Museums · East of England
Norfolk
Norfolk ( NOR-fək, -fuuk) is a ceremonial county in England, located in the East of England and East Anglia. It borders Lincolnshire and The Wash to the north-west, the North Sea to the north and eas
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Norfolk ( NOR-fək, -fuuk) is a ceremonial county in England, located in the East of England and East Anglia. It borders Lincolnshire and The Wash to the north-west, the North Sea to the north and east, Cambridgeshire to the west, and Suffolk to the south. The largest settlement is the city of Norwich. The county has an area of 2,074 mi2 (5,370 km2) and had an estimated population of 940,359 in 2024. It is predominantly rural. Norwich is in the centre-east of the county, and its other principal settlements include Great Yarmouth on the east coast, Thetford in the south, and King's Lynn in the north-west. For local government purposes Norfolk is a non-metropolitan county with seven districts. The centre of Norfolk is gently undulating lowland. To the east are the northern half of the Broads, a network of rivers and lakes which extend into Suffolk and have a similar status to a national park. The west of the county contains part of the Fens, and to the south is part of Thetford Forest. The geology of the county includes clay and chalk deposits, which make its coast susceptible to erosion; the northern coast has been designated a national landscape. There is evidence of Prehistoric settlement in Norfolk. In the Roman era the region was home to the Iceni, whose leader Boudica led a major revolt in AD60. The Angles settled the area in the 5th century, after which it became part of the Kingdom of East Anglia. During the later Middle Ages the county was prosperous and heavily involv
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Norfolk ( NOR-fək, -fuuk) is a ceremonial county in England, located in the East of England and East Anglia. It borders Lincolnshire and The Wash to the north-west, the North Sea to the north and east, Cambridgeshire to the west, and Suffolk to the south. The largest settlement is the city of Norwich. The county has an area of 2,074 mi2 (5,370 km2) and had an estimated population of 940,359 in 2024. It is predominantly rural. Norwich is in the centre-east of the county, and its other principal settlements include Great Yarmouth on the east coast, Thetford in the south, and King's Lynn in the north-west. For local government purposes Norfolk is a non-metropolitan county with seven districts. The centre of Norfolk is gently undulating lowland. To the east are the northern half of the Broads, a network of rivers and lakes which extend into Suffolk and have a similar status to a national park. The west of the county contains part of the Fens, and to the south is part of Thetford Forest. The geology of the county includes clay and chalk deposits, which make its coast susceptible to erosion; the northern coast has been designated a national landscape. There is evidence of Prehistoric settlement in Norfolk. In the Roman era the region was home to the Iceni, whose leader Boudica led a major revolt in AD60. The Angles settled the area in the 5th century, after which it became part of the Kingdom of East Anglia. During the later Middle Ages the county was prosperous and heavily involved in the wool trade; this allowed the construction of many large churches. In 1549 Norfolk was the scene of Kett's Rebellion, which unsuccessfully protested the enclosure of land. The county was not heavily industrialised during the Industrial Revolution, and Norwich lost its status as one of England's largest cities. The contemporary economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism.
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Background
History
The area that was to become Norfolk was settled in pre-Roman times (there were Palaeolithic settlers as early as 950,000 years ago), with camps along the higher land in the west, where flints could be quarried. A Brittonic tribe, the Iceni, emerged in the 1st century BC. The Iceni revolted against the Roman invasion in AD 47, and again in 60 led by Boudica. The crushing of the second rebellion opened the area to the Romans. During the Roman era roads and ports were constructed throughout the area and farming was widespread. Situated on the east coast, the homelands of the Iceni were vulnerable to attacks from continental Europe and other parts of Britain, and forts were built to defend…
Description
The Pavilion Theatre is a 510-seater venue on the end of Cromer Pier, best known for hosting the 'end-of-the-pier' show, the Seaside Special. The theatre also presents comedy, music, dance, opera, musicals and community shows. The Britannia Pier Theatre (Great Yarmouth) mainly hosts popular comedy acts such as the Chuckle Brothers and Jim Davidson. The theatre has 1,200 seats and is one of the largest in Norfolk. The Theatre Royal in Norwich has been on its present site for over 250 years, having been authorised by the Norwich Theatre Act 1768 (8 Geo. 3. c. 28). The 1,300-seat theatre, the largest in the city, hosts a mix of national touring productions including musicals, dance, drama,…
Visiting
Norfolk is a popular tourist destination and has several major holiday attractions. There are many seaside resorts, including some of the finest British beaches, such as those at Great Yarmouth, Cromer and Holkham. Norfolk contains the Broads and other areas of outstanding natural beauty and many areas of the coast are wild bird sanctuaries and reserves with some areas designated as protected landscapes such as the Norfolk Coast AONB. <gallery widths="200px" heights="150px"> File:ElmHill.jpg| File:Mundesleybeachnorth.jpg| File:WroxhamBridge.jpg| File:Peddars Way - Holkham Bay.jpg| </gallery> Charles III's residence at Sandringham House in Sandringham provides a year-round tourist attraction…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6725, 0.9500
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Dereham
- Postcode
- NR20 3TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Official site
- norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norfolk?
- Norfolk is in East of England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.6725°, 0.9500°.
- Is Norfolk wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Norfolk. Check ahead for specific facilities.