Georgian market town Holt
Holt
Georgian + steam railway
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
The Salted Kiln
Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln. Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.
Cycle Breaks
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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
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a… The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity…
NWT Cley Marshes
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Businesses in Holt
The Kings Head Country Hotel
Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel
The Kelling Estate
Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether it be sandy beaches or strolls in the nearby…
The Kings Head - Letheringsett
The Kings Head was voted Norfolk County WINNER of The National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023 & 2021 and…
The Feathers
The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast
The Old Brick Kilns
A quiet, friendly, high quality park set on 3 levels. The park has tranquil, rural atmosphere. It's…
Weybourne Forest Lodges
We are a small family-owned company, established for over 20 years, providing self-catering…
Norfolk Cottages
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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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Points Of Interest in Holt
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…
Salthouse Beach
Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…
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