Ruth's Guidebook
Food scene
Firm favourite with the locals. Great food the Sunday Carvery is fab. Gets busy! Got a pool table and sports normally on the television especially football. Can sit outside and see the sea in the summer and enjoy a beer or two. Can walk along the beach from chalet to reach this pub. Doggy Friendly also.
19 locals recommend
Poachers Pocket
Walcott RoadFirm favourite with the locals. Great food the Sunday Carvery is fab. Gets busy! Got a pool table and sports normally on the television especially football. Can sit outside and see the sea in the summer and enjoy a beer or two. Can walk along the beach from chalet to reach this pub. Doggy Friendly also.
Close by to the chalet. Nice food. Can get busy at the weekend. Bit pricey but worth it
10 locals recommend
Oriental Garden
Coast RoadClose by to the chalet. Nice food. Can get busy at the weekend. Bit pricey but worth it
About 40 mins away from the chalet but a great place to eat. Need to book!
9 locals recommend
Marmalade’s Bistro
5 Church StAbout 40 mins away from the chalet but a great place to eat. Need to book!
Stiffkey Red Lion
44 Wells RdHaven’t been there but heard it’s got good grub
Great place to eat if you are visiting Norwich
9 locals recommend
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Norwich
11-15 Timber HillGreat place to eat if you are visiting Norwich
Bacton Fish Shop
Coast RoadGreat portions! Gets busy in the summer, preorder!
Do a nice bacon sarnie. Great to grab a takeaway coffee and then carry on with your walk
10 locals recommend
The Kingfisher Cafe
Coast RoadDo a nice bacon sarnie. Great to grab a takeaway coffee and then carry on with your walk
A local favourite, always a good meal to be had, in a nice area. Small carpark is its only draw back. Nice place to have a walk about after you have filled your boots! Good gin menu 👍🏻👍🏻
50 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
The StreetA local favourite, always a good meal to be had, in a nice area. Small carpark is its only draw back. Nice place to have a walk about after you have filled your boots! Good gin menu 👍🏻👍🏻
About 15 minutes away in the car from the chalet. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Great food especially if you are into game foods. Is a bit pricey but nice grub. Take That stayed here last year when they performed in Norwich 😬
120 locals recommend
The Gunton Arms
About 15 minutes away in the car from the chalet. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Great food especially if you are into game foods. Is a bit pricey but nice grub. Take That stayed here last year when they performed in Norwich 😬
Great place to have a Sunday stroll and grab some pucker food. Or even an afternoon tea. A bit further away to visit but worth a trip
35 locals recommend
The Hoste
The GreenGreat place to have a Sunday stroll and grab some pucker food. Or even an afternoon tea. A bit further away to visit but worth a trip
A firm favourite with the locals. Sausage rolls are to die for! Dog friendly! Afternoon tea is nice too. Worth a visit if day tripping to Cromer
The Old Rock Shop Bistro
10 Hamilton RdA firm favourite with the locals. Sausage rolls are to die for! Dog friendly! Afternoon tea is nice too. Worth a visit if day tripping to Cromer
A quaint village to have a look around, few shops including Joules for the ladies. Great places to eat.
197 locals recommend
Holt
A quaint village to have a look around, few shops including Joules for the ladies. Great places to eat.
Local favourite for Cromer residents and also for visitors. There is a restaurant if you want to sit down and eat or grab a bench outside looking down at the pier and beach.
9 locals recommend
Mary Jane's Fish Bar
27-29 Garden StLocal favourite for Cromer residents and also for visitors. There is a restaurant if you want to sit down and eat or grab a bench outside looking down at the pier and beach.
A little way from Bacton but a lovely pub. Great food. Nice to sit in the garden in the summer time.
12 locals recommend
Banningham Crown
Church RoadA little way from Bacton but a lovely pub. Great food. Nice to sit in the garden in the summer time.
Watsons Cafe
Coast RoadDog Friendly 🐶🐶
It’s a favourite with the locals. Nice food! Do afternoon teas. Can sit in the garden with the dog. Go for a wander along the Overstrand beach afterwards.
8 locals recommend
The Seamarge
16 High StIt’s a favourite with the locals. Nice food! Do afternoon teas. Can sit in the garden with the dog. Go for a wander along the Overstrand beach afterwards.
This has a restaurant which serves nice food, lunches including afternoon tea. On site is a teepee outside called Sundown which serves tapas and wood fire pizzas. A real local favourite.
9 locals recommend
The Grove
95 Overstrand RdThis has a restaurant which serves nice food, lunches including afternoon tea. On site is a teepee outside called Sundown which serves tapas and wood fire pizzas. A real local favourite.
Sightseeing
The Ship Inn
The StreetSea Palling
Lovely quiet beach. Great for dog walkers and the family
Cromer Beach
Deffo place to visit!
Lovely old stately home with great grounds to walk your pooch. Nice cafe and a visitors shop. Always got events going on throughout the year. A must visit
170 locals recommend
Felbrigg Hall
Lovely old stately home with great grounds to walk your pooch. Nice cafe and a visitors shop. Always got events going on throughout the year. A must visit
Lovely place for sightseeing and dog walking. Couple of places to grab food or a coffee.
65 locals recommend
Blakeney Point
Lovely place for sightseeing and dog walking. Couple of places to grab food or a coffee.
Cley next the Sea
Another place for walking. Lovely in the summer.
Happisburgh Lighthouse
Lighthouse LaneGood for walks!
Sandringham Estate
A great place to visit
Blickling Estate
Great place for walks. Peaceful. Pub on the grounds and a cafe.
Holkham beach
Lovely views and sand dunes. Walkers paradise
Holkham
A must!
Wells
Nice place to visit
If you are going to Norwich City Centre a must place to visit. Very beautiful
217 locals recommend
Norwich Cathedral
65 The CloseIf you are going to Norwich City Centre a must place to visit. Very beautiful
I must admit I have never been here! I have heard it’s a place to visit if you are in Norwich
23 locals recommend
Bridewell Museum
5 Bridewell AlleyI must admit I have never been here! I have heard it’s a place to visit if you are in Norwich
Norfolk Lavender
Lynn RoadAmazing smells!
Hoveton Hall
Hall EstateEarlham Park
Wroxham Barns
Tunstead RoadStiffkey
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe RoadMannington Hall
For people that want to go further afield! A great day out with the kids a mini Blackpool. Take a stroll along the promenade, grab some chips or a candy floss
29 locals recommend
Great Yarmouth Beach
47 Collingwood RdFor people that want to go further afield! A great day out with the kids a mini Blackpool. Take a stroll along the promenade, grab some chips or a candy floss
Norfolk Coast Path
Norfolk Coast PathQuaint little place to visit but further afield. Great local pub, brilliant food.
125 locals recommend
Burnham Market
Quaint little place to visit but further afield. Great local pub, brilliant food.
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Main RdFor Twitchers!
If you are going to visit Sheringham come and have a look at the Bump!
9 locals recommend
Beeston Bump
If you are going to visit Sheringham come and have a look at the Bump!
Not far from the chalet! Great views great walking with your pooch! Local favourite.
19 locals recommend
Bacton Wood
Not far from the chalet! Great views great walking with your pooch! Local favourite.
For true twitchers! Is about 1 hour 30 minutes away from Bacton so you would have to make a day of it. It is worth a visit. Was recently featured on Country File
14 locals recommend
WWT Welney
For true twitchers! Is about 1 hour 30 minutes away from Bacton so you would have to make a day of it. It is worth a visit. Was recently featured on Country File
Baconsthorpe
A great place to have a stroll around with your pooch....... maybe take a picnic
A great way to spend the day and have a few glasses of bubbly!
23 locals recommend
Fakenham Racecourse
RacecourseA great way to spend the day and have a few glasses of bubbly!
Firm favourite with the locals good place to take your fur baby for a walk. Got a nice little cafe to grab a coffee and a cheeky bit of cake
10 locals recommend
Pretty Corner
Firm favourite with the locals good place to take your fur baby for a walk. Got a nice little cafe to grab a coffee and a cheeky bit of cake
Neighborhoods
Just along the coast from Cromer. A great place to visit. Good local food. In the summer there is a carnival week. Very busy in June. We also have the 1940’s weekend which is a great sight. There’s also a steam train which is popular.
82 locals recommend
Sheringham
Just along the coast from Cromer. A great place to visit. Good local food. In the summer there is a carnival week. Very busy in June. We also have the 1940’s weekend which is a great sight. There’s also a steam train which is popular.
Lots of places to eat. A few independent shops to have a look around. About 40 mins away from chalet
197 locals recommend
Holt
Lots of places to eat. A few independent shops to have a look around. About 40 mins away from chalet
Norwich
If you go to Norwich visit here
This is our lovely Bacton beach about a 4 minute walk away from the chalet. Lots has changed this year. Lots of new sand was shipped in from Holland and all the windbreakers have been covered over with sand now. Beach is a lot bigger and sandier! Good for walkers and dogs.
15 locals recommend
Bacton
This is our lovely Bacton beach about a 4 minute walk away from the chalet. Lots has changed this year. Lots of new sand was shipped in from Holland and all the windbreakers have been covered over with sand now. Beach is a lot bigger and sandier! Good for walkers and dogs.
Walcott
Next place up from Bacton, you can walk for miles.
Things to do with the kids!
BeWILDerwood
Great place to take the kids
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Great day for the kids! Lots to do!
Something to do with the kids, quite new to Cromer Sea Front
6 locals recommend
Crabstix Miniature Golf
Something to do with the kids, quite new to Cromer Sea Front
Great thing to do with the kids or if you are just a couple. Paddle out for the day, afternoon or if you want to be a bit more adventurous do a one night camp out. Highly recommend!
10 locals recommend
TheCanoeMan
Great thing to do with the kids or if you are just a couple. Paddle out for the day, afternoon or if you want to be a bit more adventurous do a one night camp out. Highly recommend!
Priory Maze And Gardens
Cromer RoadBeans Seal Trips
If you are visiting Norfolk you must spend the day at the East Coasts version of Blackpool!
76 locals recommend
Pleasure Beach
South Beach ParadeIf you are visiting Norfolk you must spend the day at the East Coasts version of Blackpool!
Wroxham Barns
Tunstead RoadGreat place to take the kids!
If you are into trains! This old steam train is a must. Kids love it. Great views. Good day out in Sheringham.?
69 locals recommend
North Norfolk Railway PLC (Sheringham)
Station ApproachIf you are into trains! This old steam train is a must. Kids love it. Great views. Good day out in Sheringham.?
Holt Country Park
Edgefield HillPretty Corner
A local favourite for dog walkers and runners
Great place to take the kids! Obviously lots of dinosaurs but also zip wires and picnic area. Cafe and shop. Is quite expensive but worth a visit. Is about an hour away from chalet.
96 locals recommend
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Great place to take the kids! Obviously lots of dinosaurs but also zip wires and picnic area. Cafe and shop. Is quite expensive but worth a visit. Is about an hour away from chalet.
For the outdoorsy types who want a bit of an adrenaline rush. For adults and kids so a good family day out.
13 locals recommend
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
For the outdoorsy types who want a bit of an adrenaline rush. For adults and kids so a good family day out.
If you like nature and most importantly owls this is the place to visit. Must pre book before you visit though as you can’t just turn up.
7 locals recommend
Happisburgh Owls
1 Lighthouse LnIf you like nature and most importantly owls this is the place to visit. Must pre book before you visit though as you can’t just turn up.
At Great Yarmouth, deffo a place to take the kids. Lots of other things to do in Yarmouth.
12 locals recommend
Merrivale Model Village
Marine ParadeAt Great Yarmouth, deffo a place to take the kids. Lots of other things to do in Yarmouth.
Bure Valley Railway
Norwich RoadFor steam train enthusiasts!
Regal Movieplex
2-4 Hans PlA great way to get a bit of fresh air, exercise and see some fab views on the water. For beginners and the pros!
TheCanoeMan Coltishall
28 Wroxham RdA great way to get a bit of fresh air, exercise and see some fab views on the water. For beginners and the pros!
Karttrak Cromer
Hall RoadGood fun for both kids and adults
Crabstix Miniature Golf
Fun thing to do with the kids
Great way to explore the waterways in Norfolk. He offers lots of different experiences in canoes or kayakes. A good way to spend a few hours
TheCanoeMan Coltishall
28 Wroxham RdGreat way to explore the waterways in Norfolk. He offers lots of different experiences in canoes or kayakes. A good way to spend a few hours
If you want to see parts of the Broads whilst keeping fit hire a canoe/kayak. Various routes for beginners, intermediate and experienced paddlers!
TheCanoeMan Norwich
Riverside RoadIf you want to see parts of the Broads whilst keeping fit hire a canoe/kayak. Various routes for beginners, intermediate and experienced paddlers!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walking and Car
If you are staying local to Bacton you can walk everywhere. If you are wanting to visit places I highly recommended using your car. If you are into cycling there are great places to cycle to and from.
Don't miss
Cromer & Sheringham Carnival week!!
These carnivals are spread out over 2 weeks. Biggest in the country outside of London. Lots of visitors every year, year on year. Normally in July/August with lots going in these seaside resorts. Check it out!!
Don't miss
Sheringham 1940’s Weekend!
Be transformed back to the 1940s. Everyone dresses up old style! The main high street decked out to the war time. Very popular and great to see. Normally in August.