Local Area Information
There's nothing like a dog or horse friendly beach. The look of joy on their face as they tear off across the sand toward the sea, is worth travelling anywhere for!
Of course, you don't have to travel anywhere and can stay at home, as we have 3.5 acres of stock fenced paddocks and open wildflower meadow for them to roam at The Old Workhouse Paddocks. But if you do fancy getting out and about, we've got a number of dog (and horse) friendly beaches and wonderful walks right here in beautiful Norfolk
Heacham South
Heacham South is a easy walking, with a number of lovely dunes. Heacham North is also worth looking at…the beach is just as nice, but because there's a promenade, dogs need to be under control/on leads.
Wells-next-the-Sea & Holkham
Another lovely beach & wonderful woods for walks. A picture perfect beach with a pinewood backdrop and a fantastic array of colourful beach huts along the way.
You are welcome to take dogs off the lead on the beach anywhere beyond the beach huts. You can walk all the way to Holkham along the beach and head back through the pinewood trails behind.
Holkham
Holkham has a huge, flat beach where your dogs (and horses) can run for miles! Give your dog the chance to run around on one of the "UK's best beaches".
Snettisham beach
In the main, it's a shingle beach, but there is a grassier area on the other side of the dunes and at low tide the beach itself becomes more like wet sand, making it more 'walk-friendly'.
Old Hunstanton
Is a lovely beach with miles and miles of open space, ideal for the long run!
Thornham beach
Is great for a good long walk, it takes about 15 mins to get there across the beautiful saltmarsh and then it is a fantastic sandy beach with very few people around
Brancaster
One of North Norfolk's most enjoyable beaches, the stretches of unspoiled sand absolutely perfect for four-legged friends!
West and East Runton
Are ideal for dogs. They're also very popular with archaeology fans
Mundesley and Overstrand
Both of which are dog-friendly once past their promenade.
Walcott & Happisburgh (pronounced Hays-borough)
Unspoilt beaches, with failing cliffs, and a traditional lighthouse
Waxham & Horsey Gap
Two of the best places to see the seals in breeding season. With the wonderful Horsey Windpump just around the corner
Winterton beach
Time it right and you wont see a single other soul on the beach…..perfect!
The Norfolk Coast Path
Over 70 miles of Norfolk coastal path to walk
West Runton and Beeston Regis Heath
Woods, heath and the best coastal views
Sheringham Park
Landscape park and woodland garden with miles and miles of stunning coastal views
Peddars Way
There are a number of paths, from shorter walks up to longer treks: more than enough for the fittest pooch!
Seal Trips on the sea
Dogs are more than welcome on the seal trip boats that head out to the Blakeney Point area, and this is a must visit day out for you too: especially in November and December, when the seal pups are around.
Marriotts Way
Marriott’s Way is a 26 mile footpath, bridleway and cycle route, which follows the routes of two disused railway lines, and runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and the mediaeval city of Norwich.
You can take an extended walk from the market town of Reepham, just 3 miles from The Old Workhouse Paddocks
Country Fairs and Festivals
Though they're only on at certain points throughout the year, Norfolk hosts a number of shows & events that are perfect for dogs, including the Holkham Country Fair, Sandringham Game & Country Fair and the Deepdale Outdoor & Wildlife Festival.
National Trust properties & parks on our doorstep.
Blickling Hall & Estate
Felbrigg Hall
Oxburgh Hall
Other places of interest
Horsey Windpump
Morston Quay
Blakeney National Nature Reserve
Holkham Hall
Houghton Hall
Muckleburgh Military Collection
Norwich Castle and Cow Tower - Norwich
Castle Acre and Castle Rising - great walks and views
Walsingham Abbey
Binham Priory - if you want fresh milk, straight from the cows, go take a look at the priory and dairy next door
Sandringham House & Gardens - the royal family's private country house.
