What to do in Norfolk?
With famous cities, amazing countryside, shopping centres and some of the best beaches in the UK, Norfolk really does have it all. Read below for our guide on what to do in Norfolk.
Get out in the Countryside
Norfolk in famed for its countryside, which boasts some of the most beautiful surroundings in the UK, so what to do in Norfolk? Get out and explore it for yourself!
Grab the dog, pack a picnic or just put your walking boots on and visit some of the most amazing unspoilt countryside there is in the country. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the flowers and fauna and don’t forget to spot the wildlife.
There are a number of walks and trails like the Pingo Trail in Breckland, the Norfolk Coastal Path an a number of national trust reserves the region is home to.
Go Native!
Norfolk has some of the best local food and drink which has made the region famous. If you’re stuck for what to do in Norfolk, then one of the top suggested recommendations on what to do is to sample the local produce! You cannot beat chips from Norwich Market, Cromer Crabs, ice cream and freshly made doughnuts on Yarmouth seafront or the locally distilled Adnams Gin in Norwich! That’s before we get onto the renowned restaurant scene!
Spot the local residents
You cannot come to Norfolk without taking some time to get up close and personal with some of its inhabitants. There are multiple bird watching spots, Happisburgh Owls, Horsey Seals and the two Sea Life Centres and multiple zoos as well. What to do in Norfolk? Visit the local residents of course!
Travel in style
What to do in Norfolk? See it in style! Hire a boat and meander along the Norfolk Broads, or hop onto the heritage steam trains of the Mid Norfolk Railway. Row a dinghy at Fritton Lake or for the more adventurous why not kite surf at Hunstanton? You don’t have to explore what the region has to offer just by foot!
History
Delve into the history of Norfolk with a number of museums such as Norwich Castle and Bridewell and the elegant manor houses of Blickling and Felbrigg and don’t forget the Queen’s country retreat of Sandringham! You will come away with an appreciation of the region’s rich history.
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