Local Areas

Norfolk is a diverse county where there are clusters of strong, business sector activity. The city of Norwich is a UK centre for the creative, financial, health and life science sectors. Towards the south and west of the county there is a concentration of engineering, electronics and food processing industries. To the east of Norfolk the North Sea oil and gas and renewable energies are the cornerstone of business and the luxury boat building industries flourish. The north Norfolk coast is known for its thriving tourist industry, which along with the agricultural and food industries, extends throughout the county. Click on Local Areas to find out more.