5 of the best rated parks in north Norfolk on TripAdvisor

Here are five of the highest-rated parks and gardens in the region, according to travel website TripAdvisor.

1. Sheringham Park

Rating: 4.5 stars from 866 reviews

Sheringham Park has acres of open land and wildflowers (Image: Newsquest)

Featuring sea views, a rolling parkland and a temple, Sheringham Park is one of Norfolk's best.

With its nationally important collection of rhododendrons and amenities including a courtyard cafe and donations-based pop-up bookshop, it's no wonder it came so highly rated.

Take a stroll down past the Second World War pillboxes to the coastal cliffs and beach and have a go at spotting the skylarks and sand martins.

2. East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden

Rating: 4.5 stars from 1,035 reviews

These wonderfully landscaped gardens are inspired by the landscape of Arizona (Image: Newsquest)

Several themed gardens populate this secret spot, including a walled garden, rose, woodland, Mediterranean and a desert garden - inspired by the landscape of Arizona.

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Meander through its wildlife-friendly paths and avenues and venture into the family favourite corn field to play hide-and-seek.

3. Priory Maze and Gardens

Rating: 4 stars from 367 reviews

The ruins at Priory Maze and Gardens add plenty of bucolic charm to this tranquil spot (Image: Newsquest)

Featuring 10 acres of beautiful gardens, a cafe and a hedge maze, Priory Maze and Gardens is situated in a mild micro-climate, with the Beeston bump sheltering it from harsh northern winds.

The fifty-seat cafe has views of the gardens and an outdoor dining area, as well as a children's play area and adjoining plant centre, selling everything grown in the site's own polytunnels.

4. Holkham Hall

Rating: 4.5 stars from 1,691 reviews

Holkham Hall's walled gardens are vibrant and colourful in the springtime (Image: Newsquest)

Holkham Hall's interior grandeur is world-renowned, but its gardens are just as grand.

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Hop aboard the site's tractor-trailer for a whistle-stop journey around Holkham deer park while guides tell you all about the resident herd of fallow deer that call Holkham home.

Take part in the weekly 5k community park run where you can go at your own pace or enjoy one of their Open Farm Sundays where the parks team showcases their impressive machinery.

5. Salhouse Broad

Rating: 4.5 stars from 312 reviews

The walks and trails at Salhouse Broad run along the gentle waters of the Norfolk Broads (Image: Newsquest)

Enjoy Salhouse Broad by boat or foot to explore wood, fen and water. ​

There are canoes to hire, wild camping for the adventurous, play areas for the energetic, and footpaths and boardwalks to bring you closer to wildlife.

Only a 20-minute drive from Norwich city centre, this area of outstanding natural scenery, abundant wildlife and wonderful views makes Salhouse Broad an ideal summer getaway.