Holt, Norfolk
Holt is a lovely rural Georgian Norfolk town with plenty of unusual shops and surrounded by well-wooded parks. Having been completely burnt down in 1708, Holt now has a comparatively modern appearance, with a spacious market place, dominated by a fine cross of Clipsham stone to commemorate the war dead. A jumble of streets and alleyways fan out from the main high street, offering plenty of facilities including pubs, cafes, galleries, and shops to enjoy. There is a lovely country park just to the south of Holt and the North Norfolk Railway (the poppy line) runs steam and diesel trains to Weybourne and Sheringham.
Holt is particularly attractive at Christmas, when all the shops adourn themselves in pretty white fairy lights, making for a really festive wonderland.
The surrounding area offers several National Trust and English Heritage attractions such as Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park. Stody Gardens specialise in Azaelia’s and Rhododendron bushes, but they only open for a about 4 days during the month of May, because these flowers are only at their best during May! The wonderful North Norfolk coastal towns of Sheringham and Cromer are 6 miles.
For holiday cottage accommodation in the area stay at The Cart Lodge, 3 miles from Holt. This recently converted cart lodge, in the courtyard of Church Farmhouse, offers self catering accommodation for two people.
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