Family adventures on the north

Norfolk Coast

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A guide to fun-filled activities on the north Norfolk Coast

Whether you simply want to enjoy the great outdoors or are looking for events that the whole family will love, the National Trust cares for some truly special places for you to enjoy. Visit your nearest National Trust property to join.

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Top tips for playing safe at the coast

Saltmarshes and creeks

Saltmarshes look easy to explore, but are in fact broken up and divided by creeks. At low tide, these creeks can be great mucky places to play - make mud pies, track bird prints and dig for lugworms. But as the tide rises, the creeks fill with water. Please read all the safety signs before setting out, to help you stay safe.

Tides

Did you know that there are two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours, at about six hour intervals? The time of high tide changes slightly each day and is different at each place along the coast. We recommend you either buy a printed tide table or check www.tidetimes.org.uk to plan the best time to enjoy your

Wildlife

If you’re digging for lugworms at low tide (look for the piles of curly sand), hunting for sandhoppers along the strandline on the beach or catching creepy crawlies at Friary Hills, please remember to be gentle – take a look before you touch and always return the bugs to their home. Caught a crab? If you’re planning on holding the “scary” beast, grip it from behind so the large front pincers can’t get you!

Wellies or jellies?If you’re exploring the creeks or mudflats, wellies are good until they overtop with water or mud - which is what we would expect if you’re really having fun. If it’s warm enough we would recommend old trainers, wetsuit shoes or plastic “jellies”. Or check what’s ahead of you and go barefoot!

activities. The height of high tide is also important and changes each day. The largest tides can flood car parks, access roads, paths and some bridges, as well as the surrounding saltmarsh.

Getting about...Stroll along the Norfolk Coast Path, catch the famous Coasthopper bus, hire a bike orhop on a boat from Morston Quay.

Activities to do with us...

To help you kick start your 50 things adventure on the Norfolk Coast, why not join us on one of our special events?

Designed with maximum fun in mind, bring your family along to meet our team and begin your 50 things journey.

Activities vary and take place at a number of locations along the Norfolk Coast. So visit our website to find out what’s happening near you this year...

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/NorfolkCoast50

To book an event with us call 0844 249 1895

50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ on the Norfolk Coast...

Skimming stones, hunting for bugs, flying kites and catching crabs. From thrills on and off the water, we’ve got everything you’ll need for an excellent adventure.

With help from kids all over the country, we’ve put together the ultimate list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ and this guide is our little helping hand of what you can do and where. From organised events to those you can enjoy on your own as a family, we’ve all the space you’ll ever need so let the adventure begin...

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Where next? Why not visit Sheringham Park or Horsey Windpump further down the coast?

Activities to do with your fam

ily - our top 5 at each place...

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