Norfolk

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If you’re in sunny Hunny, don’t miss the nostalgic seaside vibes of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Old-Town-Beach-Cafe-100047634975031/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Old Town Beach Café</a> (above). This colourful beachside shack, in the more tranquil Old Hunstanton, plates up hearty fare like brekkies, sarnies and burgers &#8211; no need to pack a picnic for this beach trip! There’s options for little ones, it’s pooch-friendly and it even has a robust beach wheelchair for those who struggle with mobility. Elsewhere in&nbsp;Hunstanton, if you’re looking for a swish meal, head to&nbsp;<a href="https://theneptune.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Neptune</a>, which has held its Michelin star for a whopping 14 years. Make sure to book in advance!



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Heading east,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sandsrestaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sands Restaurant</a> (above) in Wells-next-the-Sea boasts panoramic views over the harbour and ringside seats for high tides. Tuck into its seafood platters for lunch or pick from the bistro menu, brimming with dishes which put fresh fish centre stage. Then, mooch down Beach Road to reach the delightful&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wellsbeachcafe/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wells Beach Café</a>, just in front of the walk over the dunes to Holkham beach. Grab an ice cream (there’s pup-friendly versions) and soak up the sunshine.



How else to round off a day at the coast than with fish and chips? In Wells&nbsp;<a href="https://plattensfishandchips.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Platten&#8217;s</a>&nbsp;is basically a local institution. It’s been frying since 1966, has sea views and both gluten-free and light-bite menus. And we can’t forget Muddy Awards 2023 finalist&nbsp;<a href="https://wellscrabhouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wells Crab House</a>, where seafood is the star and the menu (there’s one for kids too) is packed with fresh hauls. We’re kicking off with Brancaster oysters with garlic, Parmesan butter and a Bloody Mary vodka shot!



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Along the coast between&nbsp;Blakeney&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cley, refuel at pretty&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wivetonhall.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wiveton Hall Café</a> (above). Located in the grounds of the Jacobean manor house, this sprawling café has a zingy colourclash scheme, super-seasonal menu and views over the saltmarshes and down to the sea. It’s open from Wed to Sun and has fun themed evenings – there’s pizza nights from&nbsp;Sat 19 Jul&nbsp;to&nbsp;Fri 25 Aug, and Italian nights will starting again on Fri and Sat from&nbsp;Fri 8 Sep). Save us a seat. 



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Some villages pack a seriously foodie punch, and picturesque&nbsp;Salthouse&nbsp;is one of them. It’s home to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cookies%20Crab%20Shop/610319295712962/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cookie’s Crab Shop</a>, which has been up and running for over half a century. Its signature salads are piled high with dressed crab, smoked mackerel, anchovy fillets and other marine goodness. Just down the road, country pub&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salthouseduncow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dun Cow</a>&nbsp;has a whopping beer garden where you can take in Norfolk’s big skies, log burners for when the weather cools, and a menu which changes every day.



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If you’ve spent the day in charming&nbsp;Sheringham,&nbsp;grab a slice at groovy wood-fired pizzeria&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stubbyspizza.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stubby’s Pizza</a>, where you can find all the classics, as well as creative combos (carbonara pizza, anyone?) and irresistible sides. Book for a sunny day when people are eating outside and you’ll feel like you’re on your hols. Elsewhere, build your own burritos and nachos, or get your mouth around the mighty Guac burger, at street-food shack&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/guacandmolesheringham" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Guac &amp; Mole</a> which opens on the town’s West Promenade during weekends (there’s a Mini Mole menu for little’uns who want to get in on the action).&nbsp;



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For a light bite with an unbeatable view, you won’t go wrong at&nbsp;Sheringham’s&nbsp;charming&nbsp;<a href="https://whelkcoppers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Whelk Coppers Tea Rooms</a> (above), perched right on the seafront. A former fishermen’s cottage, the café sports wrought-iron gates reputedly designed by Walt Disney and an interior lined with Indian Teak from an 1820 Royal Navy Frigate. Expect showstopper cakes, great coffee, hearty breakfasts and themed evenings. There are local goodies galore – the crew works with the local bakery, butchers and fishmongers, as well as Norfolk pie and ice cream makers.



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Zooming over to&nbsp;West Runton, you can’t get more &#8216;pot to plate&#8217; than at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rockybottoms.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rocky Bottoms</a> (above), where husband and wife duo Richard and Alison catch and cook crab and lobster. Tuck into it in the restaurant or al fresco in its massive garden set in a field, with views over&nbsp;miles of uninterrupted coastline. We’ve got our eye on the Rocky Bottoms platter or the surf and turf! In a rush? Pick up one of its seafood hampers for a fancy picnic. 



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If you’ve got a hankering for carbs, head to&nbsp;Cromer&nbsp;to fill up on one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chipbuckets.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bucket List</a>’s loaded chip buckets – choose from the likes of sweet chilli, smoked cheddar and aioli, or barbecue sauce, mozzarella and aioli (there’s also a second branch in&nbsp;Hunstanton). Elsewhere, if it’s a caffeine fix you’re after, you won’t go wrong at&nbsp;Cromer’s&nbsp;<a href="http://northseacoffee.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North Sea Coffee Co</a>, positioned on the Promenade. Pair your freshly-roasted brew with one of its baked goods or, if it’s after midday, order something stronger.&nbsp;



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You’ve mooched down&nbsp;Cromer&nbsp;pier, waded in the shallows and explored the arcades. What next? You know the drill – it’s time for fish and chips. The British classic is taken seriously in Cromer and there’s tonnes of choice. Our faves include top chef Galton Blackiston’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.no1cromer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">No1 Cromer</a> (above)&nbsp;– order it to take away, sit indoors to enjoy the sea views or head up to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.no1cromer.com/restaurant-cromer">Upstair</a><a href="https://www.no1cromer.com/restaurant-cromer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">s</a><a href="https://www.no1cromer.com/restaurant-cromer"> at No 1</a>&nbsp;restaurant for weekly seasonal specials (if you’re in the market for a treat, you can also book in at Galton’s Michelin-starred&nbsp;<a href="https://www.morstonhall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Morston Hall</a>, near Blakeney).&nbsp;Locals also love&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maryjanes.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mary Janes</a>, a Norfolk gem which has been frying since 1977.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="800" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/07/The-Beach-Hut-Yarmouth.png" alt="" class="wp-image-42539" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/07/The-Beach-Hut-Yarmouth.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/07/The-Beach-Hut-Yarmouth-800x640.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/07/The-Beach-Hut-Yarmouth-768x614.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/07/The-Beach-Hut-Yarmouth-656x525.png 656w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption><a href="https://www.facebook.com/beachhutGY/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beach Hut</a>, Great Yarmouth</figcaption></figure>



After a day exploring, rest weary legs at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sealviewwinterton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seal View café</a>, a friendly spot next to&nbsp;Winterton’s&nbsp;golden beach, which whips up freshly-made breakfast baps, sarnies, rolls, baguettes and quiches. Bring your four-legged friends and grab a seat at one of its picnic benches overlooking the sea. 



Over in&nbsp;Great Yarmouth, kick off your day with a hearty brekkie or fill up on loaded fries and salt beef bagels at the trendy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/beachhutGY/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beach Hut</a>&nbsp;on the Esplanade (perfect after a dip in the sea), or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCabinGY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Cabin</a>, where there’s toasties, French toast, waffles and bagels in a cabin overlooking the sea.



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