There is a huge choice of things to do in Norfolk during your stay, with something for everyone
CYCLING IN NORFOLK
Cycling is a great way to explore the Norfolk coast. Whether you are an experienced long-distance cyclist or just want to amble along with the kids, North Norfolk has something for all levels of capability.
The Norfolk Coast Cycleway passes through quiet lanes and pretty countryside villages as it continues from Kings Lynn through Holkham Park.
WALKING IN NORFOLK
The Norfolk Coast Path runs from Hunstanton in west Norfolk round to Sea Palling on the north east Norfolk coast. The majority of this walking trail runs through the dramatic landscape of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
NORFOLK SEAL TRIPS
Take a boat trip to see the SEALS in their natural environment basking on BLAKENEY POINT. The trip is suitable for all ages and can only be described as A “MUST DO” EXPERIENCE! North Norfolk is home to both common and grey seals with over 3,000 pups born each year. Common seals have their young in the summer between June and August while the Grey seals have their pups between November and January.
BIRDWATCHING IN NORFOLK
Norfolk has long been a birdwatching destination. Whether you are a seasoned ‘twitcher’ Norfolk birder or an enthusiastic amateur there are many ways to get involved with the county’s best loved past time. It is hard to beat the impressive displays put on by starlings known as the murmuration’s which happen between September and November.
NORFOLK SAFARIS
A great way to connect with nature for a memorable Norfolk experience. Explore the wildlife of one of the UK’s few remaining remote landscapes by classic Land Rover, under huge open Norfolk skies with internationally renowned photographer and cameraman Martin Hayward-Smith. Arrange your tour with Martin in advance of your stay. Alternatively, you can visit the award winning Watatunga wildlife safari. A stunning reserve based in West Norfolk within 25 miles of Cranmer Country Cottages,. The reserve covers 170 acres of grassland, wetland and lakes. Access to the reserve is via guided tour only and must be booked online via their website.
GARDENS IN NORFOLK
Norfolk has a huge collection of gardens from privately owned small cottage gardens to magnificent stately home gardens. Some of the best Norfolk gardens can be found at East Rushton Old Vicarage, Holkham walled garden, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and the millennium garden, Sandringham House, Humphry Repton deigned Sheringham Park, Blickling Hall & Felbrigg Hall. There is also Norfolk Lavender within 16 miles of Cranmer Country Cottages. The world-famous lavender gardens and herb garden is. England’s premier lavender farm and has nearly 100 acres of fields under cultivation.
NORFOLK GOLF CLUBS
Norfolk has a number of top golf courses; the royal West Norfolk club at Brancaster and the Hunstanton Golf club are highly ranked amongst the top 100 18-hole layouts in Great Britain & Ireland. The two courses are located within 7 miles of each other and within 12.4 miles of Cranmer Country Cottages. Sheringham Golf Club is also highly rated and is located high on clifftops wedged between the North Sea cliff edge and the North Norfolk Railway.
