Georgian market town Holt

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Holt

Historic Holt in Norfolk, England, is a characterful Georgian market town 23 miles north of Norwich. It was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1708. It is close to the coast, and full of antique shops, boutiques, galleries, pubs and places to eat and stay. A highlight is the traditional department store Bakers and Larners.

Holt is a terminus, along with Sheringham, of The Poppy Line, a popular heritage steam railway.

The town is also home to the famous Gresham’s School, whose alumni include Horatio Nelson, poet WH Auden, Lord Reith of the BBC and hovercraft inventor Sir Christopher Cockerell.

Close by are Holt Country Park and Baconsthorpe Castle.

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Top Attractions in Holt

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The Salted Kiln

Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.

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The Salted Kiln

Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.

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NWT Cley Marshes

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…

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NWT Cley Marshes

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…

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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…

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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…

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Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

Businesses in Holt

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Food & Drink

The Feathers

The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast

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Weybourne Forest Lodges

We are a small family-owned company, established for over 20 years, providing self-catering…

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Barn Drift

This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over looking…

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The Wiveton Bell

The Wiveton Bell, situated a mile from Blakeney, close to the unspoilt salt marshes of the North…

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Blakeney House

Nestled off Blakeney High Street, Blakeney House offers an oasis of calm on the beautiful North…

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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…

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Accommodation

The Blakeney Cottage Company

The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk…

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Maison Du Quai

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage near Cley Windmill

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Food & Drink

The Kings Head - Letheringsett

The Kings Head was voted Norfolk County WINNER of The National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023 & 2021 and…

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Points Of Interest in Holt

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Points Of Interest

Cley-next-the-Sea Beach

Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…

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Salthouse Beach

Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…

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