The town of Sheringham is on the north Norfolk coast, with houses and shops down to the edge of the sea. But the ancient town of Sheringham, today known as Upper Sheringham, is the settlement listed in the Domesday book of 1086. The town was then know variously as Silingham, Siringham or Schyringham. As with many of Norfolk's town and villages, the name is of Scandinavian origin, meaning the 'home of Scira's people.'

Today Sheringham retains its traditional heart, though with less fishing than in times gone by. The town is focused on a lively shopping centre, with many family businesses continuing to offer a high standard of service. The North Norfolk Railway continues to operate steam trains to the centre of the town, and the main line to Norwich and London provides a convenient service.

A short drive to the east is Cromer, a very popular spot for visitors, which offers open beaches, country walks, safe sea bathing and a variety of interesting places to visit. The area now offers a selection of activities, from the local museums, heritage railway journeys, 'Seaside Special' at the end of the pier - plenty to interest everyone expect perhaps those who want to be absolutely certain that they can lay on the beach all day and dance the night away at night-clubs!