Things to see & do
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Explore Sheringham Park
Explore Sheringham Park
Coastal views, flowering plants from all over the world, magnificent trees and a wide variety of wildlife can all be seen here.
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Repton views
Repton views
Sheringham Park is the most complete and best preserved example of landscape gardener Humphry Repton's work.
Repton designed the park in 1812 and proclaimed it 'my most favourite work'. He adapted the landscape to stage-manage spectacular views of the sea, framed by woodland.
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Wild garden
Wild garden
A wide range of plants means there is something to see here throughout the year.
Rhododenrons blend in with ancient oaks and specimen trees from all over the world.
© Brenda Joyce
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Spring in the park
Spring in the park
Spring is an exciting time to visit, the woodland is full of birdsong with the summer migrants returning.
See the colour build with rhododendrons coming into flower alongside our native species.
Find large patches of bluebells throughout the estate, also the yellow flowering cowslips in the parkland.
© Bob Ward
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Bower
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Gazebo Tower
Gazebo Tower
Halfway up the 192 steps you may wonder 'why am I doing this' - the view from the top will give you the answer.
Autumn and winter will often provide you with crystal clear views of the magnificent North Norfolk coast.
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Wildlife
Wildlife
Sheringham Park's numerous habitats provide homes for a wide variety of wildlife.
Woodland birds are abundant including the UK's smallest bird, the Firecrest, which breeds here.
Find the graceful White Admiral butterfly along the woodland rides, and also the rare Barbestelle bat, one of eight species to live here.
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Geocaching
Geocaching
Explore Sheringham Park to find the geocache hidden here, and enjoy the wonderful scenery the Park provides.
This treasure hunt can be enjoyed as a family, with friends, or on your own if you fancy a quiet walk. All you need is a GPS or a smart phone.Download details of the caches at Sheringham Park.
© National Trust
Explore Sheringham Park
Repton views
Wild garden
Spring in the park
Bower
Gazebo Tower
Wildlife
GeocachingWildlife watching
The woodland is currently full of birdsong particularly at dawn and dusk accompanied by the drumming and calls of woodpeckers.
The sound of skylarks fills the air on the cliff top and deer are often seen.
Our walks
- Temple walk - short on length but big on views
- Repton walk - coastal views designed by Humphry Repton
- Ramblers route - see a wide variety of wildlife and plants
- Tree trail - discover the many specimens of trees
Families
Sheringham Park is an ideal place for families to visit.
Tracker packs for children are free to hire with a whole range of nature activities.
Explore the rhododendron tunnels and climb the Gazebo for great coastal views.
A varied event programme
Rhododendron party
Join us as we recreate a party from the past with rhododendrons, music and food.
Formal dress and wellies optional.
Rhododendron walks
Join Head Gardener Graham for a tour of the wild garden to see the mass of colour of the flowering rhododendrons and azaleas.
Discover how they came to be present at Sheringham Park.
Humphry Repton study day
July will mark the 200th anniversary of the presentation of the Sheringham Park red book by Humphry Repton.
To celebrate there will be a walk in the Repton landscape and a chance to see the view from the hall very rarely seen by our visitors.
Woodland and coastal walk
A circular walk from Sheringham Park into Weybourne, coming back into the park along the cliff top.