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On the A149 coastal road tucked snugly away amid rolling acres of both heath and farmland is the village of Kelling. The 250 acres that make up Kelling Heath is a mix of woodland heath and gravel pits with superb coastal views out to sea. On one of its two streets runs a small brook, some of the residents on one side have built themselves small individual bridges to cross out into the main street, without getting their feet wet. The heath is crisscrossed by a network of paths
and bridleways including a nature trail. The village has a hotel,
a colourful art gallery and book shop where you can also enjoy light
refreshments. Birdwatchers and golfers are well catered for. There is a
small shop at nearby Weybourne and the larger town Sheringham is not too
far away by car. The North Norfolk Railways smallest 'station' is
located at Kelling, though not in the village itself. Although not
a frequent service you can board the train here as long as you give a
clear signal to the driver or to alight you need to advise the Guard at
the previous station (Sheringham or Holt). Unfortunately the Steam
trains are not able to stop here on the way up to Holt due to
difficulties in restarting the train. Just round the coast is the Muckleburgh Collection located on the site of a second world war anti-aircraft artillery range with over 120 vehicles tanks and guns coming from all over the world. For the adults you can learn to drive a tank, or for the whole family ride 'The Goat' an exciting coastal ride in a USA Personnel Carrier. This attraction has a restaurant serving hot and cold meals and birthday parties can also be catered for. Extensive gift shop. One and a half miles away is the attractive village
of Salthouse with its flint cottages, another former Norfolk Port cut
off from the sea. Lanes lead across the bird sanctuary of Salthouse
Marshes to the long distance Norfolk Coast Path. In the villages
church there are many Art Exhibitions held throughout the year, with
local artists displaying their works. |
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