Top of the shops
Burnham Market
Burnham Market has got more than its fair share of designer shops including Anna, Lime Green, Gilly’s and The Hat Shop, the latter renowned for the biggest collections of head wear in the country. A recent addition is Percy Langley, a modern take on the department store, with a curated collection of traditional and contemporary British labels. You’ll also find Jack Wills and Joules for some casual country clothing. Enjoy a day spent shopping Norfolk style at a leisurely pace, punctuated by a drink and a delicious bite to eat.
Drove Orchards
Along with its fantastic farm shop and seasonal pickyour-own, Drove Orchards is home to beautiful fashion too, with women’s clothing and chic accessories at Nelle-DK plus stylish children’s clothing and toys at Little Nippers. Seek out some gorgeous accessories for your home at Joyful Living and a quirky blend of old and new at Cider Barn Vintage, and discover a plantsman’s paradise at garden store Hortico. Along with Eric’s eateries and outposts of Gurneys Fish Box and East Coast Gelato, there’s an award winning hairdresser’s and barber at Barnetts making this a superb place to wile away a lazy day, Norfolk-style.
Holt
Along with its fantastic farm shop and seasonal pickyour-own, Drove Orchards is home to beautiful fashion too, with women’s clothing and chic accessories at Nelle-DK plus stylish children’s clothing and toys at Little Nippers. Seek out some gorgeous accessories for your home at Joyful Living and a quirky blend of old and new at Cider Barn Vintage, and discover a plantsman’s paradise at garden store Hortico. Along with Eric’s eateries and outposts of Gurneys Fish Box and East Coast Gelato, there’s an award winning hairdresser’s and barber at Barnetts making this a superb place to wile away a lazy day, Norfolk-style.
Norfolk has a thriving community of artisan food and drink producers, so while you are visiting be sure to seek out and try some new ingredients and maybe stock up and take a taste of Norfolk home with you too.
Candi’s Chutneys
The Chutney Barn, Park Farm, Salle, Reepham NR10 4SG tel: 07867 398517 www.candiscupboard.com
Using only East Anglian produce, Candi’s Chutneys are an essential for any picnic and perfect with cold cuts. Available widely at good food stores around the county, you may meet the team behind the awardwinning range at farmers’ markets and food events.
Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies
3 Bayfield Brecks, Holt NR25 7DZ tel: 01263 712958 www.perfectpie.co.uk
Created by Sarah Bray, don’t miss out on one of her award winning, scrumptious handmade pork pies which are available at many delis and food stores.
Mrs Temple’s Cheese
Wighton tel: 01328 820224
Where there are chutneys and pork pies, there should also be cheese and Mrs Temple’s is the stuff of Norfolk legend. Handmade, using milk from local cows, the range includes a soft Wighton, a mozzarellaesque Melton, Edam-style Warham, a creamy hard, Walsingham and even a ‘Binham Blue’.
Crush
The Crushing Shed, Park Farm, Salle NR10 4SG tel: 01263 805009 www.crush-foods.com
A Norfolk challenger to the staple olive oil is Crush’s premium rapeseed oil, and the company also sells vinegar and cereals along with a wide range of artisan Norfolk foods and drinks by mail order, so you can replenish supplies once you return home.
Malt Coast Brewery
Branthill Farm, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1SB tel: 07789 366560 www.maltcoast.com
Using maritime malt barley grown sustainably on the Holkham Estate, Malt Coast Brewery has a range of three beers – a Pale Ale, Amber Ale and IPA – plus a summer special, which are sold at The Real Ale Shop in Wells-next-the-Sea.
Norfolk Saffron
tel: 07789 366560 www.norfolksaffron.co.uk
Based near Burnham Market and run by Sally Francis, Norfolk Saffron started in 1997 when she was bought 20 saffron corms as a birthday present. Using the family’s smallholding, which it has farmed since 1934, the company is now England’s leading commercial saffron producer and sold locally and online.
Pooch’s Treats
Flitcham Barns, Flitcham PE31 6BY tel: 01485 609091 www.poochs.co.uk
Even the dog deserves a Norfolk treat or three and Pooch’s are undoubtedly a favourite with local hounds. All-natural treats, check out the seasonal flavours as well as venison, pheasant and tasty fish fingers!
Sandringham Apple Juice
Flitcham Barns, Flitcham PE31 6BY tel: 07810 310757 www.norfolksaffron.co.uk
Enjoy a bottle of apple juice or cider made from fruit grown on the Royal Sandringham Estate, which also opens its orchards to PYO each autumn.
WhataHoot
7a King Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1ET tel: 01553 410870 www.whatahoot.co.uk
Distilled in the heart of King’s Lynn’s historic quarter, you can shop WhataHoot’s signature gins and vodka or even try your hand at making your own at its gin school.
Cley Smokehouse
High Street, Cley NR25 7RF tel: 01263 740282 www.cleysmokehouse.com
Selling incredible smoked fish and meat, along with a small selection of local artisan produce, shop now or order a delivery to arrive when you return home.
Creake Abbey
North Creake, Fakenham NR21 9LF tel: 01328 730399 www.creakeabbey.co.uk
On the first Saturday of the month, 50 stall holders bring their tasty local produce to Creake Abbey’s Farmers’ Market, and it’s well worth a visit. There’s also a fantastic collection of shops here to explore, plus a superb food hall with café to enjoy a pick-me-up.
The Fish Shed
Main Road, Brancaster Staithe PE31 8BY tel: 01485 210532 www.fishshed.co.uk
Seek out today’s catch at The Fish Shed which has a fantastic range of fresh fish and seafood caught from along the coast, as well as locally-grown produce.
The Norfolk Deli
16 Greevegate, Hunstanton PE36 6AA tel: 01485 535540 www.norfolk-deli.co.uk
Described by The Observer Food Monthly as offering the ‘Best of Norfolk produce and beyond’, take your pick from a superb range of cheeses and meats along with artisan food and drink from around the county. Treat yourself to one of its Norfolk hampers.
Wells Deli
15 The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AH tel: 01328 711171 www.wellsdeli.co.uk
Shop for local and high quality European ingredients and treat yourself to a great cup of coffee and a bite to eat on the edge of the harbour.
Wiveton Fruit Farm
1 Marsh Lane, Wiveton NR25 7TE tel: 01263 740515 www.wivetonhall.co.uk
Renowned for its artichokes and asparagus, jams, marmalades and chutneys, plus superb seasonal produce.