When Daniel Defoe in the year 1723, crossed the bridge over the River Waveney and passed from Suffolk into Norfolk, he saw a face of diligence spread over the whole county. Thronged with great and spacious market
towns, more and larger than any other part of England, so far from London exceedingly full of inhabitants. The looms and combing-shops and the twisting mills of Norwich where all busy with wool which made the place
one of the great cities of England.
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.