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.
Top Attractions in Holt
Cycle Breaks
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The Salted Kiln
Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln. Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.
NWT Cley Marshes
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Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Businesses in Holt
The Blakeney Cottage Company
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The Kelling Estate
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The Old Brick Kilns
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Barn Drift
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Kelling Heath Holiday Park
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The Maltings
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The Kings Head Country Hotel
Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel
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