Norfolk Region News

A record number of visits from China to Britain were recorded in the nine months to September 2019, according to new official figures from the British tourist authority.

If you were asked to name famous Golf Courses in the UK, Gleneagles could be a name that springs to mind, but would you think of the Pennines as having a golf course? Probably not but that is all about to change because my dear golfing companions The Pennines Golf Trail has come into being to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pennine Way.

In 2013 Happisburgh Beach in Norfolk became famous, it became important, it became valuable because in 2013 footprints were thrown up from beach that belonged to the earliest form of man we know about. Dr Nick Ashton of the B.M will oversee the work that will be carried out to discover more hidden secrets of our predecessors.

A bird watching enthusiast on the look out for a rare bird in Kelling, near Holt was amazed when he spotted what experts believe was a humpback whale off the coast. Luckily the bird lover, Kayn Forbes had the presence of mind to take a film recording of the creature although he wasn't sure what exactly he had spotted at first.

A hundred years ago towns in Norfolk found themselves to be the targets of German Zeppelins as the first ever airborne bombing raids of World War One onto British land were carried out. On 18 January 1915 at half past eight in the evening the town of Sheringham had two bombs dropped on it from the sky. These actually caused no deaths or injuries, but as other bombs dropped on King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth and the nearby villages the number of dead rose to four people and many others suffered injury, some seriously.

For forty years the independent lifeboat of Sea Palling has been saving lives off the North Norfolk coast. This was marked in a celebration which took place on 25th August.

Thinking about the onset of summer and thoughts invariably turn to holidays and leisurely days out in the countryside. Dream of spending time out amongst the wildlife and breathtaking scenery of Norfolk and exploring the stunning Norfolk Broads and witness the changing seasons and colours of the flora and fauna.

Visitors to historic Norfolk and its golden coast this Easter will find lots of events and fun activities as well as some breathtaking scenery for family days out. Whether you prefer the towns and cities with their beautiful architecture, shops and cafes or the stunning coast with miles of sandy beaches, coastal walks and traditional seaside attractions there is sure to be something for you.