Gazebo at Sheringham Park North Norfolk Reopens to Public
The National Trust has issued a press release announcing the reopening of the gazebo at Sheringham Park after repairs. It is a favourite with visitors.
Enjoy Norfolk’s National Trust Properties this Summer
National Trust’s Felbrigg Hall North Norfolk The National Trust has issued this press release about activities available at its Norfolk properties this summer. “From pop-up play pavilions with a family-festival feel to interactive storytelling and open-air theatre, there are lots of events and activities on offer this summer from the National Trust. And thanks to funding from Sport England over 140 National Trust houses, gardens and parks will be encouraging families to get active and take part in a Summer…
Renowned Wildlife Artist Robert Gillmor Has Died
The death has been announced of the renowned wildlife artist Robert Gillmor.
North Norfolk Villages Featured in the Telegraph
The Telegraph of the 29th of January featured a piece about desirable coastal locations in the UK. North Norfolk received three mentions – Overstrand, Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe. David MacDuff of William H Brown is quoted as saying about Overstrand: “The beautiful coastline changing with every season is something special to behold.” I can’t argue with that, and Overstrand is a pleasant village with a good community spirit. The recreation ground near the village centre is a well-used asset….
Norfolk MPs Vote to allow Pollution of Rivers by Anglian Water
I avoid putting any content of a political nature on my blog; however, this subject is so important that I decided to post this email I received from Jason Borthwick. I have written to my MP, Mr Duncan Baker expressing my concerns. “Dear Editor It’s really sad to see so many Norfolk MPs putting their career prospects before the local environment. When four Tory MPs vote to allow water companies to continue pumping raw sewage into our rivers, you realise…
BIRDscapes Gallery Launches New Website
BIRDscapes Gallery at Glandford in North Norfolk has announced the launch of its new website. It is one of my favourite galleries and I visit it often. The paintings, sculptures and original prints are of very high quality having been produced by some of the best wildlife artists in the UK. There are over 70 contributors, many of whom are members of the Society of Wildlife Artists. BIRDscapes is located at Manor Farm Barns, Glandford, Nr. Holt. You will also…
North Norfolk featured in the Sunday Times Style Magazine
North Norfolk’s Holkham Hall This weekend’s Sunday Times Style magazine featured North Norfolk as a possible mini-break venue. The front page header reads: “Cornwall! Norfolk! Whitley Bay?” I turned the page and read: “North Norfolk increasingly plays host to an arty, intellectual crowd.” Very nice of them to say so! The article continued to heap praise: “Champagne sands and some of the most beautiful gardens in England make the North Norfolk coast a desirable retreat”. The gardens featured are those…
North Norfolk Beaches Retain Blue Flag Status
Several North Norfolk beaches have once again been awarded a Blue Flag to denote bathing water quality.
North Norfolk’s BIRDscapes Gallery reopening
I have received an email from North Norfolk’s BIRDscapes Gallery at Glandford regarding its reopening. “Hello from BIRDscapes, We are really pleased that with the Covid situation seeming to be improving daily, we will soon be able to welcome you back to BIRDscapes and our new Spring Exhibition. We will be opening at 11am on Saturday 24th April with an exhibition devoted to the joys of spring, which will continue until Sunday 16th May. We are all looking forward to…
North Norfolk – Wells-next-the-Sea best place to live says Sunday Times
The North Norfolk port town of Wells-next-the-Sea has been named as being one of the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times. In its supplement on the 28th of March the newspaper described the location of Wells-next-the-Sea in North Norfolk: “This bewitching stretch of coast has charms of its own – golden sands, creeks and marshes bathed in ethereal light, endless horizons and wondrous wildlife.” Wells Maltings arts centre also came in for praise as did…