Welcome to Sheringham
Special - Diverse - Friendly - Established. Sheringham appeals to a wide variety of age groups, which is why many choose to make return visits and many more to make Sheringham their home. Originally a small North Norfolk fishing village the arrival of the railways in 1887 turned Sheringham into a popular destination for visitors from far and wide. Over the years it has expanded into a thriving town with many diverse shops, places to eat, and places to visit. Famously it has been awarded eleven consecutive European Blue Flags for the cleanliness of its beaches achieving this yet again in 2011.It has also achieved Silver Gilt in Britain in Bloom 2006, and Silver in Anglia In Bloom 2006, the Best Coastal Resort Silver Gilt Award 2007 Anglia in Bloom,and Silver Gilt Anglia in Bloom 2008,2009,2010 and 2011
Sheringham people are well known for their outgoing, approachable, honest, warm and friendly manner. Geographically, Sheringham sits in a truly unique location 'twixt sea and pine' and benefits from the very best that nature can offer. Sandy beaches, rock pools, waves, the vibrancy of spring, hot summers, glowing autumn sunsets, bracing winters, pine forests, hills, cliffs, heaths and so much more. Diverse Around every corner a new face beckons a new place tempts, beguiles and allures. Clear blue skies, deep red sunsets, beaches of gold, silver foreshores, ochre cliffs, rock pools and streams. Freshly caught shellfish, locally baked bread, fine wine and ale, European, Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisine, theatre and live music. Friendly Sheringham is a safe and friendly place, with nowhere beyond easy walking distance, welcoming with a warm embrace, buildings that absorb you and inviting promenades. You'll never be lost in Sheringham. Established Sheringham's architecture and history have played host to visitors from the world over from the arrival of the first steam train encouraging them to relax and unwind in its unhurried and natural surroundings. A town of fine local businesses, Sheringham's heritage calls proudly and its sons are fondly and sympathetically remembered from elephants to mammoths, lifeboatmen to shantymen. We hope you enjoy your visit to our town.
