Sheringham

The pretty seaside town of Sheringham is situated on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. With glorious seascapes, little streets filled with interesting shops and plenty of places to enjoy excellent food including locally caught crab and lobster, Sheringham is excellent for day visits, weekend breaks or family holidays.

The quaint seaside town of Sheringham has a lovely traditional feel and a relaxing atmosphere. The town focuses around the main high street where you will find some wonderful shops and some excellent fish and chip restaurants and ice cream parlours selling just about every flavour imaginable! At one end of the town you will find a small train station where you can board heritage trains on the North Norfolk Railway. At the other end, take a stroll along the cliff tops and from here you will get great views down to the beach, made up of a ridge of pebbles and beautiful clean washed sands.

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Sheringham, Norfolk Norfolk (c) Radar - http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar666/

Things to Do in Sheringham

Looking for a traditional trip to the seaside? Don't forget to enjoy safe family fun on the beach at Sheringham! Sheringham has won the coveted Blue Flag Award for 2010. The Blue Flag designation acts as a guarantee to tourists that the beach is one of the best in the world, and has excellent cleanliness, water quality, environmental education and safety. Just make sure you've got your bucket and spade!

As well as traditional seaside fun and activities, Sheringham, and nearby Cromer, offer plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy. The Mo, Sheringham Museum, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of this seaside town, from its origins as a fishing village specialising in crabs and whelks in the 19th century, to a fashionable holiday destination for families arriving by railway in the early 20th century.

North Norfolk Railway, The Poppy Line (c) Alex Atkinson - AlexPics1 on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexatkinson/

A must for the whole family is a trip on the North Norfolk Railway (The Poppy Line), a steam train that journeys through the delightful North Norfolk countryside. Leaving from Sheringham, the train takes in the picturesque landscape of Sheringham Park and Kelling Heath before arriving at Holt, a historic market town with many unique gifts shops and tea rooms serving delicious cream teas.

Just two miles south of Sheringham is the stunning Sheringham Park. Owned by the National Trust, it is a great place for the whole family with acres of woodland to explore either on foot or on bike, magnificent views of the coast from the viewing towers and displays of rhododendrons and azaleas in May and June. There are also refreshments available at the café.

An enchanting world of beautiful gardens, meadows and water, Priory Maze and Gardens provides a calming retreat away from the towns. Keep an eye out for the many species of birds, insects and small mammals that make their home here. Children will love the traditional hedge maze while there is a plant centre for keen gardeners.

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Joyful West's Shellfish Bar at Sheringham, Norfolk Norfolk (c) Gerry Balding on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/8929612@N04/

Where to eat in Sheringham

As you'd expect from an old fishing village, Sheringham is awash with stalls selling fresh local catch, from crabs, through to cockles and whelks, to jellied eels. Have a bite to eat on the seafront, enjoy a meal at an award-winning fish & chip establishment or take an evening meal at one of the many restaurants serving a variety of cuisines.

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Shopping in Sheringham

Top up on your seaside essentials, find a bargain in the second-hand emporiums or peruse the craft and art stores.

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Cromer & Sheringham Crab & Lobster Festival including the Crustacea Crawl (c) Cromer & Sheringham Crab & Lobster Festival

What's on in Sheringham

Sheringham Little Theatre is a gem of a find in this seaside resort, and a must for visitors and residents alike. From dark dramas to traditional seaside summer rep shows, the latest art-house films to blockbusters, the theatre provides entertainment for all. Sheringham Park is often host to outdoor theatre events if you're partial to a picnic with the Bard; and each July/August the town hosts its annual Sheringham Carnival throughout the streets.

The town teams up with friendly rivals Cromer each May for the Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival, and invites you to nip up to North Norfolk and celebrate a cornucopia of crustacea! The festival celebrates each town's iconic food fayre and is packed full of art, film, music, comedy and children's events, as well as the Crustacea Crawl - a trail of giant lobster and crab sculptures around the two towns.

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Where to Stay in Sheringham

Whatever your budget there is sure to be something to suit your needs in Sheringham. From luxury hotels to budget bed and breakfasts, coastal cottages and holiday parks with camping and caravanning facilities, North Norfolk has it all.