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Discover Historic North Norfolk

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  1. Nelson

    Horatio Nelson was born in north Norfolk and there are many places you can visit to find out more about the country's greatest naval hero.

Number of results: 67

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  1. Address

    Binham Priory Church & Monastic Precinct, Westgate Road, Binham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0DQ

    Telephone

    01328 830362

    Binham, Fakenham

    A 900 year old parish church with Benedictine monastic ruins.

    Interpretation panels and displays. Range of activities. Regular guided tours. Easy access. Toilet facilities. Car park. Open daily.

  2. Address

    Walsingham Abbey Grounds & The Shirehall, Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP

    Telephone

    01328 820510

    Walsingham

    Ruined Augustinian Priory, place of medieval and modern pilgrimage. Gardens, woodland, snowdrop and river walks. Visit the Shirehall Museum and discover the story of Walsingham since 1061 and Walsingham Bridewell, a Georgian prison.

  3. Address

    North Creake, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9LF

    Telephone

    07801 418907

    Fakenham

    Remains of an abbey church dating from 13th century, including presbytery and north transept with chapels.

  4. Address

    Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP

    Telephone

    01328 824214

    Walsingham

    The Shrine is an Anglican place of pilgrimage rebuilt in the 1930's following destruction during the Reformation. Within Church is the Holy House, a model of Mary's home in Nazareth.

  5. Address

    Lighthouse Lane, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 0PY

    Norwich

    Visit the oldest working light on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK.

  6. Address

    Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NF

    Telephone

    01263 738030

    Aylsham

    Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone. With a breath-taking red brick mansion, magnificent gardens and historic parkland, one day is never enough.

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    Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW

    Telephone

    01263 733858

    Aylsham

    Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham and is within easy reach of Norwich and the coast.

  8. Address

    Houghton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UE

    Telephone

    01485 528569

    King's Lynn

    Palladian Mansion built for Britain's first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Hosting a major exhibition by Sean Scully, Award-winning 5-acre walled garden, Deer Park, Model Soldier Museum, Contemporary Sculpture Park, Café & Gift Shop.

  9. Address

    Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park, Felbrigg, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8PR

    Telephone

    01263 837444

    Norwich

    Felbrigg Hall is beautiful country home full of hidden delights. It has a fabulous Walled Gardens and endless acres of parkland to explore and enjoy.

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    Address

    Holkham Estate, Wells-next- the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB

    Telephone

    01328 713111

    Wells-next- the-Sea

    Explore acres of parkland with a stunning stately home, tranquil Walled Garden and fascinating Holkham Stories Experience. With cycle an boat hire, ropes course, delicious food and drink, tempting shopping and a multitude of amazing events.

  11. Address

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE35 6AB

    Telephone

    01485 545408

    Sandringham is the much-loved Country Retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and has been the private home to four generations of British monarchs since 1862. 

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    Address

    Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA

    Telephone

    01263 820 800

    Sheringham

    With three beautifully restored century-old stations, the Poppy Line from Sheringham to Holt is one of the UK's most scenic heritage railways.

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    Address

    Horsey, Nr Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EE

    Telephone

    01263 740241

    Nr Great Yarmouth

    Fully restored and once again standing proud over the Broadland landscape, Horsey Windpump is complete with new cap and turning patent sails. Explore this historic mill and discover it’s fascinating story.

  14. Address

    Stubb Road, Hickling, Norfolk, NR12 0BW

    Telephone

    01692 598276

    Hickling

    Nature reserve beside the largest area of open water in the Broads. Dykes, marshes, fens and woodland, with a visitors centre and water trail. Wintering and resident birds.

  15. Address

    Oak Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9BX

    Telephone

    01328 862268

    Fakenham

    A magnificent 14th century church postitioned next to Fakenham Market Place.

  16. Address

    Church House, Brisley, Norfolk

    Telephone

    01362 668019

    Brisley

    Medieval church between Lynn and Norwich.

  17. Address

    Aylsham, Holt, Norfolk, NR11 6EH

    Telephone

    01953 71555

    Holt

    The parish church is the town's oldest building, and stands within the town centre at the northwest corner of the Market Place.

  18. Address

    Cromer Road, Sidestrand, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0LY

    Cromer

    Round towered church - rebuilt from the ruins of the old church before it tumbled over the eroding cliff in the 19th C. Jacobean panelling, pulpit and screen.

  19. Address

    St Mary, Church Street, North Creake, Norfolk, NR21 9JJ

    North Creake

    St Mary’s, is a 13th century church in the parish of North Creake.

  20. Address

    Bridge Road/Station Road, Great Ryburgh, Norfolk, NR21 0DZ

    Telephone

    01328 853226

    Great Ryburgh

    St. Andrew’s stands at the entrance to the Norfolk village of Great Ryburgh, close to the bridge over the River Wensum.