Sheringham is of two communities, Lowe Sheringham the fishing village and Upper Sheringham, a mile inland, the agricultural village. Upper Sheringham dates back to Roman times with the Doomsday Book recording the existence of a church on the pilgrimage route to Walsingham. First records of the fishing community date to the 14th century and tax records indicate that by the late 1500's, about 20 fishing boats were working out of the port.

In the 19th century, Sheringham was described as "old fashioned and unspoilt", but the coming of the railway in 1887, with a link to the Eastern and Midland Railway at Melton Constable, made a considerable difference and started the development of lower Sheringham into the pleasant and "still a little bit old fashioned and unspoilt" holiday resort that it is today.

In 1906 a connection was made with the Great Eastern Railway, and London could be reached in a little over 3 hours (about the same as today). With the closure of Cromer High Station in 1954, Sheringham was the natural terminal for such famous trains as the "Norfolkman" and the "Broadsman". The line to Holt and Melton Constable closed in 1964, but was later acquired by the North Norfolk Railway Company who now run regular services between Holt and Sheringham during the summer with steam and diesel locomotives with Pullman dining services.
No history of the town is complete without mention of the lifeboat service, which started in the 1820's with patronage by the Upcher family. In 1867 the Royal National Lifeboat Institution also established a station, so Sheringham became one of the few towns to have two lifeboats. One of the famous old boats the"Henry Ramey Urcher" is today preserved and on display in the shed she was built on the West Slipway.

The town is centrally situated on the North Norfolk coast lying in a break in the cliffs that form part of this interesting coast-line. Sheringham has everything to offer the visitor, with miles of quiet sandy beaches and safe sea bathing featured against a back-drop of wooded countryside around Upper Sheringham, incorporating Sheringham Park an area of nearly 800 acres of National Trust land.

A feature of the centre is the Clock Tower, originally built in 1862 as a holding reservoir, complete with public tap and horse trough. The clock, given a new face in 1901, was a donation by Mary Pym. The old railway station, restored by the North Norfolk Railway Co., and the museums are worth a visit.

Accommodation: is plentiful, with many guest-houses, holiday-homes; caravan and camping parks; several hotels in the town, all of good standard and with differing price ranges.
Activities: Bird watching; bowls; golf; sea angling; swimming; tennis; walking.

Clubs: Cromer & Sheringham Band (01263 823058).
Cromer & Sheringham Choral Society (01263 511829).

Churches: All Saints, Cromer Road, Beeston Regis.
All Saints, Upper Sheringham.
Christian Scientists, St Peter's Road.
St Peter's Parish Church, Church Street.
Salvation Army Citadel, Cremer Street.
Society of Friends (Quakers), Cremer Street.
Sheringham Baptist Church, Holway Road.
Sheringham Methodist Church, Cromer Road.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Cromer Road.
Cromer Baptist Church, Church Street.

Exploring: In-town: Art Galleries; Sheringham Museum; Lifeboat and Maritime Museum; the Little Theatre.
Out-of-town: 17th century Felbrigg Hall with it's gardens, walks in mature woodland and picnicking areas; the Musselburgh Collection, housed in the original Weybourne Military Camp includes exhibits of working military equipment up to the present day; Sheringham Hall and Park, designed by Humphrey Repton.

Location: A149 Wells - Cromer, A148 - Holt.

Services: Cinemas: Little Theatre, Station Road - 01263 822347
Bus & Train: Sanders Coaches operate regular services along the coast, the other towns of north Norfolk and to Norwich.
The North Norfolk Railway connects to Anglia Rail at Sheringham. Anglia Rail provides regular services to Norwich.
Car parking: There are 4 carparks, the main one being at the junction of the coast road A149 and the A1082 out of town.
Dentists: Carlton Lodge Dental centre, 5 Augusta Street. - 01263 823119.
J M Cranshaw, 23 Cremers Drift. - 01263823136
Doctors: Health Centre, Cromer Road. - 01263 822066.
Community Health - 01263 825008.
Fire Station: Cromer Road.
Hospitals: Cromer & District - 01263 513571.
Library: New Road. - 01263 833874
Police: 01692 402222
Taxis: A1 Taxis - 01263 844448.
Anglia Taxis - 01263 822222.
Tourist Office: Station Approach - 01263 824329.
Vets: D J Allison. 15 Holt Road. - 01263 822293.
Water: Anglia Water - 01603 615161.

Shopping: The town offers a delightful shopping centre of mainly family run shops offering quality and friendly service. Sea food is a speciality, as might be expected; local inshore fishing boats providing fresh fish daily to the town's shops as well as the surrounding area.Holt was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book as one of the manors held by Edward the Confessor and then by William I, following the Norman invasion. In 1592 the town was struck by the plague. Another tragedy struck on May Day 1708 when a terrible fire started near Shirehall Plain, leaving a large number of buildings damaged and destroyed. With help from the surrounding area, the town was gradually rebuilt, thus leaving a legacy of many fine Georgian buildings. By the early 1800's the population had grown to over 1,000 in an era of great local prosperity. Local sports included horse racing on Holt Lowes and "cocking" at the White Lion.