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2018 Guardian 50Th Anniversary Edition

2018 Guardian 50Th Anniversary Edition

Norfolk Coast

GUARDIANFREE guide to an area of outstanding natural beauty 2018 2 50 YEARS COAST GUARDIAN 2018 Artist’s outstanding gift to the coast

lue sky, a skein of geese overhead and as a freelance wildlife artist and has been in con- sailing boats at ease in the mud stant demand ever since. Among his achieve- – all come together in Robert Gillmor’s ments are designing several series of Royal Mail Bglorious, celebratory new work ‘Out- stamps, helping to found the Society of Wildlife standing’, featured on our cover. Artists and serving as its President for ten years. One of the best-known wildlife artists in the He moved from Reading to Cley-next-the-Sea UK today, Robert embarked on the commission in 1998, where he returned to printmaking. Since especially for the Norfolk Coast area of outstand- 1985 he has designed the jackets of the renowned ing natural beauty in its 50th year, and has given New Naturalist book series. the first print of the edition to the Partnership. “I was pleased to help and celebrate this area A new book of Robert Gillmor’s work, Pressing On: which I have lived and worked in for many years a Decade of New Linocuts (hardback, 168 pages, now, and which has given me so much,” he said. £25 incl. UK p&p; ISBN: 978-1-9998457-1-1), is “50 years of protecting its valuable nature is published by Mascot Media mascotmedia.co.uk something the designation can be proud of as it looks towards a positive future. As well as a solo show of his work, also called “I spent a very pleasant afternoon at Mor- Pressing On, at the Pinkfoot Gallery, Cley-next- ston looking at what I could do. I wanted to con- the-Sea, NR25 7RB, from 28 April, Robert vey that this is a place much used by people for and his wife Susan Norman are to open their their own pleasure and enjoyment, and also fa- studios on some days as part of the Norfolk and voured by wonderful birds and wildlife. Using six Festival’s Open Studios event from blocks of black, brown, red, yellow, grey and blue 26 May-10 June. I sought to convey something of the atmosphere.” pinkfootgallery.co.uk Clockwise from above: a first look at the printed Born in 1936 in Reading, Robert’s first illus- nnopenstudios.org.uk page, press in background; some of the spines of trations appeared in the magazine British Birds the artist’s many New Naturalist covers; applying when he was sixteen years old. While he was still ‘Outstanding’ is available as a poster and greet- ink to one of the cut blocks; and rollers hang at university, he illustrated the first of over 150 ings card to mark the 50th anniversary. Details alongside mugs featuring his work in Robert’s

books. In 1965 he embarked on a full-time career at norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk studio. Partnership Coast Norfolk

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years of the Norfolk Coast area LOOKING TO THE FUTURE p8/9 18. Sound of outstanding natural beauty 19. Treasures of the west 20. Coastal change 21. Horsey windpump n 1968 the Norfolk Coast joined national ing at designation started work on the Norfolk strategy for the coast, which identified areas most 22. Reserve parks such as the Peak and Lake District Coast area. A team of plan- at risk (like Holme and Holkham Dunes) and as one of the UK’s most treasured places. ning officers joined a government advisor to be- which could be developed. 23. People care I Inscribed in law as an area of outstand- gin the task of deciding on the area’s boundaries. Following on from this, the 1998 Management 24. Pilgrimage ing natural beauty, it also became part of a fam- In 1962, the county planning officer, Mr Maxwell, Strategy brought together all the organisations 25. Wells Maltings ily of protected areas stretching across Europe came up with a ‘very comprehensive programme involved in looking after the coast – from local and the world. of works’ including the removal of defences (left and national government to charities like the 26. Beach art Protected, like all 46 AONBs in the UK, to over from the war), and removal or regrouping , to wildlife organisations like the 27. Special edition conserve and enhance natural beauty, meet the of caravan camps, chalets and beach huts. He RSPB and – and signed 50need for quiet enjoyment of the countryside and also was the of a new idea – to desig- them up to pursuing joint policies. A flurry of YOURS TO EXPLORE p12-16 have regard for the interests of those who live nate the whole of the Norfolk coastline (not just work followed – the Norfolk Coast Cycleway was and work in them, the ‘area of outstanding nat- the north), expanding it west towards Sandring- set up, the Coasthopper bus route established. 28. Wells art trail ural beauty’ status provides for long-term care. ham and east towards . The revised This working together approach was a huge 29. Quirky heritage One of thehe outstandinoutstandingg asaspectspects of the NoNor-r- boundaryboundary was agreed,agreed, ttoo include two extra are- step forward. Today the Norfolk Coast Partner- 30. Cley calling folk Coast’s bbeautyeauty is its ddiversity.iversity. BeBehindhind as in thethe east anandd west. ship brings together the many organisations in 90.8km of coastline,oastline, in its 453 ssquarequare AlthoughAlthough desidesignatedgnated in 1968, a special organ- the area and produces a statutory management 31. Deep history kilometres therehere areare sandsand dunesdunes,, sal salt-t- isation was not set upup to manage the area un- plan on their behalf. 32. Coastal skills marsh and grazingrazing marsh; marsh; o openpen chalk chalk til the earlearlyy 1990s.1990s. The Norfolk Coast Pro- The guiding principle of the partnership is that 33. Parkland downland, secludedecluded river vallevalleys,ys, woowood-d- jectject (ori(originallyginally ccalleda the Green Tourism this special, rare place is everyone’s – a place we 34. Walking from Cromer lands, heathh and bog;bog; as well as villag-villag- Project)Project) aiaimedm to ‘bring about a more all have a right to – and a responsibility to look es, ports, farmm buildinbuildingsgs and qquietuiet coucoun-n- thoughtfulthought tf approach’, ‘enhance after. Today, natural systems are under threat 35. Welcoming walkers try lanes. It’ss remarkablremarkablyy rollinrolling,g, too - the nature conservation and land- from man-made global warming and other fac- 36. Explore more highest pointnt in NNorfolk,orfolkfol , RomaRomann CCamp,amp, is in scapescape iinterests’n and ‘enhance the tors, and the coast is part of a natural network 37. Walks for all the area. A wwealthealth ooff hhabitatsabitatsat susupportpport anan astonaston-- visitorvisitor exexperience’pe of the area. of areas that can create resilience and hope for ishing, internationallynationally imimportantportant ranrangege of TheThe pprojectroje was set up in 1991, the future. The area is not a museum, but a dy- 38. Circular walk natural species.cies. withwith a ddedicatededic officer and an assis- namic, changing place, where we can better un- 39. A Coasthopper walk During WWorldorld War Two architect and tant.tant. ReseResearcha into visitor pressure derstand the processes of nature, and share what 40. A western walk planner Johnhn Dower was asked bbyy the lleded to tthehe 119959 visitor management we know. 41. A town walk government to llookook into tthehe estaestablish-blish- ment of nationalonal pparksarks in EnEnglandgland anandd 42. Sunsets Wales, to protectotect speciaspeciall areas anandd give ...and silver anniversary for Guardian 43. On the trail access to ordinarydinary people.people. In 1945 he 44. Norfolk Coast Cycleway reported backck with a list of ttoday’soday’s nna-a- ThisThis yearyear’s’s NorfolkN Coast Guardian is also marking a special anniversary – 25 years 45. Try cycling tional parks – and an extra list – arare-e- ofof ppublication.ublication Every Easter it’s distributed along the coast, and its range of topical as of landscapeape beautbeautyy that ‘merited features, wawalks,l guides, competitions, recipes and more is enjoyed by more than 46. Reusing railways some form off nationanationall protection protection in in t hthee 60,00060,000 ppeople.eopl 47. future’. A 444 squaresquare mile area of the All the NNorfolko Coast partners contribute to the publication, and local businesses 48. Heritage railways North Norfolkolk CCoastoast was in tthishis llistist help iimmenselymmens by advertising. This year, we feature 50 things to celebrate about the 49. Buses to the coast – from Holme-next-the-Seame-next-the-Sea as ffarar as coast,coast, from sstarry skies to the lively events available. Thank you to all contributors, . advertisersadvertisers anda most of all to you the readers – enjoy! 50. Lots going on! The Nationalonal Parks were desidesig-g- If yyouou wouldwou like to stock the Norfolk Coast Guardian for free distribution, please nated first, aandnd it was not untiuntill June contactcontact [email protected] Tweet us your congratulationss @@NorfolkAONB 1961 that thee g governmentovernment bod bodyy loo look-k- 4 50 YEARS NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018 Getting things done The Norfolk Coast’s designation as a protected area enables the Norfolk Coast Partnership to look after it – to listen and lead, monitor and assess, identify and act, and celebrate and explain. Part of a national and international family of special places, here’s a taste of some of the actions being taken to keep it special.

1. DARK NIGHTS Special sites star in a dark sky first

fficial recognition has come that the Norfolk Coast is one of the best places in to discover the dark Oand enjoy starry skies. Thanks to ap- plications by the Norfolk Coast Partnership, two places in the area are the first on the coast to be awarded Dark Sky Discovery Site status. Illustration by Kate Dougan Kate by Illustration Downs and Heath Holiday Park have met the strict criteria set by the UK light pollution the Norfolk coast has retained its Michael Timewell, Director of Blue Sky provided the sky quality data and surveyed the Dark Sky Discovery Partnership of being excep- rural character. The dark landscapes we get here Leisure, which runs Holiday sites for suitability. tionally dark sites, unaffected by light pollution add to the feelings of wilderness and tranquil- Park said: “We are delighted that Kelling Heath Colin Hards, Secretary of the North and accessible for people to view the night sky. lity. When you are in a dark landscape you are Holiday Park has been awarded Dark Sky Discov- Norfolk Astronomy Society said: “We are delighted And both have the highest accolade of being des- able to connect more strongly with nature and ery Site status affirming what our guests already at obtaining this award for two sites in North ignated ‘two star’ sites – where the seven stars of with all your senses. know which is that the night sky seen from the Norfolk, a region recognised by astronomers the Orion constellation and the Milky Way are “Dark Sky Discovery Sites inspire and excite holiday park is unspoilt and spectacular. from across the south as unique- visible to the naked eye. people about the night sky, raise awareness about “It’s wonderful to hear the gasps of astonish- ly dark. It’s an acknowledgement of the efforts They join a network of around 150 such sites the importance of darkness and ultimately help ment and see the joy on the faces of youngsters made to combat light pollution and provide throughout the UK – and are only the second to reduce light pollution.” used to living in areas of heavy light pollution an environment for astronomy to prosper. It will and third such sites in Norfolk to be listed (the is part of a Site of Special when they gaze on the magnificent night sky at encourage amateur and professional astronomers first was in Great Ellingham, near ). Scientific Interest running from to Kelling for the first time.” alike.” The designation comes from the Dark Sky Dis- Blakeney, with public access, owned by Nor- The applications were put forward by the Based on campaigning and dark skies map- covery Partnership, led by the UK’s Science and folk County Council and jointly managed with Norfolk Coast Partnership’s Dark Sky working ping by the CPRE, the working group has gone Technology Facilities Council, which includes the Wiveton Parish Council. The Kelling Heath site group, which consists of a wide range of organisa- on to start developing a range of information so Royal Astronomical Society and the Institute of sits within Kelling Heath Holiday Park, in 300 tions including planning authorities, tourism con- that people can get involved and learn more about Physics amongst its members. acres of woodland and heathland and an already cerns (Kelling Heath Holiday Park, Holkham Es- how to keep Norfolk coast skies dark. Kate Dougan, Project Officer at the Norfolk popular destination for astronomers thanks to its tate) conservation organisations (RSPB, CPRE) How you can help: norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/ Coast Partnership, said: “Thanks to a lack of dedication to keeping the park as dark as possible. and the North Norfolk Astronomy Society, who partnership/do-your-bit-for-dark-skies/1121

Using mainly recycled tea chests, John and his closely with the property department and Sarah 2. BARN OWLS colleague Richard Brooks installed nest boxes in Henderson, the manager of the Holkham National suitable places on the estate over 25 years ago, and Nature Reserve. We provide an alternative nest box Helping owls he has since monitored them annually. on a nearby tree or on a pole to minimise the effect “I record details of occupancy, nest contents and that the loss of the barn as a nest site might have. For the last 25 years, John has been leg ring any chicks with British Trust for Ornithology In many cases this has been successful and the owls watching over the barn owls at Holkham; within that rings as I hold the special licences necessary to carry have adopted the new box as their home.” time he has helped ring around 800 chicks on the out ringing and nest inspections,” said John, of the The results of John’s monitoring programme estate. North West Norfolk Ringing Group (nwnrg.co.uk). have revealed that the Holkham estate hosts a Once numerous and widespread, this most “Barn conversions have sometimes resulted in healthy population of barn owls and although the magical of birds has suffered a decline of up to 70% the loss of nest sites. At Holkham when a disused numbers of pairs breeding from one year to another nationally over the past 50 to 60 years, thanks to and redundant barn, invariably host to a pair of may fluctuate, the population remains stable at Barn owls need nesting sites. Holkham changes in habitat and loss of nest sites. owls, is identified for sale and development I work around 30 pairs. NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018 50 YEARS 5

Community-led action

7. CHANGING HARBOURS Silt surveys Set up at the beginning of 2017 by a group of volunteers who live in Blakeney, or enjoy using its harbour, Blakeney Channel Coastal Community Team has come together to see what can be done to control or limit the effects of natural siltation. Having raised funds through the Coastal Communities Fund and Blakeney Parish Council, Helen Fairweather the group has reviewed historic surveys of the Blakeney New Cut as well as commissioned new surveys and research. Project Manager Don Glaister said: “Once we have all this data, we can then devise a plan as to how to best manage this the natural siltation of the Harbour and New Cut. Blakeney New Cut was last dredged in 1986 – this Infrastructure Coordination Panel, to oversee the is an on-going problem.” fund and assign funding to projects. Based on “The village of Blakeney is a vibrant previous successful cooperation with the Norfolk community with activities and voluntary Coast Partnership and their experience with organisations for the residents of the village, as running their sustainable development fund, it well as welcoming the many visitors that like to was chosen to run the fund’s application process come here all year round. Many, if not all, see that for the council. it is vital to the local economy, that the port of The fund stood at some £40,000 in January Blakeney survives as it is today. 2018 and this money will be spent on suitable “So we as a team, made up of volunteers from projects to ease the impact of more visitors on the village and the surrounding areas, are now protected sites – which could be done with a wide working to see how we can manage this natural variety of projects. siltation and maintain the navigation at current The council welcomes applications for suitable levels. We are working with other organisations, projects; details can be found on: interest groups, and businesses in developing norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/partnership/ Things you can do our plans, including the National Trust, local west-norfolk-hmm-fund/1172 Councils and the Environment Agency. We see 3. BEACH CLEANS ents to the land by means of dog waste means the this as an important issue to preserve one of the plants are lost, as greedy species such as coarse many resources in our beautiful and diverse north 9. COMMUNITY HOMES Clean up grasses, nettles and brambles take over. Norfolk coastline. The project is complex, and To help wildlife to thrive, always: there are many interests to be considered, but Land for homes Take all litter home with you – and consider help- • Keep your dog under close control or put it on this is all the more reason to see if we can preserve ing out to clean up too. There are an increasing a lead; and manage this unique part of the coast.” , a Norfolk coast village to the east number of beach cleans along our coast. Look out • Stay well away from any cordoned off areas; of Cromer, is entering an exciting phase in its for the ‘2 Minute Beach Cleans’ at West , • Don’t let your dog chase flocks of birds on the development with the pending completion of a Mundesley and Holme – more details at beach- beach, especially in the winter; new village hall, built with grant funding from the clean.net. Also check out the Marine Conserva- • Bag and bin all waste. Big Lottery Fund, North Norfolk District Council, tion Society’s cleans at mcsuk.org and our round Shoal, Geoffrey Watling Foundation up at norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/partnership/beach- and village fund raising. clean-events/691 The Parish council has also been approached 6. THE COASTHOPPER by North Norfolk District Council to find out community opinion on providing some low Take a ride cost housing within the parish to meet the 4. LOCAL PRODUCTS needs of local people who cannot afford to Much-loved local bus service the Coasthopper was buy, and in some cases rent, properties in these Buy local set up with public funding support from Norfolk coastal communities. Terry Brown, chairman of county council by former bus company Norfolk Trimingham Parish council said: “The need is great There’s a wealth of local products on the coast, Green. Over two decades it grew to carry over a as most villages in this area become more and from fresh cockles and mussels to apple juice; quarter of a million passengers a year and win more dominated by second homes which push from hand-made pork pies to beer made from Rural Bus service of the year, easing traffic up prices. The initial reaction from residents is locally grown and malted barley. on the narrow roads and offering a healthy 8. SENSITIVE SITES good. Now we have to find land where these few Buy fresh, cut carbon and support the coast alternative to the car for passengers. homes (no more than 12 or 15) can be built. This – check out our directory on page 20 or Formed from interlinked routes be- New fund story proves that communities like Trimingham online at norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/ tween King’s Lynn, , Wells can develop and continue to be thriving and partnership/local-producers/1014 and Cromer – a total distance of 50 miles In 2016 the borough council of King’s Lynn & interesting places to live within an area of – the service also links with trains West Norfolk started to collect a levy of £50 outstanding natural beauty.” Trimingham.org from , and Nor- per dwelling within the planning application wich. With summer frequencies of process to mitigate the potential impact of new 5. SENSIBLE DOG OWNERS every 30 minutes and hourly during developments on important nature conservation 10. LOCAL HISTORY the winter, the Coasthopper has be- sites within the borough such as Roydon Stay in control come a destination in its own right , Bog, and North Heritage for all – for visitors and locals. Norfolk Coast. This approach was backed by Ground nesting birds, flocks of birds, Subsidy by Norfolk county the findings of the recently completed visitor Started by local people and run by volunteers, seals and rare plants are all coast- council was ended. There was a pressure study of protected sites across Norfolk. the Hunstanton Heritage Centre, adjacent to al treasures – and all highly vulnera- buy out of Norfolk Green in 2013 Without mitigation measures new residential the Princess Theatre, has changed its opening ble to devastating disturbance by dogs. and Stagecoach, the company development could result in a 14% increase in hours in order to provide a service to mid Chicks can be caught by other preda- which took it over, has recently visitor numbers and an increase in disturbance to week visitors. The centre will now be open tors when parents are scared off the nest, withdrawn from its operations species present in these areas. on Wednesdays as well as Saturdays, Sundays and flocks denied valuable feeding time. in Norfolk. The service is to be The council set up a special panel – the and Bank Holiday Mondays from 13.00 to Many rare wild plants need nutrient taken over and run by Lynx- Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation and Green 17.00 during summer time. poor conditions to thrive – adding nutri- bus and Sanders Coaches. 6 50 YEARS NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018

11. MIGRANTS Winter visitors

You may be visiting the coast in the summer, but come back in the winter months and you will be treated to a wide range of beautiful migrant birds. Pink-footed geese are a familiar feature of the skies – and there are many other birds that spend the colder months along the coast. Grazing marshes are at their very wettest then, as high rainfall helps raise the water levels of the ditches and fill the scrapes, rills and depressions to create areas of standing water which attract a wide range of ducks, geese and waders from thousands of miles away. Sarah Henderson, Holkham National Nature Reserve manager, gave her tips on what to look out for: “Wigeon are an attractive and interesting duck to watch and can often be seen grazing on the fields next to Lady Anne’s Drive. Having flown from Iceland, Scandinavia and Russia, as many as 8,000 can be found across the reserve during the winter. Teal are small and agile fliers that are easily disturbed, so you need good binoculars to appreciate the beautiful markings of the male. Avocet. Gordon Coupland. Inset: . Richard Osbourne. They are not as plentiful as wigeon but in good ture reserve there until the ear- years around 2,000 teal can be counted on the ly 1970s. 1967 and 68 also saw reserve. coastal land at Holkham, now “Amongst the many waders found on the the National Nature Reserve, grazing marshes, the curlew easily stands come under the management out due to its size and distinctive long curved of the Nature Conservancy for bill. They are also found on the saltmarshes the first time and National Trust and the cry of the curlew is one of the most A rare acquire land at under atmospheric sounds along our coast. Flocks of its new Enterprise Neptune coast- snow bunting can often be seen feeding along al conservation scheme. the shoreline - they breed in the Arctic so they Much has changed in the world of na- enjoy the milder weather of the Norfolk coast ture conservation over the past fifty years. in winter!” The membership of nature conservation organ- natural isations, including RSPB, National Trust and Norfolk Wildlife Trust (then known as Norfolk Naturalists Trust) surged in the 1970s and 80s. Fifty years ago conservation was primarily about setting up and managing reserves. Since then, awareness has grown that nature reserves alone cannot secure the health of wildlife in the paradise wider countryside, and we need to work on a land- scape scale. Today we have a much greater em- phasis on reaching out to audiences beyond the The Norfolk Coast is a patchwork of rare habitats. Its natural dedicated naturalist, to encourage enjoyment of systems are under threat from global warming and other wildlife and support for its protection. Our coast is vastly busier today and many more people, not factors. Part of a natural network of wild places, this precious just naturalists, enjoy visiting coastal nature re- place is linked to its bordering areas – a living landscape we serves. Visitor facilities on nature reserves have reached standards and scales unimaginable 50 must protect and continue to learn from. years ago. There are more nature reserves. Wild- life along the coastline is better protected by a rib- bon of much-loved, internationally important na- 13. CRADLE OF CONSERVATION ture reserves covering a much bigger area than 12. SEALS in the 1960s. Sadly despite enhanced protection along the How to see them Much done, much more to do coast the last fifty years has not all been good news Populations of grey and common seals call the for wildlife in the area. It’s the inland countryside Norfolk Coast home. This past winter saw a David North of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust looks back on fifty years of achievement areas where wildlife has suffered. Though the record 2,700 grey seal pup births on Blakeney and sets a challenge for the next – to connect habitats inland destruction of hedgerows, ancient woods, mead- Point – a 12% increase on last year. For a fourth ows, ponds and heaths that was rampant in the year, Blakeney was England’s largest breeding 1970s and early 80s has been halted, numbers grey seal colony, or rookery. ack in 1968 Hey Jude was No 1 in the There was of course no visitor centre and of many songbirds, meadow flowers, and butter- To get a safe close up view, take a seal boat charts, Harold Wilson was PM, a Mini though new scrapes and hides had been con- flies are vastly reduced in both numbers and dis- trip from Morston Quay or Blakeney. Also car would have set you back around structed in 1964, annual visitors to the reserve tribution. Species widespread and familiar 50 equipped to take wheelchairs, the boats run all B£600 and the average house price in numbered only in the hundreds. Hardly sur- years ago: hedgehogs; common toads; common year although trips are weather dependent. Norfolk was under £4,000. Things change: a vis- prising as in the mid-60s to obtain a permit you frogs; common lizards; cowslips; fritillary but- If you see a seal on the beach always stay itor to Cley Marshes fifty years ago would have needed to apply in writing a week in advance terflies - to name just a few - are now much rar- a good distance away – at least 30 metres – seen no avocets, marsh harriers or little egrets and a permit would have cost you 10 shillings – er. The clue to their former abundance is often and keep dogs on leads. Seals are vulnerable but that year black-tailed godwits nested on the a substantial sum. writ large in their names. Bringing back wild- to disturbance, especially when pupping, when reserve and red-backed shrikes were still breed- Further along the coast former potato fields life to the wider countryside and restoring hab- they may abandon their young. ing nearby. A visiting naturalist would most like- at , flooded in the catastrophic January itats outside of our fabulous nature reserves is ly have had the place to himself - most visitors 1953 floods, had reverted to tidal saltmarsh, but the challenge for the next fifty years. And it’s one were male. RSPB would not establish its now famous na- we can all play a part in. NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018 50 YEARSYEARS 7

defences, twitches, egg-thieves, the wildness of the place.ce. He 14. BERNARD BISHOP habitat creation and the return loves the bearded tits hhee sees of rare species. In Bernard’s when his son, nepheww and words, “No one could see the grandson harvest reedd witwithh Caring for Cley changes I’ve seen here in the him in winter. Most off all he past fifty years.” From a quiet loves the lapwings whichich he Bernard Bishop has been caring for NWT Cley place of wildfowl shoots, under Bishop Bernard Elizabeth Dack watches each spring. Marshes for nearly 50 years, as assistant warden Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s care the In 2013 NWT purchasedased and then warden of the world-famous nature nature reserve has grown to become the last shooting marsh reserve since 1978. one of the best-loved birdwatching sites between Cley and ,, The first warden of Cley Marshes was Bernard’s in Europe, visited each year by more than thanks to support from members,, great grandfather, Robert Bishop. He was 110,000 people. Its fame is justified: in addition to local people and the National Lottery appointed in 1926 when a group of naturalists led the avocets and marsh harriers which have been through the Heritage Lottery Fund. The by Dr Sydney Long purchased the 400 acres on the coaxed to breed, and the thousands of pink-footed marshes have been restored and NWT North Norfolk coast as the first nature reserve of the and brent geese which visit in winter, Cley Marshes welcomed Sir David Attenborough to open first county Wildlife Trust. regularly attracts A-list rarities. Bernard recalls the the education centre at the award-winning Robert was 78 when he retired in 1936 and Dr visit of Norfolk’s only Pacific swift: “the twitchers visitor centre. Long appointed Robert’s grandson, Billy, who was didn’t park cars – they abandoned them.” And as for the future? With a cheeky wink,k, 23, to succeed him. He was the warden for more as he sits looking out over the marsh that hee than forty years. When he retired in 1978 Bernard, Nurtured and his lapwings call home, Bernard replies, “I

who had long been his assistant, took over at the But Bernard’s heart lies with the common species wouldn’t want to see any changes, becausee I’ve ggotot tiger moth, Holkham Garden age of 27. that he, his family and Norfolk Wildlife Trust have everything right.” Then, more seriously: “It mmakesakes Over the years, Bernard has cared for Cley and nurtured here for over ninety years. Indeed often he me very proud to sit here, looking at hides wwee bbuiltuilt , witnessing floods, wartime sits in the hides with no binoculars, simply enjoying and scrapes we designed. It makes me very pproud.”roud.” 16. MOTHSMOTHS BeautiesBea ties of the dadarkrk 15. CROMER SHOAL MCZ Holkham National Nature Reserve’s moth Alice Tebb of the Marine traps are revealing a world of exquisite nocturnal visitors, and so far around 300 Conservation Society is... species (out of the 2,500 in the UK) have been identified and released. Reserve manager Sarah Henderson said: In the zone “Many, especially the micromoths, are tricky to identify, but luckily we have been helped by romer Shoal presents a breath-taking some local experts. Moths often have exquisite underwater world. Considered one of markings with subtle colourations. They the best examples in Europe, the chalk are vulnerable to predation and the various bed was formed over 65 million years markings are a defence mechanism. C “Many are marked in drab browns and greys ago by ancient plankton. It stretches over 30km along the coast and supports a complex ecosys- so they blend in with tree trunks when resting. tem. Less renowned, but still significant, are the Others have evolved elaborate strategies to seafloor sections of exposed clay, formed millions fool predators. The Buff-Tip looks like a broken of years ago by glacial lakebeds, which provide twig, the Chinese Character resembles a a unique underwater habitat and an excellent bird dropping whilst the Scalloped Hook-Tip home for burrowing sea creatures. looks like a dead leaf, none of which would be In January 2016 this remarkable seabed, appealing to a hungry predator. The Hornet stretching between Weybourne and A beautiful natural ecosystem like any reserve on land. Rob Spray, Seasearch East 2018 Moth, predictably, looks like a hornet, which is received national recognition; the 321km2 site, enough to keep everything at a distance.” which extends from 200m offshore out 10km, was 1980s, there has been a local byelaw prohibiting birds. For those that don’t get like getting wet designated a Marine Conservation Zone. Marine trawling out to three nautical miles (~5.5km) be- feet, the chalk bed can be appreciated from the Conservation Zones (MCZs) in English seas are tween Blakeney and Mundesley. This byelaw is cliff path at low tide between Sheringham and 17. SALTMARSHES a relatively new type of marine protected area. now enforced by Eastern Inshore Fisheries and . Management must protect certain species and Conservation Authority (EIFCA). MCZ designation is positive for the local area. Mapping what habitats and also take into account users of the Licensable activities, such as construction, are now site. This is important to locals whose work de- Fantastically diverse required to more carefully consider impact to the marsh does pends on the seabed. If you are happy to put your head underwater, MCZs protected features. EIFCA are working to Norfolk fishermen have worked the Shoal you too can enjoy the beauty of Cromer Shoal. ensure protection of the MCZ continues to meet The saltmarshes of The Wash and North for generations and are proud of how they have The chalk beds are well known amongst SCUBA the needs of the environment and stakeholders. Norfolk coast are the UK’s most extensive and helped to safeguard local natural resources. Over and snorkelling enthusiasts as being fantastically What’s more, the MCZ has potential to offer much wide ranging, benefits include flood defence, half a century ago, local fishermen urged manag- diverse, with over 350 marine species record- wider value to local communities; benefiting fish- atmospheric carbon and nutrient uptake, ers to introduce a trawler-free zone. Trawling is a ed, including 30 types of sea slug and a recently ing, education, presenting business opportunities, provision of food, cattle grazing, fish nurseries, fishing method known to be destructive to chalk discovered species of purple sponge. Shoaling promoting the area and reminding us what a spe- bird habitat, recreation of various types, reefs; essential crab and lobster habitat. Since the fish are a common sight and provide food for sea- cial place we live in and its value for all. wildfowling, education, and much more. A research project with The Wash and North Norfolk Marine Partnership, Institute of Perspectives on Estuarine and Coastal Studies at the University the new marine ‘The first time I saw the ‘If it’s managed in ‘Going forward, NNFS will of Hull, Marine Conservation Society and chalk bed from the National a sensible way, it would continue in its efforts to Wildlife Trust is pioneering new conservation zone provide a more secure Trail path, I was really maintain a healthy seabed, techniques to map and identify saltmarshes future for the fishermen excited. You realise that earning a living from a and their benefits. The project combines the of this area.’ something amazing is here profession that dates back expertise of academic researchers, coastal just on our doorstep. Keith Shaul, hundreds of years.’ ‘I love diving the chalk beds. regulators and the local saltmarsh community Aren’t we lucky?’ fisherman ‘We have cared for our Nicola Webster, Secretary The depth of diversity and ‘By balancing thehe and uses state-of-the-art satellite technology Hilary Cox, local environment in many to North Norfolk abundance of sea life is a joy needs of local communitiesities for mapping and identification. local walker ways. Fishermen have always Fishermen’s Society to observe. There is always and biodiversity, this iconic opposed the laying of cables Marine Partnership manager Lew is something new to discover. sub-marine landscape can across the seabed. The bait leading the project, which is funded by the Protection of this fragile continue to support both in our pots also provides food for Natural Environment Research Council. He said: environment is essential, not people and marine wildlife all sorts of crustaceans and “The results from the first phase of research only for divers but for fishers and for generations to come.’ organisms on the shoal, as it will be available online so keep an eye on the the local community too.’ Dr Peter Richardson, drifts with the tide.’ website – wnnmp.co.uk, and get in touch with Inge Smith, diver Marine Conservation John Davies, me for more information.” Society fisherman 8 50 YEARS NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018

SATURDAY 2 JUNE, 14:00 -16:00 St. Nicholas Church, Blakeney, the premier performance of ‘Matters Arising in Blakeney’ by composer Looking to Sam Richards. An experimental and interactive piece with singers, instrumental and digital musicians, and film. Free entry and families are welcome. This work is the composer’s response to visiting and researching the future Blakeney and the coast. It is a large- scale audio and visual performance, The coast is dynamic and changing; being an area with swathes of drone sounds, electronic and pre-recorded sound, of outstanding natural beauty helps us understand semi-improvised instrumental parts and even - towards the end of its the processes, build resilience and share what we know two hours - a discussion focussing with other places. Here are just some of the exciting on the future of the region. Richards uses locally recorded sounds, plans and projects afoot. experimental approaches to music and performance, and the entire space of the church. 18. SOUND WEDNESDAY 18 JULY, 04:00 ONWARDS, A 24-hour online radio broadcast Listening in – and out from Blakeney, to coincide with World Listening Day 2018. The Johanna Wadsley on the innovative new project to examine change on the coast broadcast programme includes radio programmes produced by the Year 6 students of the Pilgrim Federation of he next edition of the Norfolk Coast area The development of sonic-based workshops, Primary Schools, of outstanding natural beauty manage- live performances of new music and film, sound ‘Sound Arks’ and other sonic ment plan, the five year statutory docu- installations, online radio broadcasts and exhi- collections by workshop participants, ment which seeks to enable all relevant bitions, and two new free interactive e-books are a new radio ballad about the North T Norfolk Coast, music, digital sound organisations to protect and enhance the coast, all part of the project. art, live round-table discussions and is to be put together with the help of a new way We work with sound because it is a medium environmental broadcasts. Tune in of listening to the area. that engages humans in important ways. Sound at soundingcoastalchange.org Sounding Coastal Change is an Open Univer- is immersive in that it surrounds and envelops, sity and University of Dundee based research affecting us deeply and directly. It can, therefore, project about environmental and social change be a medium for expression of thoughts and feel- on the Norfolk coast. Funded by the Arts and ings that are otherwise hard to articulate. Sound Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the pro- connects, because it moves, reverberates and ech- ject team work with sound, music and different oes, and it can link listeners, people and places kinds of listening, to explore the ways in which that are otherwise physically or temporally dis- the coast is changing and how people’s lives are tant. Sound is important to location in the sense changing with it. of situating, characterizing and transforming our experience of place and landscape, and of com- Johanna listening in to some sea foam Collaboration plex events and histories. Being a temporal me- The team includes geographers, musician/com- dium, working with sound can allow vastly differ- os readily found in conventional political and me- tional Trust, The Pilgrim Federation of Church of posers, sound artists, a radio producer and a doc- ent rhythms of change to be juxtaposed, such as dia representations of environmental change all England Primary Schools, Blakeney Parish Coun- umentary-art filmmaker. We collaborate with the human experience of time, and the long time- too often close down the possibilities for thinking cil, St. Nicholas’ Church, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, residents, school children and young people, lo- scales and thresholds of environmental change. constructively about the future. There is a press- Holkham NNR, Future Radio, Norfolk Rivers cal interest and community groups, institution- ing need for the creation of what we think of as Trust, Albanwise Farming Ltd, British Library al stakeholders, and visitors. We also want to Spaces of hope ‘spaces of hope’, where the terms of debate are di- Sound Archive and Norfolk Coast Partnership. bring human and non-human voices together to The project also draws on recent thinking about rected towards thinking how what may be inev- To hear/see some of our creative collabora- think about the future, because natural and so- environmental (and also social) change that itable changes can be made to build the kind of tions and events, visit soundingcoastalchange. cial worlds are inextricably intertwined in this proposes that change should not necessarily be world in which were would prefer to live. org, where you can also find out about forthcom- living landscape. thought of in negative terms. Doomsday scenari- Project partners and collaborators include Na- ing workshop activities, and come to an event.

19. TREASURES OF THE WEST is a cornerstone of the project. The team will be undeveloped habitats of its type in evolved naturally into an intertidal busy this year researching and developing routes, Europe. The land that forms the area rich in benthic invertebrates. New ways to old places signage and itineraries. In 2019, there will be reserve was claimed from the sea Over time, saltmarsh has workshops and training for local businesses as well and used as a grazing marsh for developed within the area The western part of Norfolk’s coast possesses as events and promotion, all culminating with a over 200 years. When the site and affords additional a wealth of historic sites and internationally Walking and Cycling Festival to showcase the area. was purchased by the RSPB protection for the reserve.

important natural habitats, and a new Coastal in the 1970s it was enclosed Neil Espin New islands were created Communities funded £300,000 project, led by within a series of sea walls to in the freshwater marsh Norfolk county council will create opportunities to 20. COASTAL CHANGE protect newly created brackish as part of the programme see and experience them. and freshwater habitats which to mitigate against the loss Seahenge, the Roman villa at , the Titchwell’s challenge became home to a wide diversity of the brackish marsh for medieval streets of King’s Lynn, the royal estate of birds and other wildlife. breeding avocets and roosting at Sandringham and the Wash landscape and The dynamic shoreline of north Norfolk lies within Recognising that a sustainable flood waders. Watching these is a highlight protected habitats will be opened up to visitors an area designated as the ‘erosion zone’. This is a defence solution was required, the RSPB for visitors who can view over forty species through a network of walking and cycling trails natural phenomenon; waves and currents remove completed a large scale project in 2011 to provide of waders and seabirds from the comfort of the which will help them understand this landscape mud, sand and gravel from cliffs and beaches, short and long term fortification for designated Parrinder Hides, constructed on the new sea wall which has been a key gateway into southern depositing them in other areas. habitats, with the existing primary line of sea as part of the project. Through considered habitat England since prehistory. The coastline surrounding RSPB Titchwell defence moved landwards. This had the benefit management the RSPB has ensured protection Using technology to tell the story of the Marsh reserve remains in a largely natural state of providing protection for freshwater habitats. By of this special area for birds, wildlife and future landscape and the people who have lived in it and constitutes one of the largest expanses of breaching a section of the sea wall brackish marsh generations of visitors. NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018 50 YEARS 9

22. HOLKHAM RESERVE Estate takes over

Holkham National Nature Reserve, which extends from to , is now one of a few private reserves in England to hold a special status enabling landowner the Holkham estate 21. HORSEY WINDPUMP to take over the management from the government agency Natural England. Horsey Windpump sails on David Lyles, local farmer and one of the new directors of the 10,000 acre reserve, a Horsey Windpump has had a dramatic history, surviving floods, member of a board drawn from academic a lightning strike, a collapse, storms and gale force winds. Then and practical backgrounds and chaired a couple of years ago an ambitious project by the National by landowner Lord Leicester, outlined Trust began to restore this landmark. The windpump has now his priorities: “We need to maintain the re-opened to visitors once more, with work ongoing to reinstate current habitat and look carefully at this iconic building to its former glory. managing this to encourage other species May last year saw the newly conserved and repaired cap and to ensure dominant plant species do lifted back into place, a nerve wracking day for Millwright Tim not take over the site to the detriment of Whiting and his team, which required a 130 tonne crane to less vigorous species.” help get the job done. In February this year another milestone “The dependence on EC handouts in the project was reached when the sails, made to a historic will soon become a thing of the past so pattern, were lifted into place. Now the work begins to install the it will be necessary for the reserve to be shutters and striking gear that will enable control of their speed. sustainable and therefore economics will Follow the progress www.nationaltrust.org.uk/horsey and play a big part. To achieve this we will need visit later this year to see the sails turning for the first time in to balance public access with protecting 75 years, as the building is brought back to life. wildlife and this may be one of our hardest tasks. Education must play a part, not only of the young but also of our visitors so that they understand our aims and objectives and they feel encouraged to share in nature’s successes and failures through the year.”

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23. PEOPLE CARE What do you most value about Wildlife tops poll the North Norfolk Coast? Wildlife, scenic beauty, remoteness and tranquillity and a sense of wellbeing are the top reasons why the Norfolk Coast is so important, a survey by Natural England, the government’s adviser for the natural environment, has revealed. On the whole, people were optimistic about the state of the coast, describing it as in ‘good’ condition - although more people described it as in ‘poor’ than ‘very good’ condition. Respondents felt the major reasons for landscape change were residential development, a growing population and increased visitor numbers. While tourism was viewed as both a positive and negative factor. Local people and those from further afield tended to have similar views, but those who relied Wildlife Culture and community on the coast for income or identified themselves Scenic beauty Products and resources as conservationists tended to be more pessimistic about the condition of the area. Remoteness and Common rights tranquility The survey results will help direct the work of Natural England, allowing more integrated working Sense of well-being with partners and communities on the coast. Recreational opportunities

24. PILGRIMAGE 25. WELLS MALTINGS Travelling in hope Open season The Environment Team at Norfolk County Council A new exhibition brings together artists from across have been awarded funding for a project to to showcase the new art space at the promote pilgrimage in a sustainable way across refurbished Maltings buildings on Staithe Street, Europe. Green Pilgrimage is an innovative project Wells-next-the-Sea, and to form an important part funded by Interreg Europe that will show policy of its opening season. makers how pilgrimage can boost low-impact Featuring two-dimensional work in all media tourism whilst benefiting local businesses along CONNECTION: OPEN 2018 not only offers a unique pilgrim routes. opportunity for artists to show their work, but Established pilgrim routes can support local also gives visitors to chance to view and purchase communities by promoting local food, low carbon work by artists at every level of their career, from transport, accommodation and traditions. The new talent to established figures, in the centre’s project’s policy influence aims to bring about an stunning new space. wellsmaltings.org.uk increase in pilgrimage across Europe by making pilgrimage more accessible to all (religious or not) through enhanced digitisation and a greater 26. BEACH ART awareness of its benefits – whether economic, environmental, cultural, spiritual or health including Wayfaring world the universal values of pilgrimage such 27. SPECIAL EDITION as hospitality, welcoming the stranger and premiere at Wells openness to others. Green Pilgrimage will also look to explore Between May 21-27, using local and found materials links between local pilgrimage sites and Norman the artists And Now: will craft an installation on Walk with me / Nordic and Baltic travellers. North Norfolk has Wells Beach which audiences can move through, historical links with Scandinavia, with historical investigate and contribute to. Part of the Norfolk & Twenty three photographers and nine poets celebrate one area of outstanding ports along this coast such as Cley-next-the-Sea Norwich Festival, on the final weekend illumination, natural beauty in a new book published by the Norfolk Coast Partnership being the point of entry from Scandinavia into music and performance will transform the Britain. Vikings invaded the eastern side of Britain installation in a rousing celebration. ike many of us, I feel the Norfolk Coast ty 66-page book distils and encompasses the in the late 9th century and for nearly one hundred ‘Wayfaring’ is a journey of exploration, inspired more than I see it, and struggle to per- beauty of the coast. years afterwards, this part of Britain was under by the present landscape and ancient routes of the ‘L ceive it as outsiders might,’ says Pat- As well as the photographs and evocative the ‘Danelaw’. This influence is seen throughout Icknield Way. Along these routes, they will create a rick Barkham in his introduction to Walk with poems, the book features a map of the area and Norfolk but in North Norfolk the famous ‘round- series of artworks in areas of outstanding natural me – 50 years of the Norfolk Coast area of out- information about its history. It came about tower churches’ have strong architectural links to beauty, inviting audiences to think about movement standing natural beauty. thanks to a collaboration between photography Northern Germany and Scandinavia. and migration; how we arrive at, understand, inhabit, ‘This landscape of horizontals seeps into you, tutor Julia Rafferty and Norfolk Coast Partner- The project includes partners from the protect and leave a space. as relentlessly as the tide fills the capillaries ship community representative Clive Wakes- pilgrimage destinations of Vadstena in Sweden The Icknield Way runs from Norfolk to the Dorset of the its silver-lighted creeks. It is soothing, Miller, one of the featured poets. and Trondhiem in Norway and planned exchanges Coast and has existed since pre-Roman times. strangely uncompromising and deeply power- Generously supported by the coast’s neigh- between these and Norfolk hope to explore how Following the Premiere in Norfolk, And Now: will also ful. It works its magic whenever we spend time bouring protected area, the Broads National stronger links can be made between these once create installations in two other AONBs – the North in it, whatever season.’ Park, the book is on sale priced at £7 online and close regions. Other project beneficiaries include Wessex Downs and Dorset. This book, published to mark the 50th an- through stockists on the coast. All profits will ancient pilgrim paths such as the North and South Produced by Activate Performing Arts, Co- niversary of the coast, goes some way to shar- go to fund sustainable projects on the coast. Downs Way and The Via Francigena in England, commissioned by Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Corn ing this feeling, thanks to a wonderful range France, Switzerland and Italy. Exchange Newbury, 101 Outdoor Arts Creation of work by photographers and poets. Space and Oerol Festival. Supported by the National From Flying Home – a gorgeous sunset at Association of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Cley, by Anne Cowp- If you would like to and with public funding by Arts Council England. er Johnson (pictured above, top) to a glimpse know more about the The Norfolk premiere is co-produced by Norfolk through Wells woods in The Path by Susi Han- project please visit & Norwich Festival and supported by the Norfolk cock (above right), to a Happy Horsey Seal by interregeurope.eu/ Coast Partnership and Holkham Estate. With thanks Mary Groombridge (above left, centre), to the greenpilgrimage/ to Norfolk & Norwich Festival Director’s Circle glorious expanse of Marram Hills at Waxham To stock the book or buy a copy online, please Supporters Michelle and David Lamont. by Rhonda Pike (bottom left) the high-quali- visit www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk nnfestival.org.uk/wayfaring 12 50 YEARS NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018 Yours to explore The coast has its own unique and vibrant culture and heritage. For locals, visitors, young and old – it’s available to all and there’s lots on this summer.

28. WELLS ART TRAIL Art in the open John Millwood on co-curating a new open air art trail in Wells-next-the-Sea

he rich heritage of Wells-next-the-Sea will ides’ giant whelk shell; Florence Foster North’s be explored by more than 20 artists in new colourful glass-work deep sea creatures below; T3D artworks on a new walking trail in and Andrew Ruffhead’s shoreline life; and Tony Bel- around the port from June 23 until the end of lars’ cheerful crabs and seagull. On a solemn note September, with some works remaining in situ. the old Wells mortuary doors - preserved by Rob- The walk starts by winding round the new ert Smith, MBE, the Harbour Master - memori-

Paul Bailey. Paul Wells Maltings arts and heritage complex, which alise the lives lost on the perilous sea and the initiated the project. The trail goes from the brave life-saving attempts of the past. The life- maltings to East Quay, then the harbour – in boat has long been and is still a very special fea- many ways the heart of the town which hosts ture of Wells life. several works. Mary Crofts’ work marks the passing of oars A mile away by foot or miniature railway, the as a means of propelling lifeboats and fishing beach cafe has two pieces, and the seaside pine- craft. Linda and Frances Pattrick bring to life woods feature a biodegradable work by Nick Ball, Jack Cox, fisherman, artist and Wells character. . Justin Minns. inspired by mosaics of the area’s Roman past. A huge samphire plant by Nigel Barnett marks Teucer Wilson’s carved Domesday Book plaque the marsh plant’s role in coastal life. And out on 31. DEEP HISTORY reveals at the Maltings that all the Wells land was the marshes, with its feet in the tides, stands a 29. QUIRKY HERITAGE held by a woman, Ealdgyth. Gordon Senior’s work striking work by Rachael Long. First footprints moves from wild barley to malting barleys and Norfolk’s coast has been the location of spectacular Sarah Caputo and Neal French continue the sto- North Norfolk Exhibition Project goes wild fossil finds. The stretch from Weybourne to ry, turning the maltster’s tools to sculptures. The Elsewhere the North Norfolk Exhibition Project Happisburgh sits on bands of fairly recent wind, that powers sails and gales, turns Kaitlin is mounting is 18th annual exhibition of contem- The National Trust will be revealing some geological deposits, with a dark brown layer at the Ferguson’s art work. Kate Allsop and a group of porary art - now held in Cley Church - from 5 July of the wild and exotic objects collected by base that contains some of the most spectacular ice potters reflect the changing shoreline; the view of to 5 August. This will include works outside the the colourful characters of Felbrigg Hall, age discoveries in Europe. the marsh that a 19th century Wells shipwright church and out on Cley Wildlife Reserve. A map in a new installation of four extraordinary These include the largest Steppe Mammoth would have had is created by Debbie Lyddon us- will be available showing older sculptural art in ‘cabinets of curiosities’. remains in Western Europe, excavated in 1994 by ing traditional materials; while Andrew Schu- nearby Salthouse and at Kelling, Holt and Faken- The work of theatre designer, Gary the Norfolk Archaeological Unit. Perhaps most mann will turn your view of the sea upside down. ham. In west Norfolk six outdoor sculptures will McGann, the cabinets will feature a number important are the recent discoveries of some of the The sea runs centrally through the story form part of a Damien Hirst show at Houghton of objects not previously on display. The oldest human remains in Europe, and the earliest of Wells and thus through the Trail: Polly Ion- Hall from 25 March to 15 July. items from this eccentric and extensive footprints found outside of the Rift Valley in Africa. collection will allow visitors a closer look These footprints were close to where one of at the influences of other countries and Europe’s oldest handaxes was discovered by a dog cultures. walker in 2000 and reported to the Norfolk Museum The story continues outside, where the Service. Some of these fossils and early artefacts walled garden, which once grew melons and can be viewed in the Castle Museum, Norwich and pineapples, continues to grow exotic plants, in Cromer Museum. surrounded by an estate full of North and If you are walking at the base of the cliffs and South American trees. make a find the Norfolk Museum Service are always interested in having a look and making a record.

32. COASTAL SKILLS Cloudgazing

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Recent researchh shshowedowed that many adultslts aandnd children did not kknownow 30. CLEY CALLING Two ‘Cley Calling’ festivals will take place how to enjoy certainn over the first weekends of August and December. key coastal skills. So Festival fun ‘Cley Calling Summer Spirit’ will include beach Visit North Norfolk walks, BBQs and sunset suppers with great made six handy how-to The events programme at Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s views and entertainment. ‘Cley Calling Winter films: build a sandcastle; Cley Reserve is as diverse and exciting as ever, Wetlands’ features guided walks on the lookout moor a boat; spot clouds; with evening musical performances and poetry for wildfowl and evening performances inspired use a compass; catch a crab readings inspired by wildlife, as well as regular by water and wetlands. and beachcomb. workshops and guided walks around the reserve. More at norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Short and fun, the films are all availableab on visitnorthnorfolk.com NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018 50 YEARS 13

33. PARKLAND Celebrating Repton This year marks the bicentenary of the death of , one of Britain’s foremost landscape gardeners, who undertook more than 400 commissions during his 30 year career. The National Trust’s Sheringham Park, regarded as the most complete and best surviving example – referred to by Repton as his ‘most favourite work’ is celebrating his life with a programme of events. Repton saw the Sheringham commission of 1812 as an opportunity to create his idea of an ideal country estate at a time when he viewed the country as falling apart. Prime Minister Spencer Perceval had been assassinated, George III had descended into madness and the Prince Regent’s extravagant spending at a time of war was extremely unpopular. Presenting his proposals in his trademark Red Book, he described his relationship with estate owner Abbot Upcher as a ‘congenial meeting of minds’ and suggested the need for planting to add colour, depth and variety to the existing woodlands. Generations of the Upcher family and now the National Trust continue to develop the estate broadly following this design.

Forthcoming events: Tuesday 17 April, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Building a Saturday 30 June, 10.30am - 12.30pm, ŽĂƐƚĂů Sound Ark ŽŶǀĞƌƐĂƟŽŶƐ Norfolk Wildlife Trust Visitors Centre, Cley Norfolk Wildlife Trust Visitors Centre, Cley Explore how the voices of the coast; its birds, maps, ŶŝŶĨŽƌŵĂů͚ĐŽŶǀĞƌƐĂƟŽŶĐĂĨĠ͛ĂďŽƵƚƚŚĞĞǀĞƌͲĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐ ƌĞĞĚďĞĚƐ͕ƐŚŝŶŐůĞ͕ĮƐŚĞƌŵĞŶŽƌĨŽůŬƐŽŶŐƐĐĂŶƚĞůů ĂŶĚĚLJŶĂŵŝĐŶŽƌƚŚEŽƌĨŽůŬĐŽĂƐƚ͖ƉĂƐƚ͕ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂŶĚ us about the coastal landscapes we value. In this ĨƵƚƵƌĞ͘^ŝƚĚŽǁŶǁŝƚŚůĂLJĞdžƉĞƌƚƐĂŶĚƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉ͕ǁĞǁŝůůďƵŝůĚĂ^ŽƵŶĚƌŬͲĂƟŵĞĐĂƉƐƵůĞ ĨƌŽŵEtdĂŶĚƚŚĞKƉĞŶhŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJ͕ĨŽƌĂƐƟŵƵůĂƟŶŐ message of sounds we want to preserve for future ĐŽŶǀĞƌƐĂƟŽŶĂďŽƵƚŽƵƌ>ŝǀŝŶŐ>ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞ͘dŚĞƐĞ ŐĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶƐƚŽŚĞĂƌ͘dŚĞƌĞǁŝůůďĞĂŶŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJƚŽ ĞdžƉĞƌƚƐĂƌĞůŝƐƚĞŶĞƌƐĂƐŵƵĐŚĂƐƚŚĞLJĂƌĞƚĂůŬĞƌƐ͕ĂŶĚ ^ŽƵŶĚŝŶŐŽĂƐƚĂůŚĂŶŐĞŝƐĂƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚƉƌŽũĞĐƚ go out on the reserve to capture some of the sounds ƚŚĞLJǁĂŶƚƚŽŚĞĂƌǁŚĂƚLJŽƵŚĂǀĞƚŽƐĂLJ͘^ŽŵĞŽĨƚŚĞ about environmental and social change on the ŽĨůĞLJǁŝƚŚƌĞĐŽƌĚŝŶŐĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚŽŶƚŚĞĚĂLJ ĐŽŶǀĞƌƐĂƟŽŶƐŵĂLJďĞƌĞĐŽƌĚĞĚĨŽƌƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚƉƵƌƉŽƐĞƐ͕ and/or to use materials provided, including sounds, ĂŶĚĨŽƌĂůŝǀĞŽŶůŝŶĞďƌŽĂĚĐĂƐƚĨŽƌtŽƌůĚ>ŝƐƚĞŶŝŶŐĂLJ͕ EŽƌƚŚEŽƌĨŽůŬĐŽĂƐƚ͘ ƐŽŶŐƐĂŶĚǀŽŝĐĞƐƌĞĐŽƌĚĞĚůŽĐĂůůLJ͘ ϭϴ:ƵůLJϮϬϭϴ͘ tĞƵƐĞƐŽƵŶĚ͕ŵƵƐŝĐĂŶĚĚŝīĞƌĞŶƚŬŝŶĚƐŽĨ Cost: Free Cost: Free ůŝƐƚĞŶŝŶŐ͕ƚŽĞdžƉůŽƌĞƚŚĞǁĂLJƐŝŶǁŚŝĐŚƚŚĞ ŽŽŬŝŶŐĂĚǀŝƐĞĚ͗ŽŽŬĂƚEtdůĞLJƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶŽƌĐĂůů ŽŽŬŝŶŐĂĚǀŝƐĞĚ͗ŽŽŬĂƚEtdůĞLJƌĞĐĞƉƟŽŶŽƌĐĂůů 01263 740008 01263 740008 ĐŽĂƐƚŝƐĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐĂŶĚŚŽǁƉĞŽƉůĞ͛ƐůŝǀĞƐ ĂƌĞĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐǁŝƚŚŝƚ͘ůůǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉƐĂŶĚůŝǀĞ /ŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶĂďŽƵƚƚŚĞĚĂƚĞƐĂŶĚƚŽƉŝĐƐŽĨŵŽƌĞƉƵďůŝĐ Wednesday 18 July, 04:00 onwards, ĂϮϰͲŚŽƵƌ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉƐǁŝůůďĞƉƵďůŝƐŚĞĚŽŶƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚǁĞďƐŝƚĞ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞƐĂƌĞĨƌĞĞƚŽĂƩĞŶĚ͘ ŽŶůŝŶĞƌĂĚŝŽďƌŽĂĚĐĂƐƚĨƌŽŵůĂŬĞŶĞLJ͕ƚŽĐŽŝŶĐŝĚĞ ǁŝƚŚtŽƌůĚ>ŝƐƚĞŶŝŶŐĂLJϮϬϭϴ Saturday 2 June, 14:00 – 16:00, Premier tĞĐŽůůĂďŽƌĂƚĞǁŝƚŚƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ͕ƐĐŚŽŽů WĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞŽĨ͚DĂƩĞƌƐƌŝƐŝŶŐŝŶůĂŬĞŶĞLJ͛ďLJ dŚĞďƌŽĂĚĐĂƐƚƉƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐƌĂĚŝŽƉƌŽŐƌĂŵŵĞƐ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶĂŶĚLJŽƵŶŐƉĞŽƉůĞ͕ůŽĐĂůŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĂŶĚ ŽŵƉŽƐĞƌ^ĂŵZŝĐŚĂƌĚƐ ƉƌŽĚƵĐĞĚďLJƚŚĞzĞĂƌϲƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐŽĨƚŚĞWŝůŐƌŝŵ &ĞĚĞƌĂƟŽŶŽĨŚƵƌĐŚŽĨŶŐůĂŶĚWƌŝŵĂƌLJ^ĐŚŽŽůƐ͕ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJŐƌŽƵƉƐ͕ŝŶƐƟƚƵƟŽŶĂůƐƚĂŬĞŚŽůĚĞƌƐ͕ St. Nicholas Church, Blakeney ͚^ŽƵŶĚƌŬƐ͛ĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌƐŽŶŝĐĐŽůůĞĐƟŽŶƐďLJǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉ and visitors. Visit www.soundingcoastal ͚DĂƩĞƌƐƌŝƐŝŶŐŝŶůĂŬĞŶĞLJ͛ŝƐĐŽŵƉŽƐĞƌͬŝŵƉƌŽǀŝƐĞƌ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂŶƚƐ͕ĂŶĞǁůLJĐŽŵƉŽƐĞĚƌĂĚŝŽďĂůůĂĚĂďŽƵƚ change.org/listening to listen to sound and ^ĂŵZŝĐŚĂƌĚƐ͛ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞƚŽǀŝƐŝƟŶŐĂŶĚƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞEŽƌƚŚEŽƌĨŽůŬŽĂƐƚ͕ƐĞůĞĐƟŽŶƐĨƌŽŵƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͛Ɛ ůĂŬĞŶĞLJĂŶĚƚŚĞEŽƌƚŚEŽƌĨŽůŬĐŽĂƐƚ͘/ƚŝƐĂůĂƌŐĞͲ 2017 and 2018 live music performances, digital sound music pieces produced through these scale audio and visual performance, to be presented Ăƌƚ͕ůŝǀĞƌŽƵŶĚͲƚĂďůĞĚŝƐĐƵƐƐŝŽŶƐĂŶĚĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů ĐŽůůĂďŽƌĂƟŽŶƐ͘ ŝŶůĂŬĞŶĞLJ͛Ɛ^ƚ͘EŝĐŚŽůĂƐŚƵƌĐŚ͕ǁŝƚŚůŽŶŐƐǁĂƚŚĞƐ broadcasts. ŽĨĚƌŽŶĞƐŽƵŶĚƐ͕ĞůĞĐƚƌŽŶŝĐĂŶĚƉƌĞͲƌĞĐŽƌĚĞĚƐŽƵŶĚ͕ dƵŶĞŝŶĂƚwww.soundingcoastalchange.org, or visit the ƐĞŵŝͲŝŵƉƌŽǀŝƐĞĚŝŶƐƚƌƵŵĞŶƚĂůƉĂƌƚƐĂŶĚĞǀĞŶͲƚŽǁĂƌĚƐ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͛ƐǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉƚĞŶƚŶĞĂƌůĂŬĞŶĞLJYƵĂLJ͘ ƚŚĞĞŶĚŽĨŝƚƐƚǁŽŚŽƵƌƐͲĂĚŝƐĐƵƐƐŝŽŶĨŽĐƵƐƐŝŶŐŽŶƚŚĞ ĨƵƚƵƌĞŽĨƚŚĞƌĞŐŝŽŶ͘ZŝĐŚĂƌĚƐƵƐĞƐůŽĐĂůůLJƌĞĐŽƌĚĞĚ KĐƚŽďĞƌϮϬϭϴʹDĂƌĐŚϮϬϭϵ, ĂƚƌĂǀĞůůŝŶŐ sounds, experimental approaches to music and ĞdžŚŝďŝƟŽŶŽĨĮůŵĂŶĚƐŽƵŶĚŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶƐ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ͕ĂŶĚƚŚĞĞŶƟƌĞƐƉĂĐĞŽĨƚŚĞĐŚƵƌĐŚ͘ sĞŶƵĞƐĂĐƌŽƐƐƚŚĞĐŽƵŶƚƌLJǁŝůůďĞĂŶŶŽƵŶĐĞĚŽŶƚŚĞ Cost: Free, families welcome ƉƌŽũĞĐƚǁĞďƐŝƚĞ͘ 14 50 YEARS NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018

34. WALKING FROM CROMER 35. WELCOMING WALKERS Walking events Four October sees Walk Cromer host the annual na- short 50 mile challenge tional conference of the Walkers are Welcome net- work, with more than 110 towns and villages in- vited; as well as the Norfolk Trails Walking and walks ommunity-led group Walk Cromer Full directions and maps at WalkCromer. Cycling Festival. There will be a series of walks has come up with nine of their favour- co.uk/nifty-fifty and talks in Cromer 8 - 19 October. 38. A CIRCULAR WALK ite walks to help celebrate the Norfolk More information at walkcromer.co.uk CCoast anniversary, making a bracing fif- THE and norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk/ A walk with everything ty mile challenge which can be done all togeth- norfolk-trails/walking-and-cycling-festival er or bit-by-bit. NIFTY Mel Brown of North Norfolk Fit Together leads With its regular train and bus services, live- FIFTY the way at Blakeney ly and historic Cromer is the ideal place to leave 36. EXPLORE MORE This walk has everything. It’s around 2.5 miles, the car behind and explore on foot year round. 1. Trimingham to Linear about an hour on marsh and field edge, grass The Walkers are Welcome town is at the con- 2. Overstrand Circular 2.5m Online guides tracks, minor roads and pavement – one minute fluence of one National and two Norfolk Trails, via & you are in the historic village, then on the coast and surrounded by a network of local footpaths. 3. Cromer to Overstrand Circular 8.5m Discover walking in the area with free online path and before you know it you are in the Siri Taylor of Walk Cromer said: ‘The walks via lighthouse & beach guides from the Norfolk Coast Partnership. countryside. cover nearly all of the Norfolk Coast Path in our 4. Cromer to Felbrigg Circular 4.5m Ten ‘Explore More’ walks take you off the beat- Start at Blakeney Village Hall car park off the area, with some additional circular routes; ter- 5. Cromer to Sheringham Linear 6m en track, from Snettisham to . Each A149 on the Langham Rd, NR257PG. Walk from rain from beaches to clifftops, parkland, wood- via four peaks has a guide featuring places to pause for a drink the far end of the car park towards the village land, footpaths and quiet lanes; and some of the 6. Sheringham Circular via Beeston 6.5m or bite to eat, interesting sites to visit and clues hall and take a little path to the right, next to bus most spectacular viewpoints in Norfolk.’ Priory & Pretty Corner on what to expect, such as if the are dog shelter. Cross the A149, then bearing slightly right ‘All these walks are on bus routes, so take a few 7. Sheringham Park Circular 7m friendly. Best of all they are accessible by public and then left along access road to Blakeney Hotel. days to relax and thoroughly enjoy the range of via NT park & coast path transport, so you can help the coast by having a Cross road and turn left along quayside beyond scenery and interesting places to explore. Handy 8. Weybourne Circular 5m car-free adventure. white railings. route guides published by Norfolk Trails accom- via coast path & Kelling Heath There is also a selection of accessible walks Bear right just past slipway and then bear left pany most of the walks, and we’ve put all the num- 9. Salthouse Circular 5m which provide an opportunity to experience the after buildings to join coastal footpath across bered route maps for you on our website. Can you 5m coast’s wonderful diversity of landscapes and marshes. Follow this raised footpath until you TOTAL (in miles) eventually see a timber five bar gate on your left. complete the 50 mile challenge?’ 50m wildlife for everyone. Families with push-chairs Tweet us your pictures of you on the 50 mile will find these walks just as useful as people with Continue ahead for about another 100/150 yards. challenge @norfolkaonb limited mobility. norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk

37. WALKS FOR ALL Step fit

For ten years North Norfolk Fit Together has been making the most of walking in the area. With members spanning the district and walks running most days and all year round the pro- gramme is popular with locals and tourists alike. There are walks for all abilities up to four miles. Starting at an introductory level where people can come along and walk as far as they feel able. The events are very social and after most walks the group have a cup of tea together at one of the many local cafes or pubs. “Memory walks” for people living with dementia and their carers run weekly during the summer months. Programmes are also available at all local li- braries , or contact co ordinator Mel Brown on 0776625999 [email protected].

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42. SUNSETS At about 50 yards before a set of steps and twenty species of bird, all sharing the rich pickings of Carry on along the road keeping straight ahead railings, turn left up a path that has a post and wire the lagoon. Not only birds of course, but deer and at the T-junction. Behind the stone wall on the left is Above and beyond fence along the left hand side and follow towards other animals and an array of plant life abound here the Old Rectory. At the scissors crossroads turn sharp the A149. Turn right, walking along the right hand and on the marsh. left and in a short distance take the marked path on Camping on the coast is a sure way to never miss side verge and cross the A149 about 50 yards Enjoy huge skies – looking north, landfall might the right leading onto the nature reserve. a moment of the stunning Norfolk sunsets – and further down and opposite a footpath sign and gate. be the Shetlands, or even the North Pole, but we Enter the reserve and turn right to follow the Le a new business ensures walkers can do just that. Go through the gate and follow the path along continue east to Morston Quay, now a haven for Hairs Hike. Follow the trail, marked by red rings on Gin Wilson-North runs Norfolk coast-based two field edges turning left at far corner of the pleasure craft, but in the past, a base for pirates. posts, as it winds through trees. At a major cross MarGins Walking and Glamping Holidays ena- second and right and left again through small copse Turn up the access road, cross the road to path turn left and keep on the path as it leads bling walkers to immerse themselves in walking of trees. Follow track alongside wooden fence. At a Morston Church – a church still without electricity, steeply downhill onto the flatter area. At the bottom the Norfolk Coast Path whilst their tent is set up gravel track turn right and then cross Langham Road but loved by the many that worship or visit, and pick of the hill take the left turn and follow the red along the way. Guests really enjoy the chance to re- turning left and follow this along, keeping on the up the coastal bus to return home. markers to the boardwalk. lax at the end of a walk and skygaze: “They often right hand side, back to the car park. Follow the path up the steps. Near the top the say we really felt part of it – immersed in watch- path turns right but by keeping straight ahead the ing the magical colours.” walkandglamp.co.uk 40. A WESTERN WALK path leads to a seat. The right turn follows along 39. A COASTHOPPER WALK what was thousands of years ago the sea cliffs. In royal footsteps Looking over to the right the sea is visible and the 43. ON THE TRAIL Enjoy huge skies large area of reclaimed land is now farmed by the Allan Jones, Rambler offers a Wolferton wander Royal Estate. Follow the path back to the car park. Fast track fun Don Davenport, walker and rambler on some This 3.5 mile walk starts at the car park for marsh magic (ref TF 662 283, PE31 6HF) and The new Norfolk Coast Path Junior Passport is Allow one hour for this walk (but be warned you takes in a royal former railway station and stud, a 41. A TOWN WALK designed for children aged 5+. Priced at £5, it fea- could be tempted to stay much longer). Catch the 14th century church, and an acid bog nature reserve. tures fun activities on the Hunstanton to Cromer coastal bus to Stiffkey Church. Cross the road and From the car park walk downhill into the village. heritage trail stretch of the Norfolk Coast Path, which is broken take a ‘Greenway’ to the Coast Path. Our route goes Pass the and continue to the defunct down into 15 sections. Each can be marked with a east, but if you were to go west for a short distance level crossing of Wolferton station.The King’s Lynn Devised by Walk Cromer stamp, usually found strapped to Norfolk Trails you would see several large barnlike buildings, one to Hunstanton branch was opened in 1862 and was A meandering 2.5 mile walk through Cromer, finger posts or at Tourist Information Centres. of which houses the Rescue Wooden Boats Maritime used by the royal family until its closure in 1969. covering 20 points of historic interest. Start from The grown up version of the and Heritage Centre, a small and fascinating insight into Carry on to a grass triangle in front of one of the Runton Road Car park and finish at the railway Norfolk Coast Path National Trail passport con- the boat-builders art. royal studs. Keep bearing left passing the Wolferton station. A pocket walk pack is available at £1 from tains information on what to see along the way. After a mile or so on the landward side you will Club. Continue on a gentle left curve to eventually Cromer Tourist Information Centre. Passports are on sale at Tourist Information see Stiffkey Fen, a large area of shallow water. With re cross the railway at an old gated crossing, now a There are many pubs, cafes and restaurants Centres at Hunstanton, Burnham Deepdale, your binoculars at the ready you can easily tick off cottage. Just past the crossing is Wolferton Church. around the town, serving a range of seafood dishes. Cromer and at Wells Beach Café, or on the Na- tional Trail website: nationaltrail.co.uk

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46. REUSING RAILWAYS On track for new paths

Closed between 1959 and 1970 many of Norfolk’s rural railways still exist, including several close to the coast. Norfolk county council are looking at the potential for bringing some back into use as cycling, walking and horse riding routes. Such a network of routes will be a resource for 44. NORFOLK COAST CYCLEWAY experiencing the best of the Norfolk countryside – and act as natural corridors for plants and animals. The first stage of the project will concentrate on studying what can be brought back into use Let us for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. Then more detailed feasibility will be looked at in terms of how to connect the routes to towns, villages, be your businesses and centres for employment. 47. NORFOLK COAST PATH The path that guide keeps growing

Norfolk’s Coast Path was established in 1986 between Hunstanton and Cromer, and for 23 he Norfolk Coast Cycleway follows qui- • Quiet Lanes – exploring the ‘Quiet Lanes’ Holt: Overland Cycles years that was the extent of the trail. In 2009 et roads and lanes between King’s Lynn network in north-east Norfolk 01263 713293 or 07733 445511 the idea of an English Coast Path was enshrined T and via Cromer. Along • Broads – a glimpse of the Broads www.sites.google.com/site/overlandcycles in the Marine Act. the way there are wonderful views of the sea and • Caister Castle – a short 6 mile loop to the : One of the first new sections of this new and fascinating places to explore. Castle and Museum Cycle Hire at BeWilderwood, truly National Trail was in Norfolk, linking the However fast or far you cycle it’s good to 07887 480331 eastern end of the path to Sea Palling which know the whereabouts of somewhere to stop for Order the guide for just £4 including broadlandcyclehire.co.uk opened in December 2014. Two years later the second section between Sea Palling and Hopton- a break, refreshments or maybe visit an attrac- postage and packing (to UK mainland) Hoveton, and Bridge: on-Sea opened. The next stretch is set to be tion or site. Our cycleway map indicates pubs, direct online at norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/ BroadsByCycle 01603 552563 Hunstanton to Sutton Bridge. cafes and shops and features advice about junc- shop. Please allow up to 7 working days broadsbycycle.co.uk tions, hills and distance markers. All sorts of at- for delivery. With the whole of the Norfolk coast soon to tractions are shown on the map to aid planning Kelling Heath: Huff and Puff Cycles be walkable – and soon after the entire English your itinerary. 07500 865095 coast – Norfolk county council is working with The reverse of the map displays a selection huffandpuffcycles.co.uk neighbouring counties to look at new ways to 45. TRY CYCLING of Explorer routes off the main route, each with Sheringham: Black Bikes promote long-distance coastal walking, with an East of England Coast Path to rival the South map with a points of interest: Don’t have a bike? Why not hire from one 01263 822255 black-bikes.co.uk West Coast Path. • and Sandringham of the following places: Sheringham: Green Powered Bicycles • Ringstead includes the coast between 01263 821882 or 07979 195664 In the meantime the Norfolk Coast Path is Burnham Deepdale: Hunstanton and greenpoweredbicycles.com more popular than ever with around 250,000 Deepdale Cycle Hire • Docking in north-west Norfolk people walking sections of it annually. There T: 01485 210614 Waxham: Sea Palling Cycle Hire • pilgrim centre and the is great variety from the cliffs at Hunstanton with www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/bike-hire 07747 483154 seapallingcyclehire.com countryside just inland from the north their distinctive red bands, to the saltmarshes : On Yer Bike Cycle Hire Norfolk coast Heacham: A. E. Wallis of Cley and Salthouse, to the sand cliffs of 07584 308120 norfolkcyclehire.co.uk • Holt villages and countryside 01485 571683 aewallis.co.uk the east with their links to pre history fossil • Cromer rural route through villages and Holkham Hall: Holkham Cycle Hire : Paddles and Pedals mammoths and early human footprints. estates south of the town 01328 713071 holkham.co.uk 08454 969177 thecanoeman.co.uk NORTH NORFOLK CYCLE HIRE DELIVERY SERVICE

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This map focuses on major trails. Several great long distance trails are omitted as they run mainly off the map and do not connect to the area of outstanding – natural beauty: the Fen Rivers Way (King’s Lynn –Cambridge); Angles Way (Great Yarmouth-); Wherryman’s Way (Norwich-Great Yarmouth) and Boudicca Way (Norwich-Diss). Information on Norfolk Trails and public rights Paintings & of way at norfolk.gov.uk/out-and-about-in-norfolk. Map illustration by Kate Dougan Outdoor © Crown copyright and database rights 2017 100019340. Sculptures

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49. BUSES TO THE COAST X29 Fakenham - Pensthorpe - 1 Winterton - - Caister - Norwich (Daily) First Great Yarmouth (Mon - Sat) First. 33 Cromer - Northrepps - Southrepps - 4 (Coasthopper) Wells - Blakeney - Sheringham (Mon-Fri) Our Bus - Cromer - Mundesley (Daily) Sanders Coaches 34 North Walsham - Happisburgh - 5 Holt - Sheringham - Cromer - Mundesley - Sea Palling - (Mon-Fri) North Walsham (Daily) Sanders Coaches. Sanders Coaches. X55 North Walsham - Coltishall - 34/35/36 King’s Lynn - Dersingham Norwich (Daily) Sanders Coaches. - Sandringham (35 only) - Heacham - 6 North Walsham - Stalham - Great Yarmouth Hunstanton (Daily) Lynxbus (Mon - Sat) Sanders Coaches. 36 (Coastliner) Hunstanton - - 6A North Walsham - Roughton - Cromer Wells - Fakenham (Daily) Lynxbus (Mon - Sat) Sanders Coaches. 39 King’s Lynn - Fakenham (Mon-Sat) Lynxbus 9 Fakenham - Constable - Holt 44 Holt - - Sheringham (Daily) (Daily) Sanders Coaches. Sanders Coaches. X11 Stalham - Wroxham - Norwich 44A/X44 Sheringham - Cromer - Aylsham - (Mon-Sat) Sanders Coaches. Norwich (Daily) Sanders Coaches. 21 Fakenham - North Elmham - 45 Holt - - Norwich (Mon-Sat) Konectbus. (Mon-Sat) Sanders Coaches. High Street Cley-next-the-Sea 27 Fakenham - - 46 Holt- Cley-next-to-Sea - Blakeney - Norfolk NR25 7RF (Mon-Fri) Sanders Coaches (Mon-Sat) Sanders Coaches. 01263 740134 email [email protected] Please check individual timetables for bus times and stops. www.madeincley.co.uk Deepdale Cafe 20 LOCAL FOOD 3 Dalegate Market, NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018 Main Road, Burnham Deepdale PE31 8FB T: 01485 210200 W: deepdale-cafe.co.uk TNERSH Cooks of Ingham Farmshop AR I Sandringham Apple Juice P P Boundary Farm, Ingham NR12 0TS I Sandringham Estate T: 01485 545400 T N T: 01692 598202 W: cooksofingham.co.uk S Davies’ Fish Shop W: sandringhamestate.co.uk A A Own produce and other local products. O C 7 Garden Street, Cromer NR27 9HN Apple juice, cider and pick your own C T T: 01263 512727 E: [email protected] apples during season. Country Pickings Ltd I Cromer crab, lobsters, cockles, whelks 19 High Street, Mundesley NR11 8LH K O and a range of wet fish. Salthouse Beef T: 01263 720054 L N Ferndale Norfolk Cheeses Manor House Farm, Cross Street, Locally grown fresh produce. O The White Cottage, Salthouse NR25 7XH Food Hall F NR11 7AG T: 01263 740497 North Creake, NR21 9LF

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D T: 01263 577441 Wells Quay T: 07901 656608 Brewed on site. W: greenfarmlamb.co.uk Fresh fish, shellfish. Stall on Wells Quay. The Tacons Farmshop E: [email protected] Fresh Approach Ltd The Grange, NR29 5AJ Available at Farmers Markets in Aylsham Unit 4A, Aylsham Industrial Estate, T: 01493 740236 W: thetacons.co.uk and Aldborough. Aylsham NR11 6SS E: offi[email protected] Try out the live map of local Hunstanton Ice Cream T: 01263 731412 ‘Pick Your Own’ fresh fruit and onions. 17 The Green, Hunstanton PE36 5AH W: freshapproach-norfolk.co.uk producers on our web-based T: 01485 533108 Velvet Bakehouse Cupcakes E: [email protected] W: hunstantonicecream.co.uk T: 07712 629336 Home grown fruit and vegetables for Hand-made ice cream. W: velvetbakehouse.com wholesale. E: [email protected] directory. It’s all there at Letheringsett Mill Flour Appealing cupcakes for any occasion. Groveland Farmshop Letheringsett NR25 7YD Road, Roughton, norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk T: 01263 713153 Westons of Blakeney Norfolk NR11 8TB W: letheringsettwatermill.co.uk 5A Westgate Street, Blakeney T: 01263 833777 Blakeney Crab Shed Wholewheat, spelt and other flour. NR25 7NQ W: grovelandfarmshop.co.uk LOCAL PRODUCERS T: 01263 741112 63 New Road, Blakeney NR25 7PA Martin’s Farm Wide range of produce. Abbey Farm Dairy W: westonsofblakeney.co.uk T: 01263 740988 NR20 5DB Warham Road, Binham NR21 0DG Fresh shellfish, fish, home made produce. Heacham Farm Shop Shellfish, homemade crab cakes and more. T: 01263 861241 T: 07776 232440 Lynn Road, Heacham PE31 7JE Brancaster Brewery Free range chickens, ducks, eggs, pork. Whin Hill Cider T: 01485 570002 W: walsingham.co.uk M: 07768 510220 The Ciderworks, Stearman’s Yard, c/o The Jolly Sailors PE31 8BJ Morton’s Traditional Taste Ltd E: [email protected] W: abbeyfarmdairy.com Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1BW T: 01485 210314 Whitwell Hall Farms, NR10 5AY Local food direct from producers. E: [email protected] W: brancasterbrewery.co.uk T: 01328 711821 M: 0776 9571423 T: 01692 538067 Humble Pie Deli Raw milk straight from the dairy. E: [email protected] W: whinhillcider.co.uk W: freerangeturkeys.co.uk Market Place, Burnham Market PE31 8HF Asparagus Marsham Small batches of high quality real ale. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 01328 738581 Wood Farm, Marsham NR10 5QQ Norfolk cider, perry and apple juice. Breck Farm Free range turkey and chicken. W: humble-pie.com T: 01603 754224 Weybourne NR25 6QL E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Mrs Temple’s Cheese T: 01263 588236 Homemade jams, chutneys, marmalades Fresh asparagus (May-June). Wighton T: 01328 820224 LOCAL PRODUCE SHOPS W: breckfarm.co.uk Handmade using milk from own cows. and cakes. Beeston Brewery Fruit and vegetables available in season. Algy’s Farm Shop Norfolk Saffron H V Graves Butchers Road Farm, Bintree NR20 5NE Aberdeen Angus Beef T: 07789 366560 24 Gladstone Place, Briston NR24 2LE Beeston PE32 2LZ T: 01362 683893 Hawthorn Farm, Briston NR24 2JQ W: norfolksaffron.co.uk T: 01263 860333 W: hvgraves.co.uk T: 01328 700844 W: bintreefarmshop.co.uk T: 01263 862734 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: beestonbrewery.co.uk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Norfolk grown Saffron produce. Algy’s popcorn and seasonal farm produce. Butchers and hog roast catering. E: [email protected] Top quality Aberdeen Angus Beef. Everything from bottles to casks. Norfolk Heatwave Products Arthur Howell Shops Icarus Hines Butcher Causeway Butchers Rose Cottage, Weybourne, NR25 7SY Wells area 69 Church Street, Cromer NR27 9HH Bray’s Pork Pies Causeway Farm, Sea Palling Road, T: 01263 588249 M: 07733 991211 T: 01328 710228 T: 01263 514541 12 Bayfield Brecks, Ingham NR12 0TP W: norfolkheatwave.com W: arthurhowell.com W: icarushines.co.uk Letheringsett NR25 7DZ T: 01692 580886 Homemade hot chilli pepper products. Home-made produce and smoke house. E: [email protected] T: 01263 860944 Traditional butchers shop. Norfolk’s premier butcher with over W: perfectpie.co.uk Papworth Butchers Back to the Garden Farmshop Cley Smokehouse 30 years’ experience. Hand made from own free-range pigs. 46 Station Road, Sheringham NR26 8RG Letheringsett, Holt NR25 7JJ High Street, Cley-next-the-Sea NR25 7RF T: 01263 823189 T: 01263 715996 Community shop Bagthorpe Farm Organic Bircham T: 01263 740282 W: papworthbutchers.co.uk W: back-to-the-garden.co.uk Wolterton Road, Itteringham NR11 7AF T: 01485 578528 W: cleysmokehouse.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 01263 587325 W: bagthorpefarm.co.uk E: [email protected] Quality meats from own farm. Fresh local food, organic produce, café W: ourvillagestore.co.uk Organic vegetables grown on the farm. Freshly smoked fish, shellfish, cured meats. Plumbe & Maufe Farming and restaurant. A range of local produce. Bircham Windmill Courtyard Farm Town Bakers and Larners J E Howard Butchers Great Bircham PE31 6SJ Ringstead PE36 5LQ T: 01328 738311 M: 07774 996634 High Street, Holt NR25 6BW West Newton, Sandringham PE31 6AY T: 01485 578393 T: 01485 525251 W: pmfarming.co.uk T: 01263 712244 T: 01485 542219 W: birchamwindmill.co.uk W: courtyardfarm.co.uk Fresh plums and apples, plum jam, apple W: bakersandlarners.co.uk E: [email protected] Hand-baked goods and own sheep Organic beef, pork and lamb. juice in season. E: [email protected] W: jehoward.co.uk cheeses. Crush Foods Poppyland Brewery Award winning food hall. Traditional family butcher and abattoir. Blueberries The Crushing Shed, Park Farm Salle NR10 4SG Chesterfield Lodge, West Street, Blakeney Delicatessen Knights Hill Farmshop Fairgreen Farm, Middleton PE32 1RN T: 01263 805009 Cromer NR27 9DT 30 High Street, Blakeney NR25 7AL Knight’s Hill, , T: 01553 844062 W: crush-foods.com T: 01263 513992 M: 078887 398804 T: 01263 740939 King’s Lynn PE30 3HQ M: 07928 533846 E: [email protected] W: poppylandbeer.com W: blakeneydeli.co.uk T: 01553 674212 W: blueberrypicking.co.uk Cold pressed rapeseed oil, dressings, E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: knightshillfarmshop.net Pick-your-own blueberries (mid-July-Sept). sauces and granola. Unfiltered real ales. Seasonal local produce. Own produce and other local suppliers. Norfolk sea larder Fresh fish | Cromer crab | Lobster | Plus lots more

Deepdale Cafe at Dalegate Market in Burnham Deepdale on the beautiful Family run fishing business and shop open to the public. North Norfolk Coast, offering breakfasts, Caught, processed and sold with in 24 hours of landing. You can’t get fresher than that! As of this season we will lunches, teas, coffees and cakes. be processing from our eco factory, the only one of its kind in Norfolk. Come and take a look. Dalegate Market, Main Road, Burnham New Hall Farm, NR24 2JF | 01263 862991 Deepdale PE31 8FB [email protected] @Thefishlarder Tel: 01485 210200 | www.deepdale-cafe.co.uk NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018 LOCAL FOOD 21

M & M Rutland Butchers 13 Briston Road, Melton Constable NR24 2DG T: 01263 860562 W: rutland-butchers.co.uk Local meat, dairy and homemade pies. Royal recipes from Sandringham Norfolk Deli 16 Greevegate, Hunstanton PE36 6AA T: 01485 535540 W: norfolk-deli.co.uk andringham Country Park has two overnight. The next day place all the ingredients in E: [email protected] nature trails and the shorter sculpture a stainless steel or copper preserving or large Range of local produce. trail, a children’s adventure play area saucepan. P&S Butchers and 600 acres of woodland walks. Preheat oven to 150 degrees C. Place two 8 Bull Street, Holt NR25 6HP S T: 01263 713227 W: pandsbutchers.co.uk There are regular car rallies, Sunday band saucers in the freezer – you will need these to Local meat and game. concerts and a monthly farmers’ market. check for setting if you don’t have a sugar Picnic Fayre Sandringham Visitor Centre is open every thermometer. Old Forge, Cley-next-the-Sea NR25 7AP day apart from Good Friday and Day; Wash the jars and lids thoroughly and T: 01263 740587 W: picnic-fayre.co.uk April to October, 9.30am to 5.30pm drain well, before placing on a baking tray E: [email protected] and November to March 9.30am to 4.30pm. in the oven. Delicatessen stocking local produce. Parking is free. More details of events on Put the pan on a medium heat, allow Real Ale Shop www.sandringhamestate.co.uk. the sugar to gently dissolve, stirring often. Branthill Farm, The restaurant offers anything from a cup When there are no sugar crystals Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1SBB of coffee to a three-course hot meal, all freshly visible, turn up the heat and bring to a T: 01328 710810 prepared on site each day. Here are three recipes rapid rolling boil, skimming off and scum W: therealaleshop.co.uk kindly supplied from their large repertoire of local as you go and stirring frequently to stop it E: [email protected] New malt coast craft brewery on the farm. delights. catching. If you have a sugar thermometer setting Stiffkey Stores point will be reached between 104-105 degrees The Old Coachouse, Wells Road, Sandringham apple chutney C. If not, when you see the mixture thicken, the Stiffkey NR23 1QH bubbles get bigger and noisier, T: 01328 830489 675g cooking apples, peeled, take the pan off the heat, put a teaspoon of E: [email protected] cored and chopped W: stiffkeystores.com the mixture onto one of the cold plates and 450g small pickling onions, halved Selling local and organic produce. leave for a minute or so to see if it sets. decorate at will and allow to set. Serve with fingers 225g chopped dates Tavern Tasty Meats If it doesn’t put the pan back on the heat of brown bread, mustard and cress. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped Swafield, North Walsham NR28 0PG and try the process again a few minutes later. From A Taste of Mey: Recipes and Memories – 1 red pepper, chopped T: 01692 405444 When it does reach setting point remove The proceeds from the book will go to The Queen W: taverntasty.co.uk 1 stick of cinnamon the pan from the heat and leave to settle for Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust. E: [email protected] 300ml cider vinegar 20 minutes or so, before removing the jars from Accredited rare breeds butcher. 175g soft, light brown sugar the oven and filling them carefully – use a jam The Old Post Office Zest and juice of 1 orange Coast Road, Salthouse NR25 7AJ funnel if you have one. Sandringham scones T: 01263 741618 Put all ingredients, except the sugar, orange zest Place the lids on and screw down well. Local produce including outlet for and juice, into a large, heavy saucepan. Store in a cool dark place, as this helps keep 225 g self raising flour Manor Farm Beef. Simmer gently, stirring frequently on a low the vibrant colour. 1 level tea spoon of baking powder Truly Local heat until the mixture is very soft and the liquid 55 g butter 44 High Street, Stalham NR12 9AS has evaporated. 150ml milk T: 01692 582438 W: trulylocalcic.co.uk Eggs Drumkilbo Serves 6-8 35g caster sugar E: [email protected] Add the sugar, zest and juice and stir again on If you like a fruit scones add 35g of sultanas Open Mon-Sat. Wide variety of local a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. products from within a 35 mile radius. Bring to the boil and carefully stir until the One of the Queen Mother’s favourites! to the mix. mixture starts to thicken – this should take about Heat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7. Walsingham Farm Shop 10 minutes. Take care as the mixture will be very ¾ pint / 450 ml mayonnaise Lightly dust a heavy baking sheet with flour. Guild Street, Walsingham 4 diced hard boiled eggs NR22 6BU hot and it can spit and splutter out of the pan. Sift the flour with the sugar and baking T: 01328 821877 Pour into sterilized, dry jars, and seal with clean, 8 oz/225g prawns (cooked but chilled powder into a large bowl. W: walsingham.co dry lids straight away. fresh or frozen) Lightly rub in the butter using just your E: [email protected] The chutney will keep for a year if stored in a 8 oz/225g diced Norfolk lobster (cooked fingertips, until the mixture resembles Find our other farm shop at Norfolk cool dark place. but chilled fresh) breadcrumbs. Lavender, Heacham PE31 7JE. Grow 3 diced ripe tomatoes (blanched, skinned local, eat local, love local. It can be eaten after six weeks but, like most Make a well in the dry mix and then carefully chutneys, the taste will improve the longer it is left and de-seeded) add the milk, mixing with a round bladed knife Weybourne Village Store to mature. 1 dessertspoon anchovy essence until it comes together into a soft, spongy dough. 2 Beach Lane, Weyborne, Holt NR25 7SY 6 drops Tabasco sauce On a lightly floured surface gently knead the T: 01263 588219 1 dessertspoon tomato puree dough until smooth. Roll out to a thickness of W: tideaway.org.uk/the-village-store Rhubarb and strawberry jam 4 sheets leaf gelatine Village store and deli supplying local 2.5 cm and cut into the desired size and shape. produce. ¼ pint/150 ml warm fish stock Gather up the trimmings and re-roll to use Makes approx 4x250g jars Soak the leaf gelatine in cold water then dissolve everything up. It is very important not to be heavy Wiveton Hall Farmshop 500g strawberries, not too ripe, halved Wiveton Hall, Wiveton NR25 7TE it in the fish stock and allow to cool. handed at this stage. Place each scone on the if large T: 01263 740525 Place the mayonnaise in a bowl and add half floured baking sheet and sprinkle carefully with 500g rhubarb, sliced into 3cm pieces W: wivetonhall.co.uk the cooled gelatine. Add all the other ingredients a little caster sugar E: offi[email protected] 750g granulated sugar to the mayonnaise mixture and stir carefully to Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or Café, farm shop and PYO in season. 2 tbsp lemon juice combine. Place the mixture in a china or glass until well-risen and golden. Place all ingredients into a large stainless steel bowl and chill until set. Leave to cool on a wire rack before eating FARMERS MARKETS or plastic bowl, cover and leave to macerate Glaze with the remaining gelatine and with lashings of jam and cream. 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Sandringham APPLE JUICE Norfolk Coast BAR & GRILL Apple Juice, Cider and pick your ownwn EAST RUNTON apples from Mid September onwardsdss atat Now serving New Italian menu Sandringham Estate. Cox, Bramley,y, GUARDIAN as well as our American Diner menu cider and 8 single varieties of apple juice available all year. Plum Orchards and Accommodation Opening times Tuesday to Sunday till late Call Andrew 07810 310757 on the North Norfolk Coast E: [email protected] Private hire • Accommodation • Dog friendly restaurant www.sandringhamapplejuice.co.uk.uuukk T: 01328 738311 M: 07774 996634 Takeaways - free delivery over £20 within 5-mile radius 2019 Leith House Orchards, Lowes Lane, For bookings call 01263 512300 Burnham Overy Town, Norfolk PE31 8JL High Street, East Runton NR27 9NX To advertise call 01502 725870 [email protected] • www.pmfarming.co.uk www.sammysbarandgrill.co.u 22 COMPETITIONS NORFOLKNORNNORFONONORFOROORFORFORRFORFFOFOLLK COASTCOAST GGUARDIANUARDIARDIARDARDIRDRDDIIANANN20 2018 20201818 Capture the coast with the RSPB

o mark the 50th anniversary, the RSPB and salt water food supplies attract avian vis- is sponsoring a special photography com- FIRST PRIZE: itors all year round. petition to gather all the most beautiful Viking HD 8 x 42 binoculars RSPB Snettisham reserve lies on the east- T images of the Norfolk Coast – its habi- retailing at £519 ern part of The Wash. It is a spectacular natural tats, landscapes and species. SECOND PRIZE: landscape bounded by a vast expanse of open Carrie Carey, RSPB Visitor Experience Man- A Wildlife Photography Workshop, mudflats and wild saltmarsh. The Wash is the ager said: “The Norfolk Coast area of outstand- lunch and guided walk at most important estuarine complex in the UK for ing natural beauty is nationally renowned for its reserve. Value £45 migrating and wintering shorebirds and wild- stunning landscapes and seascapes and an amaz- fowl. From late summer to early spring, Snettish- THIRD PRIZE: ing array of wildlife. Along with other natural at- am reserve is home to tens of thousands of waders, Birdfeeder. Value £15 tractions along the coast, our reserves at Snettish- geese and gulls; their early morning calls fill the am and Titchwell Marsh showcase the diversity Make and model air with a cacophony of sound while their aerial of prizes may vary slightly. of habitats and species that everyone can enjoy in displays mesmerise and delight. Saline lagoons The photography competition will be open until March 2019, and judging will take place soon after it closes. Norfolk. We’re inviting visitors to capture the es- provide safe roosting areas for young chicks dur- To enter your photographs please email digital images sence of our beautiful coastal areas throughout the from the sea and farmed for potatoes or grazed ing spring and early summer while watchful par- to [email protected], clearly marked Norfolk Coast seasons in this year’s photography competition.” by cattle. During both World Wars the beach was ents congregate on the mudflats to feed. Guardian Photography Competition. Please include your RSPB Titchwell Marsh reserve lies towards used by the military for target practice. Visitors name and telephone number on each entry, plus when and where the image was taken. Files no larger than 1MB the western end of the Norfolk coast and forms a can search for the remains of a WWII Covenanter Categories per entry. key part of the North Norfolk Coast Special Pro- tank and the ruins of an RAF control tower both All images must be taken in the Norfolk Coast tection Area (SPA). uncovered at low tide. These structures support a area of outstanding natural beauty (see map in Photography competition rules Remnants of a petrified forest can still be found variety of marine organisms from limpets to com- centre pages for area) and must be entered in one • Open to amateur photographers only • Photographs must have been taken in the Norfolk Coast on Titchwell’s shoreline and date back to a time mon crabs and form a prominent part of Titch- of the following categories: area of outstanding natural beauty (see map on centre when East Anglia formed part of mainland Eu- well’s coastline. • Natural Norfolk (landscape/seascape) pages for details) rope. Titchwell’s more recent history begins in the Today Titchwell Marsh reserve is a haven for • Wildlife in Action (motion/emotion) • Up to 3 images may be entered for each category. 18th Century when areas of saltmarsh were gained resident and migrant birds; the abundant fresh • Comedy Caption (amusing, anecdotal) • No image that has previously won a prize or has been published can be entered • Images must not be manipulated in any significant way ie cropping and exposure is acceptable but cloning is not. Winning entries will be asked to supply the original Not a photographer? untouched file. • No wildlife or habitats should be harmed, put at risk or Don’t worry, as well as a photography unduly disturbed. No shots of birds on nests. competition, we will be running our usual • The RSPB accepts no responsibility for images that are lost or corrupted during upload. Norfolk Coast Guardian competition, with ten • There is no cash alternative to the competition prize(s) great prizes. and the judge’s decision is final. The first ten entries drawn from those with Terms and conditions the correct answers will win either a copy of the • Full copyright title shall be retained by the author. By beautiful new book of photography and poems submitting an image, you agree that the winners’ names, about the coast, Walk with me (see page 11 for town and entry will be used by the RSPB and Norfolk Coast Partnership for future print and social media purposes. details), a poster and card giftpack by Robert • Any contribution must be your own original work, it Gillmor (see page 2 and cover) or a Phonescope must not infringe on the rights of third parties including from the RSPB. copyright, trade mark, trade secrets, privacy, publicity, personal or proprietary rights. • By submitting your contribution you agree to be legally Titchwell sand banks: Titchwell RSPB reserve, October 2017. Neil Espin bound by these terms and conditions

Please complete all sections, cut out and send to the Norfolk Coast Partnership, Age (please circle) 18-35 36-60 Over 60 Terms and conditions South Wing, Fakenham Fire Station, Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 8BB 1. Competition closes at midnight Are you visiting the coast on holiday? TYes TNo on 31 October 2018. 2. No purchase necessary. What year was the Norfolk Coast designated an area of outstanding natural beauty? 3. No cash alternative. Prize is non-transferable. (circle correct answer) Are you visiting the coast on a day trip? TYes TNo 4. The competition winners will be notified by 1945 1992 1968 telephone or email usually by the end of Is this the first time you have read the Guardian? November. TYes TNo 5. Competition is only open to people aged Name: ...... 18 or over and UK residents. Where did you pick it up? (outlet and location) 6. Employees of the Norfolk Coast Partnership Email: ...... Tel: ...... or their families or households are not eligible ...... to enter. Home address: ...... 7. This contest is void where prohibited ...... or restricted by law. 8. RSPB and the Norfolk Coast Partnership will ...... Postcode: ...... Have you found it useful? TYes TNo not share any personal details of entrants.

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NORFOLK RIVERS TRUST track a wild animal, build an epic sandcastle, 30 Days Wild – Day 1 For more details visit watch the birdlife or hunt for bugs. Grab your Fri 1 June: 10.30am-4.30pm norfolkriverstrust.org/events scrapbook, collect your stickers and stamps, Encourages all ages to take part in wild and begin your 50 things-themed family fun. World Fish Migration Day Stay as long as you like. Look out for flags and activities across the coast/wider Norfolk. Free Sat 21 Apr: 10am-3pm NT staff. 01263 740241 Natural Surroundings, Bayfield Estate, Nocturnal Nature Holt, NR25 7JN 50 things Thursdays Saturday 16 June: 6:30pm Come and see the restoration work, footage, Thu 31 May; Thu 2,9,16,23,30 Aug Sunday 17 June: 9:30am live fish and speak to some experts! A small At Brancaster Beach. Fly a kite, skim stones, Explore Cley Marshes overnight! Wildlife admission/entrance fee applies to the nature track a wild animal, build an epic sandcastle, activities and a sleepover in the centre. reserve. watch the birdlife or hunt for bugs. Grab your Best for ages 8-11, must be accompanied. scrapbook, collect your stickers and stamps, £25 NWT members, £30 non-members and begin your 50 things-themed family fun. NATIONAL TRUST Stay as long as you like. Look out for flags Sounding Coastal Change: Coastal For more details visit nationaltrust.org.uk and NT staff. 01263 740241 Conversations Repton walks at Sheringham International Garden Photographer Sat 30 June: 10.30am-12.30pm Discover the coast Regular volunteer-led walks taking in the of the year exhibition An informal ‘conversation café’ about the ever- views and structures of the estate, the changing and dynamic north Norfolk coast; with our special favourite work of landscape designer Throughout September, the Bower Garden, past, present and future. In partnership with Humphry Repton. 01263 820555. Starting at Sheringham Park, is the setting for the The Open University. Free birthday events at 11.30am for 2 hours International Garden Photographer of the Thu 12 & Thu 26 Apr; Thu 10 & Thu 24 year exhibition. The best in garden, plant, Cley Calling: Summer Spirit flower and botanical photography, and as part RSPB SNETTISHAM May; Thu 14 Jun; Sat 7 & Thu 19 Jul; Thu Thu 2 – Sun 5 August of his bicentenary, the landscapes of Humphry For more details visit rspb.org.uk 9 & Thu 23 Aug; Thu 6 Sep; Thu 4 & 18 Oct Celebrates the spirit of summer on the north Repton. 01263 820555 Norfolk coast with lots of summery activities Wader Watch Bat walk at Felbrigg Costs vary depending on event. RSPB Snettisham is primarily an estuarine Fri 18 May and Fri 31 Aug NORFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST Bizarre Beasts reserve sitting on the embayment of The Discover the world of bats on a stroll around All events take place at Cley Marshes. Sat 27 October: 10.30-4.30pm Wash. It has a clear and compelling identity the estate at night fall. Minimum age 9. 8.30- For more details visit that celebrates the diversity of wildlife amidst 11pm. £5; £3 child. No dogs. Booking essential: norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on Lots of free crafts and activities to celebrate a wild and characteristic landscape and 0344 249 1895 halloween and teach children/families the seascape along north Norfolk’s coastline. From Easter at Cley value of nature. Particular focus on Halloween spring to late summer Snettisham reserve themed animals such as bats, spiders. Free The Wildlife of Sun 1 April: 10.30-4.30pm supports a spectacular assemblage of wading Wed 27 Jun: 10am-4pm Lots of free crafts and activities to celebrate the birds and is the premier site on The Wash to Cley Calling: Winter Wetlands joint event with Norfolk Wildlife Trust – holiday and teach children/families the value view waders in terms of the sheer numbers on a 5 mile walk led by a wildlife expert to of nature and how it links to Easter. Free Thu 6 – Sun 9 December site. discover birds, butterflies and flowers of Celebrates our unique range of habitats Mon 16 Jul: 7.30am; Tue 17 Jul: 8am; Blakeney Point. Booking not needed, meet Seaweed Pressing found on the north Norfolk coast. Tue 14 Aug: 7am; Wed 15 Aug: 7.45am; at Cley Beach Car Park for 10am Sat 14 April: 10.30-3.30pm Costs vary depending on event. Thu 16 Aug: 8.30am; Wed 12 Sep: 6.45am; Uses natural findings on the coastline to create Thu 13 Sep: 7.30am; Fri 14 Sep: 8am Terrific Tuesdays Beach cleans art. £22 NWT members, £26 non-members £7.50 adult, £6 RSPB member Tue 29 May; Tue 31 Jul; Tue 7,14,21,28 Aug These are free events suitable for all ages, no www.rspb.org.uk/snettisham At Blakeney Quay. Learn how to catch – and Sounding Coastal Change: need to book, but may be cancelled in adverse hold – a crab, borrow a pair of binoculars to weather conditions in which case please call to Building a Sound Ark check out the birdlife, go bug hunting, explore check: 01263 740008. All events 10.30-12 noon. the grassland at Friary Hills and more. Grab THE WASH AND NORTH NORFOLK MARINE Tue 17 April: 10.30-3.30pm Sat 7 Apr: Salthouse, Beach Rd; Sat 5 May: your scrapbook and collect your stickers and Explore how the voices of the coast; its birds, PARTNERSHIP Cley Beach, Car Park; Sat 2 Jun: Salthouse, stamps. Drop in any time during the day. maps, reed beds, shingle, fishermen or folk For more details visit wnnmp.co.uk Beach Rd; Sat 7 Jul: Cley Beach, Car Park; Meet at Blakeney Quay. Sorry, no dogs on songs can tell us about the coastal landscapes Sat 4 Aug: Salthouse, Beach Rd; Sat 1 Sep: Wild Seas Week Friary Hills. 01263 740241 we value. In this workshop, we will build Fri 3 – Sun 12 August a Sound Ark – a time capsule message Cley Beach, Car Park; Sat 6 Oct: Salthouse, Wild Seas Week is a series of events that Wild Wednesdays of sounds we want to preserve for future Beach Rd; Sat 3 Nov: Cley Beach, Car Park; celebrates the maritime nature and culture Wed 30 May; Wed 1,8,15,22,29 Aug generations to hear. In partnership with Sat 1 Dec: Salthouse, Beach Rd of The Wash and North Norfolk coast. At Brancaster Beach. Fly a kite, skim stones, The Open University. Free

MANNINGTON ESTATE ALBATRO Tourist Information E S Hunstanton WALKS OPEN EVERY DAY HBAR, RESTAURANT, B&B Car park £2 T Hunstanton Town Council At Hunstanton you can’t miss GARDENS the busy Tourist Information Open from 27th May to 2nd September Wells-Next-the-Sea, NR23 1JP Centre situated at the top of The Green. Call in for: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays 11am - 5pm 01328 712201 • Local accommodation booking service 2018 EVENTS INCLUDE Recently Opened Ele and Me is just • Ideas on places to visit The GardenApril Exhibition May15th 13th runs from April 15th to 2nd September off the main high • Attractions and local National Garden Scheme opening street, opposite events Little Vintage Lover Fair the post office • National Guides and maps July 27th of the area June 21st National Garden Scheme opening and is filled with • Postcards, gifts & July 14th A Journey to the Centre of the Earth irresistible toys for souvenirs Norfolk Day (half price entry) younger children… • Town walks, heritage trail August 4th & 5th Paston Footprints Launch On board historic sailing ship Albatros OHDˌHWV August 16th Much Ado about Nothing Wooden, Open • Tickets for local events – September 2nd • Traditional Dutch Cuisine including August 19th Nature Day ended, Sensory and some at discount prices

our famous Dutch pancakes MS Charity Day Educational Toys. • Speciality lodging / B&B Hunstanton Nov 30th - 2nd Dec Christmas at Mannington with BREAK Sustainability is MINI GUIDE • Live music every weekend OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Write, phone or email for leaflet or see website key. Organic cotton • Dine alfresco on the main deck clothing, British Pick up a FREE Hunstanton Mini Guide The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea made products, www.manningtonestate.co.uk Natural toiletries Tel: 01485 532610 01263 584175 Telephone: 07979 087228 www.visitwestnorfolk.com [email protected] www.albatroswells.co.uk /eleandme @eleandmewells @eleandmewells 26 EVENTS NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2018

50. LOTS GOING ON! Mon 9-Fri 13: Family Adventure Days at Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. For details see 3 April. Thu 12: Repton Walk at Sheringham Park Catch it on the For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Thu 12: Rock Pool Rummaging at beach. 10-11.30am. For details see 3 April. Thu 12: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton beach. 12.30-2pm. For details see 3 April. Sat 14: Seaweed Pressing For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Sun 15: Beach Clean at Holkham. Help keep the shores of Holkham clean, tidy and free of plastic. 10am-12noon; meet at the top of Lady Oystercatcher by Anne’s Drive. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk Kate Dougan Sun 15: Geology Walk at West Runton. Three mile ramble along the beach and up o t to Beeston Bump with geology expert Martin s Warren. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; £3 child. Booking There’sc loads to do on the lively Norfolk coast; here’s the pick of some of the best events our partners and essential: 01263 513992; northfolk.org.uk a Tue 17: Sounding Coastal Change: communities have got planned this year. Please note, times may change – it’s best to phone ahead to check. Building a Sound Ark. For bus details see page 19. For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Fri 20-Sun 22: Spring Steam Gala on the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham. Until Sun 15: Easter Egg Hunt at Tue 3: Rock Pool Rummaging at West angel wing clams as fins. 11-12.30pm; meet 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk Sheringham Park. Choose between the Runton beach. Come along with sturdy shoes outside visitor centre. £3.50; NWT member Sat 21: Cetaceans Workshop buggy- and wheelchair-friendly Firecrest trail and keen eyes to investigate secrets of the £3. Booking essential: 01603 625540; For details see 50 year celebration events p25 APRIL set among the flowering camellias, and the seashore, and learn to tell a barnacle from a norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk undulating Buzzard trail into the wilder areas belemnite. 2-3.30pm; sign up outside beach Sat 21: World Fish Migration Day Wed 4: Searching for Sharks at Holme For details see 50 year celebration events p25 of the park, to lead you to a Cadbury Easter cafe 15 minutes early. £3.50; NWT member Dunes. Join the search for sharks’ egg Throughout: treat. 10am-4.15pm. £2.50. 01263 820550; £3. 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk cases – more commonly known as mermaid Sat 21: Plant and Garden Lovers’ Day at nationaltrust.org.uk Felbrigg Hall. Nurseries and gardening stalls Deepdale Bike Hire at Deepdale Tue 3: Walking Women at Holkham. Enjoy purses – and help identify which sharks can with everything for the garden. 11am-5pm. Backpackers and Camping. Discover Sun 1-Mon 2: Open Days at Happisburgh the spectacular Holkham Estate in good be found off the Norfolk coast. 1.30-3pm; 01263 837444; nationaltrust.org.uk the unique landscape of North Norfolk Lighthouse. Visit the oldest working light on company. 10-11.30am; meet outside ticket meet outside visitor centre. £3.50; NWT by bike on a wide variety of circular routes the Norfolk coast and climb 112 steps to the office. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. member £3. Booking essential: 01603 625540; Thu 26: Walled Garden Ramble at Holkham. along the quiet lanes and byways of lantern. 10.30am-4pm. £5; £1 child. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Find out what the six-acre garden used to the countryside. Family-friendly options: 01692 65098; happisburgh.org Tue 3: Wild Animal Tracking at Sheringham Wed 4: Family Survival School at grow and how restoration to its former glory child seats, tag-alongs and two- Sun 1: Easter at Cley Park. Learn how to follow the trails of foxes, Sheringham Park. Come on a bushcraft is progressing. 11am; 2pm. Meet at walled seater buggies. Adult bike from £12; For details see 50 year celebration events p25 badgers and deer and spot the signs they leave adventure: build a shelter, forage for food and garden entrance. £7.50; £3.75 child. Booking child from £6 a day. 01485 210614; essential: 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk Mon 2: Night Hike at Sheringham Park. behind. One of 50 things to do before you’re cook on a campfire – one of 50 things to do deepdalebackpackers.co.uk See what’s stirring as night falls on a three- 11 ¾. 10.30am. £3; £5 child. Booking essential: before you’re 11 ¾. 10.30am-3.30pm. £18; Thu 26: Reserve Ramble at Holkham NNR. Bircham Windmill. See the sails and mile walk over rough ground. Bring a torch. 0344 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk £22 child. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895; Guided monthly walk with Holkham NNR milling machinery turning on a windy day. One of 50 things to do before you’re 11 Tue 3-Sun 15: Field to Fork Tractor Trailer nationaltrust.org.uk warden to see the rich variety of wildlife on the Daily sheep milking and bread baking, ¾. 7.30pm. Meet at visitor centre. £3; £5 Tour at Holkham. Travel back in time in the Wed 4: Guided Sea Kayaking with the reserve. Meet at Lady Anne’s Drive car parking and regular jam and plant sales and child. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895; Great Barn, then out to see the conservation Canoeman. Wind your way from Brancaster hut. 10am-12noon. £5. 01328 800730; craft demonstrations. 01485 578393; nationaltrust.org.uk work, crops and livestock on the estate. 11am, Staithe through a network of narrow channels holkham.co.uk birchamwindmill.co.uk Mon 2: Geology Walk at Overstrand. 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm. £5, child across the mud flats of the Norfolk creeks, and Thu 26: Repton Walk at Sheringham Park Challenging three-mile walk with expert £2.50. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk get really close to wildlife. Some experience For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Until Mon 2: Easter Fun at Holkham. Martin Warren along perhaps the most Tue 3-Thu 5: Family Adventure Days at necessary. Minimum age 12. 9-11.30am. Fri 27: Repton Lecture and Walk at Climb aboard the Easter Express to the Walled rewarding geological section of the Norfolk Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. £65; £50 child; double kayak £120. 8.30am Sheringham Park. Explore the life of landscape Garden and the storyteller’s enchanted yurt. coast. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; £3 child. Booking Half or full day activities including fan refresher session. £15; £10 child. Booking designer Humphry Repton with National Trust Try the odd egg challenge, practice your essential: 01263 513992; northfolk.org.uk descender, air jump, tree top trail, big zipper essential: 01603 783777; thecanoeman.com garden history specialist Richard Wheeler. Talk circus skills, or head back to the Old Kitchen Mon 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Discover Titchwell. and super swing. Minimum age 8 years. 10am- Fri 6: Adder Adventure at Sheringham Park. and guided walk. 12 noon. Booking essential: to decorate an Easter cupcake. 10am-5pm. Guided walk for nature lovers and bird 1pm or 1.30-4.30pm £21; 10am-4.30pm Join the search for the shy adder, Britain’s 0344 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk Family ticket from £21. 01328 713111; enthusiasts through a range of habitats to £40. Booking essential: 01263 824514; only venomous snake, and hear a talk about Sat 28: Dawn Chorus at Holkham NNR. Set holkham.co.uk discover seasonal wildlife including key bird hilltopoutdoorcentre.co.uk British reptiles. 9.30am-12midday. £3; £5 an early alarm and head to the reserve to hear Until Mon 2: Easter Egg Hunt at Felbrigg species. 10am-1 or 2pm. £7.50; child £5; Tue 3, 10, 17, 24: Beginners’ Birding child. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895; its woodland birds announce daybreak. 5.30- Hall. Search the West Garden and meadow RSPB member £6; child £4. 01485 210779; at Titchwell. Learn the principles of bird nationaltrust.org.uk 7.30am. £5. Booking essential: 01328 713111; for clues the Cadbury Bunny has left; complete rspb.org.uk identification on an informal walk. Binoculars Sat 7: Beach clean at Salthouse holkham.co.uk the trail to win a prize. 11am-3.30pm. £2.50. Tue 3: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton essential (can be hired from visitor centre). For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Sat 28: Garden Bird Songs and Calls Wildlife 01263 837444; nationaltrust.org.uk beach. See the remains of amazing beasts 1pm. £7.50; child £5; RSPB member £6; child Sat 7, 14, 21, 28: Beaks and Bills at Titchwell. Workshop at Sheringham Park. Beginners’ Until Sat 14: Easter Print Show at Gallery that lived in Norfolk millions of years ago. £4. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk Guided walk to help you find and identify up to workshop to help you ‘tune in’ to the songs Plus, Wells-next-the-Sea. An exhibition of Keen explorers might find a fossil to take Wed 4: Coastal Creations at . 50 species of birds in varied habitat. Binoculars and calls of birds most commonly found in linocuts and etchings by Graham Clarke, Anja home. 11.30-1pm; sign up outside beach cafe Scavenge the strandline for natural materials essential (can be hired from visitor centre). gardens. 5.30-8.30am. Meet at visitor centre. Percival and HJ Jackson. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. 15 minutes early. £3.50; NWT member £3. to decorate your own coastal creation. Find 1-4pm. £7.50; child £5; RSPB member £6; £17.50 including coffee. 01263 820555; 01328 711609; gallery-plus.co.uk 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk out if you’re using razor shells for fingers or child £4. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk

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Sat 28: Marble Hall Chamber Music Concert Mon 7, 14, 21, 28: Discover Titchwell. Guided paintings by Trevor Woods using a distinctive Thu 31: Reserve Ramble at Holkham NNR. the estate’s red and fallow deer changes at Holkham with pianist Daniel Kharitonov. walk for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts. graphic style to break down Norfolk views into Guided monthly walk with Holkham NNR with the seasons on a two-mile guided walk. 7pm. £25 including interval glass of wine. For details see 2 April. their raw elements. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, warden to see the rich variety of wildlife on 11am. Meet outside ticket office 10 minutes 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk Wed 9, 16, 23: Parkland Heritage Tractor plus Sun 27 and Mon 28 11am-4pm. the reserve. Meet at Burnham Overy Staithe early. £6.50; £3.25 child. 01328 713111; Sat 29: Geology Walk at Happisburgh. Easy Trailer Tour at Holkham. Discover the 01328 711609; gallery-plus.co.uk harbour car park. 10am-12noon. £5. holkham.co.uk walk along the beach that yielded the oldest landscaped parkland and historical and Sat 26-: Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios 01328 800730; holkham.co.uk Sun 10: Open Farm Sunday at Holkham. human footprints outside Africa, revealed architectural landmarks, and find out how 2018. See new art, meet artists and buy Meet members of the farming team and find briefly in 2013 before being washed away. the park has changed over time. 11.30am- works direct from their makers’ studios. out how they work the farm machinery and With expert Martin Warren. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; 12.30pm; 2-3pm. £7.50. Booking essential: Follow a local art trail or take part in look after the animals on the Holkham estate. £3 child. Booking essential: 01263 513992; 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk special events and activities run by artists. Displays, quizzes and crafts. 10am-5pm. Free. northfolk.org.uk Thu 10: Repton Walk at Sheringham Park nnopenstudios.org.uk JUNE 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Sun 27: Spring Tour of the Private Gardens Tue 12: Landscapes and Gardens Tractor Fri 11-Sun 13: Folk on the Pier at the at Holkham. Enjoy the arboretum with its Trailer Tour at Holkham. Join head gardener, Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier. Celebrating flowering magnolias, tulip tree and acers, Dene Wood, to find out what it takes to Throughout: the festival’s 20th birthday with headliners and the 19th century formal parterres on the maintain the grounds and gardens. 11am, MAY Fairport Convention, Edward II, Little Johnny terraces designed by WA Nesfield. 11am; 1pm; Deepdale Bike Hire at Deepdale 12 noon. £10 including Field to Fork England and Home Service. Individual 3pm. Meet outside ticket office 10 minutes Backpackers and Camping. Discover the Experience. Booking essential: 01328 713111; performance and weekend tickets. 01263 early. £10; £5 child. Booking essential: 01328 unique landscape of North Norfolk by holkham.co.uk 512495; cromerpier.co.uk 713111; holkham.co.uk bike on a wide variety of circular routes Thu 14: Repton Walk at Sheringham Park Throughout: along the quiet lanes and byways of the Sat 12: May Masterpiece at Cley Marshes. Sun 27-Mon 28: Dersingham Open For details see 50 year celebration events p25 countryside. Family-friendly options: child Deepdale Bike Hire at Deepdale Find out about some of the well-known Norfolk Gardens and Art Trail. Visit a delightful Fri 15-Sun 17: The Diesel Gala on the seats, tag-alongs and two-seater buggies. Backpackers and Camping. Discover the artists who exhibit their work here before variety of gardens and artists’ studios North Norfolk Railway at Weybourne. The Adult bike from £12; child from unique landscape of North Norfolk by creating your own masterpiece. £6; Watch (featuring paintings, pottery, photography, Weybourne Traction Group plays host to an £6 a day. 01485 210614; bike on a wide variety of circular routes member £4; one accompanying adult free. fused glasswork). 11am to 5pm. Tickets £5 impressive array of guest and home fleet diesel deepdalebackpackers.co.uk along the quiet lanes and byways of the 10.30am-12.30pm. Booking essential: from St Nicholas Church. All day refreshments. locomotives. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk countryside. Family-friendly options: 01485 541790; dersinghamopengardens.co.uk Bircham Windmill. See the sails and 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Sat 16: Marble Hall Chamber Music Concert child seats, tag-alongs and two- milling machinery turning on a windy day. Sat 12: Sea Fever Festival of Poetry and Sun 27-Mon 28: Open Days at Happisburgh at Holkham with baritone Benjamin Appl seater buggies. Adult bike from £12; Daily sheep milking and bread baking, Prose at Wells-next-the-Sea. Celebrating Lighthouse. For details see 1 April. and pianist James Baillieu. 7pm. £25 child from £6 a day. 01485 210614; and regular jam and plant sales and 21 years of Poetry-next-the-Sea, the Sea including interval glass of wine. deepdalebackpackers.co.uk Mon 28: Geology Walk at West Runton. craft demonstrations. 01485 578393; Fever literary festival celebrates all forms of Journey through 13.7 billion years of time 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk Bircham Windmill. See the sails and written word inspired by the North Norfolk birchamwindmill.co.uk on an easy beach walk with geology expert Sat 16: Swifts Wildlife Workshop at milling machinery turning on a windy day. coastline and brings to it writers with national Martin Warren. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; £3 child. Sheringham Park. Learn about the behaviour, Daily sheep milking and bread baking, reputations. seafeverliteraryfestival.com Until Sat 2: Field to Fork Tractor Trailer Booking essential: 01263 513992; ecology and migration journeys of swifts with and regular jam and plant sales and Tour at Holkham. For details see 3 April. craft demonstrations. 01485 578393; Wed 16: Geology Walk at Sheringham. northfolk.org.uk Action for Swifts coordinator, Dick Newell. Explore the landscape and coastline over Until Sat 9: Exploring North Norfolk birchamwindmill.co.uk Mon 28-: Field to Fork Tractor Trailer Tour Talk followed by guided walk to nest site. Skelding Hill and back along the beach with at Gallery Plus, Wells-next-the-Sea. An at Holkham. For details see 3 April. 10.30am-1.30pm. Meet at visitor centre. geologist Martin Warren to see deformed exhibition of paintings by Trevor Woods using £19; £16 NWT member. 01263 740008; Tue 1: Walking Women at Holkham. Enjoy glacial deposits, prisms of flint pebbles and Tue 29-Wed 30: Park Discovery Day – Pond a distinctive graphic style to break down norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk / nationaltrust.org.uk the spectacular Holkham Estate in good chalk on the foreshore. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; Dipping at Holkham. Find out what lies Norfolk views into their raw elements. Tue-Sat Sun 17: Dune Discovery at Holkham. Find company. 10-11.30am; meet at Wells beach £3 child. Booking essential: 01263 513992; beneath the surface of Holkham Lake and 10am-4pm. 01328 711609; gallery-plus.co.uk café. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. enjoy some fun family activities. 10am; 11am; out how sand dunes develop and the special northfolk.org.uk Until Sun 10: Norfolk and Norwich Open 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk 1pm; 2pm. £3; accompanying adult free. flora and fauna found at Holkham. 10am. Fri 18: Bat Walk at Felbrigg Hall. Studios 2018. See new art, meet artists Meet at Lady Anne’s Drive. £5. 01328 713111; Tue 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Beginners’ Birding 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk For details see 50 year celebration events p25 and buy works direct from their makers’ holkham.co.uk at Titchwell. For details see 3 April. Tue 29: Terrific Tuesday at Blakeney Quay. Sat 19: Biodiversity Landscaping Wildlife studios. Follow a local art trail or take part in Sun 17: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Sat 5: Beach clean at Cley For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Workshop at Sheringham Park. Learn how special events and activities run by artists. Canoeman. For details see 4 April. For details see 50 year celebration events p25 to improve your garden for wildlife with Tue 29: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton nnopenstudios.org.uk Wed 20: Birdspotting Walk at Felbrigg Hall. Sat 5: Dawn Chorus at Holkham NNR. landscape designer and naturalist Sarah Butler. beach. 10-11.30am. For details see 3 April. Fri 1: 30 Days Wild – Day 1 Spot and identify some of the many birds that For details see 28 April. 10.30am-3.30pm. Meet at visitor centre. Tue 29: Rock Pool Rummaging For details see 50 year celebration events p25 make Felbrigg their home, with the North East £26; £22 NWT member. 01263 740008; Sat 5, 12, 19, 26: Deer Safari Tractor Trailer at West Runton beach. 12.30-2pm. Sat 2: Beach clean at Salthouse Norfolk Bird Club’s Trevor Williams. 1.30pm. norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk / nationaltrust.org.uk Tour at Holkham. See Red and Fallow deer For details see 3 April. For details see 50 year celebration events p25 £5. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895; up close and learn about their lives. 11am, Sat 19-Sun 20: Cromer and Sheringham Crab Tue 29-Wed 30: Family Adventure Days Sat 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Beaks and Bills at nationaltrust.org.uk 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm. Meet and Lobster Festival. Weekend celebration at Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. Titchwell. For details see 7 April. Wed 27: The Wildlife of Blakeney Point outside Holkham ticket office 10 minutes early. of two fine North Norfolk seaside towns and For details see 3 April. For details see 50 year celebration events p25 £5; £2.50 child. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk their local seafaring heritage and active Mon 4, 11, 18, 25: Discover Titchwell. Guided Wed 30: Made in Norfolk at Felbrigg Hall. walk for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts. Thu 28: Reserve Ramble at Holkham NNR. Sat 5, 12, 19, 26: Beaks and Bills at Titchwell. fishing community. With cookery theatre, crab sandwich competition, crabbing competition, See the best Norfolk has to offer in crafts For details see 2 April. For details see 26 April. For details see 7 April. and produce. 11am-5pm. 01263 837444; art trail and more. crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk Tue 5: Farming Tractor Trailer Tour at Thu 28: Walled Garden Ramble at Holkham. Sun 6, 13, 20, 27: Deer Safari Tractor Trailer nationaltrust.org.uk Holkham. Learn about crop rotations, soil For details see 26 April. Tour at Holkham. For details see 5 May. Sun 20: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Wed 30: Wild Wednesday at Brancaster Canoeman. For details see 4 April. management, renewable energy crops and Fri 29: Open Air Cinema at Holkham Hall. Sun 6-Mon 7: Open Days at Happisburgh Beach. For details see 50 year celebration more with farm manager, James Beamish. Thu 24-Sun 27: Houghton International Bring blankets and chairs to the walled garden Lighthouse. For details see 1 April. events p25 Horse Trials and FEI Nations Cup at 11am, 12 noon. £10 including Field to Fork to watch Pretty Woman under the stars. Mon 7: Geology and Beery Walk at Cromer Houghton Hall. Sporting action in a Thu 31: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton Experience. Booking essential: 01328 713111; 9.15pm. Booking essential: thelunacinema.com Ridge. Starting from Roman Camp explore spectacular setting, with more than 700 horses beach. 11am-12.30pm. For details see 3 April. holkham.co.uk the wooded north face of the Cromer Ridge Sat 30: Sounding Coastal Change: in competition. 8am-5.30pm. From £8; £4 Thu 31: 50 Things Thursday at Brancaster Tue 5: Walking Women at Holkham. and enjoy some Poppyland beer along Coastal Conversations child. 01485 210070; musketeer.co.uk Beach. For details see 50 year celebration For details see 1 May. the way on this 2.6 mile walk with geologist For details see 50 year celebration events p25 events p25 and microbrewer Martin Warren. Over 18s Thu 24: Repton Walk at Sheringham Park Tue 5, 12, 19, 26: Beginners’ Birding Sat 30: Open Air Cinema at Holkham Hall. All only. 1.30-4.30pm. £15 with beer; £5 For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Thu 31: Rock Pool Rummaging at West at Titchwell. For details see 3 April. aboard the Hogwarts Express for Harry Potter without. Booking essential: 01263 513992; Sat 26-: Exploring North Norfolk at Gallery Runton beach. 1.30-3pm. Wed 6, 13, 20: Deer Discovery Walk at and the Philosopher’s Stone. 9.15pm. Booking northfolk.org.uk Plus, Wells-next-the-Sea. An exhibition of For details see 3 April. Holkham. Discover how the behaviour of essential: thelunacinema.com

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Booking essential: 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk the major moth families looking at live at Holkham. For details see 3 April. Deepdale Bike Hire at Deepdale 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk specimens, learning to use identification Sat 21: Outdoor Theatre at Sheringham Backpackers and Camping. Discover the Sun 15: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Wed 25: Park Discovery Day – Pond Dipping guides and seeing how to set up moth traps. Park. The Pantaloons give Oscar Wilde’s witty unique landscape of north Norfolk by bike Canoeman. 8-10.30am. Refresher 7.30am. at Holkham. For details see 29 May. 7-10pm. Meet at visitor centre. £19; £16 words a contemporary twist in an energetic on a variety of circular routes along the For details see 4 April. Thu 26: Sea Dipping at Holme Dunes. NWT member. Booking essential: 01263 and musical production of The Importance of quiet lanes and byways of the countryside. Watch the experts plunge for prawns and 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk / Sun 15-Sat 28: King’s Lynn Arts Festival. Being Earnest. 6.30pm. From £11; £8.50 child. Family-friendly options: child seats, tag- Highlights include performances by The Hallé, 0344 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk dunk for dabs before finding what secrets of nationaltrust.org.uk the sea they have brought ashore. No need alongs and two-seater buggies. Adult bike Los Pacaminos, writer and jungle explorer Will Sat 21-Sun 29: Holt Festival. From comedy for swimsuits, but wear suitable waterproof from £12; child from £6 a day. 01485 Sat 14: Moths Wildlife Workshop Part 2 Millard, Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice, violinist to cuisine, politics to pop, find the best in footwear. 11.30-1pm; sign up outside visitor 210614; deepdalebackpackers.co.uk at Cley Marshes. Examine the contents of brothers Vladimir and Anton, and Vickers/ moth traps from various habitats, meet some music, theatre, fine art and spoken word. centre 15 minutes early. £3.50; NWT member Bircham Windmill. See the sails and Bovery Guitar Duo. Box office opens 23 April. micro moths and discuss moth conservation. 01603 598699; holtfestival.org £3. 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk milling machinery turning on a windy day. 01553 764864; kingslynnfestival.co.uk 9.30am,-12.30pm. Meet at visitor centre. Sat 21, Sun 22, 29: Open Days at Daily sheep milking and bread baking, Thu 26: Reserve Ramble at Holkham NNR. £19; £16 NWT member. Booking essential: Mon 16: Wader Watch at Snettisham. Happisburgh Lighthouse. and regular jam and plant sales and Guided monthly walk with Holkham NNR 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk / For details see 50 year celebration events p25 For details see 1 April. craft demonstrations. 01485 578393; warden to see the rich variety of wildlife on nationaltrust.org.uk Tue 17: Wader Watch at Snettisham. 8am. birchamwindmill.co.uk Wed 25: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. the reserve. Meet at Wells Beach Café. 10am- For details see 50 year celebration events p25 12noon. £5. 01328 800730; holkham.co.uk Historical and Archaeological Sat 14: Norfolk Seaweed Naming at Cley Join Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis on platform Tue 17-Sun 22: Britten Music Course at Research Project at Sedgeford. Range Marshes. Learn to tell one species from one as Heartbreak Productions presents an Fri 27: Opera at Holkham. Diva Opera stages Gresham’s School. Residential course for of courses and excavation opportunities, another, and have a go at pressing your adaptation of Edith Nesbit’s classic tale The Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus in the young musicians aged 8-13 years. Choral and and site visits every day except Saturday. own souvenir seaweed. Watch member £4; Railway Children in the walled garden. 6.15pm. Marble Hall. 7pm with picnic interval. £80 instrumental workshops with professional sharp.org.uk one accompanying adult free. 10.30am- £14; £10 child; £43 family. 01328 713111; including champagne reception. 12.30pm. Booking essential: 01603 625540; musicians and singers culminate in a holkham.co.uk 01328 713104; holkham.co.uk performance with the Britten Course Choir norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Wed 25: The 137th Sandringham Flower Fri 27-: Wells Carnival. Traditional summer Mon 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Discover Titchwell. and Orchestra at the Holt Festival. Siblings and Sat 14-Sun 15: History Comes to Life Show. Display gardens; competitions carnival in Wells-next-the-Sea with live music Guided walk for nature lovers and bird parents can join in a Come and Sing weekend. at Sheringham Park. Discover landscape in vegetables, fruit, flowers and floral art; most evenings. wellscarnival.co.uk enthusiasts. For details see 2 April. £375. Booking: greshams.com/bmc gardener Humphry Repton’s influence on the craft marquee; trade stands and main Fri 27: Geology Walk at West Runton. Tue 3: Walking Women at Holkham. park and the role the park played in defending Tue 17: Wader Watch at Snettisham. 8am. arena events, and children’s entertainment. For details see 28 May. For details see 1 May. the North Norfolk coastline during the Second For details see 16 July. £10; child free. 01485 545400; Sat 28: Opera at Holkham. Diva Opera stages Tue 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Beginners’ Birding World War. 11am-4pm. 01263 820555; Wed 18: Birdspotting Walk at Felbrigg Hall. sandringhamflowershow.org.uk Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio in at Titchwell. For details see 3 April. nationaltrust.org.uk For details see 20 June. Wed 25: Rock Pool Rummaging at West the Marble Hall. 7pm with picnic interval. Sat 7: Repton Walk at Sheringham Park Sat 14: Geology Walk at Overstrand. Thu 19: Repton Walk at Sheringham Park Runton beach. 11am-12.30pm. £80 including champagne reception. For details see 50 year celebration events p25 For details see 2 April. For details see 50 year celebration events p25 For details see 3 April. 01328 713104; holkham.co.uk

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Sun 29: Beach Combing Walk at Holkham. Wed 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Wild Wednesday at Tue 7, 14, 21, 28: Beginners’ Birding at white chalk, deep pink red rock and brown Discover fascinating facts about the marine Brancaster Beach. For details see 50 year Titchwell. For details see 3 April. carr stone with geology expert Martin Warren. life that gets washed up along the shoreline AUGUST celebration events p25 Wed 8: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. Join 1.30-4.15pm. £6; £3 child. Booking essential: on Holkham Beach. 10am. Meet at ticket hut Wed 1: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. Enjoy the pet crew of Jip the dog, Chee-Chee the 01263 513992; northfolk.org.uk at Lady Anne’s Drive. £5. 01328 713111; a classic tale of adventure, treasure and rum in monkey, Dab-Dab the Duck and Gub-Gub the Mon 13, Tue 28: Fascinating Fossils holkham.co.uk Boxtree Production’s inventive and energetic pig for The Adventures of Dr Doolittle in the at West Runton beach. 11.30-1pm. Throughout: Mon 30: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s walled garden. An Illyria production for 5s and For details see 3 April. beach. 11.30am-1pm. For details see 3 April. Deepdale Bike Hire at Deepdale Treasure Island in the walled garden. 6.15pm. above. 6.15pm. £14; £10 child; £43 family. Mon 13, Tue 28: Rock Pool Rummaging Backpackers and Camping. Discover 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk Mon 30: Rock Pool Rummaging £14; £10 child; £43 family. 01328 713111; at West Runton beach. 2-3.30pm. the unique landscape of North Norfolk at West Runton beach. 2-3.30pm. holkham.co.uk Thu 9: Repton Walk at Sheringham Park For details see 3 April. by bike on a wide variety of circular For details see 3 April. Thu 2-Sun 5: Cley Calling: Summer Spirit For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Mon 13-Fri 24: North Norfolk Music Festival. routes along the quiet lanes and For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Mon 30-Tue 31: Family Adventure Days at byways of the countryside. Family-friendly Thu 9: Rock Pool Rummaging at West St Mary’s Church South Creake is the setting Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. options: child seats, tag-alongs and Thu 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 50 Things Thursday Runton beach. 10.30am-12noon. for 12 days of musical virtuosity with festival For details see 3 April. two-seater buggies. Adult bike at Brancaster Beach. For details see 50 year For details see 3 April. suppers in a marquee in the church grounds before several concerts. Performers include from £12; child from £6 a day. celebration events p25 Thu 9: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton Tue 31: Terrific Tuesday at Blakeney Quay. the Ferio Saxophone Quartet, soprano Lisa 01485 210614; Thu 2, 16, 30: Sun 20: Guided Sea Kayaking beach. 1-2.30pm. For details see 3 April. For details see 50 year celebration events p25 Milne and pianist Tim Horton, Fretwork, deepdalebackpackers.co.uk with the Canoeman. Times vary. Tue 31: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton Fri 10: 50 Things to Do Fridays at and guitarist Sean Shibe. 01328 730357; For details see 4 April. beach. 12noon-1.30pm. For details see 3 April. Field to Fork Tractor Trailer Tour at Sheringham Park. Discover what’s in a northnorfolkmusicfestival.com Holkham. For details see 3 April. Fri 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Friday Music Nights pond, one of the 50 things to do before Tue 31: Rock Pool Rummaging Tue 14: Wader Watch at Snettisham. 7am. at Sheringham Park. you’re 11¾. 10am-4pm. 01263 820555; at West Runton beach. 2.30-4pm. Family Adventure Days at Hilltop For details see 50 year celebration events p25 For details see 50 year celebration events p25 nationaltrust.org.uk For details see 3 April. Outdoor Centre near Sheringham every Wed 15: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. Sat 4, 11, 18, 25: Beaks and Bills at Titchwell. Fri 10, 24: Rock Pool Rummaging at West Tue 31: Park Discovery Day – Pond Dipping weekday. For details see 3 April. Strange Fascination Theatre presents Journey For details see 7 April. Runton beach. 11.30am-1pm. at Holkham. For details see 29 May. Bircham Windmill. See the sails and For details see 3 April. to the Centre of the Earth. Join the adventurers milling machinery turning on a windy Sat 4: Beach clean at Salthouse on the journey of a lifetime. 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Toby is an artist blacksmith and leather to the Norfolk Coast Footpath and E: [email protected] worker inspired by natural forms to produce org.uk / nationaltrust.org.uk Sun 21: Beach Clean at Holkham. close to National Cycle Route No1. W: mundesley.org mild steel sculptures of wild plants. Tue-Sat For details see 15 April. T: 01485 210256 Sat 6, 13: Deer Safari Tractor Trailer Tour 10am-4pm. 01328 711609; gallery-plus.co.uk Other information centres at Holkham. For details see 5 May. Wed 24: Geology Walk at West Runton. E: [email protected] Sat 3: Beach clean at Cley For details see 28 May. W: deepdalebackpackers.co.uk North Walsham Information point, Sat 7, 14: Deer Safari Tractor Trailer Tour For details see 50 year celebration events p25 at Holkham. For details see 5 May. Thu 25: Reserve Ramble at Holkham NNR. Council offices, New Road. Sat 3: Marble Hall Chamber Music Concert North Norfolk District Council For details see 31 May. T: 01692 404114 Sat 7, 14, 21, 28: Beaks and Bills at Titchwell. at Holkham with the Ruisi Quartet. 7pm. operates: For details see 7 April. Sat 27: Bizarre Beasts Pre-concert talk by Simon Rowland-Jones at Norwich TIC, Forum, Millennium Plain Wed 10: Deer in Autumn Photography For details see 50 year celebration events p25 5.30pm. £25 including interval glass of wine. North Norfolk Information Centre T: 01603 213999 Workshop at Holkham Hall. Sun 28: Geology Walk at Overstrand. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk Louden Road, Cromer, Norfolk Walsingham (seasonal) For details see 26 September. For details see 2 April. Sat 3, 10, 17, 24: Beaks and Bills at Titchwell. NR27 9EF Shirehall Museum Thu 11, Sat 13: Fungi Workshop at For details see 7 April. T: 01263 512497 T: 01328 820510 Sheringham Park. Learn the basics of fungi Sun 4: Autumn Tour of the Private Gardens E: [email protected] Stalham (seasonal) identification with local expert Tony Leech. at Holkham. 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Travel by at Holkham with tenor Luis Gomes and Norfolk NR21 8BB Borough Council of King’s Lynn Titchwell. For details see 3 April. steam through winter scenery to Weybourne pianist Carole Presland. 7pm. £25 including T: 01328 850530 and West Norfolk Sat 10: Ferns and their Allies Wildlife Station where Santa will be waiting by an interval glass of wine. 01328 713111; E: offi[email protected] Great Yarmouth Borough Council Workshop at Sheringham Park. Discover open fire to greet you. Presents for children holkham.co.uk W: www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk the unusual lifecycle of the fern and learn aged 1-14 years. 10am-5pm. 01263 820800; Fri 14-Sun 16: Enchanted Felbrigg at Felbrigg Broads Authority Manager: Estelle Hook how to identify different species. 10.30am- nnrailway.co.uk Hall. For details see 7 December. Environment Agency 3.30pm. Meet at visitor centre. £24. Communications officer: Lucy Galvin Sat 1: Beach clean at Salthouse Sat 15: Christmas at Cley Marshes. Draw 0844 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk Project officer: Kate Dougan Historic England For details see 50 year celebration events p25 inspiration from the living landscape and Project officer: Gemma Clark Thu 29: Reserve Ramble at Holkham NNR. Sat 1: Diva Opera Christmas Show at create some unique Christmas decorations National Trust For details see 26 April. Holkham. 7pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk from natural materials. Watch member £4; Project officer: Helen Timson Norfolk Association of Local Councils one accompanying adult free. 10.30am- Assistant project officer: Steve Tutt Fri 30: Diva Opera Christmas Show Sat 1, 8, 15, 22: Beaks and Bills at Titchwell. 12.30pm. Booking essential: 01603 625540; Norfolk FWAG at Holkham. 7pm. 01328 713111; For details see 7 April. Funding Partners holkham.co.uk norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Norfolk Rivers Trust Sun 2, 9: Natural Christmas Craft Workshop DEFRA; Norfolk County Council; Sat 15: Winter Trees Wildlife Workshop at at Holkham. 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