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Wartime archaeology of Sheringham Park

Discover the wartime archaeology of Sheringham Park on this afternoon walking tour, including a chance to visit our restored World War II pillboxes, usually closed to the public.

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Spend the afternoon taking in the wartime history of Sheringham Park with Assistant Ranger Rupert Eris, and a team of volunteers. Learn about the long history of threats of invasion on the North Norfolk coast and how the pillboxes fit into the wider wartime defence landscape. The tour on Sunday 15th September will be accompanied by a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter. This tour will take approx. 3 hours. Please bring water and wear sturdy walking boots and as this tour will take you over rough and hilly ground. There are no facilities on the route, but there is a café and toilet facilities near the visitor centre.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet on the Events Field next to the Heritage Open Days banner

What to bring and wear

Please bring water and wear sturdy walking boots, as this tour will take you over rough and hilly ground.

Accessibility

The tour is over rough and uneven hilly terrain and is not suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters or buggies. The tour on Sunday 15th September will be accompanied by a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.

Contact info

Central Booking Office

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on
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