Norfolk - the Place for Romance
Sunsets to drown in, quiet country walks - coastal and inland, beaches
and nature
Norfolk is well known as a rural retreat and particularly ideal for the
romantic getaway at any time of the year. If you are reaffirming your
undying love for your long-term partner, or get ting to know someone new
Norfolk hits the spot and you are soon caught up in its magic.
The undulating countryside, endless beaches and open skies provide the backdrop
for many a courtship and the cementing of an existing romance. If that
wasn’t enough, the Sunset Coast of Norfolk offers breathtaking sunset views
to an open horizon which only adds to the magic. Norfolk is full of romance,
history and tradition. This is encapsulated in its very own romantic
tradition which is apparently unique to the area. As far back as Victorian
times, lovers in Norfolk were visited on Valentine’s Eve by “Jack
Valentine” or “Father Valentine” or even “Mother Valentine. Whilst other
parts of the country received a love letter or card, Norfolk lovers were
more generous with regard to their Valentine gifts than their Christmas
presents. Bags full of love tokens were left on the doorstep to be found as
the giver quietly disappeared after knocking. When Jack Valentine called he
would also leave small gifts for the children in the family such as comics
or sweets. Today it is children who are most likely to be visited, with
gifts left at the front or back door, or even a parcel that would magically
disappear when the door was opened and the child wasn’t quick enough to
catch it! Jack Valentine remains popular in Norfolk today.
Norfolk's Sunset Coast
It is well known that Norfolk has big skies. This is because there
are no mountains and valleys to limit the horizon. On any day you can
look skywards above the setting sun and marvel at the delicate wisps of
cirrus clouds and feel truly close to nature. Fantastic sunsets are
appreciated by lovers the world over. Our sunsets offer real soul food
- get your soul food right here in Norfolk. Even the Australian sunset
cannot equal the sunset you find along our sunset coastline. The
difference in sunset times for the longest and shortest days of the year is
about 2½ hours. Along Norfolk's Sunset Coast it is 5½ hours!! This means that, during
mid-Summer, the sun lingers over the task. So when it is a great sunset
(which is very common in Heacham, Hunstanton, Holme and Snettisham) you
have literally hours to enjoy it. In Australia you literally have
minutes. Once the sun goes below the horizon on this coastline it
remains light for hours after - often aided by a beautiful moon rising
from the East.
However, you and your heart's desire wish to celebrate a great
relationship you will want to do it somewhere special with just the right
ambience. Norfolk has it all.