Explore Sheringham Park

Clifftop view along the beach at Sheringham Park, Norfolk — View along the beach at Sheringham Park, Norfolk | © National Trust/Justin Minns

Sheringham Park is home to a variety of habitats, including woodland, parkland, farmland, a Wild Garden and clifftop areas – each of which is home to a wide range of wildlife and plants. From Britain’s smallest bird, the firecrest, to the largest mammal, the red deer, you never know what you might discover during your visit.

Walking around Sheringham Park

Landscape gardener Humphry Repton once stated that: ‘Sheringham possesses more natural beauty and local advantages than any place I have ever seen.’ There are around 1,000 acres to explore, with walking trails to suit all ages and abilities.

Marked trails

The estate contains four waymarked routes, with distances ranging from one to five miles. Along with stunning coastal views, there's every likelihood that you'll spot some of the estate's varied wildlife, which includes butterflies, birds and three different species of deer.

A close-up of a female Orange tip butterfly at Sheringham Park, Norfolk, with white, black and yellow markings. — A female Orange tip butterfly at Sheringham Park, Norfolk | © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Summer highlights at Sheringham Park

White admiral butterflies along the woodland rides and purple hairstreaks from the top of the gazebo.
Thrift flowering on the clifftop with colour varying from almost white to deep pink.
Nesting swallows in the courtyard.
Flowering foxgloves adding colour to the woodland.
Wildflower meadow in the Bower with yellow rattle and oxeye daisies
Broad-bodied chaser dragonflies and common/azure damselflies can be seen on the Bower pond.
Nightjars calling on Weybourne Heath.