Town could replace ageing pavillion with new sports hub – North Norfolk News

The construction of a new sports hub is being explored as an alternative to refurbishing a coastal town’s ageing sports pavillion.
Sheringham Town Council and Sheringham Sports Association have long been considering how best to modernise the 1990s-built Sports Pavillion near The Reef Leisure Centre on Weybourne Road.
While refurbishment and extension remain on the table, both organisations acknowledge that upgrading the existing facility to meet modern standards would be both “challenging and costly”.
Plans for the relocation of Sheringham Sports Pavillion and Playing Fields (Image: Chaplin Farrant) Sheringham Town Council has now agreed to work with the Sheringham Sports Association to investigate whether a purpose-built sports hub could better serve the town’s future needs.
Early scoping work has identified land south of Sheringham High School and Woodfields School as a possible site for the new development.
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If progressed, the hub would feature modern facilities and high-quality pitches and would provide better sports provision than is currently available in the town.
It is said the move could also enable the growth of Sheringham Football and Cricket Clubs.
Plans for the relocation of Sheringham Sports Pavillion and Playing Fields. (Image: Chaplin Farrant) Preliminary talks with landowners – North Norfolk District Council, Sheringham Town Council and the Upcher Trust – have led to a shared agreement to explore the proposal in more detail.
Architects Chaplin Farrant have been engaged to examine options, and discussions are ongoing with key stakeholders including local schools and sports organisations.
Funding for the scheme would involve some built development, such as housing, and if the project goes ahead, the current site would likely be redeveloped for housing or employment use.
If the plan proves unviable, efforts will turn back to upgrading the existing Pavilion.
Cllr Peter Ratcliffe (Image: Newsquest) People in the town are being asked by the town council to send in their views on the proposal.
Town councillor Peter Ratcliffe said: “This project could be really exciting.
“It is big and ambitious and we now want to know whether it is achievable.
“If you have views on this idea,  please do let us know.”
Members of the public can send comments on the proposal to info@sheringhamtowncouncil.gov.uk. 
A further update is expected at the Town Council meeting in October 2025.
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