subject: Visit North Norfolk - Great Activities, Excellent Hotels, Wonderful History [print this page] Some of the very best hotels in North Norfolk can be found in the charming, Georgian town of Holt, located just a few miles from the coast. A busy development surrounded by the trees and glades of the Glaven Valley, Holt has kept its quaint, country character over the decades, despite the arrival of modern shops, bars, restaurants and other businesses.
There has been a settlement in Holt since the beginning of recorded time - the Domesday Book records the presence of 60 men and 90 sheep - so it is unsurprising that this picturesque place is full of the kind of character that only centuries of farming, trading and living can supply.
Holt has had its fair share of famous names over the years, with modern day celebrity spotters delighted by the recent presence of Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall; film star John Hurt; and ex-Prime Minister John Major. Meanwhile, distinguished old boys from the well-known nearby Gresham's School include poet W.H. Auden, composer Benjamin Britten and inventor James Dyson.
Today's visitors to Holt will find plenty to keep them occupied, from hidden courtyards full of boutique shops and galleries to the wonderful food hall at Bakers & Larners. This charming North Norfolk town has more than its fair share of gift shops and fashion boutiques and is the perfect place for a spot of holiday shopping.
Meanwhile, there's plenty to tempt those looking for something to eat and drink, with a host of cafes, bars and eateries, with plenty to tempt visitors to this pretty North Norfolk area.
One of Holts best attributes is being so close to so many activities and sights in the Norfolk area. Some of the best areas outside of Holt are Norwich, with excellent shopping and more history than your average city to the Norfolk Broads, famed for its wildlife and relax river life feel.
