Top Things to do in Holt
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Holt, England
Discover the best top things to do in Holt, United Kingdom including The Gallery, Bircham Gallery, Baconsthorpe Castle, St Andrew's Church, Holt Antiques & Interiors Centre, Norfolk Wildlife Trust Cley Marshes, Saint Margaret's Church, Bakers and Larners of Holt, Holt Owl Trail, The Barn at Artemis.
Restaurants in Holt
1. The Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
A contemporary art space located in the heart of Holt; exhibiting selected original artwork by some of the UK’s leading artists.
2. Bircham Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Light and spacious art gallery situated on the Market Place in the Georgian town of Holt. The gallery stocks the work of over 200 artists and craftspeople, displaying a superb collection of unique and beautiful art from East Anglia and beyond. Our innovative exhibition programme includes the work of established contemporary artists, acclaimed modern masters and emerging new talent. With over twenty years experience you can be assured of our commitment to quality and service. Commissioning service available. Whatever your need and your budget, commissioning a painting or craft object is an exciting process which presents an opportunity for a special relationship between artist and client. We also offer an interest free purchase scheme. A flexible way to pay for works of art.
3. Baconsthorpe Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By 923Dan - Swindon, United Kingdom
Baconsthorpe Castle - really an old manor house with a moat is a wonderfully preserved ruin with the old moat. Out in the sticks (well it was originally for a sheep rearing family), its a little tricky to find outside the nearby village, along farmers tracks, but well worth the effort. Small free car park, and free to visit. Well maintained by English Heritage. No tourist trappings or rubbish here. Wonderful way to spend the morning watching swans on the moat!
4. St Andrew's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
5. Holt Antiques & Interiors Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
OPEN again from 15th June 2020. North Norfolk’s largest antique centre. Shoppers will find antiques, interior decor, furniture, collectables, french, vintage and industrial items. Located 2 minutes from the historic Georgian town centre of Holt in North Norfolk, on the Thornage Road, Holt, NR25 6SU is an exciting antiques and interiors centre. Many dealers of vintage, antique and interior furnishers/designers showcase a wide and wonderful range of items.
6. Norfolk Wildlife Trust Cley Marshes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Cley Marshes is the oldest Wildlife Trust nature reserve in the country having been purchased in 1926 to be held "in perpetuity as a bird breeding sanctuary". Today Cley Marshes is one of the country's most popular birdwatching sites, attracting over 110,000 visitors each year. The award winning centre was opened in 2007 and features interactive interpretation, regularly changing exhibitions and a well stocked gift and book shop. There is also a large cafe which serves tasty local produce and offers panoramic views over the marshes and coastline. 2015 Has seen the opening of the new Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre, which provides a fascinating and informative mix of interactive interpretation, exhibitions, events, activities and education programme.
Reviewed By LMarshUK - Harrow, United Kingdom
My husband is very interested in birds and I’m very happy on beaches, so after an hour on Cley beach, we headed to the Wildlife Trust Visitors Center for some information. It’s a modern building across the road from Cley Marshes where it has 3 large hides. We paid the £4.50 each and walked the well-maintained trail through the reeds to the hides. It’s a practical place, with benches and hinged shutters inside that allow viewing of the birds and wildlife with little disturbances to them. That being said, it’s also well-landscaped and pretty with great views. The Visitors Centre itself has a shop, art gallery, cafe, toilets and outdoor viewing deck. When we had parked in the NWT car park at the beach, the man selling car park tickets was friendly, enthusiastic and informative. In contrast, at the Visitors Centre, which was quite crowded, there seemed to be only 1 woman behind the information desk busy selling things and some cafe staff. Maybe they don’t have enough volunteers or staff? I’m not an expert in these places, but I enjoyed visiting the hides and my husband was very happy, hence the high score of 5*.
7. Saint Margaret's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By bobuk59 - London, United Kingdom
Lovely churchyard in summer with grasses, flowers, butterflies and bees! Magnificent ancient building!
8. Bakers and Larners of Holt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
The award winning Bakers & Larners has been established as a family run business for over 240 years in the delightful Georgian town of Holt. The shop has acquired the name of the 'Exceptional Department Store' and it is truly an abundant emporium, which can also be explored online. Our mission is to offer an extensive range of quality products, backed up with the great customer service. Our in-store departments include: Food Hall Fine Wine Department Delicatessen Cookshop Perfumes and beauty Housewares Garden Centre DIY department Intersport Menswear Ladieswear Number 10 Restaurant Soft Furnishings Store Furniture Store
Reviewed By V8582QLstevel - Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Food Hall is so good and amazing variety this is a second visit and still as good as ever love it and so much to see could spend all day in the shop.
9. Holt Owl Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
The Holt Owl Trail is a walking circular guided route around the historic Georgian town of Holt. By following the direction of the Owl featuring on each of the bronze pavement plaques, the trail unlocks many of the hidden Yards that are a tucked behind the main streets. The free illustrated Guide can be found in Holt which accompanies the trail and provides fascinating information.
Reviewed By catherinehM1199DZ - Holt, United Kingdom
The Holt Owl Trail is just great. It is a terrific idea to have plaques on the pavement that guide you around 24 different points of interest. Stop at the new Council Offices in historic Nelson House on White Lyon Street near the Owl Tea room and Adnams and pick up a guide book which will assist you around this Historic Georgian town. The booklet is current and up to date and it is easy to spot the points of interest. The text is informative but not too long full of facts and stories. Finish your walking tour with a trip to the bookshop in Appleyard where you can pick up a copy of Escapades in Holt: A fine Georgian Town and you can continue the fun following Olly the owl as he poetically explains even more about the town and its history.
10. The Barn at Artemis
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
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