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Love actually, is all around; 8 of the most romantic things to do in North Norfolk this February and a few of our favourite restaurants.
Valentines in North Norfolk, a time to enjoy the simple life with your loved ones in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Stunning sandy beaches for windswept walks, hidden salt marshes, and wonderful wildlife reserves.
Holkham Beach
Undoubtably one of the most beautiful and iconic sandy beaches in the UK serving as a popular location for film sets, visitors, and a firm favourite amongst locals. Notably, it featured in the final scenes of the 1998 movie “Shakespeare in Love.” Directed by John Madden. In the film, the beach stands in for the coastline of Virginia. Whatever the time of year Holkham Beach is not to be missed – in the colder months enjoy a long romantic windswept walk across the dunes and into the pine woods with a flask of hot chocolate. Head back to Holkham Estate for a tour of the 25,000 acres of stunning grounds, deer park and gardens. End the day with an indulgent early supper at The Victoria. Opt to sit in the spacious Orangery with stunning views across Holkham’s National Nature Reserve and sample some of the very best local ingredients on the seasonal menu.
Coastal Exploration
Sail through the stunning salt marshes of Wells and Warham, head to Scolt Island for sunrise, or wild swim through the creeks of North Norfolk with the ever-stylish Coastal Exploration. Boat trips with Coastal Exploration are aboard beautifully restored traditional wooden fishing boats. Adventures can be tailored to your needs, for the experienced sailor to the newbie sailor, or the simply looking to relax sailor. Most packages include a delicious locally sourced and prepared meal. Visit Coastal Exploration for packages and prices.
Seal Trips
Home to England’s largest grey seal colony, North Norfolk is famous for its ferry trips from Morston Quay where you can head out to Blakeney Point and see the grey seals, with around 4,000 born each year, in their natural habitat. Grab your wellies, thermals, raincoats, bobble hats and camera and head to the quay. Booking is a must and ensure you arrive early for your trip. Please note trips will be weather dependent and may be cancelled on the day. For more information and trip times visit the individual operators’ websites below:
Snow Drops
February brings a quiet kind of magic to Walsingham Abbey, when blankets of delicate snowdrops begin to appear beneath bare trees and along winding country paths. These tiny white blooms are one of the first signs of spring, and exploring them is a gentle reminder to slow down and savour the season. A peaceful stroll through the charming village of Walsingham and its surrounding woodland makes for a beautifully simple winter adventure.
Spa Time
This Valentine’s, treat the one you love to a little indulgence. Slip away to the ultra cool and stylish spa at Ffolkes in Hillington, where soothing treatments, fun surroundings and time together make for the ultimate romantic reset. Or, for a more intimate experience, invite Love Pamper to come directly to your accommodation, transforming your retreat into a private sanctuary of calm. From blissful massages to luxurious beauty treatments, it’s the perfect way to slow down, reconnect and celebrate love – without ever having to leave the comfort of your Norfolk hideaway.
Romantic Restaurants
Whether you’re planning a dreamy dinner or a loved-up lunch, North Norfolk is home to some of the very best eateries in the country. From the multi award-winningSocius – most recently crowned the AA’s Restaurant of the Year 2022/23 – to the elegant Titchwell Manor with its three AA Rosettes, there’s no shortage of memorable dining spots. Add to that the Michelin-starred MorstonHall, the popular White Horse at Brancaster, and the charming White Horse at Holme-next-the-Sea, perfect for relaxed coastal dining with a romantic twist (we recommend The White Horse in Holme’s monthly supper clubs – book in for the 11th February here). For even more inspiration, explore our food journals, where you’ll find the best brunch spots, delicious delis, indulgent afternoon teas, popular pubs and, of course, the freshest fish and chips.
Stargaze under big Norfolk skies
With wonderfully low light pollution, North Norfolk is a dream for stargazing. On clear nights, step outside your retreat, wrap up in cosy blankets and look up as the sky fills with stars. With nothing but the quiet of the countryside and the vast Norfolk skies above you, it’s the kind of simple, unhurried moment that invites you to slow down, switch off and share something truly special together.
Walk the coastal path
The Norfolk Coast Path winds its way through some of the county’s most beautiful landscapes, from wide-open salt marshes and rolling dunes to charming coastal villages. Take your time, wander at your own pace and let the fresh sea air do the rest. It’s a wonderfully gentle way to explore North Norfolk, offering space to talk, pause and reconnect – hand in hand, with the coast stretching out ahead of you.
If you’re planning a February visit to North Norfolk, stay in one of our luxury self-catering cottages nestled along the coastline from Old Hunstanton to Holt. Alternatively enjoy a boutique stay at The Railway Hotel in Burnham Market.
Last updated January 2026