Val’s guidebook - The Crest Norfolk Coast and Countryside
Food scene
A quirky Norfolk eatery with a 1940’s theme. Located near Horsey Gap on the coast road. NR29 4EQ
15 locals recommend
Poppylands
Waxham RoadA quirky Norfolk eatery with a 1940’s theme. Located near Horsey Gap on the coast road. NR29 4EQ
Small Sticks is open from Friday to Monday and is a 20 minute walk along the beach. Air is a lovely place to eat or just enjoy coffee and cake.
19 locals recommend
Smallsticks Cafe, Cart Gap Happisburgh
Cart Gap RoadSmall Sticks is open from Friday to Monday and is a 20 minute walk along the beach. Air is a lovely place to eat or just enjoy coffee and cake.
One of our favourite places to eat, with views of the Broad and the famous discount shopping store just a few steps away along with ample free parking what more could you want.
BridgeStones of Potter
Bridge RoadOne of our favourite places to eat, with views of the Broad and the famous discount shopping store just a few steps away along with ample free parking what more could you want.
Meals is a local grower and pick your own, it is also home to Vera’s Coffee Shop a pleasant place to eat or take a break.
A.G. Meale & Sons
Meals is a local grower and pick your own, it is also home to Vera’s Coffee Shop a pleasant place to eat or take a break.
Simply the best fish and chips in the area with views of the sea. Eat in, sit on the sea wall or take your fish and chips home. The Cafe next door does a mean full English as well.
8 locals recommend
Kingfisher Fish Bar
Coast RoadSimply the best fish and chips in the area with views of the sea. Eat in, sit on the sea wall or take your fish and chips home. The Cafe next door does a mean full English as well.
The Swan Inn Stalham
The best local pub grub and local beer. Seating inside and out.
If you are looking for that special meal then you won’t be disappointed with the Ingham Swan.
A 3 AA Rosette, Michelin Recommended Restaurant located in North East Norfolk just minutes from the coast.
Offers fine dining in a relaxed, show-stopping setting thanks to our heritage building. We’ve got a cast-iron commitment to seasonality, taking great pride in bringing dishes together that embrace every season. Our locally-inspired menu changes daily across our Lunch & Dinner Du Jour, A La Carte, Taster and Sunday Lunch; featuring Ingham Swan favourites, brand new dishes as well as ideas and flavours from my time on BBC2’s Great British Menu as well as from time spent in the kitchens of leading London restaurants.
45 locals recommend
The Ingham Swan
Sea Palling RoadIf you are looking for that special meal then you won’t be disappointed with the Ingham Swan.
A 3 AA Rosette, Michelin Recommended Restaurant located in North East Norfolk just minutes from the coast.
Offers fine dining in a relaxed, show-stopping setting thanks to our heritage building. We’ve got a cast-iron commitment to seasonality, taking great pride in bringing dishes together that embrace every season. Our locally-inspired menu changes daily across our Lunch & Dinner Du Jour, A La Carte, Taster and Sunday Lunch; featuring Ingham Swan favourites, brand new dishes as well as ideas and flavours from my time on BBC2’s Great British Menu as well as from time spent in the kitchens of leading London restaurants.
The Gunton Arms is just a little further away but, is a real foodie experience.
The Gunton Arms,
Cromer Road, Thorpe Market,
Norfolk NR11 8TZ
The Gunton Arms
The Gunton Arms is just a little further away but, is a real foodie experience.
The Gunton Arms,
Cromer Road, Thorpe Market,
Norfolk NR11 8TZ
Drinks on offer include two main real ales which we maintain all year round and a variety of guest ales which come from all round the country and change regularly. We also have two lagers, a mild, a smooth flow and Guinness and a full range of spirits and soft drinks. A comprehensive wine list contains a good selection or red and white from all over the world, many of which are available by the glass.
The lounge area has larger tables for those who wish to eat in the bar or who have dogs. The main feature of this area is the huge inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove which is alight during the winter there are two exits from this area one leading to our pool room with pool table and seating and the other to our non smoking restaurant.
In our main menu we offer a wide range of home cooked food with recipes from around the world, including vegetarian meals and our specials board changes daily. On Sundays we offer a traditional roast beef with all the trimmings or a vegetarian alternative.
We also have a huge beer garden with several seating areas where you can eat if you wish or just sit with a drink and enjoy the views of the gardens and the scenery.
13 locals recommend
The Star Inn & Restaurant
School RoadDrinks on offer include two main real ales which we maintain all year round and a variety of guest ales which come from all round the country and change regularly. We also have two lagers, a mild, a smooth flow and Guinness and a full range of spirits and soft drinks. A comprehensive wine list contains a good selection or red and white from all over the world, many of which are available by the glass.
The lounge area has larger tables for those who wish to eat in the bar or who have dogs. The main feature of this area is the huge inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove which is alight during the winter there are two exits from this area one leading to our pool room with pool table and seating and the other to our non smoking restaurant.
In our main menu we offer a wide range of home cooked food with recipes from around the world, including vegetarian meals and our specials board changes daily. On Sundays we offer a traditional roast beef with all the trimmings or a vegetarian alternative.
We also have a huge beer garden with several seating areas where you can eat if you wish or just sit with a drink and enjoy the views of the gardens and the scenery.
Nature
A visit to see the seals on the beach is a true bucket list moment and very popular with our guests. Be sure to visit Poppylands 1940’s themed tea room which is close by.
Horsey Gap
A unique and special experience
Walk along the beach to Happisburgh and sea the coastal erosion, look out for the sand martins and the Time and Tide Bell n
17 locals recommend
Happisburgh Beach
Walk along the beach to Happisburgh and sea the coastal erosion, look out for the sand martins and the Time and Tide Bell n
Horsey Windpump is a drainage windmill in the care of the National Trust on the Norfolk Broads. In the summer months you can catch a Wildlife Boat Trip. There is a large car park and Tea Room.
37 locals recommend
Horsey Windpump
Horsey Windpump is a drainage windmill in the care of the National Trust on the Norfolk Broads. In the summer months you can catch a Wildlife Boat Trip. There is a large car park and Tea Room.
Sightseeing
Cromer Beach
A wonderful traditional seaside town.
The iconic Happisburgh lighthouse can be seen from the top of the dune behind The Crest.
35 locals recommend
Happisburgh Lighthouse
Lighthouse LaneThe iconic Happisburgh lighthouse can be seen from the top of the dune behind The Crest.
The Stalham Staithe is the home to the Museum of the Broads. you can also hire a day boat here.
15 locals recommend
The Museum of the Broads
Staithe RoadThe Stalham Staithe is the home to the Museum of the Broads. you can also hire a day boat here.
Sheringham is a lovely vibrant town with plenty of eateries and small shops. It is home to the steam railway and the best old fashioned hard-wear store on the planet.
Sheringham Station
Sheringham is a lovely vibrant town with plenty of eateries and small shops. It is home to the steam railway and the best old fashioned hard-wear store on the planet.
Beaches
A mini Great Yarmouth on your doorstep with its stunning sandy beach, penny slots, cafe, chip shop and local store Sea Palling is a short drive or a 40 minute stroll.
And don’t forget those doughnuts.
31 locals recommend
Sea Palling
A mini Great Yarmouth on your doorstep with its stunning sandy beach, penny slots, cafe, chip shop and local store Sea Palling is a short drive or a 40 minute stroll.
And don’t forget those doughnuts.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Nearest Shops - Buy Local Sea Palling General Store and Post
The Crest is beautiful and peaceful and part of its attraction is it is away from it all. Your nearest local convenience store and post office is at Sea Palling. It is stocked with everything you need and contains some lovely local gifts and post cards. It is a 15 minute drive or a 50 minute walk.
Don't miss
Cooks Farm Shop Boundary Farm Sea Palling
wonderful fresh veg locally grown. lots of goodies to buy and gifts. you will not be disappointed.
Don't miss
Causeway Farm Butchers, Palling Road
Our local butchers providing the best local meat and freshly cooked pies and sausage rolls. and of course fresh eggs. Just an 11 minute drive or a 14 minute bike ride. Don’t forget to go a little further down the road to buy your fresh fruit and veg at Cooke’s