy beaches of Cromer on the north Norfolk coast, these charming, single storey and south facing cottages offer newly renovated and very comfortable accommodation. Set in the grounds of the owners' home and on the edge of 8 acres of shared woodland with footpaths that visitors are welcome to roam, they enjoy their own enclosed, flower filled terrace and garden areas.

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.

The East Norfolk Coast continues south, past Mundesley, Happisburgh and Sea Palling. Here the wide open beaches are some of the best in the country. You will also discover some of the best windmills and lighthouses in Norfolk.

Rookery Barns - Ridlington, Near Walcott - East Norfolk

Set on a peaceful country lane just half a mile from glorious sandy beaches, these newly converted, traditional brick and flint barns are ideally located for enjoying north Norfolk's many attractions. Boasting their own garden and patio areas with hot tubs, they adjoin the owners' home 9 miles from Cromer, whilst the Norfolk Broads, with their boat hire, foot and cycle paths and waterside inns, lie to the south. Pretty fishing villages, pubs serving local seafood, bird reserves, seal watching trips, steam train rides and Norwich are a short drive.

The North East corner of the Norfolk Broads are equally remote as many boats cannot navigate through Potter Heigham bridge to get here! However, this corner of the Broads contain some real treasures, such as the windmill at Horsey and the villages of Martham, Hickling and 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, a cathedral sized church and a nearby windfarm.

Church Farm Cottages - Winterton on Sea - Norfolk Coast

Peacefully set in the village of Winterton just 500 yards from a lovely, sandy beach, local shops and the excellent inn, these delightful cottages have been skilfully created from a range of handsome flint barns. Retaining a wealth of original character, they all offer comfortably furnished and well equipped interiors – Little Tern and Natterjack also enjoy their own private gardens, whilst Marram House and Herring House each boast a courtyard with garden furniture.

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.

See also Guided Tours of other areas of Norfolk

West Norfolk

North Norfolk

Norwich

East Norfolk

East Norfolk summary of what to SEE and DO

Tour Index

Cromer

North Walsham

East Norfolk Attractions