A Week in Norfolk: Seven Days Exploring from Happisburgh

A week's holiday in Happisburgh gives you plenty of time to discover the best of the Norfolk coast and countryside. From the sandy beaches and peaceful village surroundings to the Norfolk Broads, historic Norwich and charming seaside towns, there's plenty to explore.

Church Farm Cottage makes an ideal base for a seven-day Norfolk holiday, whether you're looking for family activities, dog-friendly walks, great places to eat or simply somewhere to relax.

Here's our suggested Friday-to-Friday itinerary, based on our own experiences and favourite places to visit.

Friday — Arrival and an Evening in Happisburgh

Arrive and head up to the Hillhouse for dinner, or grab some fish and chips and chill out by the log fire with a bottle of red

Saturday — Happisburgh Beach and Horsey Seals

Beach walk/swim, breakfast/lunch at Small Sticks, then head up to the seal reserve, dinner at the Swan

Sunday — A Relaxing Day in the Village

A nice lay in with the peace and quiet of Happisburgh, maybe a light breakfast, explore the local walks and end up with Sunday Lunch at the Hillhouse and spend the afternoon getting to know the local pub

Monday — Explore the Norfolk Broads

Beach or broads day, cook in with some fresh fish or seafood from the local shop

Tuesday — Discover Historic Norwich

Head into Norwich and see the castle, back via the jet museum, in time for dinner at the White Horse on the way home

Wednesday — Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer

Head out to Wells-next-the-Sea, and back via Cromer for some crabbing, back for another cook in.

Thursday — One Last Day on the Norfolk Coast

Last day, Happisburgh beach again, finish with a slap up meal at the Gunton

Friday — Departure

Time to head home, perhaps via brunch at Smallsticks cafe

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You can really relax with a week or more at Church Farm Cottage Happisburgh, but there’s just so much more than just 2 nights can give you.

Assuming you’ve exhausted our weekenders guide, you can also enjoy the other choices of local restaurants, to dinner made in our well equipped kitchen, or fish and chips on our sun deck, and front garden dining area. You can even do a spot of star gazing. Happisburgh’s position on the coast can offer some breathtaking night time views of the night sky, and sometimes a rare glimpse of the northern lights as the village juts out into the North Sea on the very Northeastern tip of East Anglia. There are plenty of local delights you may have missed like East Ruston gardens, or simply one of the local walks, through fields or along the cliffs.

Nearby villages like Mundesley offer more restaurants and yes fish and chips, and the Gunton Arms isn’t too far away.. the small market town of North Walsham and the restaurants and pubs of Stalham and Wroxham, and of course Norwich itself has a lot to offer. You have other parts of the Northern Broads not too far if you’ve already tried the main ones. Try the famous sausages of nearby Ailsham as well as the Blickling National Trust estate (it even has a Parkrun event). Then there are the main attractions of the North Norfolk coast all within about an hours drive, like Cromer, Hunstanton, and Wells-next-the-Sea.

Do of course check out our other guides.

Spend a Week at Church Farm Cottage

Thinking of spending a week exploring Norfolk? Church Farm Cottage is a traditional thatched holiday cottage in Happisburgh, offering accommodation for up to eight guests (maximum six adults).

With four bedrooms, an enclosed garden, dog-friendly accommodation and the beach just a short walk away, it's a lovely base for discovering the Norfolk coast and Broads.

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Shorter stay? Explore our Happisburgh Weekenders Guide for more ideas.