Guidebook for South Creake
Parks & Nature
Several pretty woodland trails varying in length. Also a small kids playground.
30 locals recommend
Holt Country Park
Edgefield HillSeveral pretty woodland trails varying in length. Also a small kids playground.
Gorgeous park and nature reserve, home to beautiful gardens, lakeside walks and many species of birds, mammals and plants. There’s also a great kids playground and indoor play barn.
128 locals recommend
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe RoadGorgeous park and nature reserve, home to beautiful gardens, lakeside walks and many species of birds, mammals and plants. There’s also a great kids playground and indoor play barn.
There’s a nice (and for Norfolk unusually hilly) 3-mile circular walk around the Bayfield Estate, near Holt. The walk starts at the back of the Manor Farm Barns car park, next to the Cley Spy shop.
8 locals recommend
Cley Spy
There’s a nice (and for Norfolk unusually hilly) 3-mile circular walk around the Bayfield Estate, near Holt. The walk starts at the back of the Manor Farm Barns car park, next to the Cley Spy shop.
Holkham Bay
Brancaster Beach
The beach is a bit of a walk from the harbour car park but it's worth it - one of the loveliest beaches on this stretch of coast.
31 locals recommend
Burnham Overy Staithe
The beach is a bit of a walk from the harbour car park but it's worth it - one of the loveliest beaches on this stretch of coast.
Wells Beach Car Park
Beach RoadBlakeney Point
Take a boat trip here to see the seals!
Holkham Hall is a magnificent 18th-century stately home located adjacent to the village of Holkham. The estate has rolling parkland, a woodland adventure playground, cycle hire, nature trail and (in summer) rowing boats on the lake. There's an excellent cafe or picnics can be enjoyed in the grounds.
261 locals recommend
Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadHolkham Hall is a magnificent 18th-century stately home located adjacent to the village of Holkham. The estate has rolling parkland, a woodland adventure playground, cycle hire, nature trail and (in summer) rowing boats on the lake. There's an excellent cafe or picnics can be enjoyed in the grounds.
Arts & Culture
An elegant 18th century Palladian style house set in 25,000 acres of parkland.
261 locals recommend
Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadAn elegant 18th century Palladian style house set in 25,000 acres of parkland.
Built in the 1720s for Great Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, Houghton Hall remains one of England’s finest Palladian houses. Beautiful gardens.
105 locals recommend
Houghton Hall & Gardens
Bircham RoadBuilt in the 1720s for Great Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, Houghton Hall remains one of England’s finest Palladian houses. Beautiful gardens.
Shopping
Bakers and Larners of Holt
8 Market PlCharming old department store and foodhall
Large showroom with antique, rustic and country furniture, farm bygones, collectables, art, lighting, garden ornaments, benches and architectural salvage.
8 locals recommend
Holt Antiques & Interiors Centre
Large showroom with antique, rustic and country furniture, farm bygones, collectables, art, lighting, garden ornaments, benches and architectural salvage.
Outdoor yard and sheds stacked with reclaimed building materials and architectural salvage including bricks, roof tiles, pamments, timber & floorboards, doors & door furniture, fireplaces, sanitaryware, furniture and collectables.
Norfolk Reclaim
Outdoor yard and sheds stacked with reclaimed building materials and architectural salvage including bricks, roof tiles, pamments, timber & floorboards, doors & door furniture, fireplaces, sanitaryware, furniture and collectables.
Stiffkey Stores
Wells RoadGorgeous cards & gifts and a lovely café.
The White House Bookshop
market placeThe Hat Shop, Burnham Market
The Market PlaceApparently the Duchess of Cambridge gets her hats from here!
Home to several dealers offering furniture, pottery, glass, collectables, kitchenalia, lamps, art. You have to hunt but there are some good bargains to be had!
Fakenham Chapel Antiques
14 Norwich RdHome to several dealers offering furniture, pottery, glass, collectables, kitchenalia, lamps, art. You have to hunt but there are some good bargains to be had!
Sightseeing
The garden and grounds surrounding Walsingham Abbey are famous for the spectacular ruins of the medieval Priory of our Lady of Walsingham. There is much written online about the history of Walsingham if you would like to know more.
16 locals recommend
Walsingham Abbey
High StreetThe garden and grounds surrounding Walsingham Abbey are famous for the spectacular ruins of the medieval Priory of our Lady of Walsingham. There is much written online about the history of Walsingham if you would like to know more.
One of the most beautiful mediaeval country churches in Norfolk (located right next to the cottage). Services are on Sunday mornings.
Church of Our Lady Saint Mary
New RoadOne of the most beautiful mediaeval country churches in Norfolk (located right next to the cottage). Services are on Sunday mornings.
Cley Windmill is a grade II* listed tower mill at Cley next the Sea. You can't go inside the windmill as it has been converted to accommodation, but walk the coastal path around it and you'll get some lovely views of it.
10 locals recommend
Cley Windmill
The QuayCley Windmill is a grade II* listed tower mill at Cley next the Sea. You can't go inside the windmill as it has been converted to accommodation, but walk the coastal path around it and you'll get some lovely views of it.
Essentials
Morrisons station
Burnham Market Sub Post Office
The GreenPost office
Tesco Superstore
Oak StreetPetrol station with grocery store including the full Cook Ready Meals range - great for stocking up!
Nisa Local & Fuel Station
A149Petrol station with grocery store including the full Cook Ready Meals range - great for stocking up!
Entertainment & Activities
A family run business, taking boat trips to see the seals and birds in their natural environment on and around Blakeney Point nature reserve.
46 locals recommend
Beans Seal Trips
A family run business, taking boat trips to see the seals and birds in their natural environment on and around Blakeney Point nature reserve.
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Step back in time with a trip on the heritage steam railway running between Holt and Sheringham.
22 locals recommend
North Norfolk Railway PL (Holt Station)
Off Cherry Tree ClStep back in time with a trip on the heritage steam railway running between Holt and Sheringham.
Food scene
Host to Norfolk’s best farmer’s market on the first Saturday of every month.
19 locals recommend
Creake Abbey
Creake RoadHost to Norfolk’s best farmer’s market on the first Saturday of every month.
Lovely pub with dining and kids play area in the garden.
50 locals recommend
Dabbling Duck Great Massingham
11 Abbey RdLovely pub with dining and kids play area in the garden.
Hero at Burnham Overy
One of our favourite pubs.
Duck Inn Stanhoe
Burnham RoadRecommended for a special meal out.
Carpenters Arms
Plattens
12A The QuayTraditional fish & chips by the sea.
Eric's Pizza
Erics
Thornham RoadFat Cow Norfolk
Outdoor burgers & ice cream
Gin Trap Inn
6 High StLovely pub, great garden & outdoor eating.
No. Thirty 3 the Bakery
29 The GrnBakery with takeaway coffee & ice creams.