Things To Do and Places To Visit

General Information

Walks and Runs

In addition to the stunning beach/dune walks there are several varied countryside walks, straight from your front door. This wonderful local information guide has details of 5 different routes that start/end in Winterton and range from a comfortable 1.5 mile walk around the village to an 11 mile round trip to Horsey. Most of these are also suitable to run and a personal favourite is along Low Road towards Somerton, past the ruins of St Mary's church and beyond on concrete paths to the flat countryside. If you are a keen walker, there are OS maps in both properties for you to enjoy.

The Broads is a network of mostly navigable rivers and lakes which were formed by the flooding of peat workings covering an area of 117 sq mi with over 120 mi of navigable waterways. There are seven rivers and 63 broads, mostly less than 4 metres (13 ft) deep. Winterton is a perfect starting point for a Broads trip and there are many boat hire companies or river boat options available. Our favourite is Martham Ferry Boat Yard located only a few miles away in Martham with boats powered by electric and diesel, available all year round – by the 1/2 day, day or week. Also recommended are Broads Tours in Wrohxam for day hire or river trips and Simpson's Boatyard in Stalham.

Winterton Church

From Easter to September, (weekends) the church of Holy Trinity and All Saints is open to visitors to scale the 136 feet to the top of the tower. The church is of course also open for worship: Parish Mass is at 9am on a Sunday and the church is open daily between 9am and 6pm - or until dusk in winter. It has a corner dedicated to the memory and heritage of the fishing fleet of Winterton. Nets from one of the last fishing boats that made a living from the beach hang from the walls as well as a crucifix carved from ships' timbers.

Beach and Dunes

Winterton beach and dunes are less than a 5 minutes walk from Lazy Days Cottage and Moonfleet House. The beach is dog friendly year round which is wonderful for our furry friends. The Winterton-Horsey Dunes is a 1,060-acre biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a Special Area of Conservation. The whole site is in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From November to January, the beaches at Horsey and Winterton are incredibly lucky to be home to some of the largest colonies of Grey Seals to be found anywhere. However, seals are fragile and the area is wonderfully managed by the Friends of Horsey Seals. Please take their advice, keep dogs on leads and keep your distance.

Norwich

Norwich, the City of Stories is one of the most beautiful, historic cities in Britain. Unearth its hidden gems, iconic buildings, cosy pubs, attractions and wonderful shopping all around a 30 minute drive from Winterton.

Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth is only 20 minutes away from Winterton and if you want a traditional British seaside venue then look no further. It's known for its long sandy beach plus lots of family focused seaside entertainment: The Time and Tide Museum traces local history, the Nelson Museum focuses on the life of Admiral Horatio Nelson, and there are penguins and sharks at the SEA LIFE aquarium. The Merrivale Model Village features miniature landscapes and buildings, the Pleasure Beach (free entry) and Joyland amusement parks have family rides plus you can enjoy greyhound and horse racing....all in one day.

BeWILDerwood

For some amazing outdoor family fun for all ages, take a 20 minute trip in the car to visit Bewilderwood. It is a huge award winning forest full of boat trips, tree adventures, zip wires, walks with affordable food.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Kayak Adventure & Hire

Norfolk Outdoor Adventures strives to be the number one provider of Stand Up Paddling and Kayak activities on The Norfolk Broads and it’s surrounding coastal environment. Norfolk Outdoor Adventures, Staithe Road, Hickling, Norfolk, NR12 0YW Phone 01603 339133. What3Words - tenure.touches.obviously.

Bicycle Hire

Sea Palling Cycle Hire is located in the car park at Bewilderwood. It is not necessary to pay the entrance fee to BeWILDerwood to hire bike. They serve all the local picturesque Norfolk villages of including Winterton. Cycling is a great way to explore the peace and tranquillity of the Norfolk Broads and surrounding area. Their local knowledge, quality bicycles, and free route maps will help you get the most out of your holiday. They will arrange deliveries / pick-ups on Friday evenings to Sunday evenings with a minimum spend of £70 and a minimum duration of 2 days. Best booked in advance. Phone 07747 483154.

Winterton Hound Ground (new!)

Winterton Hound Ground is the perfect place to let your four-legged friend or friends run around unrestrained, playing, sniffing, exploring, learning, jumping, rolling, and doing what they do best, all in complete safety. It boasts 1.8m secure fencing, regardless of whether your canine friend is reactive, needs recall training, or just wants to burn off and release the excess energy they always seem to accumulate and store! Pre-booking required.

.......and much much more i.e. local children's playground on Winmer Avenue Winterton, Horsey Windpump, Felbrigg Hall, Fairhaven Gardens, Caister Castle & Car Museum, Pettitts Adventure Park, sea fishing, golf, swimming, beauty treatments, etc.