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Top 16 Things to do in Sheringham

Sheringham is a thriving coastal market town, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and a popular holiday destination with an awarding winning beach, great shopping and food experiences, combined with an amazing range of things to do and places to explore.

Sheringham Beach

The award winning Blue Flag beach has something for everyone. A lengthy promenade, with beach front cafes, paddle board hire, wheelchair and scooter access all the way along.

North Norfolk Railway

Operating from the smart Victorian seaside resort of Sheringham, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county’s most stunning coastal scenery.

The Little Theatre

Hosts fun farce, spine-tingling suspense, singalong musicals, and family panto, while movies, and top national arts events are beamed on to big screen. Cosy café-style comedy and jazz are staged in the coffee bar.

Sheringham Mo Museum

The Museum tells the story of the town and its proud, brave, independent people, told through beautiful displays packed with interesting things to see, hear and do.

Muckleburgh Military Collection

Exhibits include artillery, machine guns and missiles in addition to a fine collection of ships and land warfare models. Tank Drives at weekends.

Explore The Deep History Coast

North Norfolk’s Deep History Coast, 22 miles of stunning coastline — simply follow the discovery trail, with 11 fact finding Discovery Points along the way.

Wonderful Walks and Sheringham Trails

The Coastal Path, Pretty Corner Woods, The Common to name but a few areas of outstanding natural beauty to walk through.

Sheringham Park

Landscape park and woodland garden with miles of stunning coastal views. Wander through Sheringham Park and you'll discover why it became the personal favourite of its designer.

Birdwatching

Over 260 species of bird having been recorded in the Sheringham area and rarely does a year pass by without at least one addition being made.

Family Activities

Sheringham is the perfect location for families, there’s so much to see and do. Family fun, laughs and adventure are guaranteed — kids of all ages will love Sheringham!

Boating Lake and Leas Gardens

The boating lake is above the West Promenade. It is popular in summer with kids of all ages and all manner of model boats can be seen navigating the shallow clean waters of the lake.

Attractions

Sheringham and the surround areas offer a really diverse selection of attractions to suit all ages and interests. We have listed a selection including a number that are free to experience.

Cycling

Discover the cycle routes in and around Sheringham. Need to hire bikes in Sheringham? You can and receive advice on the best cycle routes in the area.

Houses and Gardens

The Sheringham area has an amazing selection of historic houses and gardens to visit, enjoy and explore, including National Trust properties and English Heritage sites.

Sheringham Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf — Sheringham Golf Club is ranked 75th in the 2022 National Club Golfer Top 100 Courses in England.

The Reef Leisure Centre

Sheringham’s brand new Reef Leisure Centre (in place of the Splash Centre) has quickly become a family favourite and makes an ideal destination should the weather take a turn.