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North Norfolk Coast Whether it’s walking, a fun family The Norfolk Coast is somewhere day out or the chance to get away to arrive, not a place to just pass from it all, the Norfolk Coast through. This is Norfolk at its best offers something for everyone no North Norfolk with big skies and rich coastal matter the time of year. Blow landscapes dominated by away the cobwebs on a bracing Made for discovering saltmarshes, their criss-crossing winter walk, or throw off your creeks and beaches of endless socks and shoes and paddle along golden sand backed by towering the shoreline on a summer’s day. Step back in time sand dunes, all linked by the daily The wide open spaces mean that rhythms of the tides and the even on the busiest of days you changing of the seasons. can find your own quiet spot. Blickling Estate Felbrigg Hall Explore the house and A welcoming home, Felbrigg is experience what life was like in a place of many contrasts that the 1930s when Philip Kerr, the reveals itself slowly. The estate last private owner of Blickling is a timeless place of sanctuary Estate, lived there. Meet his and tranquillity; you relax as you guests, share their music, and come up the drive. The size of see the cooks whipping up his the parkland belies the intimacy favourite menu. Don’t miss the of the hall and walled garden; atmospheric Long Gallery the richness of Felbrigg housing its nationally important surprises and delights with book collection and immerse many hidden treasures to yourself in the stories of people explore. Cherished for its billeted at Blickling during WWII. homeliness and charm, Felbrigg Witness history coming to life reflects the personal stories of with the Diggers (our living four families and their warmth history volunteers), who perform and fondness for the estate. most Wednesdays throughout the season.

Sheringham Park Enjoy coastal views created over 200 years ago by landscape gardener Humphry Repton. Climb the gazebo tower for unrivalled views of the North Norfolk coastline and take a walk to the clifftops accompanied by Norfolk the song of skylarks. Outdoor adventures Walk this way

Blickling Estate North Norfolk Coast Sheringham Park Felbrigg Hall Blickling Estate Cycling around the estate is There are outdoors adventures Nature cannot be planned Whether you enjoy exploring Maps of three way-marked walks one of the best ways to see the aplenty on the North Norfolk or scripted so every time you on foot or by pedal power, allow are available from our visitor historic landscape, so bring your Coast with lots of places to venture into the park it is an the great outdoors to feed your reception. The lake walk has great bikes, grab a map from reception explore and activities to do. adventure. Climb our three imagination. Why not use your views of the house and garden, and explore. If running is more A coastal highlight is joining a towers for views over the colour smartphone or GPS device to and ends at a café whichever way your thing, parkrun organises free seal boat trip at Morston Quay of the wild garden and the North search for geocaches located round you walk. Dogs are welcome weekly 5km timed runs around to explore Blakeney Harbour and Norfolk coastline or use a GPS on the estate or go for a long on a lead in the park, in Muddy the estate every Saturday at see the seal colony up close or (available in the visitor centre) bike ride? Boots café and the farmyard. 9am and is open to everyone. search for our hidden geocaches to search for geocaches. For For 21st-century treasure-hunters, along the coast. the more energetic, take part Felbrigg Hall try our geocache trail which takes in parkrun, a fun 5km run every The rolling parkland landscape you all over Blickling’s park. For a family adventure grab your Saturday morning. The café is is just waiting for you to explore. Alternatively, relax and take it ‘50 things before you’re 11¾’ open early so you can reward But in which direction will you all in with a spot of fishing (open scrapbook and start ticking off yourself and chat with head first? To the north lies the June – March) or horse riding. the list. For our best locations fellow runners. Great Wood with many ancient Call our Ranger Team when and top tips see trees, or to the south you’ll find planning your visit so that we nationaltrust.org.uk/NorfolkCoast50 the lake and open parkland, with can give you the heads-up on great views back towards the hall. the best places to go. North Norfolk Coast The is a national trail and runs along the length of the North Norfolk Coast offering unparalleled views of this beautiful coastline. Exploring on foot allows you to immerse yourself in its wildlife and tranquillity at your own pace.

Sheringham Park Explore the 1000 acre estate with the help of our waymarked trails taking in a number of habitats, including woodland, parkland, clifftop and wild garden. Whatever route you choose, views of the North Norfolk Coast will be your companion along the way.

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Blickling Estate There’s always something to see in the woods, from wildflowers such as bluebells, campions, yellow archangel and wild garlic to an abundance of wildlife. Spot trees like oak, chestnut, beech, rowan and ash and keep an eye open for deer.

Felbrigg Hall With many diverse habitats the Felbrigg estate is a haven for wildlife all year round. So whether it’s fungi in the Blickling Estate North Norfolk Coast woods, dragonflies and butterflies in From hot food to a cool beer, Whether it’s a quick coffee to the meadow or birds and otters at the there are three cafés and a pub, warm you up, a sandwich to fuel lake, you can always immerse yourself using locally sourced and you up for your coastal stroll or in nature. seasonal produce from our an ice cream to eat as you enjoy walled garden wherever possible. the view, visit us at Morston Quay North Norfolk Coast Pick up a gem in the second or Brancaster Staithe Harbour for Blickling Estate North Norfolk Coast The Norfolk Coast is famous for its hand bookshop, treat yourself grab and go refreshments. Pick up one of our family trails at Brancaster Beach is a great place wildlife, particularly its migratory at the plant centre and gift visitor reception for the house, for a fun family day out. With summer terns and winter geese. The shop or indulge in local art at Sheringham Park garden or estate, discover the four miles of soft golden sand, it flowering saltmarshes are a feast for the Hobart’s Gallery. Recharge your batteries with a secret tunnels, start a game of is perfect for picnics, sandcastles eye during the summer with pink thrift drink, cake, ice cream or maybe a hide and seek and enjoy a picnic and kite flying. Blakeney Quay is followed by purple sea lavender. Felbrigg Hall bacon roll at the Courtyard Café. overlooking the lake. Look out a popular spot for the Norfolk Call into the shop and second Our shop has a range of goods for special family activities pastime of crabbing. is home to England’s hand bookshop for some retail for all tastes, including garden during holiday periods. largest grey seal colony and their snowy therapy followed by a visit to the items, outdoor blankets, ladies Sheringham Park white pups are a real winter spectacle. Squire’s Pantry. We offer a scarves and plants. Felbrigg Hall There is plenty to do for the selection of hot and cold drinks, With around 800 acres to young at heart including creating Sheringham Park delicious homemade soups, explore, Felbrigg is a natural play environmental art or hunting for Listen for the drumming of woodpeckers, together with freshly made area just waiting to be bugs. Try hide and seek amongst the soft tone of bullfinch or the song of sandwiches and cakes. Go on, discovered. Why not play hide the rhododendron tunnels or blackcap. On a walk you may encounter treat yourself. and seek, build a den or hunt for take part in our school holiday up to three species of deer, the graceful bugs? There’s space to play and nature events; great fun white admiral butterfly in summer and possibly a basking adder. picnic in the gardens too. whatever your age. Where to next ? Oxburgh Hall Peckover House Oxborough, near Swaffham, North Brink, Wisbech, PE13 1JR – PE33 9PS – 500 years of history An oasis hidden away in an urban in one day out. environment.