EXPLORE NORFOLK UK

This Explore Norfolk UK website gives you a chance to discover a county that is rich in history, beauty, wildlife and walking.

By browsing through the pages of this website, you'll be able to explore the following:

WALKING HOLIDAYS

ACCOMMODATION

ATTRACTIONS

GUIDE BOOKS

WALKS AND GUIDES

Norfolk Walking Holidays that can be organised along two of the National Trails, where you can discover the beauty of the Norfolk coastline, or the historic countryside on offer
Lots of different Norfolk walks of varying length which you can easily follow along with our Norfolk Walking Guides
My personal reviews of the magnificent stately homes and castle ruins we have here, giving you an insight into what you can see when you visit
Norfolk's beaches in great detail including dog friendly ones. You can even get your own Norfolk Beaches Handbook
Things to do such as having fun with the Norfolk Treasure Trails Maps
The popular Norfolk Broads and boating holidays
A growing list of some of the best nature reserves in the UK
Watching the seals in the summer and the seal pups in the winter
A book on Dog Walks Around The Norfolk Coast
Nostalgic steam train rides taking you back in time
Amazing museums
Finding some great dog friendly accommodation in pubs/cottages/lodges

and so much more.....!

Everything that you'll read about on this Explore Norfolk UK website is completely independent and has been visited by me personally. Ask yourself a question and I hope you’ll find the answer! If not, feel free to contact us.

In brief.....

SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS IN NORFOLK

NORFOLK WALKING HOLIDAYS

Explore Norfolk UK organise self-guided walking holidays for you in Norfolk.

With our Norfolk Walking Holidays you'll have the chance to walk one of the UK's National Trails, the Norfolk Coast Path and the Peddars Way. We'll organise them all for you, giving you the chance to enjoy the surroundings in a totally relaxed atmosphere.

"We are now back from our trip and what an amazing time we've had. We can't thank you enough for everything you have done to make walking the Norfolk Coastal Path such a special experience for us. From putting together such a fantastic itinerary to booking us into some amazing accommodation, handy refreshment options, all the helpful walking tips plus interesting things to look out for, evening meal suggestions, arriving at our accommodation each day to find our bags waiting in our room we really couldn't have asked for anything more. You made it so easy for us! All we had to do was turn up and enjoy ourselves which we most certainly did. What a beautiful part of the world!"

For more on our Norfolk walking holidays, click here.

EXPLORING NORFOLK

There is so much to see and so many places of interest to explore in Norfolk, from the amazing beaches, to reading about the castle ruins, finding out about some of the incredible nature reserves and stately homes we have here, and so much more that I share with you on this website. Click here and you'll be taken further down the page to find just what you're looking for!

NORFOLK GUIDE BOOKS

Ever wondered which Norfolk beach is best? Or which one you should visit. Take a look at the Norfolk Beaches Handbook.

Norfolk is rich in history, whether it be a castle, priory or church ruin, windpumps, windmills and lighthouse or grand stately homes. In Norfolk Heritage Walks, you'll discover 18 circular walks where each one has a story to tell.

Dogs! We are all looking for good dog walks. Many walks that I discovered whilst writing this book required too much road walking with the dogs, so these walks are all walks which are excellent for letting your dogs have freedom to enjoy themselves as much as possible. The walks stretch from Snettisham on the west coast to Caister on the east. Check out this popular dog walking book - Dog Walks Around The Norfolk Coast

This PDF is your Ultimate Guide to Seals In Norfolk. It has everything you need to know about seeing the seals in Norfolk, whether it be at Blakeney Point in the summer months or Horsey Beach and Blakeney Point in the winter months, how to get there, info on the boat companies, best time to see them and much more.

What more could you ask of Norfolk?!

It's a place where you can relax, unwind, enjoy yourself, learn a little, sit on some beautiful sandy beaches, marvel at some incredible views, walk some amazing trails on the coast and in the countryside, watch some of the best wildlife in the UK and generally just take the time to explore Norfolk.

Explore Norfolk UK in more detail........

NORFOLK BEACHES

Miles and miles of sandy beaches. Forget the stresses and strains of everyday life on some of the best beaches in Norfolk

Explore Norfolk UK has put together a comprehensive guide to Norfolk beaches which you'll find here.

SEALS IN NORFOLK

Lots of seals to see in Norfolk during the summer and winter

Norfolk is THE place to see seals. In the summer the common seals are to be found on the North Norfolk Coast and in the winter the Grey seals and their pups can be found at Horsey beach and Blakeney Point. Read much more about this incredible sight here.

DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES

Yes, you love your dog. So do I! And that means you want to find the best beaches to let them run around and thoroughly enjoy themselves.

Here you'll find a guide to all the dog friendly beaches that will help you quickly work out which ones you can and can not take your beloved pets to.

DOG FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION

Your beloved dogs are part of your family too, and you'll be glad to hear that Norfolk UK loves dogs. There are amazing beaches, beautiful woodlands and wonderful coastal walks to take them on. So all you need now is some dog friendly accommodation! Click here to browse our selection of Norfolk accommodation

NORFOLK WALKING HOLIDAYS

What better way to switch off and enjoy life by walking in Norfolk. Some of the best views are along the Norfolk Coast Path long distance trail and some of the best historic walks are along the Peddars Way. Explore Norfolk UK can put together your Norfolk walking holiday package for you here.

NORFOLK WALKS

There are so many varying day walks you can take in Norfolk, from coastal and inland walks, to walks on the Broads and more. We even have Norfolk Walking Guides to help you discover more areas in Norfolk without the worry of getting lost! Many of the views on the walks are to die for and the difference in landscape from one walk to the next is staggering. Here you'll find lots of ideas on Norfolk walks.

CASTLE RUINS

Norfolk has an amazing history and the stories are told in the many castle and abbey ruins that lie around Norfolk. The architecture of some of these ruins is fascinating and full of intrigue. These castle ruins are one of Norfolk's best kept secrets and you can find out more here.

NORFOLK'S NATURE RESERVES

Norfolk has some of the best Nature Reserves in the UK as well as some of the best bird watching sites, particularly on the Norfolk coast where the greatest concentration of birds are. But there are also woodlands, heathland, bog, salt marshes, reed beds, water meadows to name but a few. You can find more details here.

NORFOLK'S STATELY HOMES

Norfolk is like none other in that it has a whole host of fantastic stately, historic homes that you can visit and wander around. All have incredible grounds and amazing interiors and many have a real WOW factor to them. You can read about the Norfolk stately homes in much more detail here.

NORFOLK BROADS AND BOATING HOLIDAYS

The Norfolk Broads are one of the most popular places to visit in Norfolk, and no more so than taking a boating holiday. It's a large area of East Norfolk with the network of waterways to navigate and enjoy, and with many attractions to visit at the same time. Beaches are still accessible, wildlife is wonderful and pubs and restaurants are plentiful, particularly along the rivers.

CULTURE IN THE CITY

If you feel the need for a bit of "city life" then Norwich has become a City to be reckoned with. Amazing shopping, incredible architecture, top class museums one of which is housed in a castle, two cathedrals, theatres, and many independent restaurants and cafes. You can read more about some of the places to visit in Norwich here.

This site has grown out of my passion for a place that is so diverse that it never fails to inspire. Our hope is that through exploring this site, you'll be inspired to really discover Norfolk and see what it truly does have to offer.

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