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
The Salted Kiln
Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln. Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.
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…
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
Fire Fire
Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 2026
Today Eddie is holding a memorial for his brother at a country park close to their homes on a… Today Eddie is holding a memorial for his brother at a country park close to their homes on a…
Date: 26th Dec - 31st Dec 2026
Join us this Christmas for our magical pantomime Sleeping Beauty! We have so many reasons to stay… Join us this Christmas for our magical pantomime Sleeping Beauty! We have so many reasons to…
A Christmas Carol
Date: 25th Nov - 28th Nov 2026
Following a sell-out show in 2025, we're delighted to bring A Christmas Carol back this festive… Following a sell-out show in 2025, we're delighted to bring A Christmas Carol back this…
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"!
Featured Businesses in Holt
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…
Crabpot Cottages
Crabpot Cottages Holiday Lettings | Norfolk Holiday Cottages Crabpot Cottages Holiday Lettings | Norfolk Holiday Cottages
The Old Brick Kilns
A quiet, friendly, high quality park set on 3 levels. The park has tranquil, rural atmosphere. It's… A quiet, friendly, high quality park set on 3 levels. The park has tranquil, rural atmosphere.…
The Old Brick Kilns
A quiet, friendly, high quality park set on 3 levels. The park has tranquil, rural atmosphere. It's…
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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