Sheringham

Coastal cliffs, Sheringham Park and the Norfolk Coast Path

Sheringham is a traditional seaside town on the North Norfolk coast, situated between Weybourne and Cromer within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape. Known for its seafront, fishing heritage, colourful beach huts and surrounding coastal cliffs, the town provides a base for exploring the walking routes and landscapes of the Norfolk Coast Path.

The town's seafront overlooks a mixture of sand and shingle, with a promenade, historic buildings and views across the North Sea. Fishing boats continue to operate from the shore, reflecting Sheringham's maritime heritage, while independent shops, cafés and restaurants make the town a convenient place to spend time before or after a coastal walk.

The Norfolk Coast Path passes through Sheringham, connecting the town with Weybourne to the west and Cromer to the east. Walkers heading west encounter rising coastal cliffs, open grassland and views towards Weybourne, while the route eastwards follows the coastline towards Beeston Bump and the wooded cliffs beyond. The changing elevations make this section more demanding than the flatter saltmarsh landscapes further west.

Inland from the town, Sheringham Park offers woodland walks, landscaped parkland and elevated viewpoints across the coast. Managed by the National Trust, the park is particularly known for its rhododendron displays in spring, with a network of paths connecting woodland, open countryside and coastal viewpoints.

Sheringham is also the eastern terminus of the North Norfolk Railway, a heritage railway connecting the town with Weybourne and Holt. Steam and heritage diesel services provide an alternative way to explore the surrounding countryside, with opportunities to combine railway journeys with walking routes and visits to neighbouring villages.

For visitors staying in Sheringham, The Two Lifeboats offers accommodation at a traditional seafront pub overlooking the North Sea, with Sheringham Beach, the promenade and Norfolk Coast Path close by. Its location provides a convenient base for walking towards Weybourne or Cromer, exploring Sheringham Park and discovering the coastal landscapes of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape.