The Top 20 Attractions around Lessingham
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Lessingham. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Lessingham is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Horsey Beach Seal Colony
Highlight • Beach
This is the perfect spot to catch Norfolk seals. Between November to about February hundreds of grey seals breed here. If you’re in the area around this time, then you have to catch the magnificent and forever-memorable sight.
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Turf Fen Drainage Mill
Highlight • Structure
Only reachable by boat across the River Ant, Turf Fen Drainage Mill is an attractive 19th-century windmill. It was built to drain the marsh behind it so that livestock could …
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Horsey Windpump
Highlight • Historical Site
After standing silent since 1943, when the building was struck by lightning, Horsey Windpump has been brought back to life with a winding cap and turning sails. From the top, …
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Happisburgh Lighthouse
Highlight • Monument
Built in 1790, this is the oldest working lighthouse in East Anglia and still provides safe passage for ships around the treacherous Haisborough Sands. Today, the lighthouse is painted white …
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East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens
Highlight • Natural
A beautiful, 32 acre modern garden containing a mind-boggling variety of garden "rooms" with herbaceous borders, gravel gardens, sub-tropical gardens, a box parterre, sunken rose garden, Mediterranean garden, Desert Wash …
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Horsey Mere
Highlight • Natural Monument
Horsey Mere is regarded as one of the most beautiful of the northern broads. Close to the Norfolk coast, Horsey's reed beds and grazing marshes offer a habitat of international …
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Hickling Broad Bird Hide
Highlight • Trail
Hickling is the largest of all the broads. A year-round haven for wildlife, the nature reserve is home to many species of bird including cranes, goldeneyes, shovelers, marsh harriers, pochards, …
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Sea Palling Beach
Highlight • Beach
Sea Palling is one of the most popular beaches in Norfolk thanks to its white sand and holiday-atmosphere. Despite its popularity, you can usually still find space to relax. A …
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Potter Heigham Bridge
Highlight • River
This is a medieval bridge which crosses the River Thurne. It is incredibly low and very difficult to navigate. Built in the late 14th century, it prevents a lot of boat traffic traffic from reaching further upriver.
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River Ant in The Broads
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
At just 17 miles (27 kilometres) long, the River Ant is one of the shortest, and narrowest, rivers in The Broads. Don't let its size put you off, though. When …
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Heigham Sound
Highlight • Natural
Heigham Sound is a clear lake that's popular with sailors and boaters. It's home to an abundance of rare birds and insects at all times of year, too. At this …
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