I have recently visited two new North Norfolk restaurants in Cromer and an outstanding gastro pub at Aldborough. All were excellent in the quality of the food and the service. Please click on the names for menus and opening times. Spinnakers Meadow Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 9EE Tel: 01263 687756 Gibson’s Bistro 2 Church Street Cromer Norfolk NR27 9ER 01263 502148
Ben Kendall – Norfolk Artist (Image supplied) Press Release From lockdown hobby to the gallery wall – Norfolk artist Ben Kendall to host debut solo exhibition “A Norfolk artist who rediscovered his love of painting during the Covid-19 lockdowns is preparing to host his debut solo exhibition. It promises to bring you the East Anglian landscape as you’ve never seen it before. Father-of-two Ben Kendall, 44, from Sprowston, has painted landscapes since a young age. But he was put off…
Cromer Beach North Norfolk’s beaches have performed well in a new comparison of water cleanliness for summer swimming. UK travel site Holiday Park Guru analysed Environment Agency summer water quality data from hundreds of beaches. There are seven water testing areas in North Norfolk, and all are ranked as either ‘excellent’ (three stars) or ‘good’ (two stars). The three-star resorts are Sheringham, Cromer, West Runton, and East Runton, while the two-star resorts are Wells-next-the-Sea, Mundesley, and Sea Palling. Overall, though, Norfolk…
I have received an email from Rehab 4 Addiction an organisation helping those with mental health and addiction issues. “Firstly, Rehab 4 Addiction offers a wealth of resources and information about addiction and mental health, which could be invaluable to those in need. Secondly, we provide a helpline that offers immediate assistance to those struggling with addiction in Norfolk, a service that could be life-saving for some of your readers. Lastly, we offer a comprehensive directory of treatment centres throughout…
‘The Cricketers On The Green’ at Aldborough North Norfolk I have known this public house in the village of Aldborough in North Norfolk since I was a teenager. Previously called The Black Boys, a name change has been made to The Cricketers On The Green. That is not the only change, as the pub has recently been transformed into an attractive venue that serves high-quality meals. The welcome is warm, and a wide choice of beers and wines is available….
Working with North Norfolk District Council (NNDC), Leeds Building Society has decided to restrict granting mortgages to those wishing to buy properties in North Norfolk to be used as holiday lets. The scheme will run for a 12-month trial period. The society states that it is seeking to balance local housing needs with the economic benefits tourism can bring. Will this move help local people buy or rent a home in North Norfolk? I am sceptical, but it is…
Daffodils in Blickling Hall Gardens I have received this press release from the National Trust. “Celebrate spring daffodils with the National Trust With their bright yellow stars and golden trumpets, daffodils are a cheerful delight when visiting National Trust places as they welcome in the start of spring. Resilient against the ever-changing British spring weather from sunshine to snow flurries, to April showers, daffodils can be spotted in gardens and parks across the UK from late February through to April….
Trevor and Jo Woods of Gallery Plus at Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, have announced their Autumn into Winter Exhibition. There is much to see, and a visit as we approach the festive season will provide some gift ideas. “In celebration of H.J. Jackson’s new book ‘DRAWN TO PRINT’ our main wall features a collection of his framed linocuts including the book’s cover image ‘Beached Three’ and his latest print ‘On the Shingle Bank’ which was selected for this year’s Holt Festival…
The North Norfolk village of Stiffkey made the national news yesterday (01.11) when the case of the Stiffkey footbridge was featured on BBC Radio 4’s PM programme. Some months ago, the National Trust decided to remove the footbridge across a creek on Stiffkey Marshes. The bridge facilitated access to the marsh and is considered by the locals as a safety feature, allowing egress from the marsh if someone is cut off by the tide. The Trust is the custodian…
The old lifeboat house at Wells-next-the-Sea North Norfolk What I am about to write about is a phenomenon that has affected not just North Norfolk. I am sure that other parts of the UK, where tourism forms a significant portion of the economy, will have noticed a marked increase in visitor numbers. Norfolk’s tourism industry suffered severely during the pandemic, with many jobs lost, business closures and millions of pounds removed from the local economy. Post-pandemic, the recovery has been…