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Holt is a beautiful Georgian
country town set on the edge of the Glaven Valley in the undulating
North
Norfolk countryside. It is a few miles from the coast and is connected
to the coastal town of Sheringham
by the North
Norfolk Steam Railway.
There are quaint streets and courtyards that house the bookshops, antique and bric-a-brac shops and galleries and many other shops that sell unusual and interesting goods. Many are family run businesses, which offer that special personal service sadly missing in the majority of shops today. Gresham’s public school is situated within Holt and was originally founded in 1515; it has long been an important local centre for education. During the summer Holt has an almost continental atmosphere, with many of its pubs and restaurants providing outside seating. The town in the winter is reminiscent of traditional Christmas card scenes with twinkling white lights fitted to every building in sight. On the outskirts of the town lies Holt Country Park. With more than 100 acres of woodland, free car parking, picnic area, adventure playground and nature trails, it is the perfect place for families. Return to towns section |
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Getting to Norfolk
- Train: Greater Anglia runs direct trains from London Liverpool Street to Norwich, plus lines to Cromer, Sheringham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Cambridge. National Rail journey planner
- Road: the A11 (from Cambridge and London) and the A47 (east–west) are the main routes.
- Air: Norwich Airport is 4 miles north of the city.
- Bus: plan local journeys on Traveline.
Useful links
- Visit Norfolk – official tourism site
- Visit the Broads – Broads Authority
- Met Office weather warnings
- RNLI beach safety and tide advice
- National Trust in Norfolk
In an emergency
- 999 – police, fire, ambulance and coastguard
- 111 – NHS urgent medical advice
- 101 – Norfolk Police, non-emergency