National Trust members and guests have no rights of access across the park and farmland surrounding Sheringham Hall.

[citation needed] The park was designed by Humphry Repton (1752–1818) who presented his proposals in July 1812 in the form of one of his Red Books.

In the early 20th century, Henry Morris Upcher obtained rhododendron seeds of various types from plantsman Ernest "Chinese" Wilson.

[3] Many other species of tree and shrub are represented in the garden, including fifteen kinds of magnolia, large specimen pieris.

Several overlook towers provide good views over the plantations, and of the nearby coast and surrounding countryside.

[citation needed] The exhibition area explores the life and work of the landscape architect Humphry Repton and also of the Upcher family who owned the park.

[citation needed] The park has a group of regular volunteers who help the garden staff with their duties.

Due to the Norfolk coast's glacial winds, Repton chose a south facing site in the lee of a wooded hillside.