Just 5 miles to the north of Sedgeford Hall, Hunstanton has all the seaside attributes for a traditional seaside holiday. Along the coast there are many delightful fishing villages including nearby Brancaster Staithe and Wells-next-the-Sea and, further on, popular Sheringham and Cromer, renowned for their fresh crabs and shellfish. Houghton Hall, built in the 1720s, is one of England’s grandest surviving Palladian houses with an impressive model soldier collection. Sandringham House, bought by Queen Victoria for her son Edward, has become famous as the Christmas residence of the Royals. Visitors enjoy public access to the house, gardens, museum and park. For walkers, the 4-mile stroll to Great Bircham is rewarded by its striking windmill perched on top of a hill, and the Peddars Way and Icknield Way are also close by.

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Norfolk is a great destination at any time of year. With miles of beautiful un-spoilt coastline, internationally renowned nature reserves, picturesque villages and historic market towns there is plenty to see and do.

If you enjoy walking the countryside, fishing, sailing, playing golf, enjoying gardens, exploring historic houses and experiencing breathtaking beaches.. then Norfolk is the place for you!

Hunstanton

A traditional sea side town, with its expected shops selling rock, sweets and bits for the beach. It also has a growing range of shops selling kitchenware, clothes, homeware, antiques and well as several great delies.

Holkham

Holkham Hall Gift Shop sells local art, ceramics, books, delicious locally-made jams, chutneys and sauces, interesting hats, bags, jewellery and Holkham tweed. In Holkham village you will find ‘Everything Outdoor’, Adnams Cellar and Kitchen Store, where you can discover the large selection of Adnams wines, beers and kitchenware and ‘Bringing The Outside In’ featuring landscape photography and coastal artifacts.

Burnham Market

“Chelsea of the North Norfolk Coast” offers a wide variety of businesses with everything from books, gifts, crafts, antiques and art to millinery, high-class fashion, a hairdresser and a beauty salon as well as a bakery, delicatessen, butchers and fishmongers.

Wells-next-the-sea

Most items can be found in the town’s range of shops, from clothes, shoes, fresh provisions, children’s toys, artist’s materials, hardware, chandlery, antiques, rug-making kits, to binoculars and telescopes. When in season, fresh mussels, shrimps, whelks, cockles and other shellfish, are sold on the quay.

Walsingham

Take a short trip from Wells to Little Walsingham by rail, using the Wells to Walsingham Light Railway. Walsingham is home to world famous Shrine of Our Lady.

Heacham

The heady scent and purple haze of lavender activity for all the family: gardens and tours, gift shop and plant sales, farm shop and deli, rare breed animal centre and Farmer Fred’s play zone; a memorable day out for all.

Holt

Choose from the various galleries, bookshops selling old, second-hand and out-of-print books, or try the antiques and bric-a-brac shops. There are many clothes shops, selling classic and casual men’s and ladies’ fashions and outdoor clothing and expensive boutiques offering original designs. Holt also has a high-class delicatessen, lovely food shops and restaurants.

Sheringham

A market is held in this popular seaside resort every Saturday, throughout the year, and on Wednesdays in the summer months. A range of items from fresh fish and food to books, clothes and shoes are sold. Elsewhere in the town centre the shops offer an array of goods from model railways and dolls houses, hardware, antiques and souvenirs, to ladies’ fashions and general provisions.

Cromer

Situated on the cliff top overlooking fine sandy beaches, is the town of Cromer, well known for its pier-end theatre and freshly caught Cromer crab or lobster. The town centre has a variety of gift and souvenir shops for the visitor, as well as the more general-purpose high street names.

King's Lynn

A historic port and market town dating back to the 12th century. The main town centre caters for most needs, with the variety of department stores and smaller shops that one would expect to find in a large town. In the historic old town you will find a working pottery and gallery selling ceramics, water colours and oils.

Norwich

Noted for its links with banking, insurance, brewing, printing, shoe making and mustard, Norwich is a fine city. With its cathedral and castle within walking distance of the main shopping areas, it offers a variety for the visitor. Its large department stores and plentiful shops cater for every need.

Fakenham

On the fourth Saturday of each month, the busy Farmers’ Market takes place – a must for those who appreciate fine, fresh produce. Close by is Fakenham Racecourse.