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Join me for a walking tour as we step back in time to discover how Lord Nelson’s home village, Burnham Thorpe, has evolved over the centuries. On this two hour tour, we’ll explore the buildings, heritage, and hidden memorials that define this historic landscape. Our journey will begin at All Saints’ Church, where Nelson was baptised, and takes us through the village, visiting the Nelson Memorial Hall and the original site of the rectory where he spent his childhood.
On our 2 ¼ mile route around the village, we will walk the same medieval paths the Admiral frequented as both a boy and a man. We finish our tour with tea or coffee at the Lord Nelson pub—originally The Plough—and uncover the personal connections and stories that tied one of history’s greatest naval heroes to this quiet village.
Born and raised in the Burnhams—with deep local ancestry —I’ve spent the last 25 years living in the heart of Burnham Thorpe and I am passionate about sharing local folklore and stories about the origins of our village as well as Nelsons time here.
Tours are scheduled weekly on my website from April to October.
Tours are available at other times on Wednesdays to Sundays - contact me direct for availability.
Group tours available.
Tours can be adapted to suit accessibility requirements.
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- On site car park
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Car from Fakenham: Take the A148 out of Fakenham, then turn onto the B1105 (Dry Road) heading north toward Wells. After about 7–8 miles, turn left onto Wighton Road. Continue following the local signs for Burnham Thorpe/Burnham Market. On entering Burnham Thorpe take the third turning on the right and after a quarter of a mile, the church is on your right.
By Car from Wells: Take the A149 towards Hunstanton. After 3 miles turn left onto the B1155. After approximately 1 mile turn left to Burnham Thorpe. After half a mile turn left onto Lowes Lane. At the bottom of the hill turn right towards the church. Drive past the church initially and parking is on your left around the corner.
By car from Burnham Market, take the B1355 Creake road towards Fakenham, turning left towards Burnham Thorpe before you leave the village. Continue for a mile until you enter Burnham Thorpe turning left immediately into Walsingham Road. Turn left again and follow the road for a quarter of a mile. The church and parking is on your right.
By Bus: The Coastliner, which provides a service along the entire North Norfolk coast stops in Burnham Market and it is an approximately 30 minute walk by road (country lanes) to Burnham Thorpe.
