Geography of Norfolk

The Norfolk Coast is a constantly changing landscape. With every tide it brings small changes to beach landforms. Events like the storm-surge floods of 1953 devastate coastal communities. Inland it is mostly flat with only a small few hills.

There are a number of rivers in the county of Norfolk. Thoses in the west and south-west of the county eventually find their way to the Great Ouse – a river that journies to meet the Wash at King’s Lynn. These rivers include the Gaywood, Little Ouse, Nar, Thet and Wissey. In the south, east and centre of Norfolk, the rivers Ant, Bure, Thurne, Waveney, Wensum and Yare feed the Broads National Park and flow out to sea via Breydon Water at Great Yarmouth. In the north and north west of the county, you will find the rivers Burn, Glaven, Mun and Stiffkey, which are all chalk-fed and flow either into the Wash or directly into the North Sea.

Geography of Norfolk - A list of organisations that you may find interesting to contact. There are many activities happening in the county of Norfolk, so if you have an interest connected with this county that is not already covered on Norfolk Travel Guide you are most welcome to send us details. If you know of others please let us know. They must be about the county of Norfolk in England, United Kingdom.

You may also be interested in the current subjects under activities in Norfolk which include:

 

Name & website Address Description
Norfolk Rivers Trust Norfolk An independent and trusted charity, the team of experienced ecologists and advisors take a river catchment-based approach (CaBA) to develop practical, cost-effective and integrated long-term solutions.
     
     

 

 

Norfolk

Accommodation

Norfolk has every type of accommodation available from simple rooms to the grand hotels and everything in between.

Accommodation in Norfolk

 

Regional Food

One of the delights of travelling is to sample the food of the part of the world you are visiting. Norfolk will not be a disappointment to your palette.

Regional Food Norfolk

Highlights

City Break
Norwich is at the heart of Norfolk and each year thousands of tourists descend on the city to experience the sites and sounds and taste the food on offer. Although, it now has an abundance of fast food outlets and all the modern shops that you can find in any other European city, if you seek out the traditional Norfolk restaurants and explore it's ancient quarter, you will discover this historic capital of Norfolk.
Norfolk Broads
This famous Norfolk tourist attraction has 125 miles of lock free waterways waiting for you to discover. The Norfolk Broads is not only about boats but there is an abundance of wildlife to see and walks in peaceful surroundings. Relax and slow down from your busy life, enjoy the local pubs and regional food.
Nofolk Coast
I love the Norfolk coast with it's good beaches and seaside towns like Cromer, the market town and fishing port of King's Lynn.
Interesting Facts about Norfolk
If you are from the county of Norfolk, you might know about some interesting facts about the county. Please let us know so we can share it with others.
Broads National Park
The Broads National Park covers an area of 117 square miles (303 square kilometres), with the majority being in Norfolk, with over 120 miles (200 kilometres) of navigable waterways. There are seven rivers and 63 broads, the vast majority is less than 13 feet (4 metres) deep. Thirteen broads are generally open to navigation, with a further three having navigable channels.
On foot, cycling or on horseback
This region is full of hiking trails and is very popular with those that like the outdoor life. A number of cycle routes criss cross the county. Horse lovers can enjoy the bridal ways in Norfolk.
Winter
Norfolk in winter is when you need to wrap up warm before going for bracing walks. Watch the geese arrive for winter at RSPB Titchwell Marsh or admire the winter gardens at Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham. With over 200 animals and birds, explore a different country, South America and their indoor play area, Jungle Tumbles, at the Amazona Zoo in Cromer.
Traditions
Norfolk being an agricultural land, each year Plough Sunday celebrations usually involve bringing a ploughshare into a church with prayers for the blessing of the land. It is traditionally held on the Sunday after Epiphany, the Sunday between 7 January and 13 January. Accordingly, work in the fields did not begin until the day after Plough Sunday: Plough Monday.
Norfolk Historic Buildings Group
The Norfolk Historic Buildings Group (NHBG) was founded in 2000 to bring together people who enjoy and appreciate old buildings and want to learn more about them.

 

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