Guidebook for Norfolk

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Guidebook for Norfolk

Food Scene

Perfect venue for cosy candlelit suppers and luxury hot chocolate with all the trimmings during the day.
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Byfords
1-3 Shirehall Plain
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Perfect venue for cosy candlelit suppers and luxury hot chocolate with all the trimmings during the day.
Try the delicious Norfolk Shortcake!
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The Owl Tea Rooms
White Lion Street
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Try the delicious Norfolk Shortcake!
Child and dog-friendly hotel with cosy bar and excellent food.
Feathers Hotel
6 Market Pl
Child and dog-friendly hotel with cosy bar and excellent food.
Owned by eccentric farmer Desmond MacCarthy of 'Normal for Norfolk' fame, this quirky and friendly café is well worth a visit. Booking essential.
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Wiveton Hall Café
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Owned by eccentric farmer Desmond MacCarthy of 'Normal for Norfolk' fame, this quirky and friendly café is well worth a visit. Booking essential.
The Folly Tearoom sits in a picturesque courtyard on the former site of an 18th century coaching inn, just off the main Holt shopping area. It has a beautiful enclosed garden and charming tearoom in which to enjoy the most delicious Afternoon Tea. The menu features 29 varieties of tea and a stunning selection of homemade cakes.
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Folly Tearoom
Bull Street
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The Folly Tearoom sits in a picturesque courtyard on the former site of an 18th century coaching inn, just off the main Holt shopping area. It has a beautiful enclosed garden and charming tearoom in which to enjoy the most delicious Afternoon Tea. The menu features 29 varieties of tea and a stunning selection of homemade cakes.

Parks & Nature

This beautiful reserve owned by Norfolk Wildlife Trust offers stunning views of the marshes and its unique coastal and wetland wildlife. A haven for birdwatchers, and great cake in the café!
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Cley Marshes Visitor Centre
Coast Road
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This beautiful reserve owned by Norfolk Wildlife Trust offers stunning views of the marshes and its unique coastal and wetland wildlife. A haven for birdwatchers, and great cake in the café!
This sand and shingle beach is most well-known for the Elephant, or Steppe Mammoth which was discovered in 1990, dating back to the Ice Age and one of the oldest fossil elephants to be found in the UK. It was very exciting and caused quite a stir in Norfolk! The remains were found in the cliff face, and if you’re geologically minded, it's an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and for this reason, an important Norfolk beach, especially as it forms part of the largest chalk reef in Europe. It's also great for rockpooling and fossil hunting!
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West Runton Beach
Water Lane
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This sand and shingle beach is most well-known for the Elephant, or Steppe Mammoth which was discovered in 1990, dating back to the Ice Age and one of the oldest fossil elephants to be found in the UK. It was very exciting and caused quite a stir in Norfolk! The remains were found in the cliff face, and if you’re geologically minded, it's an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and for this reason, an important Norfolk beach, especially as it forms part of the largest chalk reef in Europe. It's also great for rockpooling and fossil hunting!
This Green Flag awarded park, which is just a short drive from Holt, is a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the North Norfolk coastline. Here you can totally escape and go deep into the pretty woodland, meandering along one of the many coloured trails. It is perfect for cycling, walking and picnics (and dogs are welcome).
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Holt Country Park
Edgefield Hill
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This Green Flag awarded park, which is just a short drive from Holt, is a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the North Norfolk coastline. Here you can totally escape and go deep into the pretty woodland, meandering along one of the many coloured trails. It is perfect for cycling, walking and picnics (and dogs are welcome).
Just 10 minutes drive from Holt, this National Trust park is famous for its vast collection of rhodendrons and azaleas. Climb to the top of the towers to experience breathtaking views of the beautiful landscape, the North Norfolk coast and maybe a steam train passing through. Spend a day here exploring 1000 acres of varying habitat including woodland, parkland and cliff top. Look out for wildlife - 3 species of deer can be seen alongside a wide variety of birds and butterflies.
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Sheringham Park
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Just 10 minutes drive from Holt, this National Trust park is famous for its vast collection of rhodendrons and azaleas. Climb to the top of the towers to experience breathtaking views of the beautiful landscape, the North Norfolk coast and maybe a steam train passing through. Spend a day here exploring 1000 acres of varying habitat including woodland, parkland and cliff top. Look out for wildlife - 3 species of deer can be seen alongside a wide variety of birds and butterflies.
Just 20 minutes drive from Holt, this multiple WINNER of Norfolk's Best Large Attraction is a great day out for the whole family! Explore one of the largest Wildflower Meadows in Norfolk, enjoy the beauty of 4 stunning gardens, meet some rare and native species and run wild in WildRootz outdoor adventure playground! Whatever the weather, kids can come in for an epic indoor adventure in Hootz House, the award winning indoor adventure play area.
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Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe Road
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Just 20 minutes drive from Holt, this multiple WINNER of Norfolk's Best Large Attraction is a great day out for the whole family! Explore one of the largest Wildflower Meadows in Norfolk, enjoy the beauty of 4 stunning gardens, meet some rare and native species and run wild in WildRootz outdoor adventure playground! Whatever the weather, kids can come in for an epic indoor adventure in Hootz House, the award winning indoor adventure play area.

Arts & Culture

Explore Holt's vast selection of art galleries and antique shops.
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Holt
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Explore Holt's vast selection of art galleries and antique shops.
The Auden Theatre is an essential hub for the North Norfolk arts circuit. Located in the heart of Gresham’s Senior School grounds, the theatre offers a unique, intimate and versatile space for both school shows and professional performances in a modern and purpose-built facility. A fully-equipped and professionally-run venue, the theatre hosts a diverse and expansive programme of productions throughout the year, and serves as an important local outlet for visiting artists. It is also one of the main venues for the Holt Festival held every July.
The Auden Theatre
Cromer Road
The Auden Theatre is an essential hub for the North Norfolk arts circuit. Located in the heart of Gresham’s Senior School grounds, the theatre offers a unique, intimate and versatile space for both school shows and professional performances in a modern and purpose-built facility. A fully-equipped and professionally-run venue, the theatre hosts a diverse and expansive programme of productions throughout the year, and serves as an important local outlet for visiting artists. It is also one of the main venues for the Holt Festival held every July.
In July each year Holt, briefly and dazzlingly, is home to musicians, poets, actors, dancers, artists and comedians. There are venues all over town including performances at the church, the Auden Theatre, in the bookshop, Holt Community Centre, hotels and in the magnificent open-air Theatre in the Woods. If you are looking for a quiet time in the countryside, this is not it. If you’re looking for cultural nourishment, some belly laughs, and the pleasure of seeing some top-flight internationally recognised performers, your in the right place.
Holt Festival
35 High St
In July each year Holt, briefly and dazzlingly, is home to musicians, poets, actors, dancers, artists and comedians. There are venues all over town including performances at the church, the Auden Theatre, in the bookshop, Holt Community Centre, hotels and in the magnificent open-air Theatre in the Woods. If you are looking for a quiet time in the countryside, this is not it. If you’re looking for cultural nourishment, some belly laughs, and the pleasure of seeing some top-flight internationally recognised performers, your in the right place.

Sightseeing

The Holt Owl Trail is designed to take you on a walking circular guided tour of the historic Georgian town of Holt. By following the direction of the Owl featuring on each of the 24 bronze pavement plaques, the trail unlocks many of the hidden Yards that are tucked behind the main streets. A free illustrated Guide accompanies the trail and provides fascinating information.
Holt Owl Trail
The Holt Owl Trail is designed to take you on a walking circular guided tour of the historic Georgian town of Holt. By following the direction of the Owl featuring on each of the 24 bronze pavement plaques, the trail unlocks many of the hidden Yards that are tucked behind the main streets. A free illustrated Guide accompanies the trail and provides fascinating information.

Shopping

The award winning Bakers & Larners has been established as a family run business for over 240 years. The shop has acquired the name of the 'Exceptional Department Store' and it is truly an abundant emporium. Its food hall is well worth a visit!
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Bakers and Larners of Holt
8 Market Pl
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The award winning Bakers & Larners has been established as a family run business for over 240 years. The shop has acquired the name of the 'Exceptional Department Store' and it is truly an abundant emporium. Its food hall is well worth a visit!

Essentials

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Budgens Of Holt
6 Kerridge Way
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Getting Around

North Norfolk's Poppy Line steam trains run daily throughout the summer between Holt and Sheringham. All trains offer stunning views of the Norfolk coast between Sheringham and Weybourne, Sheringham Park and Kelling Heath. There are a wide range of special events throughout the year.
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North Norfolk Railway PL (Holt,Station)
Off Cherry Tree Cl
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North Norfolk's Poppy Line steam trains run daily throughout the summer between Holt and Sheringham. All trains offer stunning views of the Norfolk coast between Sheringham and Weybourne, Sheringham Park and Kelling Heath. There are a wide range of special events throughout the year.