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Norfolk has a wide range of attractions, with some of finest stately homes in England, some beautiful beaches and coastline, and an abundance of wildlife. Here we select our Top 10 favourite attractions in Norfolk. For more things to do in Norfolk please click the link at the bottom of the page. You can also explore some of the towns and villages in Norfolk by clicking the links on the right.

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Blakeney Point, Morston, Norfolk. Watch seals and a huge variety of birds at this nature reserve. See the shifting sands of Blakeney point, including the land-locked old lifeboat station. Fascinating and beautiful. Please click the link to find out more about Blakeney Point, nature reserve and thing to do in Norfolk

Castle Rising, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk. One of the most famous 12th Century castles in England. Now maintained by English Heritage. Please click on the link to find out more about Castle Rising, historic building and attraction in Norfolk

Holkham Hall Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. Magnificent estate with Palladian stately home, museum, extensive grounds, as well as Holkham village and beach. Please click on the link to find out more about Holkham Hall, stately home and attraction in Norfolk

Houghton Hall, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk. This magnificent stately home of Sir Robert Walpole, first British Prime Minister. Also award winning garden and model soldier museum. Please click on the link to find out more about Houghton Hall, award winning visitor attraction in Norfolk

Morston Marshes Nature Reserve, Morston, Norfolk. National Trust run nature reserve, Morston Quay being the starting point for many boat trips to the Blakeney Seal colonies described above. Please click on the link for more information on Morston Marshes, nature reserve in Norfolk

Muckleburgh Collection, near Holt, Norfolk. Excellent collection of military vehicles and equipment with informative displays and models. Housed in the old Weybourne military camp. Please click the link for more information on Muckleburgh, top visitor attraction in Norfolk

Norfolk Lavender Farm, Heacham, near Hunstanton, Norfolk. England’s premier Lavender farm. See the Lavender fields and distilliation process. Shop, tea-room, garden centre and childrens play area. Please click the link for more information on the Norfolk Lavender farm, great place to visit in Norfolk

The Sandringham Estate and visitor centre, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk. HM the Queen’s official Norfolk retreat. Magnificent estate, visitor centre, Sandringham itself and the Sandringham museum make this a must see attraction. Please clik on the link for more information on Sandringham, top Norfolk visitor attraction

Snettisham Beach, magnificent sand and shingle beach on the north-west coast of Norfolk, close to King’s Lynn. Quieter than the resorts further up the coast and next to the Snettisham RSPB nature reserve. Please click on the link for more information on Snettisham beach in Norfolk

Snettisham Wildlife Park, Snettisham, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk. Deer safaris, feeding orphan lambs, collecting eggs, fantastic adventure playground. Fun for all the family. Please click the link for more information on Snettisham Wildlife park, children’s attraction in Norfolk

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