Guidebook for Holt
Food Scene
Horatio's
20 Bull Sttheir egg and bacon butties are a great way to start the day
It's an amazing place. Once again, the Norfolk Passport will get you a 10% discount.
54 locals recommend
Byfords
1-3 Shirehall PlainIt's an amazing place. Once again, the Norfolk Passport will get you a 10% discount.
The Lawns
26 Station RdFamously, the home of late author Jane Hales, who wrote passionately of her love for Holt
The Owl Tea Rooms
White Lion StreetFreshly baked bread, rolls and scones - very good value as well
Parks & Nature
Hundreds of acres of beautiful woodland, sculptures, nature trails, playgrounds. This alone is reason enough for visiting Holt
30 locals recommend
Holt Country Park
Edgefield HillHundreds of acres of beautiful woodland, sculptures, nature trails, playgrounds. This alone is reason enough for visiting Holt
Kelling is stunning. Full of wild deer, rare flora and fauna, there are loads of nature trails leading out over the heath and with stunning views of Weybourne
7 locals recommend
Kelling Heath Holiday Park
Weybourne RoadKelling is stunning. Full of wild deer, rare flora and fauna, there are loads of nature trails leading out over the heath and with stunning views of Weybourne
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe RoadA beautiful day out and red squirrel tastic
Amazona Zoo
Hall RoadGreat for the kids - especially the giant guinea pigs
Blakeney Point
Seal boat trips - very cool indeed
Sculthorpe
Sculthorpe Moor nature reserve
Shopping
It's like having Harrods on your doorstep. Their selection of fine wines, local meats and cheeses is amazing. It's only a couple of hundred yards from the cottage and the choice is spectacular
25 locals recommend
Bakers and Larners of Holt
8 Market PlIt's like having Harrods on your doorstep. Their selection of fine wines, local meats and cheeses is amazing. It's only a couple of hundred yards from the cottage and the choice is spectacular
My personal favourite...Great clothes at some pretty reasonable prices considering the quality.
Gun Hill Clothing Co
9 Market PlMy personal favourite...Great clothes at some pretty reasonable prices considering the quality.
Picturecraft of Holt Limited
off Bull StVery cool local artists and quite reasonably priced
Arts & Culture
Stunning gardens and house. Check the house opening times online though first.
261 locals recommend
Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadStunning gardens and house. Check the house opening times online though first.
Birth-place of Anne Boleyn, now a stunning National Trust property.
239 locals recommend
Blickling Estate
Birth-place of Anne Boleyn, now a stunning National Trust property.
Felbrigg Hall
National Trust property just a stones throw away
The old Castle and grounds help you to feel the history of the place. Superbly atmospheric.
17 locals recommend
Baconsthorpe Castle
Castle LaneThe old Castle and grounds help you to feel the history of the place. Superbly atmospheric.
Sightseeing
Holkham Bay
Best beach in Norfolk - outstanding views
Everything Else
Fruit-picking here is a perennial favourite. Keep an eye open for Desmond, star of the BBC2 series 'Normal for Norfolk'
Wiverton Hall
Fruit-picking here is a perennial favourite. Keep an eye open for Desmond, star of the BBC2 series 'Normal for Norfolk'
We love the beach and the Sheringham Carnival which seems to go on for at least half the year ;>
Sheringham
We love the beach and the Sheringham Carnival which seems to go on for at least half the year ;>
Entertainment & Activities
Throw a crab line over the side and eat and ice-cream!
86 locals recommend
Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre
PromenadeThrow a crab line over the side and eat and ice-cream!
Great Quay-side views, again, awesome for crabbing and some really nice restaurants and bars
90 locals recommend
Blakeney
Great Quay-side views, again, awesome for crabbing and some really nice restaurants and bars