Five Norfolk attractions have been recognised for the outstanding quality of visitor experience they offer, in an annual awards scheme run by a national tourism organisation.

North Norfolk News: VisitEngland award-winner Holkham Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYVisitEngland award-winner Holkham Hall. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)

Now in their fifth year, the VisitEngland Visitor Attractions Accolades aim to highlight all aspects of the visitor experience, scoring attractions based on a range of criteria.

Norfolk winners were Holkham Hall, which won a Gold award; Sheringham Museum, which won its second Hidden Gem award; Broads Tours, and RSOB Strumpshaw Fen Nature Reserve, which won Welcome awards, and Cromer's RNLI Henry Blogg Museum, which won a Best Told Story award.

North Norfolk News: Broads Tours at Wroxham.Photo: ANTONY KELLYBroads Tours at Wroxham.Photo: ANTONY KELLY (Image: Archant Norfolk 2018)

Sheringham Museum manager Lisa Little said the VisitEngland award paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of the venue's team of staff, trustees and volunteers.

She added: 'What was wonderful was that the assessor noticed every single change we had made and she couldn't have been more complimentary, which was a huge boost for everyone.'

North Norfolk News: Visitors admiring the displays at Cromer's RNLI Henry Blogg Museum.Photo: RNLIVisitors admiring the displays at Cromer's RNLI Henry Blogg Museum.Photo: RNLI (Image: Tony Buckingham)