Year 10 Geographers’ Norfolk field trip adventure

Year 10 Geographers collect data in the seaside town of Sheringham and Cley-next-the-Sea

Year 10 geographers visited Norfolk for two days on Thursday 16th – Friday 17th May 2024. Thankfully, the rain stopped just as we reached the coast, so after eating lunch at West Runton, we then collected land use and pedestrian data at Sheringham. Because it was overcast, a lot of people were visiting the town rather than the beach, which was ideal for our surveys! The students were investigating whether beach resorts such as Sheringham are busier nearer the beach. The theory is that more resort style shops and services are nearer the sea and so will attract more visitors.

We were looked after well overnight at Sheringham Youth Hostel and after a large breakfast, travelled east along the coast to Cley-next-the-Sea. The sun was shining which made the collection of the beach data really enjoyable. The students were investigating whether there are distinctive beach features on this particular beach, linked to wave type and processes of erosion at work.

Students have been given a certificate congratulating them on their enthusiasm and engagement over the two days and ‘rock person’ as a memento!

Mrs Ruffhead