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Eco friendly backpackers hostel, campsite, group hostel, tipis
and yurts, visitor information centre,
retail site and of course farming
on the beautiful north Norfolk coast |
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North Norfolk offers some of the most
wonderful countryside in the United Kingdom and has played a major part in many thousands
of years of history. So if you like the outdoors and/or visiting historical
monuments and buildings then you've found paradise.
We've suggested some activities and attractions below and if you'd
like even more inspiration try one of our itineraries listed.
We'll add to the selection over time, so come back for more
information soon.
Don't forget our
Winter Programme
of organised and guided walks, courses and other activities.
Click here for more information. |
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Not sure what to do in north
Norfolk?
Looking for inspiration?
Click on one of
our itineraries to give you some new ideas.
More itineraries will be
added from time to time |
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Kite surfing on Brancaster Beach
Kite
Surfing, Kite Buggying and Windsurfing
Kite surfing, kite buggying and windsurfing are major sports on the Norfolk coast.
Whether you are just being dragged along the sand by the kite
(intentionally or by accident) or surfing and buggying. Kite surfing and kiting can be done
most places, with
Brancaster and Hunstanton beaches being very popular.
Kite buggying is a little less popular with the authorities, but there are some
excellent locations for it, like the West end of Brancaster beach.
Click here for Kiting guidelines
Hunstanton Kitesurfing School -
www.kitesurfhunstanton.com
Hunstanton Windsurfing School -
www.windsurfhunstanton.co.uk
North Norfolk Kitesurf Guide (Surfshacks) -
www.surfshacks.co.uk/north-norfolk-kitesurf-guide
Tide Times for Brancaster Staithe -
www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/tides
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Brancaster Staithe harbour from the air |
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The Wash and North Norfolk Coast European
Marine Site This area of the
coast is Internationally important for wild plants and animals
which depend on their unique character.
The area is famous for the
myriad of bird species that visit throughout the year and home to
the largest population of common seals in the UK.
In recognition of its important wildlife the
Wash and North Norfolk coast has been designated a European marine
site under the UK Habitats Regulations.
More information can be found at:
www.esfjc.co.uk/ems/pages/ems.htm |
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Watersports Our location on the North Norfolk coast is
unrivalled for it's range of watersports:
Sailing, wind surfing, canoeing, waterskiing, body boarding, power
boating, cruising, yachting and kite surfing.
Northshore
Sport and Leisure offer discounted hire, courses, clothing and equipment
to those staying at Deepdale.
Tide Times for Brancaster Staithe -
www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/tides
When the tide is out or you just don't fancy getting wet, there
are a whole host of other activities.
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Hiking, Walking and Cycling
More detailed information is on our
Hiking, Walking and Cycling page.
Click here for more information.
If you are bringing dogs visit our Paws in
Motion page for more information
Pink foot geese rising off sugar beet tops on Deepdale Farm. A small example of the amazing spectacle that happens throughout the winter months.
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Bird Watching and Wildlife Whether you are a birdwatcher,
twitcher or wildlife enthusiast, you'll love the north Norfolk
coast. Within a few miles of
Burnham Deepdale are a number of world renowned bird reserves. The RSPB run Titchwell and Snettisham, English Nature run Scolt Head Island and Holkham and the
NOA run Holme-next-the-Sea. The last few groups who have been to stay
with us have seen over 100 species of bird in a weekend.
Titchwell has three nature trails on the reserve and
all are accessible to wheelchairs/pushchairs. The main path is
approximately 1 kilometre long and runs from the visitor centre to the
beach. The fen and meadow trails include 120 metres of path and 140
metres of boardwalk but are not accessible to dog walkers.
If you like geese then try to be here for the
flights of Brent and Pinkfeet during the winter.
For the latest bird sightings and other news then
visit:
www.birdguides.com
For a guide of what birds and wildlife there is to
see around Norfolk, please visit the Norfolk Wildlife Trust
website:
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/naturalconnections/monthly_wildlife/ |
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The salt marshes of the north Norfolk coast offer the most amazing
bird watching opportunities
Fatbirder -
www.fatbirder.com
Birding.uk.com -
www.birding.uk.com |
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Seals on Blakeney Point |
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Seals There are trips to see the seals from Morston and Blakeney to
Blakeney Point. There are also seal trips from
Hunstanton out into the Wash and trips from Wells-next-the-Sea.
Beans Boat Trips -
www.beansboattrips.co.uk
Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary -
Buy tickets online |
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Two Australians ended up arguing outside our stand
at the Independent Traveller's World Show about the beaches on the
North Norfolk coast. The one who'd never been here felt
Australian beaches were the best in the world. The other
Aussie who
was a regular visitor felt the beaches here may well be different
from those in Aus, but they are stunning. The one who'd
never been before decided to give us the acid test and came to
stay. He admitted that the beaches are pretty damn good!
Brancaster Beach and Holkham Beach are our
favourites and the closest, both served by the Coasthopper Bus
Service.
RNLI Beach Safety -
www.beachsafety.org.uk
BBC Beach Guide -
www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/coast05/beaches/
Dog Friendly Beaches - Paws in
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Holkham Beach,
voted one of the world's best beaches |
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Holkham Hall and Gardens, just a few miles up the road |
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Stately Homes, Historical Monuments
and Churches Starting with the local church, St. Mary's, which has a Norman Font and Saxon Round Tower.
Within a few miles there are dozens of other churches each with their own history and
relics. Admiral Lord Nelson was born at Burnham Thorpe, and although
you can't access his birth place many of the local churches have
some fascinating information. There are the remains of the old Roman Fort in
Brancaster, and Sea Henge was discovered on the beach at Holme. If it's stately
homes that you want then you won't be disappointed with Sandringham, Holkham
and Houghton all only a few miles away.
Houghton Hall -
www.houghtonhall.com
Walsingham -
www.walsinghamanglican.org.uk
Norfolk Churches -
www.norfolkchurches.co.uk |
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Castles Castles: Castle Acre: 13 miles east of King's Lynn,
off A1035 Close to a ruined Priory started in 1080, and replaced with
stone in the 11th or 12th century. Today only ruins remain of the castle.
Castle Rising: 5.5 miles north-east of King's Lynn, off
A149 The keep was built between 1138 and 1140, it was then accessible from
the sea. Famous as being the last home of Queen Isabella. Several rooms at
Castle Rising are still in a good state of repair.
Norwich Castle: Castle Meadow, Norwich Town Centre The
tower was built in the 12th century commanding a dominating position over
the city. Greatly altered and for 650 years it served as a prison, now a
museum. |
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Swimming If you don't mind a bit of mud (The mud here is supposed to have
excellent properties for skin!), then you can wander down the
drove opposite the hostel and swim in the creake. A natural
swimming pool forms in The Hole, in the harbour when the tide is
out. Alternatively you can visit one of the many local
swimming baths, including the Oasis in Hunstanton and
Wells-next-the-Sea school swimming pool. |
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Railway, a 30 minute journey from the seaside and harbour town of
Wells to the picturesque town of Walsingham, famed for centuries
as a centre of pilgrimage. A scenic journey with five bridges
through lovely countryside.
The North Norfolk Railway offers a 10.5 mile round
trip by steam train to/from Sheringham - Weybourne - Holt
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway -
www.wellswalsinghamrailway.co.uk
North Norfolk Railway (Poppy Line) -
www.nnrailway.co.uk |
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 Children's ActivitiesSnettisham Farm
Park: trip to a working farm.
There is a deer safari and tractor rides as well as an adventure
playground. Children can bottle feed lambs, piglets, kid goats and cuddle
rabbits and guinea pigs.
Sea Life Sanctuary,
Hunstanton: amazing variety of animals from Otters and Penguins, to a full
Seal rescue facility and hospital. Among the rich diversity of life in the
displays are Sharks, Seahorses and Rays.
BeWILDerwood,
Norfolk Broads. A huge forest of wild family fun and adventure.
Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, boat trips,
marsh walks and really yummy food.
Church Farm Stow Bardolph, Rare Breeds Centre with
Indoor and Outdoor play area. Make friends with a wide
variety of tame animals and experience all their young at close
quarters throughout the season. There are
play barns around the area in case its raining or you just need a bit of
peace and quiet to read the paper while they tire themselves out. |
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For more information on metal detecting in the UK, including
guidelines and laws then please visit:
National Council for Metal Detecting:
www.ncmd.co.uk
Portable Antiquities Scheme:
www.finds.org.uk
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Other Activities
Tennis - If tennis is your game
there are two excellent courts at the village hall, pay as you use.
Golf - Golf is available at the Royal Norfolk Golf
Club in Brancaster and at Hunstanton. We are looking into paragliding and handgliding. There is much more information
on the local area available in Deepdale
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Deepdale
Activities and Attractons
- Eco friendly backpackers hostel, campsite, group hostel, tipis and
yurts, visitor information centre,
retail site and of course farming
on the beautiful north Norfolk coast |
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