The County of Norfolk
Norfolk is one of the largest counties in England and is lucky enough to have an extensive coastline which boasts many miles of long sandy beaches, flint pebble banks and salt marshes. These stretch from The Wash north of Kings Lynn in the west to Yarmouth on the east coast taking in Hunstanton, Thornham, Brancaster, Wells-next-the-Sea, Stiffkey, Morston, Cley, Sheringham, Cromer and Mundesley on the way.
The county has a very active artistic community featuring both modern and traditional art galleries. There are also numerous live music events and concerts, as well as thriving local theatres. There is so much for families to see and do.
There is a rich architectural heritage including numerous conservation areas, listed buildings and Scheduled Ancient Monuments, and the most wonderful countryside which is ideal for cycling, walking, bird watching or just relaxing.
North Norfolk contains a diverse array of museums, offering something for everyone, whether you're interested in local history, the Broads, maritime heritage, lifeboats, steam railways, vintage agricultural machinery, military vehicles, windmills, or seashells!
For sports enthusiasts the area hosts some of the finest links golf courses in the world and also enjoys some of the best wind and water conditions for Windsurfing and Kitesurfing. Not for the fainthearted, the Norfolk Heroes Ironman Quadrathalon is also attracting increasing numbers of participants!
