The historic, Georgian town of Holt is located in North Norfolk, “An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”, approximately 5 miles from the Norfolk coast.
Holt appears in the 1086 Domesday Book and the history of the town is apparent to visitors who take the time to stroll through the town enjoying the mixture of the original architecture and the many gift and antique shops, cafés, restaurants and art galleries.
Holt has become a year-round location for visitors with the attraction of the North Coast for bird watching, walking or simply relaxing in the winter months.
In 2023 Holt was named 2nd on The Telegraph’s prettiest towns in Britain list and the same year also made The Time’s list of only 7 named in the UK’s prettiest Towns to Christmas shop.
The impressive Christmas lights are a major attraction for visitors in November and December creating a wonderful atmosphere for Christmas shopping.
Holt is central to a number of coastal villages, the most popular ones being Blakeney, Morston, Cley, Sheringham and Cromer. The beautiful and popular beaches of Wells Next-the-Sea and Holkham are also a relatively short drive away.
Holt Station runs regular steam and diesel trains which run from from Holt to Sheringham, a lovely step back in time.
Ferries to the National Trust Blakeney Point Seal Colony can be taken from Morston and Blakeney. Both of these villages offer good launching for power and sailing boats.
Other National Trust attractions include Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall and near-by is Sheringham Park, famous for it’s amazing display of Rhododendrons and Azaleas during the late Spring. It also has year-round wonderful views of the coast.
