7 of the best places to spot celebrities in Norfolk

The Norfolk Broads Picture: Ian Burt

1. Norfolk Broads

Many famous people head to the Norfolk Broads for a staycation, including chef Jamie Oliver who visited for his birthday.

He posted a video while relaxing on a boat and said it was "absolutely beautiful".

Comedian Michael McIntyre before a match at Carrow Road. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 640267 28/12/2019 (Image: Paul Chesterton)

2. Carrow Road

Lots of celebrities have been spotted in the stands at Carrow Road over the years, who are either Norwich City fans or supporters of the opposing team.

Famous visitors in recent years include Prince William and his family, Ed Sheeran and Michael McIntyre.

In 2019, EastEnders stars Dean Gaffney and Michael Greco found themselves in hot water as they cheered for Chelsea while sat in the Norwich end.

Filming of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa at Cromer Pier. (Image: Archant)

3. Cromer Pier

Cromer Pier is one of Norfolk's best-loved landmarks and it is a popular filming location.

Celebrities that have been spotted there include Freddie Flintoff for TV series Lord of the Fries and Steve Coogan for film Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa.

Holkham Hall was the set for 'The Duchess' starring Keira Knightley. Picture: Colin Finch (Image: Archant © 2007)

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4. Holkham Estate

The Holkham Estate is also used regularly for TV shows and films and it even had its own Channel 4 documentary called Christmas at Holkham Hall.

Blockbusters shot there include The Duchess, starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes, and Annihilation, with Natalie Portman, at Holkham Beach.

Heacham beach has been deemed unsafe for people to swim in according to a new report by Surfers Against Sewage (Image: Archant © 2007)

5. No1 Bootcamp

This bootcamp to the stars is located in Heacham in west Norfolk and you may spot celebrities around the village or at the beach while they are exercising.

Previous clients include Vicky Pattison, James Argent and Joey Essex.

Jason Manford and Ore Oduba visited No.33 Cafe in Norwich and posed for a photo with chef Gina Watt Credit: Gina Watt (Image: Archant)

6. Café 33

This Norwich café in Exchange Street is popular with actors performing in Theatre Royal and Playhouse shows.

Jason Manford and Ore Oduba visited the top-rated café while on tour with musical Curtains.

Other visitors have included Fearne Cotton, Ainsley Harriott, Nick Hewer, Russell Howard, Jake Humphrey and Norwich footballers.

King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sandringham over Christmas 2023 Picture: PA/Joe Giddens (Image: All by Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

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7. Sandringham Estate

The monarch heads to the Sandringham Estate every Christmas and King Charles and family greeted well-wishers over the 2023 festive period. 

The royals go to St Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day and the Prince and Princess of Wales' country estate is nearby at Anmer Hall.