7 of the best ways to enjoy Norfolk sights this summer

But there's more than one way to see the sights - from hire boats and paddleboards to sailing trips and track days. 

Here are seven of the best ways to enjoy Norfolk's sights and sounds this summer.

1. By sail

The Coastal Exploration Company has a range of different experiences to suit all needs and tastes (Image: Newsquest)

As one of the UK's largest counties by coastline, Norfolk is the perfect place to find your sea legs. 

The Coastal Exploration Company, based in Wells-next-the-Sea, runs a range of experiences in its traditional Norfolk wooden fishing boats, from smuggler's runs to coastal ambles.

Take a trip east to see the creeks in the mussel flats at Blakeney or west to Scolt Head Island in Burnham Overy Staithe.

2. By paddleboard

Paddleboarding is a new way to see the city sights (Image: Newsquest)

With the mighty Wensum River running through the middle of Norwich, people needn't leave the city to have a day out on the water.

Paddleboarding, the fastest-growing sport in the UK, can be enjoyed from a number of riverside locations, including Norwich Paddleboard Hire, The Canoeman, and Pub and Paddle.

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From 30 minutes to two hours, explore the city's canals and waterways at your own pace. 

3. By foot

Peddars Way and the Norfolk Coastal Path are firm favourites for keen hikers (Image: Newsquest)

From ancient Roman roads to more than 200 miles of footpaths in the Broads alone, Norfolk is nationally recognised for its hiking offerings. 

Follow Peddars Way as it winds along the east coast and into Suffolk, or take on the 80-mile Norfolk Coastal Path from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea. 

A recently opened "Ten Towers Trail" explores 15 miles of the county's ecclesiastical history, passing more than ten churches and towers along the way. 

4. By air

See the county from a new angle with aerial tours (Image: Mike Page)

As well as a range of aviation museums that celebrate our journey into the skies, Norfolk is home to a number of tour groups that routinely fly over Norwich, King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth.

By helicopter or plane, private tours can be booked at Norwich Airport. 

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5. By coach

See Norfolk's award-winning coastline by coach this summer season (Image: Newsquest)

Recently ranked among the top most scenic coastlines in the country, Norfolk's Coastliner 36 and 1A Coastal Clipper are low-cost ways to see our many award-winning beaches.

Coastliner 36, run by Lynx buses, goes via Burnham Market and Walsingham, passing the north Norfolk coast and beauty hotspots such as Holkham Hall.

Lasting two hours, the Coastal Clipper goes through Norfolk and Suffolk and stops in picturesque Hemsby and Winterton-on-sea. 

6. By car

Enjoy track days at Snetterton or with Lotus Cars in Hethel (Image: Newsquest)

One of the most accessible ways of seeing the sights, take a drive into Norwich at the weekend to visit the market or go for a well-deserved beach day.

The Lotus Driving Academy in Hethel allows visitors to drive the new Emira sports car on the full 2.2-mile test track with tuition from Lotus experts.

Or pop over to the race track at Snetterton to watch the regularly-held track days.

7. By boat

Bishy Barney Boats has reopened for the summer season (Image: Submitted)

Thorpe St Andrew-based Bishy Barney Boats has been renting out its hire boats from the River Green pub in the heart of the town for years.

Back for the summer season, explore the Broads at your own pace with one of its eight trademark red boats.