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Removals to Sheringham with Hamiltons Removals
Sheringham is an old-fashioned holiday resort in Norfolk with plenty of charm – rather like Southwold in Suffolk. For those considering moving house to Sheringham, Norfolk removal company Hamiltons Removals has compiled this handy guide to a town well known for its independent shops, award-winning beach and its heritage railway.
The History
Sheringham is mentioned in the Domesday Book – although then it was called Silingeham. It originally split into two parishes, Upper and Lower Sheringham – the former was a farming community, whereas the latter was the heart of the fishing community. It was fishing which helped the town grow – particularly crabs, lobsters and whelks. From the Victorian era onwards, a large proportion of the Sheringham fishermen’s catches were sold in the London fish markets, aided by the new railway lines.
Nowadays, Sheringham, like its near-neighbour Cromer, is extremely popular with tourists and has a Blue Flag beach to boot (pictured above)
The Facilities
Sheringham is a very old-fashioned resort (perhaps more so than Cromer) and has a long High Street with plenty of old-fashioned independent shops. Ten years ago there was a long battle to keep Tesco out of the town – a battle that was eventually lost – but the resort still retains much of its olde worlde charm.
It has its own playhouse, the Little Theatre, which has a summer repertory season and a Christmas panto alongside various other shows and productions. Sheringham Museum, (now known as The Mo, short for Morag, who was the daughter of a prominent local family) is housed in former fisherman’s cottages behind the main street. The resort has a strong maritime history, and lifeboats figure strongly in its past – the town still has a station, although for the past 30 years it’s been used for inshore operations only.
Transport
The town has not one but two railway stations. Greater Anglia runs the mainline station, which operates services to Cromer and Norwich as part of the Bittern Line. There is also a heritage steam line in operation – the North Norfolk Railway, also known as the Poppy Line.
This runs between Sheringham and Holt and the platform is beyond the main station. As well as steam (and diesel) services, there are a number of special events throughout the year – check out their website for more details.
The main road route is the A148, which connects the town with King’s Lynn and Cromer (and onto Norwich via the latter and the A140) and runs to the south of the town. There are also regular bus services to Cromer, Aylsham and Norwich. The nearest airport is Norwich, 25 miles away; it’s comparatively easy to get to as it’s on the north side of the city.
House Prices
The average house price in Sheringham last year was just under £370,000, reports property website Rightmove. The bulk of these were detached properties, which usually sold for in excess of £450,000; however, the average was below this thanks to the number of semi-detached homes and flats.
A lot of homes use flint – a plentiful building material which is also common across North Norfolk. And many of the houses date from Victorian times – the rail line not only helped the fishing industry expand, but it also saw a rise in homebuilding.
While Sheringham’s house prices are relatively high for the county (2021 Land Registry data compiled by estate agents Savills said the average was one of the highest in Norfolk), you are paying for a coastal location – and prices are still cheaper than many places in the East of England as a whole.
Removals to Sheringham with Hamiltons Removals
At Norfolk removal company Hamiltons Removals, we can help if you are considering moving house to Sheringham. We offer a high-end service, with a commitment to quality and personal service; we can pack and unpack your items for you, and clean your old home, to take a lot of the stress out of moving day.
Our base on the Norfolk/Suffolk border means we can offer a truly local service, whether you want to move to Sheringham and Cromer in the north, King’s Lynn in the west, Diss in the south, or Norwich itself.
If you’d like to know more about our removals to Norfolk, follow this link or call us on 01379 855203.
Moving House to Cromer with Hamiltons Removals
It’s famous for its Pier and its crabs, but what is Cromer like to move to? Hamiltons Removals are a Norfolk removal company who can help with moves all over the UK, as well as to our home county. Here we take a closer look at the north Norfolk coastal town of Cromer and what it offers to potential new residents and visitors alike.
The Pier
There’s been some sort of structure there since as far back as the 1390s. Initially a wooden jetty, it was particularly vulnerable to the sea and high winds. It wasn’t until 1901 that an iron structure was built, including a bandstand and pavilion.
Despite its more sturdy construction, it’s been a constant battle to keep the pier in a good state of repair, with storm damage being an ever-present threat. However, it is still the home of the Pavilion Theatre and bar, there’s a gift shop and Tides restaurant too. It’s also home to the town’s lifeboat station.
There’s always been a local commitment to it, and only in January this year the Pavilion Theatre Bar and toilets were upgraded at a cost of £45,000. It has also won the Pier of the Year title on several occasions, most recently in 2015.
The Crabs
The crustaceans a vital part of the town’s economy. The nutrient-rich waters and chalk shelf mean that the town’s crabs are particularly tasty, with a high proportion of white to brown meat. The crabs are usually caught in pots, and if they aren’t considered big enough they are returned to the sea.
The crab-rich habitat off the shores of Cromer is important for not just the fishing industry, but for people who want to catch their own. The world championships have been held in the town several times.
Facilities in Cromer
Cromer has its own hospital, with a minor injuries unit. When it comes to education there’s a high school called Cromer Academy (although pupils have to go to a neighbouring town if they want to study into the sixth form), a primary school, and an infants’ school with an attached nursery.
As far as transport links go, there’s a railway station which runs to Sheringham and Norwich. The county capital is also home to the nearest airport (and it’s on the north side of the city so it is relatively easy to get to). Norwich itself is just over 20 miles south of Cromer, and can be reached quickly along the A140.
In the centre of town, you will find the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, and a museum telling the story of the town is located nearby. There’s also still an annual carnival, with its own queen, street parade and fancy dress, which takes place every August.
House Prices in Cromer
According to the property website Rightmove, the average property price for homes sold in Cromer in the last year was just under £300,000. However, there are plenty of flats in the town which sell for around £100,000 less than that.
The Guardian notes that there are plenty of pre-Victorian homes and cottages in the central old town, near the church. To the west and the south, there are plenty of Victorian terraces and townhouses.
Although there is a premium to pay for living on the coast, the average house price is cheaper than the figure for nearby Sheringham and for the whole of Norfolk.
Removals to Cromer with Hamiltons Removals
Hamiltons can organise commercial or domestic removals to Cromer and the rest of Norfolk, including Taverham, Long Stratton, Cringleford and Trowse, as well as the city of Norwich.
And to make life easier for you at what can be a stressful time, we have a number of optional extras. We can pack and unpack your belongings, clean up your old home, and offer competitive removals insurance policies. If you want to do more of the work yourself, then we stock high-quality packing materials for moving house at our Norfolk base in Harleston. For more information, follow this link.
You can call us today for a quote on 01379 855203. We also offer online quotes and video surveys.