Discover Historic North Norfolk
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.
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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.
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.
Fakenham
Remains of an abbey church dating from 13th century, including presbytery and north transept with chapels.
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.
Norwich
Visit the oldest working light on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fakenham
A magnificent 14th century church postitioned next to Fakenham Market Place.
Brisley
Medieval church between Lynn and Norwich.
Holt
The parish church is the town's oldest building, and stands within the town centre at the northwest corner of the Market Place.
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.
North Creake
St Mary’s, is a 13th century church in the parish of North Creake.
Great Ryburgh
St. Andrew’s stands at the entrance to the Norfolk village of Great Ryburgh, close to the bridge over the River Wensum.