Overstrand Village and Parish Council

• 1: About our Village
  • 1.1: About Overstrand
  • 1.2: The Village Sign
  • 1.3: Millennium Tapestry
• 2: Home
• 3: Village History
  • 3.1: Early History
  • 3.2: Othestranda to Overstrand
  • 3.3: Lords of the Manor
  • 3.4: Beck Hythe
  • 3.5: Poppy-land History
    • 3.5.1: The making of Poppy-land
    • 3.5.3: The growth of Poppy-land
    • 3.5.4: Sunrise-Land
    • 3.5.5: The Churchill Connection
  • 3.6: The Poppy-land properties
    • 3.6.1: The Pleasaunce
    • 3.6.2: Overstrand Hall
    • 3.6.3: Sea Marge
    • 3.6.4: Overstrand Hotel
    • 3.6.5: Other Properties
  • 3.7: The Village Church
  • 3.8: The Village School
  • 3.9: Black Shuck
  • 3.10: The Overstrand Bomber
  • 3.11: History Galleries
  • 3.12: About our History Pages
• 5: Village News and Events
  • 5.1: Village News
  • 5.2: What's on in Overstrand
  • 5.3: Contact Overstrand Online
• 6: Village Photo Galleries
• 7: Village Clubs & Groups
  • 7.1: Community Action
    • 7.1.1: Home Watch
    • 7.1.2: Residents Association
    • 7.1.3: Save Our Shoreline
  • 7.2: Social and Leisure
    • 7.2.1: Friendship Club
    • 7.2.2: Gardening Club
    • 7.2.3: Millennium Group
    • 7.2.4: Mothers Union
    • 7.2.5: The Railway Quilters Group
    • 7.2.7: The Strand Club
    • 7.2.8: Women’s Section Royal British Legion
    • 7.2.9: Evening Women's Institute
  • 7.3: Sports Clubs
    • 7.3.1: Bowls Club
    • 7.3.2: Carpet Bowls Club
    • 7.3.3: Overstrand Sports Club
• 8: Village Services
  • 8.1: Healthcare
  • 8.2: Schools
  • 8.3: Churches
  • 8.7: Amenities and Services
• 9: Leisure & Pleasure
  • 9.1: Hotels & Accommodation
  • 9.2: Dining Out
  • 9.3: Holiday & Vocational Pursuits
• 10: The Parish Council
  • 10.1: About the Parish Council
  • 10.2: Parish Council Members
  • 10.3: Parish Council Information
  • 10.4: Parish Council Minutes
  • 10.5: The First OPC Chairman
  • 10.6: Contact the Parish Council

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"Where along the coast is there anything more charming than Overstrand with its ruined church, that happy little village between the sea and the hills, the now famous 'Poppy-land', the Othestranda of the Doomsday Book?" Annie Berlyn 1894 "Sunrise-Land: Rambles in Eastern England"

Overstrand is a thriving village on the North Norfolk coast, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Cromer and Mundesley, with a population of approximately 1000. The beautiful sandy beaches make this village a popular place for family holidays, and the surrounding peaceful countryside offers a wealth of delightful walks, woodland treks and bird watching. The village is steeped in history and boasts many architectural gems.

With a village shop/off licence/ post office, a pub/restaurant, a hotel a cafe, hairdressers and a beauty shop, Cromer Golf Club is just a short walking distance away, Overstrand is an ideal choice for relaxed holidays and short breaks. Cromer train station (3 miles) gives easy access to Wroxham and the Broads, and to the City of Norwich, all this plus an excellent bus service with connections to all of Norfolk.