Sheringham
Tom Dunn laid out Sheringham in 1891 along the North Norfolk clifftops, and the sea is in view from almost every hole. A par 70 of about 6,546 yards on springy clifftop turf above the North Sea, it runs beside the heritage steam railway and ranks among the most charming rounds in the east of England.
Photo: Sheringham Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Sheringham opened in 1891 to a Tom Dunn design and was extended to eighteen holes in 1898, and it has kept its turn of the century character ever since. The course runs along the cliffs above the North Sea, the railway and the steam trains of the Poppy Line at its edge, with wide views over the water from the high ground.
It is a par 70 of about 6,546 yards that plays tougher than the card in a sea breeze, the clifftop holes exposed to the wind and the greens quick and subtly contoured. Visitors are welcome and the setting is a delight, the gorse and the sea and the steam whistle making Sheringham one of the most enjoyable and characterful rounds on the Norfolk coast.
Sheringham at a glance
- Opened
- 1891
- Designer
- Tom Dunn
- Type
- Clifftop
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- About 6,546 yds
- Green fee
- Visitors welcome
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Sheringham Golf Club and leading course databases. The course was laid out by Tom Dunn and opened in 1891, extended to eighteen holes in 1898, a par 70 of about 6,546 yards. Green fees vary by season and day and are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Sheringham is a clifftop course rather than a true links, the turf firm and the holes laid along the high ground above the beach. The wind is the defining feature, swinging clubs by several numbers and turning the exposed holes near the cliff edge into a real examination of ball control.
The greens are quick and full of subtle borrow, and the gorse that lines many fairways punishes the loose shot. The stretch along the cliff with the sea on one side and the steam railway on the other is as memorable a walk as Norfolk golf offers, scenic and testing at once.
It is not the longest course, but in a breeze it defends itself well, and the charm of the place, the trains, the sea and the big skies, makes it a round visitors remember. Paired with the great Norfolk links nearby it rounds out a fine coastal trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Visitors welcome most days by arrangement; private members club |
| Green fee | Varies by season and day; indicative for 2026 |
| Booking | Book through the golf club in advance, especially in summer |
| On the day | Walking clifftop turf; trolleys available; dress for coastal wind |
| Getting there | Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast, about 30 minutes from Norwich |
| Best months | May to September for the warmest, driest conditions |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; visitor times and fees change by season, so always confirm directly with the golf club before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in Sheringham, Holt or the wider North Norfolk coast, a stretch of pretty market towns and seaside villages with good inns and dining. A North Norfolk base keeps Sheringham and the great links nearby within an easy drive.
For a golf focused trip, pair Sheringham with the classic Norfolk links of Hunstanton and Brancaster along the coast. It is an ideal region to build a relaxed coastal golf tour around.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Sheringham.
Build a Norfolk golf trip
We book the tee times, pair Sheringham with the great Norfolk links along the coast and arrange the lodging around the golf. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Sheringham questions
Who designed Sheringham and when did it open?
Sheringham was laid out by Tom Dunn and opened in 1891, extended to eighteen holes in 1898, on the North Norfolk clifftops.
What is the par and length of Sheringham?
Sheringham is a par 70 of about 6,546 yards of clifftop golf above the North Sea.
Can visitors play Sheringham?
Yes. Sheringham welcomes visitors most days by arrangement; book through the golf club in advance, especially in summer.
What makes Sheringham special?
The course runs along the cliffs above the North Sea beside the heritage steam railway, with sea views from almost every hole and a quick, breezy clifftop test.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.