Explore Sheringham Park

Sunset over the Bower pond at Sheringham Park, Norfolk — Sunset over Bower pond at Sheringham Park | © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

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.

Hundreds of tiny fairy inkcap mushrooms clustered at the base of a tree trunk at Sheringham Park, Norfolk — Fairy inkcap mushrooms at Sheringham Park, Norfolk | © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Winter highlights at Sheringham Park

Look out for...

Skeins of pink footed geese flying overhead
Flocks of finches
Winter thrushes feeding on berries in the woodland
Flocks of yellowhammer on the arable fields
Brambling feeding on beech mast and seed heads

Listen out for the song of both mistle and song thrush; great spotted woodpeckers can also be very vocal at this time of year. On a warm day in late January or February you might be lucky enough to see the first butterflies of the year flying and adders basking. Listen out for the birds such as nuthatch, as well as skylarks down by the coast

A monthly sightings board is maintained at the visitor centre, please let one of the team know if you can add to the list.