Food & Drink

Norfolk is bursting with delicious options, and we’ve handpicked some of our favourite local places to eat, drink, and stock up. Enjoy everything from cosy pubs and independent cafés to award-winning restaurants serving fresh local produce. Prefer to stay in and cook? You’ll also find nearby supermarkets, farm shops, and bakeries to pick up everything you need for a perfect meal back at your retreat.

What's Nearby

📍 Aylsham & North Norfolk

A quiet market town with the coast and the city both within easy reach, from Bread Source on the market place to fish & chips on Cromer pier. Here's where we send our guests.

  • Everything from a 24-hour supermarket to a curry house, minutes from the door

  • Aylsham's twice-weekly market runs every Monday & Friday

  • Norwich and the North Norfolk coast both under 30 minutes away

Supermarkets & Petrol

WHERE

HOURS

Open 24 hours

Mon–Sat 8am–11pm
Sun 10am–4pm

Mon–Sat 7am–7pm
Sun 10am–4pm

NOTE

M&S Simply Food

Tesco

ADDRESS

Burgh Road, A140, Aylsham NR11 6AJ

28 Norwich Rd, Aylsham, NR11 6BW

Budgens

14 Norwich Road, Aylsham, NR11 6BN

Fish & Chips

WHERE

Buxton Fish & Chip Shop

Bonds Chip Shop

ADDRESS

Crown Road, Buxton, Norwich, NR10 5EN

28 Red Lion Street, Aylsham, NR11 6ER

HOURS

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat
11.45am–1.30pm & 4.30–7.30pm
Sun & Mon closed

NOTE

The best fish & chips!

Another top fish & chip shop!

No.1 Cromer

New Street, Cromer NR27 9HP

Tues–Thurs 4–8.30pm
Fri 11.45am–1.45pm & 4–9pm
Sat 4–9pm · Sun 4–8pm · Mon closed

Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 12–8.30pm
Thurs 12–8pm · Sun 12–7pm

Sit and eat amazing fresh fish & chips overlooking the beach & pier. Book a table: 01263 515983

Something Spiced

WHERE

Gate of India

Spice of India

ADDRESS

14 Market Place, Aylsham, NR11 6EH

2 Holt Road, Horsford, Norwich, NR10 3DD

HOURS

Daily 5pm–10.15pm

NOTE

Eat In/Take away: 01263 734742 

Our top local curry house! 01603 891891

Bann Thai, Cromer

1a Church St, Cromer, NR27 9ER

Daily 4pm–10pm

Wed–Sun 4pm–9pm

Very popular local Thai restaurant! Book a table. 01263 513913

Hong Kong Chinese

77 Holt Road, Horsford, Norwich, NR10 3AB

Mon & Tues 4.30–10pm
Wed–Sat 4.30–11pm · Sun 4–10pm

Our favourite Chinese takeaway! 01603 898889

Tea & Cake Stops

  • Biddy's Tea Room Aylsham

    Biddy’s Tea Room

    📍 16 Market Place, NR11 6EH

    Charming vintage tea room in Aylsham Market Square. Afternoon tea recommended!

  • The Old Tea Rooms Aylsham

    The Old Tea Rooms

    📍 18a Red Lion Street, NR11 6ER

    Quaint local spot with an outdoor courtyard.

  • Alby Crafts Cafe

    Alby Crafts Café

    📍 Erpingham, NR11 7QE

    Artisan café with craft shops on the way to Cromer. Book ahead for afternoon tea!

  • Swallows Coffee Shop, North Walsham

    📍 32 Vicarage St, NR28 9DQ

    Reliable spot for fresh lunches and cake. Easy parking nearby.