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
Date: 19th Mar - 19th Mar 2027
Everyone has a story. Your stories matter. Everyone has a story. Your stories matter.
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
Date: 12th Dec - 12th Dec 2026
Learn the basics of wheel throwing Learn the basics of wheel throwing
Christmas Crooners
Date: 11th Dec - 11th Dec 2026
Christmas Crooners comes to Sheringham Little Theatre on Friday 11th December at 7:30pm, following… Christmas Crooners comes to Sheringham Little Theatre on Friday 11th December at 7:30pm,…
Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Date: 13th Apr - 13th Apr 2027
7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class 7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Featured Businesses in Holt
The Feathers
The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk…
The Feathers
The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast
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
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…
The Blakeney Cottage Company
The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk… The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North…
The Blakeney Cottage Company
The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk…
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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Maison Du Quai
Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage in Cley-next-the-Sea near Cley Windmill. Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage in Cley-next-the-Sea near Cley Windmill.
Maison Du Quai
Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage in Cley-next-the-Sea near Cley Windmill.
Date: 11th Dec - 11th Dec 2026
Christmas Crooners comes to Sheringham Little Theatre on Friday 11th December at 7:30pm, following… Christmas Crooners comes to Sheringham Little Theatre on Friday 11th December at 7:30pm,…
Date: 23rd Feb - 23rd Feb 2027
7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class 7-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class
Date: 23rd Feb - 23rd Feb 2027
Expiry Date: 23rd Feb 2027
Date: 14th Nov 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
Take a magical after-dark journey "Around the World"! Take a magical after-dark journey "Around the World"!
The Norfolk Lights Express, Around the World
Date: 14th Nov 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
Expiry Date: 3rd Jan 2027
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