Georgian market town Holt
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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
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…
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.
Featured Events in Holt
Wild Sky
Date: 25th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
Get ready for Wild Sky Weekend – a gentle, imaginative adventure set beneath North Norfolk's skies. Get ready for Wild Sky Weekend – a gentle, imaginative adventure set beneath North Norfolk's…
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!
Nuts About Nature
Date: 5th Jun - 7th Jun 2026
You're invited to enjoy a weekend filled with immersive, nature‑inspired activities for all ages. You're invited to enjoy a weekend filled with immersive, nature‑inspired activities for all…
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…
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…
Barn Drift
This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over looking… This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over…
Barn Drift
This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over looking…
Maison Du Quai
Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage near Cley Windmill Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage near Cley Windmill
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 near Cley Windmill Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage near Cley Windmill
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…
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
Kelling Heath Lodges
Lose yourself in one of our Woodland Lodges. Designed to blend in with the environment and with… Lose yourself in one of our Woodland Lodges. Designed to blend in with the environment and…
Kelling Heath Lodges
Lose yourself in one of our Woodland Lodges. Designed to blend in with the environment and with…
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