Guidebook for The Cottage
Entertainment & Activities
Cromer is a quintessential seaside town offering all you would want from a day trip to the seaside! You can go crabbing off the Pier or just watch others which is just as fun! There are family friendly arcades as well as plenty of places to eat. The Pier has the last 'End of the Pier Show' in the world! Its a mixture of variety and musical. They also have a Christmas Spectacular! Cromer has a small cinema and walks along the cliffs. If you like to surf, they do run surfing lessons during the summer.
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Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre
PromenadeCromer is a quintessential seaside town offering all you would want from a day trip to the seaside! You can go crabbing off the Pier or just watch others which is just as fun! There are family friendly arcades as well as plenty of places to eat. The Pier has the last 'End of the Pier Show' in the world! Its a mixture of variety and musical. They also have a Christmas Spectacular! Cromer has a small cinema and walks along the cliffs. If you like to surf, they do run surfing lessons during the summer.
Children's woodland adventure park, with treehouses, slides and a story about little people who live in the woods and swamps.
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BeWILDerwood
Children's woodland adventure park, with treehouses, slides and a story about little people who live in the woods and swamps.
This is a great way to spend an hour or so with the children. Quite a unique experience as it is quite literally a model railway in a back garden! You can arrive by boat or drive, but we always used to use the boat as our kids loved it!
Barton House Railway
The AvenueThis is a great way to spend an hour or so with the children. Quite a unique experience as it is quite literally a model railway in a back garden! You can arrive by boat or drive, but we always used to use the boat as our kids loved it!
This place has a little bit of everything! Mini funfair for children, retail therapy for adults, local produce shop which is to die for! Also a small farm for the children to enjoy.
Been there many times so can recommend.
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Wroxham Scheunen
Tunstead RoadThis place has a little bit of everything! Mini funfair for children, retail therapy for adults, local produce shop which is to die for! Also a small farm for the children to enjoy.
Been there many times so can recommend.
This beach, has lifeguards during the summer months. I have spent many many happy days here with my family. There is also a beach cafe and toilet facilities.
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Mundesley Beach
9 Beach RdThis beach, has lifeguards during the summer months. I have spent many many happy days here with my family. There is also a beach cafe and toilet facilities.
Alby Crafts & Gardens
Not been there myself but it has been recommended
Sightseeing
The historic City of Norwich is well worth a visit with many independent shops, cafe's and restaurants and an amazing market in the centre of the City. There are so many attractions to list. However, Norwich Cathedral is one of the finest in the country.
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Norwich
The historic City of Norwich is well worth a visit with many independent shops, cafe's and restaurants and an amazing market in the centre of the City. There are so many attractions to list. However, Norwich Cathedral is one of the finest in the country.
This is a preserved steam railway which runs from Sheringham to Holt.
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North Norfolk Railway PLC (Sheringham)
Station ApproachThis is a preserved steam railway which runs from Sheringham to Holt.
Free to visit it offers the best preserved example of a medieval priory in Norfolk. Its interesting for both young and old with places to explore and lots of information about this fascinating time in Norfolk's history.
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Binham Priory
Warham RoadFree to visit it offers the best preserved example of a medieval priory in Norfolk. Its interesting for both young and old with places to explore and lots of information about this fascinating time in Norfolk's history.
Open to the public to climb during the season and regularly featured on UK travel programmes. There used to be a height restriction way back, as there was an occasion where one of our children wasn't allowed up so check for times and if this restriction still applies. Well worth the climb!
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Leuchtturm Happisburgh
Lighthouse LaneOpen to the public to climb during the season and regularly featured on UK travel programmes. There used to be a height restriction way back, as there was an occasion where one of our children wasn't allowed up so check for times and if this restriction still applies. Well worth the climb!
Parks & Nature
This stunning privately run garden is well known to horticulturalists. It was part of a T.V. series recently and is well worth a visit. Also the cakes in the tea shop are delicious!!!
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Garten der East Ruston Old Vicarage
Vicarage RoadThis stunning privately run garden is well known to horticulturalists. It was part of a T.V. series recently and is well worth a visit. Also the cakes in the tea shop are delicious!!!
If you visit this beach you may be lucky to see the seals which reside here most of the year. During late Autumn through to January it gets very busy with people wishing to see the seal pups. Its about a mile walk from the car park to the seals so pack your walking boots! However it is really worth it. There is a charge for the car park so take change as it doesnt accept cards. You could combine it with a trip to The Nelsons Head which has a public footpath leading directly to the beach.
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Horsey Gap
If you visit this beach you may be lucky to see the seals which reside here most of the year. During late Autumn through to January it gets very busy with people wishing to see the seal pups. Its about a mile walk from the car park to the seals so pack your walking boots! However it is really worth it. There is a charge for the car park so take change as it doesnt accept cards. You could combine it with a trip to The Nelsons Head which has a public footpath leading directly to the beach.
The Weavers Way is a walk along the old railway line which has been preserved. There are plenty of marked walks to follow.
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Weavers Way
Weavers WayThe Weavers Way is a walk along the old railway line which has been preserved. There are plenty of marked walks to follow.
This is a National Trust park with lovely walks overlooking the sea and on days when the steam trains are running you can see them chugging along in the distance! Beautiful!
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Sheringham Park station
This is a National Trust park with lovely walks overlooking the sea and on days when the steam trains are running you can see them chugging along in the distance! Beautiful!
Lovely beach set amongst dunes. Plenty of local walks. You may also see some seals.
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Winterton-on-Sea
Lovely beach set amongst dunes. Plenty of local walks. You may also see some seals.
The Cottage is located 5 minutes from Walcott and a short drive from Mundesley, both of which are on the North Norfolk Coastal path, which can be easily looked up online for some wonderful coastal walks.
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Coast Path
Norfolk Coast PathThe Cottage is located 5 minutes from Walcott and a short drive from Mundesley, both of which are on the North Norfolk Coastal path, which can be easily looked up online for some wonderful coastal walks.
Great beach for a walk. You could combine it with a visit to The Lighthouse and maybe a drink The Hill House pub just down the road. For the more ambitious guests, you could walk from The Cottage then back along the beach to Walcott for either a coffee, fish n chips at The Kingfisher or a drink at The Poachers Pocket. Then a walk back along the lanes to The Cottage. All in all about 8 mile round trip but a wonderful way to spend a day.
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Happisburgh Beach
Great beach for a walk. You could combine it with a visit to The Lighthouse and maybe a drink The Hill House pub just down the road. For the more ambitious guests, you could walk from The Cottage then back along the beach to Walcott for either a coffee, fish n chips at The Kingfisher or a drink at The Poachers Pocket. Then a walk back along the lanes to The Cottage. All in all about 8 mile round trip but a wonderful way to spend a day.
A wonderful walk through the reed beds of Hickling and only a 20 minute drive from The Cottage. Take some binoculars to catch a glimpse of the abundance of wildlife.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Stubb RoadA wonderful walk through the reed beds of Hickling and only a 20 minute drive from The Cottage. Take some binoculars to catch a glimpse of the abundance of wildlife.
Arts & Culture
Historic property, once the home of Anne Boleyn, with extensive formal gardens and a large park and lake with walks.
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Blickling Anwesen
Historic property, once the home of Anne Boleyn, with extensive formal gardens and a large park and lake with walks.
Stately home owned by the National Trust, with a formal walled garden and set in acres of parkland for walks.
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Felbrigg Hall
Stately home owned by the National Trust, with a formal walled garden and set in acres of parkland for walks.
This is a medieval barn which is very interesting to visit. Not much time needed to spend there, but its free and could be combined with a visit to the seals at Horsey or Horsey Mill. There is also a cafe.
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Waxham Great Barn
This is a medieval barn which is very interesting to visit. Not much time needed to spend there, but its free and could be combined with a visit to the seals at Horsey or Horsey Mill. There is also a cafe.
Food Scene
Vernon Arms Southrepps
2 Church StWe've eaten here a few times and it's a friendly, traditional Italian restaurant. Recommended.
Pinocchio's restaurant
11 St Benedicts StWe've eaten here a few times and it's a friendly, traditional Italian restaurant. Recommended.
Great breakfasts. You can either take a 25 minute walk or a 5 minute drive. great way to start the day. There is also an excellent Fish and Chip shop next door. Indoor seating available buy there is nothing like sitting outside eating Fish and Chips whilst looking at the sea! Closed Mondays.
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The Kingfisher Cafe
Coast RoadGreat breakfasts. You can either take a 25 minute walk or a 5 minute drive. great way to start the day. There is also an excellent Fish and Chip shop next door. Indoor seating available buy there is nothing like sitting outside eating Fish and Chips whilst looking at the sea! Closed Mondays.
We came here for a 'Tasting Menu with Wine Flight' one evening and it was amazing!! It's only a 20min drive from The Cottage so pretty local. Highly recommended.
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The Ingham Swan
Sea Palling RoadWe came here for a 'Tasting Menu with Wine Flight' one evening and it was amazing!! It's only a 20min drive from The Cottage so pretty local. Highly recommended.
I highly recommend this wonderful Gastropub which had featured many times in broad sheet papers and guide books as one of the best places to eat in Norfolk. Just a 20min drive from The Cottage it's perfect for a drink in the bar or dinner in the Elk Room. Booking is essential well in advance of your visit.
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The Gunton Arms
I highly recommend this wonderful Gastropub which had featured many times in broad sheet papers and guide books as one of the best places to eat in Norfolk. Just a 20min drive from The Cottage it's perfect for a drink in the bar or dinner in the Elk Room. Booking is essential well in advance of your visit.
Sister Gastropub to The Gunton Arms, this 'gem' offers a roaring fire in the main bar on colder days as well as a cosy restaurant in the back specialising in Tapas and small dishes. There is also an oppulent Cocktail Bar upstairs. Dotted around are works of modern art. A truly unique place which we are fortunate to have within half and hour of The Cottage. It's in the upper end of the price range so we go as a treat or just for a drink in the bar to soak up the atmosphere.
Suffield Arms
Sister Gastropub to The Gunton Arms, this 'gem' offers a roaring fire in the main bar on colder days as well as a cosy restaurant in the back specialising in Tapas and small dishes. There is also an oppulent Cocktail Bar upstairs. Dotted around are works of modern art. A truly unique place which we are fortunate to have within half and hour of The Cottage. It's in the upper end of the price range so we go as a treat or just for a drink in the bar to soak up the atmosphere.
A cosy little pub which does serves a good selection of Ales and Ciders. Park here then walk a mile or so to the beach to see the Seals and then back for some good food and a drink.
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Nelson Head
The StreetA cosy little pub which does serves a good selection of Ales and Ciders. Park here then walk a mile or so to the beach to see the Seals and then back for some good food and a drink.
Local pub which has direct access to the beach at Walcott. They also do a good Sunday Carvery. Booking recommended.
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Poachers Pocket
Walcott RoadLocal pub which has direct access to the beach at Walcott. They also do a good Sunday Carvery. Booking recommended.
Chubby Panda
22 Market St