The Burnhams

The Burnham villages including popular Georgian Burnham Market, are situated around the River Burn on the north Norfolk coast. The Burnhams are pretty, unspoilt coastal villages steeped in history, ideal for short breaks and holidays with access to a stunning coastline, landscape and beaches. Great for enjoying local produce and freshly caught seafood.

Burnham Market, the major of the Burnhams, is a unique traditional Georgian village. It lies just two miles from Brancaster Beach and six miles from Wells-next-the-Sea, and is close to several renowned nature reserves. Around the village green, you will find boutique and antique shops, eateries and galleries interspersed with charming cottages. Like the other Burnhams, Burnham Market retains a unique and special village feel, whilst also being a favourite haunt of celebrities.

Between Burnham Overy Staithe, popular for sailing, and the sea, you will find tidal creeks where the river spreads through the salt marshes and sand dunes at Burnham Harbour all the way to the sea. You can walk the one mile to the beach through the marshes, over the dunes and you'll be rewarded with secluded sands. From here you can walk all the way to Wells. 

From the harbour in the summer, you can catch a ferry to Scolt Head Island, National Nature Reserve, an offshore barrier island. The secluded and often quiet expanses of sandy beaches, dunes and rare wildlife make it a special place to visit. Watch out for areas of limited and restricted access in place to protect wildlife and always check tide times ahead of your visit.

Burnham Deepdale is home to a roundtower church and market with pop up shops, cafe and award-winning camping and glamping site. Its dark skies are ideal for star gazing and you can walk all the way to Holkham along the Norfolk Coast Path.

Burnham Overy Town and Burnham Norton are charming quiet villages, overlooking tidal Norton Marshes and Scolt Head Island. With plenty of places to stay and eat, Burnham Market and all the Burnhams are ideal bases for exploring the coast and countryside while enjoying a traditional village stay.