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BOAT TRIPS
For trips to Blakeney Point to see
the seal and seabird colonies, try
Beans Boats (01263 740 038; www.
beansboattrips.co.uk) or Temples
Seal Trips (01263 740 791; www.
sealtrips.co.uk) at Morston Quay or
Bishops Boats (01263 740 753; www.
bishopsboats.com) at Blakeney Quay.
WHERE TO STAY
CROMER
Cliftonville Hotel moderate
Distinguished Edwardian hotel with a
mix of standard and executive rooms,
many with tremendous coastal views.
Seafront, NR27 9AS; 01263 512 543;
www.cliftonvillehotel.co.uk
AROUND SHERINGHAM
Dales Country House Hotel expensive
Twenty-one good en-suite rooms are on
offer here, in a former rectory in grounds
by Sheringham Park, on B1157 south.
Lodge Hill, Upper Sheringham, Above left Historic station on the North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line, Sheringham Above top right Horse
NR26 8TJ; 01263 824 555;
www.dalescountryhouse.co.uk grazing at the Hillside Animal and Shire Horse Sanctuary Above right Rhododendrons at Sheringham Park
WEYBOURNE 4 Cromer 5 West Runton
Weybourne Forest Lodges moderate Norfolk; NR27 0AH Norfolk; NR27 9QH
Well-equipped, comfortable lodges in A resort of note since the 18th century, This attractive village is home to the
in a delightful sylvan setting.
Sandy Hill Lane, NR25 7HW; 01263 588 Cromer is best known for its delicious Hillside Animal and Shire Horse
440; www.weybourneforestlodges.co.uk crabs. From April to September, boats Sanctuary (Jun–Aug: open Sun–Fri;
ply to and from crab banks out at sea, Apr–May, Sep–Oct: open Sun–Thu: closed
CLEY-NEXT-THE-SEA landing the local delicacy. Along the winter; 08448 845 111; www.hillside.org.uk).
Cley Windmill expensive front, tall Victorian houses look out to The rescued animals include ponies,
This converted windmill offers B&B
or self-catering facilities as well as the ocean, over the sand-and-shingle pigs, cattle, goats, alpacas, rabbits,
home-cooked dinner by candlelight. beach. Also, overlooking the beach is ducks, hens and some magnificent
Cley Windmill, NR25 7RP; 01263 740 the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum (closed heavy work horses – many of them up
209; www.cleywindmill.co.uk Mon) offering an interesting history of for “adoption” (sponsorship). There’s
AROUND BLAKENEY the RNLI and drinks and cake in the much to delight young children, and
Morston Hall expensive café upstairs. The pier’s Pavilion the wonderful collection of old carts,
A luxurious manor house with great sea Theatre still hosts traditional end-of- farm machinery and wooden caravans
views and an award-winning restaurant. the-pier shows. In town, the tower will occupy older minds.
Morston, Holt, NR25 7AA (12km/7miles of St Peter and St Paul Church soars ª Keep west on A149 to Sheringham.
on the A149); 01263 741 041;
www.morstonhall.com to a stunning 49 m (160 ft) and may
be climbed at certain times for 6 Sheringham
Below Traditional seaside pier with theatre breathtaking views over the area. Norfolk; NR26 8RA
at Cromer beach ª Head west on A149 to West Runton. A former fishing village, Sheringham is
now a thriving, very English holiday
resort, with clifftop gardens, arcades
and golden sands. Its situation on the
Norfolk Coast Path makes the resort
an ideal base for walkers. From the
A149 follow signs to Sheringham Park
(mid-Mar–Sep: open daily; Oct: open Wed–
Sun; Nov–mid-Mar: open Sat & Sun; www.
nationaltrust.org.uk), with paths through
parks and National Trust gardens
landscaped by Humphry Repton
(1752–1818). Take a trip by steam
or vintage diesel train on the North
Norfolk Railway Poppy Line (Jun–Sep:
Where to Stay: inexpensive, under £80; moderate, £80–£150; expensive, over £150

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