Georgian market town Holt
Holt
Georgian + steam railway
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
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
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…
The Salted Kiln
Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln. Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Featured Events in Holt
The Royal Ballet: Manon
Date: 3rd Nov - 3rd Nov 2026
In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself… In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love…
Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Date: 23rd Feb - 23rd Feb 2027
7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class 7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Date: 3rd Dec - 3rd Dec 2026
At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a… At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives…
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Featured Businesses in Holt
Weybourne Forest Lodges
We are a small family-owned company, established for over 20 years, providing self-catering… We are a small family-owned company, established for over 20 years, providing self-catering…
Weybourne Forest Lodges
We are a small family-owned company, established for over 20 years, providing self-catering…
North Norfolk Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak
Lakeside Camping & Glamping in an idyllic location in North Norfolk with stunning countryside views Lakeside Camping & Glamping in an idyllic location in North Norfolk with stunning countryside…
North Norfolk Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak
Lakeside Camping & Glamping in an idyllic location in North Norfolk with stunning countryside views
Kelling Heath Holiday Park
A family-owned Holiday Park providing a blend of natural beauty and modern comforts for an escape… A family-owned Holiday Park providing a blend of natural beauty and modern comforts for an…
Kelling Heath Holiday Park
A family-owned Holiday Park providing a blend of natural beauty and modern comforts for an escape…
The Maltings
The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like… The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels…
The Maltings
The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like…
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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NWT Cley Marshes
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