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Wartime archaeology of Sheringham Park

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

  • Booking essential

Spend the morning 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. This tour will take approx. 3 hours. There are no facilities on the route, but there is a café and toilet facilities near the visitor centre.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £15.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
12-17 year olds£12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Please meet outside the visitor centre's second-hand bookshop.

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

This tour goes across rough and hilly ground and is not suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters or pushchairs.

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