Holt

The historic Georgian town of Holt is a charming rural north Norfolk town surrounded by parks. Close to the coast and with shops and places to stay, Holt is an ideal holiday destination.

Holt's fine 18th century Georgian buildings make the town one of the most attractive in north Norfolk. The town is home to many art galleries, antique and book shops and places to eat located along the high street and tucked away in hidden, charming courtyards and alleyways. Bakers and Larners department store and Byfords are two landmark establishments in the town.

The market place has a cross memorialising the soldiers who lost their lives in the war. Off the market place, a tree lined avenue leads to the 13th century church of St. Andrew. To make sure you see all the key landmarks in the town, take the Holt Owl Trail, by following the owl pavement plaques. Find out about the town's history and find some hidden gems.

A short walk away is Holt Country Park, a 100 acre woodland with oak, pine and silver birch trees, picnic areas, nature trails and a playground. 

Just outside the centre of Holt is the North Norfolk Railway station where you can catch the Poppy Line steam and diesel train services to Weybourne and Sheringham. A bus runs from the station to Holt market place. The station here is a faithful recreation of an M&GN country station, using buildings recovered from various locations in East Anglia.

Close to Holt are the ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle, a moated amd fortified 15th century manor house, that was owned by the Heydon Norfolk family. Also worth a visit is Letheringsett Watermill, Norfolk's only working watermill, producing flour from locally grown wheat.

Each summer, Holt hosts its famous festival where it becomes home to street performers, musicians, poets, actors, dancers, artists and comedians. Well worth a visit is the Holt Sunday market, an award winning, destination street market, showcasing the best local independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and street food traders. It takes place on the first Sunday of each month from April to December. Holt’s rural coastal location, with its unique town, makes it the ideal place to stay in all seasons.