Georgian market town Holt
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Holt, Norfolk
Historic Holt in Norfolk, England, is a characterful Georgian market town 23 miles north of Norwich. It was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1708. It is close to the coast, and full of antique shops, boutiques, galleries, pubs and places to eat and stay. A highlight is the traditional department store Bakers and Larners.
Holt is a terminus, along with Sheringham, of The Poppy Line, a popular heritage steam railway.
The town is also home to the famous Gresham’s School, whose alumni include Horatio Nelson, poet WH Auden, Lord Reith of the BBC and hovercraft inventor Sir Christopher Cockerell.
Close by are Holt Country Park and Baconsthorpe Castle.
Top Attractions in Holt
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
The Salted Kiln
Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln. Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a… The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…
Featured Events in Holt
House Tours
Date: 9th Sept - 9th Sept 2026
The house was built by Martin Hastings, a courtier to Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of Henry… The house was built by Martin Hastings, a courtier to Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of…
House Tours
Date: 8th Jul - 8th Jul 2026
The house was built by Martin Hastings, a courtier to Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of Henry… The house was built by Martin Hastings, a courtier to Henry Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of…
Steam Back to the Forties
Date: 19th Sept - 20th Sept 2026
Swing back in time at our fabulous Forties weekend! Swing back in time at our fabulous Forties weekend!
The Golden Years
Date: 18th Jul - 19th Jul 2026
Two days of classic vehicles and live music accompanied by an intensive train service! Two days of classic vehicles and live music accompanied by an intensive train service!
Featured Businesses in Holt
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
The Kelling Estate
Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether it be sandy beaches or strolls in the nearby… Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether it be sandy beaches or strolls in the…
The Kelling Estate
Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether it be sandy beaches or strolls in the nearby…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
The Salted Kiln
Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln. Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.
Featured Points Of Interest in Holt
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle… Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly…
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…
Salthouse Beach
Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is… Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline…
Salthouse Beach
Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…
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