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A long winding road in Lower Heswall, the area has remained unchanged for around 100 years.

Heswall

in the county of Merseyside

Pictures of Sheringham

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

About Sheringham

This delightful resort grew up from what was once a small fishing village, some of the old cottages belonging to the fisher-folk of yester-year still survive close to the shore at the far end of the town. The advent of the railways in 1887 brought Victorian tourists to the town, some liked the little place so much that they stayed on and built the fine Victorian houses that we see in the town today. A small fishing fleet existed here and today the sea is often alive with gaily painted fishing boats going in search of lobster and crab. Sailing is good, so too is surfing and there is safe bathing from the gently sloping sandy beach.

Local attractions include the North Norfolk Railway line and the beautiful Landscape Park and Wooded Gardens of Sheringham Park. There are stunning coastal views from the viewing towers within the park. In springtime, the gardens are ablaze with a fabulous display of azaleas and rhododendrons that rivals those to be seen anywhere. The house itself is privately occupied and not open to the public.

Sheringham has a colourful history and a close link with vikings, who first settled there in 900AD. It is believed the land was given as a reward to a viking warrior named Scira, for his great victories in Battle. The name Sheringham, which is Scandinavian in origin, does in fact translate to ‘The Ham of Scira’s People’, a Ham being a hamlet/town. To celerate this, each year in Sheringham they hold a viking festival, with events around the town and a viking parade. They also burn a Viking Longboat on Sheringham beach, which is lit by an a Viking archer with flaming arrows.

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View looking North West from the top of Incleborough Hill, East Runton, Norfolk.

East Runton (28 Pictures) in the county of Norfolk

(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction E of Sheringham)

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The beach front at Cromer, with Cromer pier in the background, Norfolk

Cromer (231 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E of Sheringham)

Famous for delicious Crab for which folk still travel for miles to catch fresh, or buy from the quayside...

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Salthouse (9 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction W of Sheringham)

The village is renowned as a haven for wildlife, it is the place to go in winter if you want to see a good migratory flock of Snowbuntings, and other migratory birds who invade the area in vast numbers...

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Blakeney (83 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction W of Sheringham)

The 100ft tower rising above the Church of St.Nicholas is a landmark that can be seen for miles around. At the eastern end of the church, a smaller tower acts as a beacon to guide vessels to the safety of Blakeney Harbour...

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Oulton (3 Pictures) in the county of Norfolk

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction S of Sheringham)

The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney...

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Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Felbrigg Hall (35 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE)

Felbrigg Hall is an outstanding Jacobean house built in about 1620, with a later west front in the William and Mary style. .....

Mannington Hall, Norfolk

Mannington Hall & Gardens (3 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S)

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Stody Lodge Gardens (22 Pictures)

(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SW)

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Blickling Hall (73 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S)

This stunning Jacobean mansion was spawned from Hatfield House which belonged to the powerful Cecil family. Both buildings were.....

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Binham Priory (39 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)

Binham Priory is thought to have been built during the 12th-century by Pierre de Valoines a nephew of William the Conqueror. The.....

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Dinosaur Adventure Park (7 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction S)

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Holkham Hall

Holkham Hall (37 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction W)

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