Morston Village
is on elevated ground above the salt marshes, is about a mile from the sea
is on elevated ground above the salt marshes, is about a mile from the sea
Morston marsh attracts many wading and over-wintering birds such as redshank, Brent Geese, shelduck, widgeon and teal.
Blakeney Village
Narrow streets full of pretty cobbled cottages lead down to the Quay from the main street. Blakeney was once an important medieval port and continued as a commercial port until the beginning of the early 1900's.
Narrow streets full of pretty cobbled cottages lead down to the Quay from the main street. Blakeney was once an important medieval port and continued as a commercial port until the beginning of the early 1900's.
In the thirteenth century Blakeney was ranked fourth in England's top ten ports. However, the village thrived as much on smuggling as it did on its naval activities.
Binham Priory
Extensive remains of a Benedictine priory
The original nave is still in use as the parish church.
Extensive remains of a Benedictine priory
The original nave is still in use as the parish church.
Owner : English Heritage, free admission, dogs are allowed
Opening hours : Any reasonable time
Hindringham Village
is a traditional North Norfolk village consisting of flint cottages and country lanes with beautiful surrounding countryside.
is a traditional North Norfolk village consisting of flint cottages and country lanes with beautiful surrounding countryside.
Blakeney Point
Renowned for its colony of common and grey seals, the 3 ½ mile sand spit of the National Trust Nature Reserve can only be accessed by boat at high tide from Blakeney and Morston quays, or by a 4 mile beach walk from Cley.
It is both nationally and internationally significant as a breeding colony for several species and for migratory birds.
Renowned for its colony of common and grey seals, the 3 ½ mile sand spit of the National Trust Nature Reserve can only be accessed by boat at high tide from Blakeney and Morston quays, or by a 4 mile beach walk from Cley.
It is both nationally and internationally significant as a breeding colony for several species and for migratory birds.
An information kiosk is situated at Morston quay. APR - SEP Tel: 01263 740480 OCT - MAR Tel: 01263 740291
Wells-next-the-sea
is still a working port with whelk and shrimp boats moored in its small harbour.
To the south of the quay there are narrow alleyways lined with teashops and bric a brac shops. Staithe street has many Victorian and Edwardian shop fronts. Sailing and water skiing are popular during the Summer.
Locally caught mussells, dressed crabs, cockles and samphire are seasonally available.
is still a working port with whelk and shrimp boats moored in its small harbour.
To the south of the quay there are narrow alleyways lined with teashops and bric a brac shops. Staithe street has many Victorian and Edwardian shop fronts. Sailing and water skiing are popular during the Summer.
Locally caught mussells, dressed crabs, cockles and samphire are seasonally available.
Holt
is a small market town with an extensive range of fine shops and galleries in amongst buildings of fine Georgian archiltecture.
is a small market town with an extensive range of fine shops and galleries in amongst buildings of fine Georgian archiltecture.
Surrounding Area
ideal for countryside walks and cycle rides
Outstanding landscapes for amatuer and keen photographers alike.
Surfing is also growing in popularity in North Norfolk, surf breaks along the coast include Cromer and East Runton.
ideal for countryside walks and cycle rides
Outstanding landscapes for amatuer and keen photographers alike.
Surfing is also growing in popularity in North Norfolk, surf breaks along the coast include Cromer and East Runton.