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Thornham
Beach
A small attractive coastal village on the Norfolk Coast area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A paradise for walkers, photographers, artists and bird watchers due to the panoramic views of the salt marshes. There is worthwhile and picturesque mile long walk along the sea wall, here you will find the often quiet, stunning and dog friendly sandy beach of Thornham Bay.
A popular walking route the Norfolk Coastal Path passing through Thornham creeks and small boat Harbour. The popular boardwalk to Holme Dunes NWT Nature reserve where interesting habitats of flora and Fauna from natterjack toads and migrating birds.
Village
The village is notable as magnet for foodies and day trippers with seriously good shopping. Drove Orchards on the outskirts of Thornham has an impressive Farm Shop where you can PYO and is notable for its Apple juice, fishmongers and a small selection of lifestyle shops. You may of heard of the ‘not to be missed' Eric's Fish and Chips, where you can enjoy a beer with your meal and children love the desserts, a fried jam sandwich, or ice cream where they can help themselves to tasty toppings. Thornham Deli, cafe and store is also great for a browse or bite to eat and its next door to the Village Hall and play park. There are also 3 village pubs to choose from. The Orange Tree award winning gastro pub, ideal for families with outdoor play area, The Chequers Inn for fine dining and The Lifeboat Inn, a traditional and atmospheric haven, often with a roaring fire and warm welcome for every guest including salty sea dogs.
History
Thornham an Old English meaning ‘homestead or village where the thorn trees grow' The village has a rich history and many of the buildings date back to the 16th Century. Archaeological evidence dates as far back as the Bronze Age. The Village had a prosperous harbour 200 years ago and a fascinating story of a Smugglers Inn and a bandit's hideout.
Visit
Nestled between the villages of Holme-next-the-Sea and Titchwell both with bird and wildlife visitors' centers RSPB Titchwell and NWT Nature reserve. There are many other villages to explore within a short distance. Brancaster, Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham are great family beaches. Brancaster Staithe is popular with sailors and courses and lessons can be taken here or Morston. You can learn to be a smuggler, explore the coast or sail the creeks with The Coastal Exploration Company, or take a Seal trip to Blakeney Point from Morston Quay. Dalegate Market in Burnham Deepdale is a nice area to visit the shops or visit the quintessential Village of Burnham Market where you can source most Norfolk delicacies from the independent and quaint shops that surround the village green.