The beach at Heacham
Sandringham House
Lavender Fields
Sunset

Local Attractions

  • Fantastic sunsets from Heacham beach
  • Lots of walking and cycle tracks nearby
  • Close to many Bird Reserves
  • Near to Championship Golf Courses
  • 1 mile from Heacham beaches
  • 2 miles from Hunstanton seaside leisure facilities
  • 7 miles from Sandringham

DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA

The local area is a haven for walkers and cyclists. There are miles of walks or rides, on the lovely coast and in the beautiful countryside along quiet byways, lanes, beaches, coastal paths and cycle routes. There are designated areas of beach and coastline for dog walkers available all year round.

Some regard Norfolk as the bird watching capital of Britain. Among the many bird reserves are Snettisham (RSPB), Titchwell Marsh (RSPB), Cley Marches (NWT), Blakeney, Brancaster, Holkham and Holme Dunes (NWT).

Within easy walking distance are the two beaches at Heacham, pubs, restaurants and village shops. The area also has many other great beaches and coastal villages. Among them are Holme, Cley, Holkham, Blakeney, Brancaster and Wells next the sea.

There are a number of Golf courses nearby. Heacham Manor is the nearest with others at Hunstanton, Kings Lynn and Sheringham.

Among many interesting places to visit are Sandringham, Holkham, Castle Rising and The Lavender Fields.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO DURING YOUR STAY

Castle Rising

Castle Rising Castle is one of the most famous 12th Century castles in England. The stone keep, built in around 1140 AD, is amongst the finest surviving examples of its kind anywhere in the country and, together with the massive surrounding earthworks, ensures that Rising is a castle of national importance.

http://www.castlerising.co.uk

Sea Life Sanctuary, Hunstanton

Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary is Norfolk's leading marine rescue centre. Visit the seal sanctuary hospital, otter and penguin sanctuaries, journey through a fantastic underwater tunnel with tropical sharks and play in the Pirate Ship!

http://www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton

The Norfolk Lavender fields

World famous lavender gardens and the Lavender Oil Distillery, National Lavender Collection and Herb Garden.

http://www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk

Sandringham Estate

Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house, set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens, is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk and is at the heart of the 8,000-hectare Sandringham Estate, 240 hectares of which make up the woodland and heath of the Country Park, open to the public free of charge every day of the year.

http://www.sandringhamestate.co.uk