Places of Interest, local to Hempstead Hall B&B
Our farmhouse B&B makes for a wonderful North Norfolk holiday for the adventurous, with short travelling times to the historic Georgian town of Holt and famous coastal towns of Sheringham and Cromer. Not to mention countless routes for pleasant drives.
Below we have listed a few attractions and places of interest that you may want to enjoy whilst you are here. This is by no means an exhaustive list:
Our featured places of Interest…
Hempstead Hall B&B
Your accommodation is here.
Holt
Only 2 miles away, you will find a wide selection of boutiques and cafes set within this beautiful historic Georgian town.
Sheringham
A pretty Victorian seaside town that plays home to many events throughout the year. You can take a ride on The Poppy Line, a heritage railway steam train operating on an old coastal branch line between Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt.
Cromer
Described as the gem of the North Norfolk coast. Cromer is famous for the Cromer crab, readily available in season and sourced from local fishermen. Cromer is a wonderful starting point for many beautiful walks including the Norfolk Coast Path. The Cromer Pier is home to the Pavilion Theatre, offering a colourful program of live cabaret and entertainment.
Seal trips from Morston Quay
Get up close to the seals of Blakeney Point on a boat trip whilst also getting to know more of the history of the area from expert guides.
Holt Country Park including a 5 mile circular walk
The park is set within 100 acres of mixed woodland and is the official starting point for the 5 mile circular walk that twice passes through the farm on two separate public footpaths. For our guests of Hempstead Hall, the farm is a great place to set out and finish.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve Cley Marshes Visitor Centre
Cley and Salthouse Marshes form a large nature reserve that has been a protected bird breeding sanctuary since 1926, offering beautiful walks and hides set within a natural haven that is managed with the aim of attracting breeding and passing birds.
Thursford Collection
An interesting museum housing a collection of steam engines, fairground attractions and organs, including one of the largest Wurlitzer organs in the world that is still played live to the delight of guests. The Thursford Collection is also home to the highly acclaimed Christmas Spectacular show that attracts scores of visitors from far and wide.
Blickling Hall
Felbrigg Hall
Our stunning local National Trust properties with beautiful gardens.
Pensthorpe Natural Park
A beautiful nature reserve that offers more than you would expect. Our guests often plan to stay the morning and end up staying all day.
We love our corner of North Norfolk and are eager to share it with you. If you want ideas for local days out, please ask us and we will be more than glad to share some. We also have a large selection of leaflets for you to take away should you want to have a look.
We can also make recommendations on local pubs and restaurants that retain their character and offer good food and drink.
