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North Norfolk is steeped in history and heritage. With a past of prosperous landowners and rich proceeds from trade with the continent in goods like wool, many fine buildings, stately homes and churches were built in this era, and can still be explored today. With its 45 miles of coastline, north Norfolk has a rich maritime heritage which can be seen in the towns and museums. There's fascinating heritage to discover in north Norfolk.
North Norfolk's history is unique and intriguing. The wealth of landowners has left a legacy of stately homes and halls. Holkham Hall is one of the finest Palladian houses along with Houghton Hall & Gardens, the home of Britain’s first Prime Minister. The National Trust’s Blickling Hall, Anne Boleyn's birthplace and Felbrigg Hall are fascinating to explore and of course there's the Royal family's Sandringham, the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen and the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862.
Visit the many historical buildings and places of interest dating back to the 11th century including the ruins of a medieval priory in Walsingham, which was a place of pilgrimage, destroyed in the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538. Also interesting to visit is Binham Priory, a 900 year old parish church the most complete and impressive Benedictine monastic ruins in Norfolk. This priory was founded in 1091 by Peter des Valoines, a nephew of William the Conqueror.
Explore more about north Norfolk's martime heritage in the many museums and monuments and walk in the footsteps of Britain's most famous naval commander, Horatio Nelson, born in Burnham Thorpe. Norfolk is also unique in that it has the largest concentration of medieval churches and 11th century round tower flint churches in the world. As trade developed and industry flourished, so came the railways. North Norfolk has a rich heritage in this form of transport, these days mainly for visitors with its steam and light railways.
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North Norfolk is also home to the unique Deep History Coast where earliest evidence of humans in Britain was discovered with footsteps left by the UK's first tourists nearly a million years ago. The UK’s biggest mammoth skeleton remains were found at West Runton and a 500,000 year old flint handaxe was discovered in Happisburgh. Discover more about this fascinating coastline steeped in millions of years worth of history. Follow the Discovery Trail and take a trip to the North Norfolk Visitor Centre to find out more.
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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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Holt
Parish church in Edgefield.
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.
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.
Langham
Our lively displays and hands-on activities make Langham Dome a fantastic place to visit with the whole family.
Great Ryburgh
St. Andrew’s stands at the entrance to the Norfolk village of Great Ryburgh, close to the bridge over the River Wensum.
Sheringham
8am Holy Communion; 10am Parish Communion & Junior Church; 6.30pm Evensong. See noticeboard or magazine in the church for further details.
Norwich
Come and explore - there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Cromer
Impressive building, with the tallest tower of any Norfolk parish church. It is a good vantage point for views over the town and beyond.
Norfolk
An 11th century church in the Georgian town of Holt.
Brancaster
Brancaster is a pretty village on the North Norfolk Coast in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The church is friendly and welcoming to residents and holidaymakers.
Brisley
Medieval church between Lynn and Norwich.
NORTH WALSHAM
North Walsham has a very rich heritage and a town centre including 62 listed buildings. Our The Heritage Centre displays information and artefacts describing the whole range of our town's 2000 year history. While visiting, why not try our junior…
Cromer
With a network of stations from Norwich through Wroxham on the Norfolk Broad to Cromer and Sheringham on the coast, the Bittern Line is an ideal way to explore the beauty of North Norfolk.
Norwich
Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (open by appointment only). Feature trees, shrubs, roses. Country walks and trails with lovely views. Meadows and boardwalk with bird hides.
Hindringham
Brewery crafting distinctive, high-quality beers.
Fakenham
A magnificent 14th century church postitioned next to Fakenham Market Place.
Stiffkey
In the Maritime Heritage Centre we tell the story of Dunkirk veteran local lifeboat, Lucy Lavers. We have displays of our fishing and wooden boat building heritage, including crab fishing, whelk fishing, and fishing life and communities.
Cromer
Beer that’s based in north Norfolk, using barley grown and malted in locally.
Norfolk
The remains of the 14thC basement to a merchant's house which was most likely used for storage.
Sedgeford
The tower is referred to as 'Saxo-Norman' (design being Saxon but built after the Norman conquest), with a much later octagonal top storey.
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