Sheringham Playground & Football Field

One of the better free spots on this stretch of the Norfolk coast, this place genuinely has something for every age group — from toddlers messing about in the sandbox with the little play train, right up to older kids on the football pitch or basketball court. The enclosed section gives parents a proper break from chasing after little ones, and the sightlines are good enough that you can sit at the picnic tables and actually relax. Climbing structure, swings, slides — the kit is solid and well looked after, which isn’t always a given with council-run parks. Parking on site makes it an easy choice if you’ve got a carload of kids and just need somewhere to burn off some energy for an hour or two.