Now that the days are shorter and the nights are drawing in, our thoughts have turned to Christmas and festive menus and brochures are popping up wherever you look.

Enjoying great food is one of the attractions of a visit to the eastern region with so many pubs and restaurants offering tempting dishes on their wonderful menus it is no wonder that Food Miles are the new in thing.

On a weekend break Norfolk birdwatching recently, I discovered that the coastal area in particular has premier locations for seeing our feathered friends as well as being home to some fabulous hotels.

But what is such an attraction is that the range and style of accommodation on offer is so wide and varied, with many hotels and guest houses having a distinct and innovative style of their own.

While Norfolk is a county where the pace of life is often regarded as somewhat slower than the frenetic tempo of city living, there are many opportunities to get a real adrenaline rush with Norfolk water sports.

Think of north Norfolk and you think of sandy beaches, crabbing, flying kites or having a picnic on the coast.

Why not come to Norfolk and enjoy a drive through one of the fabulous Norfolk Villages

Travelling around the whole of Norfolk you will see plenty of fresh produce available to purchase or sample - Norfolk Delicacies

Their names may not have the familiarity of Stilton, Red Leicester, Cheddar or any other of the popular English cheeses but if you dine out at many of the Norfolk restaurants, there is a good chance you’ll come across a norfolk cheese platter to round of your meal.

Across Norfolk, there is a great tradition of live shows that range from major outdoor concerts, through to small but popular amateur dramatic shows that have a loyal following and seaside spectaculars.

While Norfolk is renowned for the natural beauty of its coastline and charming villages, there are also plenty of opportunities for an active holiday in the county.

Norfolk is a county that can be enjoyed from so many angles, you can drive at a sedate pace through the countryside or cycle along narrow lanes and enjoy Norfolk.

For lovers of fast action sport, Norfolk is not necessarily the quiet backwater many people imagine.

Norfolk is always one of those must do holiday locations when holidaying in the UK - Why not Explore Norfolk?

If you are into celebrities and fancy doing a little celeb spotting then where better to go and get Star Struck In Norfolk.

If you are someone who really enjoys their food and fancy a break with food at the centre of your trip you could do far worse than taking a trip to Norfolk where you could Tickle Your Tastesbuds.