Whether relaxing in a luxurious cottage with stunning sea views, birdwatching in a local nature reserve or walking along beautiful coastal footpaths, holidays on the Norfolk coast offer something for everyone. Each village has its own characteristics and attractions, and their close proximity means you can walk between them and explore at your own pace. If you’re struggling to choose a destination for your holiday in Norfolk, look no further than this handy guide.
If you’d like even more information on things to see and do in and around Blakeney, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our locally based team have an unrivalled knowledge of local villages like Binham, Kelling and Morston, helping you choose the perfect destination for your holiday in Norfolk.
The lovely coastal village of Blakeney is one of the most enchanting on the north Norfolk coast. Blakeney started life as a busy medieval commercial port until the estuary began to silt up, preventing all but pleasure craft from gaining access. The silting has left a fascinating landscape of marshes, sand hills and mud banks, with many creeks and channels twisting and turning their way through the countryside. The village is set within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and home to hundreds of breeds of migrating birds, as well as a large common and grey seal colony at Blakeney Point.
Cley-next-the-Sea is a picturesque village on the North Norfolk coast, situated in the heart of the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cley (pronounced ‘Cly’) is just 1 mile east of Blakeney and 4 miles north of Holt on the coastal road between Wells and Sheringham. Well known for its windmill and magnificent church, Cley is also home to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Cley Marshes nature reserve, which has achieved international repute as a premier birdwatching site. Along with its art and craft galleries, specialist food shops and welcoming hostelries and cafes it is no wonder Cley is popular with visitors all year round.
Glandford is a pretty little hamlet sitting between the larger villages of Wiveton and Letheringsett. Just 2 miles from the stunning North Norfolk coastline at Blakeney, the countryside it nestles in is just as beautiful. There are many footpaths that will take you either towards the coast or inland towards the fabulous Georgian market town of Holt.
This beautiful little village, also referred to as Lower Kelling or Low Kelling, is a peaceful and private holiday destination. We have some spectacular holiday cottages with multiple bedrooms on offer, which are ideal for larger families or group getaways with friends.
Situated on the salt marshes a few miles east of Blakeney, Salthouse is a quiet coastal village; perfect for getting away from it all. The local church forms the centrepoint of the village community, and local artists’ sculptures on the Salthouse Sculpture Trail make a charming walk along the coastline. Watch a spectacular array of birds at Salthouse marshes, or take a walk around the important wildlife site at Salthouse Heath.
Sheringham is an archetypal, traditional seaside town know for its carnivals, Steam Train Station and award-winning Blue Flag beach. Colourful and bustling this fabulous location was once an old fishing village and that heritage is still evident today with small fishing boats coming in with the ‘catch of the day’. Sheringham’s beautiful sandy beach is lined with colourful beach huts and has the sought after Blue Flag award. It is both family and dog-friendly and there are lovely scenic walks along the promenade.
The charming North Norfolk village of Wiveton is within walking distance of the popular coastal villages of Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea. Set in a picturesque location overlooking the Glaven Valley Wiveton is home the the multi award winning Gastro Pub The Wiveton Bell and the popular and quite superb Wiveton Hall Cafe and ‘Pick Your Own’ farm. During the late summer the lanes around Wiveton and the paths on The Wiveton Downs are laden with elderberries, which are excellent for wine-making and preserving, later in the year Blackberries and Sloes are abundant.