Local Information

East Runton is an attractive and well-served village with many amenities. The village has two extensive commons. Bay Tree Cottage is near the Top Common which is famous for its family of geese that live there all the year round. There are two pubs, a butcher, village stores (open long hours), a fish and chip shop, a Greek restaurant (Constantias) and many other facilites. It is just a few miles from the thriving seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham.

Bay Tree Cottage is near the Norfolk Coastal Path which leads over Incleborough Hill (one of the few hills in Norfolk!)

There are numerous tourist activities within easy reach of the cottage. Full tourist information will be provided at the cottage, but some of the nearby attractions are listed below. Click here for links to local websites and information

East Runton Beach. This is less than 5 minutes' drive from the cottage (or about 15 minutes' walk). It is a long sandy beach used by surfers and seldom becomes crowded even in the height of summer.Sheringham Little TheatreThe Shire Horse CentreCromer Pier and Pavillion TheatreNorth Norfolk Steam Railway (known as the Poppy Line. It starts at Sheringham)Cromer Zoo The Norfolk Broads (wonderful natural scenery, boat hire, the Broads Museum)The Muckleburgh Collection of tanks and other military vehiclesMuseums at Cromer and many other locationsThe Bittern Line (a local network railway that winds its way from Sheringham to Norwich. You can catch a train in the next village along - West Runton). See also the 3 steam railways that run in Norfolk. The Priory Maze and Tea RoomsFelbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park (National Trust)

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