Our Must-See Destinations
Our favourite beach
Absolutely beautiful! Miles and miles of sandy beach, dog-friendly, great for children as there is a channel close to the beach huts and a lifeguarded section. If you're heading to the coast, you must see Wells!!
219 locals recommend
Wells-next-the-Sea
Absolutely beautiful! Miles and miles of sandy beach, dog-friendly, great for children as there is a channel close to the beach huts and a lifeguarded section. If you're heading to the coast, you must see Wells!!
Another sandy beach! If you're chasing the surf, check out Mundesley surf school 'Glide', there are also lifeguards at this beach. Enjoy a surf lesson and finish off with a pub meal overlooking the beach at the Ship Inn.
Or if you're looking for a little more secluded beach, try Trimingham - it's next door, and has free parking down the little track on Vale rd.
35 locals recommend
Mundesley Beach
9 Beach RdAnother sandy beach! If you're chasing the surf, check out Mundesley surf school 'Glide', there are also lifeguards at this beach. Enjoy a surf lesson and finish off with a pub meal overlooking the beach at the Ship Inn.
Or if you're looking for a little more secluded beach, try Trimingham - it's next door, and has free parking down the little track on Vale rd.
Enjoy a day out at Blakeney, and take a boat ride out to see the seals!
12 locals recommend
Blakeney point seals
The QuayEnjoy a day out at Blakeney, and take a boat ride out to see the seals!
My favourite surf spot!
Surfs up!?
Check out the beautiful seaside town of Cromer! With a spectacular pier, NO.1 fish and chip shop (highly recommend) and try out some surfing with Glide!!
Top surf spot in Norfolk, head over to Glide Surf School for some lessons or surfboard hire, and check out Norfolk's waves - waves are best 2hrs before and after high tide, to the right of the pier.
144 locals recommend
Cromer Beach
Surfs up!?
Check out the beautiful seaside town of Cromer! With a spectacular pier, NO.1 fish and chip shop (highly recommend) and try out some surfing with Glide!!
Top surf spot in Norfolk, head over to Glide Surf School for some lessons or surfboard hire, and check out Norfolk's waves - waves are best 2hrs before and after high tide, to the right of the pier.
Our favourite rivers
Lovely river in the heart of Norfolk, canoe and SUP hire available from the Rising Sun. My favourite spot for paddleboarding, enjoy the calm river on the broads and finish up with a pint at the Rising Sun pub!
Horstead Mill
Mill RoadLovely river in the heart of Norfolk, canoe and SUP hire available from the Rising Sun. My favourite spot for paddleboarding, enjoy the calm river on the broads and finish up with a pint at the Rising Sun pub!
Just 2 miles away we are so lucky to have the River Wensum. A perfect place to swim at the falls and take our kayaks down the river. Or if you don't fancy a swim, take the path from Swanton Morley church and walk along the river.
Swanton Morley Waterfalls
Just 2 miles away we are so lucky to have the River Wensum. A perfect place to swim at the falls and take our kayaks down the river. Or if you don't fancy a swim, take the path from Swanton Morley church and walk along the river.
Food scene
Darby's Freehouse & Restaurant
Elsing RoadOur local pub, superb food with an excellent play area for children.
The Angel
66 GreengateLocal pub with outdoor seating, in Greengate on the main road in the village.
City/town information
Our local town. Plenty of supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, Iceland, Aldi, Lidl. Nice pubs, including a wetherspoons!
Dereham
Our local town. Plenty of supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, Iceland, Aldi, Lidl. Nice pubs, including a wetherspoons!
Norwich city is a 30 min drive away, or accessible via bus 4 and bus 8 - top tip: buy a return ticket to norwich on bus 4 at Swanton Morley bus stops (opposite the angel pub), then switch to bus 8 at Dereham market place town (cross the road near the cinema).
Lots to do in Norwich, check out Norwich Castle, see the old streets such as Elm Hill, and head into the shops at Chaplefield/Intu.
250 locals recommend
Norwich
Norwich city is a 30 min drive away, or accessible via bus 4 and bus 8 - top tip: buy a return ticket to norwich on bus 4 at Swanton Morley bus stops (opposite the angel pub), then switch to bus 8 at Dereham market place town (cross the road near the cinema).
Lots to do in Norwich, check out Norwich Castle, see the old streets such as Elm Hill, and head into the shops at Chaplefield/Intu.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a picnic overlooking the castle ruins at Castle Acre, it's free to enter, then walk to Castle Priory - much larger ruins, you're able to view them from a distance for free or explore them up close for a small fee.
26 locals recommend
Castle Acre
Enjoy a picnic overlooking the castle ruins at Castle Acre, it's free to enter, then walk to Castle Priory - much larger ruins, you're able to view them from a distance for free or explore them up close for a small fee.
An interesting victorian museum, just 10 mins away by car. Excellent museum, really interactive inside and has huge grounds to explore the farm.
33 locals recommend
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Beetley MeadowsAn interesting victorian museum, just 10 mins away by car. Excellent museum, really interactive inside and has huge grounds to explore the farm.
BeWILDerwood
Fantastic place for children!
Pleasurewood Hills
Leisure WayTry Wipeout if you're brave enough!!
Small theme-park at Great Yarmouth, great for small kids after enjoying the beach.
76 locals recommend
Pleasure Beach
South Beach ParadeSmall theme-park at Great Yarmouth, great for small kids after enjoying the beach.
Superb for children!! Take your swim wear too to enjoy the new waterpark for young children
96 locals recommend
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Superb for children!! Take your swim wear too to enjoy the new waterpark for young children
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Church RoadGreat for small children!
Wroxham Barns
Tunstead RoadAlso great for small children
Banham Zoo
Kenninghall RoadBest zoo in Norfolk (in my opinion)!
Another great zoo in Norfolk, enjoy walking through and seeing monkeys up close!
54 locals recommend
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Another great zoo in Norfolk, enjoy walking through and seeing monkeys up close!