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
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 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…
Featured Events in Holt
Fathers Day Seal Trip
Date: 21st Jun - 22nd Jun 2026
Treat Dad to a wildlife boat trip to see grey seals at Blakeney Point Treat Dad to a wildlife boat trip to see grey seals at Blakeney Point
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!
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…
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
The Kings Head Country Hotel
Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel
The Kings Head Country Hotel
Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel
The Kings Head - Letheringsett
The Kings Head was voted Norfolk County WINNER of The National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023 & 2021 and… The Kings Head was voted Norfolk County WINNER of The National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023 & 2021…
The Kings Head - Letheringsett
The Kings Head was voted Norfolk County WINNER of The National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023 & 2021 and…
Crabpot Cottages
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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…
Trending Items
Blakeney House
Nestled off Blakeney High Street, Blakeney House offers an oasis of calm on the beautiful North… Nestled off Blakeney High Street, Blakeney House offers an oasis of calm on the beautiful…
Blakeney House
Nestled off Blakeney High Street, Blakeney House offers an oasis of calm on the beautiful North…
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…
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…
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…
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