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Welcome to Holt ...............................................................................................5 History of Holt ....................................................................................................6 The Holt Owl Trail .......................................................................................11-12 Sport in and around Holt...............................................................................16 Town Map....................................................................................................20-21 Holt Youth Project............................................................................................ 22 Shopping and Eating in Holt .................................................................. 26-27 Dog Friendly Holt........................................................................................... 30 The Venue ......................................................................................................... 32 Baconsthorpe Castle ....................................................................................... 33 Holt Hoppa Bus Timetable............................................................................35 Useful Contacts & Information .....................................................................35 Advertiser’s Index ......................................................................................36-38

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Welcome to Holt... Holt Town Council welcomes you to Holt! A unique Georgian Town and one of Norfolk’s finest examples of great architecture, history and an excellent selection of independent shops laid out over an attractive high street, quirky lanes and yards. Holt also boasts a country park with sculpture trail on the edge of the town and a 14-acre green space, known as Spout Hills, just 150 yards from the top of the high street. Holt is just three miles from North Norfolk’s heritage coast with birds, beaches, cliffs, sand, seals and traditional ﬂinty villages to explore. Holt is the ideal location for a day out in itself or as a place from which to base your adventures from. This town guide aims to give residents and visitors all the information they need to explore, enjoy and make the most of our wonderful town.

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Holt War Memorial

History of Holt... Holt is mentioned in William the Conqueror’s 1086 Domesday Book as a settlement. One thousand years ago, Holt was a thriving community, this is attributed to its geographical position, importance in trading terms and proximity to natural springs. On 1st May 1708, a huge fire broke out amongst the market stalls. It swept through the town and its wooden buildings. Most of the town (including the Church) was reduced to ruins. Over the next 100 years, it was rebuilt using brick, stone and ﬂint. Therefore, the Market Place and High Street are predominantly Georgian. The back lanes, streets and yards are predominantly Victorian. The town has many ﬂint stone ‘yards’, originally small Victorians homes. These have now been put to other uses, as shops and offices. The Town was rebuilt, at an estimated cost of £11,258, with the help of a royal brief. The Market Place has a fine war memorial which was unveiled in 1921. The Queen Victoria 1887 Jubilee Column (the lantern referred to as “Blind Sam”) was moved to Obelisk Plain to make room for the memorial. The War Memorial was designed by the Architect Mr J. Page from Langham near Blakeney in 1919 and erected in 1920. It is a magnificent 20-foot-high spire erected on a square plinth. The original manor house (situated not far from the Parish Church) was the home of Sir John Gresham. He was a wealthy Tudor merchant who was a onetime financial agent of Cardinal Wolsey. He

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also became Lord Mayor of London. The manor house became a free grammar school in 1562. Sir John persuaded the Fishmongers Company of London to accept charitable and managerial responsibility for the school. This trust has been kept to this day. Above the doorway of the present entrance in Station Road is a plaque bearing the coat of arms of the Fishmongers Company and the Gresham family probably dating from the 16th century. The pupils of Gresham’s (as the school is now called) still wear a badge bearing the two crests on their blazers. The School was rebuilt in 1858. In 1900, the school was said to be one of the wealthiest educational charities in the country.

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The Holt Owl Trail is designed to take you on a tour of the historic Georgian town of Holt. You can learn more about each individual plaque as well as fascinating facts, interesting anecdotes and details of additional ‘looped trails’ revealing some of Holt’s hidden locations by visiting: www.holtowltrail.co.uk

The Holt Owl Trail

1: Feathers Yard

13: Hopper’s Yard

2: Feathers Hotel

14: Franklyns Yard

3: Millennium Clock

15: Chapel Yard

4: War Memorial

16: Old Post Office

5: Old Railway Yard

17: Shirehall Plain

6: Old School House

18: High Street

7: Church Street

19: Town Sign

8: Nelson House

20: Lion Yard

9: Star Plain

21: Jacobs Place

10: Hanworth House

22: Stone Lion

11: Old Bull Inn

23: Appleyard

12: Lees Yard

24: The Manor House

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The Holt Owl Trail

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Sport in and around Holt... Coastal Rowing Association The Carnser, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NE president@blakeneyrowing.uk crablakeney.wordpress.com

North Norfolk Harriers Athletic Club Cromer Road, Holt, NR25 6EA www.theharriers.com North Norfolk Hockey Club Holt Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8ND northnorfolkhockey@gmail.com

Holt Bowls Club The Playing Field, Kelling Road, Holt, NT25 6TX 01263 715878 www.holtbowls.co.uk

North Norfolk Wheelers Cycling Club www.nnwheelers.co.uk

Holt Rugby Club Bridge Road, Holt, NR25 6QT 01263 713828 www.holtrfc.com

Sheringham Cricket Club Weybourne Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8HF www.sheringham.play-cricket.com

Holt Sea Angling Club 07780 793141 www.holtsac.com

Sheringham Golf Club Sweetbriar Lane, Sheringham, NR25 8HG 01263 823488 www.sheringhamgolfclub.co.uk

Holt Sports Centre Woodfield Road, Holt, NR25 6TX 01263 711217

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Holt Tennis Club Gresham’s School, Cromer Road, Holt, NR25 6EA 01263 714506 Holt United FC and Holt United Youth FC Woodfield Road, Holt, NR25 6TX 01263 711217 www.holtunitedyouthfc.uk

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Holt Youth Project... Holt Youth Project is known locally as a ‘can do’ organisation, always evolving to meet the need of its community. We are passionately committed to serving young people to the best of our ability and are proud to have been recognised as ‘one of England’s most imaginative youth projects’ by the press. We have also been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The young people of Holt Youth Project have earned many awards and accolades and some have gone on to achieve amazing things both in their own lives and also as representatives of their Project. These include visits to Buckingham Palace, a celebration hosted by HRH Prince Charles at Sandringham, guest speaking at high profile events and conferences and a trip to Whitehall to present our programme to politicians and professionals working on a White Paper for young people with mental health issues. Over the years groups of HYP members have won many awards including awards for Conservation and Community Projects. Last year, the young people took part in the BBC 1 “One Show” on a feature about young people and employment. In 2013 the BBC made a documentary called “Living With Poverty, Country Kids” covering our work with young carers and tackling social and rural isolation for young people. As a group of dedicated staff and volunteers we also hold awards for our dedication to youth including a British Empire Medal to our Manager Julie Alford who also gained other awards including The High Sheriff’s Award and an award

for outstanding service to the community from NNDC. Retired Chairman Dick Copas who worked tirelessly for many years was also awarded the BEM for his outstanding work benefiting children and young people within the community. Our greatest reward, however, is seeing young people turn their lives around and fulfil their dreams and aspirations, empowering them to attain their full potential whatever their background or need. To learn more about the Holt Youth Project, contact us on: 01263 710918 or email: ofﬁce@holtyouthproject.org.uk. www.holtyouthproject.org.uk Old Station Way, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6DH

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Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-3pm during high season

The Holt Bookshop is proud to announce the opening of a new shop in collaboration with David Ford Books and Voewood Rare Books.

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An adorable little shop full of lovely little gifts and home decorative items. Also featuring The Sugar Deli, our very own artisan handmade butter fudge selection.

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Shopping and eating in Holt... Holt is a stunning 18th century Georgian town and you could be forgiven for simply spending your day wandering around the High Street, Market Place and the numerous side lanes and alleys. The architecture is beautiful and the relaxed pace of life here really allows you unwind and while away the time. However, for those who enjoy a little retail therapy – you have come to the right place. The High Street, Lanes and yards have a fabulous mix of familiar high street names such as: Joules, FatFace, Mountain Warehouse, White Stuff, Fairfax & Favor alongside East Anglian favourites such as: Adnams, Tilley & Grace, Harris & James and Gun Hill Clothing. What makes for a great shopping experience is the variety that is brought to the town by the many independent retailers. Pop into Coco Home & Gifts to find interesting and unique home accessories and gift ideas as well as their own artisan handmade butter fudge selection. Visit Make Holt to see a range of

interior and lifestyle products from over 50 makers from Norfolk. Berber Interiors encourages you to ‘live life in colour’ with a collection of unique, sophisticated, contemporary design and artisan pieces from all over the world, including from right here in Norfolk. If at the end of a busy day you like to pick up a good book and lose yourself in the pages of a good read then you have to pay a visit to Holt Book Shop. Proud to be an independent book shop. Pop in a see a wide range of all genres for any taste and age alongside cards, maps and local books. The Market Place is home to Bakers & Larners of Holt. Established in 1770, this traditional department store is a fixture in the centre of town. If you are looking for a new pair of shoes, purse or belt, specialising in European leather goods, The Tannery is worth a visit. This is just a taster of what you will find in Holt but you are sure to discover plenty of hidden gems on your shopping trip to Holt! All this shopping is hard work, you will

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hustle and bustle of the high street. Perhaps you fancy a trip to the pub, in which case The Kings Head is the place to go. This traditional Gastro-pub is family and dog friendly and has seating indoors and outside. Serving delicious food using seasonal local produce along with a bar stocked with all your favourite tipples, you can’t go wrong! Of course, you can’t come to the North Norfolk Coast and not have fish and chips. Fresh and simple seaside favourites are what it is all about at Eric’s Fish and Chips. The finest line caught cod and real local beer in the batter make these fish and chips unforgettable! Naturally, takeaway is available but there is also a relaxed familyfriendly restaurant offering the option to eat in.

have worked up an appetite and are sure to need a break to rest tired feet. Holt has you covered, there are pubs, cafes and restaurants galore! In the centre of town at Shire Hall Plain you will see Byfords. This historic café serves delicious breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner all from Holts oldest building. Sit in the café or eat alfresco and watch the world go by as you recharge your batteries. If you enjoy a slice of history with your cake, pay a visit to Owl Tea Rooms. Established in 1929, the team here bake everything in-house in what is considered Norfolk’s oldest tea room. Food is served all day from breakfast, lunch and tea and the gorgeous hidden garden is the perfect spot to enjoy a break from the

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Dog Friendly Holt... Spout Hills

Whether you live in Holt, are visiting for a day or have a longer trip planned, if you are a dog owner, you will know how important it is to involve your four-legged friend in you plans. Luckily, this area offers plenty of dog friendly accommodation, outdoor activities and places to eat or rest weary legs and paws.

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Walks: You are spoilt for choice here with beautiful walks right on the doorstep. • Head west out of town on the A148 and within half a mile (five minute walk from the town) you are at Spout Hills. There is plenty of room to roam along the paths and around meadows and the lovely stream running through to middle is perfect to cool paws on a warm day. • Venture south and you will find Holt Country Park. This is walkable at around 25 minutes from the town but also has on-site parking at just £2 per day. Acres and acres of woodland and heathland to explore with multiple colour-coded trails of varying lengths and routes to follow. • Fancy a trip to the beach? North Norfolk is famous for endless beaches and big skies. The closest to Holt is Cley which is around four miles north. The shingle beach offers lovely views out to the North Sea and back inland over the saltmarshes. There’s a pay and stay carpark on-site and dogs are welcome on the beach throughout the year so they can run, swim and play for as long as you can keep up with them!

serving delicious homemade breakfast, lunch and tea. Dogs are very welcome in the stunning secret garden. • The Pigs: Local, fresh, honest and always innovative food is what you will find at The Pigs. Just five minutes south of Holt, this has to be worth a short drive for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Vets: Just in case your dog should feel under the weather while visiting Holt, the nearest veterinary clinics are: • Glaven Vets: Oaklands House, Old Station Way, Holt, NR25 6DH, 01263 713200. • Toll Barn Vets: Heath Road, North Walsham, NR28 0JB, 01692 407126.

Eating out: • The Kings Head: A traditional gastro-pub in the heart of the town. Dine in the bar area, or make the most of good weather and eat alfresco on the terrace. • Byfords: Head to the higgledy-piggledy word of Byfords, where you’ll find plenty of outdoor seating where dogs are welcome. The café serves hearty breakfasts, brunches, lunches, afternoon tea and delicious dinners. Booking is advised. • Owl Tea Rooms: All-day café and tea garden

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Baconsthorpe Castle was established in the 15th century by the Heydon family. The extensive ruins of this moated and fortified manor house is around five miles west of Holt. This is a peaceful place that makes the perfect setting for a picnic on a nice day. This site is family and dog friendly, though please be aware that there is a moat and mere with deep water and climbing on the ruins is strictly prohibited. For those who wish to dig a bit deeper into the history of the Heydon family, there is a walk from the castle to St. Mary’s Church in Baconsthorpe village where you’ll find family tombs and memorials and stained glass showing the family coat of arms. The walk is around 30 minutes from the castle to the church and there are signs describing the walk at both the castle and the church. Address: Castle Road, Baconsthorpe, Muckleburgh GDO ad AW 7.22 .pdf Norfolk, NR25 6LL

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The Holt Hoppa Bus Timetable

Citizens Advice Bureau: 01263 712149 Holt Community Primary School: 01263 713107 Holt Dental Care: 01263 802556 Holt Festival: 01263 712635 Holt Foodbank: (1:30pm-3pm at Holt Youth Project, NR25 6DH) 07826 376343 Holt Library: 01263 172202 Holt Medical Practice: 01263 712461 Holt Town Council: 01263 712149 Holt Youth Project: 01263 710918

Useful Contacts & Information... MP for North Norfolk (Duncan Baker): 01692 557140 Norfolk Police: 101 North Norfolk Railway (Holt Station): 01263 710480 The Owl Playschool: 01263 715617 Wansbeck Dental Practice: 01263 710757

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Advertiser� Index... Food & Drink: Byfords (page 15) Restaurant, café and posh B&B offering great food, drink and accommodation in the centre of Holt. 1/3 Shirehall Plain, Holt NR25 6BG 01263 711400 www.byfords.org.uk Eric’s Fish & Chips (page 2) Traditional British fish and chip restaurant available to eat-in or takeaway. 4 Fish Hill, Holt NR25 6BD 01263 800900 www.ericsfishandchips.com/holt Harris & James (page 34) High class coffee shop offering stunning drinks, cakes, slices, chocolates and icecream. 29 Market Place, Holt NR25 6BE 01263 586626 www.harrisandjames.com Kings Head (page 29) Traditional gastro-pub, real ales and luxurious B&B rooms. 19 High Street, Holt NR25 6BN 01263 712543 www.kingsheadholt.org.uk Owl Tea Rooms (page 39) The oldest tea room in Norfolk with a gorgeous secret garden. Janaway House, White Lion Street, Holt NR25 6BA 01263 713232 www.owltearooms.co.uk The Pigs (page 13) Stylish pub, hotel and spa championing British food, offering luxury accommodation and spa experiences. Norwich Road, Edgefield, NR24 2RL 01263 587634 www.thepigs.org.uk - 36 -

Leisure & Tourism: Holt Country Park (page 19) Set in 100 acres of mixed woodland, a great place to bring the whole family. Edgefield Hill, Holt NR25 6SP 01263 712610 Holt Tourist Information Centre (page 7) A one-stop shop for all things Holt. Run by friendly and helpful volunteers. Nelson House, 2 White Lion Street, Holt NR25 6BA 01263 712149 www.holttowncouncil.org Langham Dome (page 24) Built in 1942 to train anti-aircraft gunners, Langham Dome is now a fascinating and unique museum. Cockthorpe Road, Langham, Holt NR25 7BP 01328 830169 www.langhamdome.org Letheringsett Mill (page 10) The last remaining watermill in Norfolk to produce ﬂour. Riverside Road, Letheringsett, Holt NR25 7YD 01263 713153 www.letheringsettwatermill.co.uk Mannington Hall (page 19) Lady Walpole invites you to enjoy walks, trails, gardens and many special events at Mannington. Near Itteringham, Norwich NR11 7BB 01263 584175 www.manningtongardens.co.uk Muckleburgh Collection (page 33) The UK’s largest private display of guns and military vehicles sited on a former military camp. Weybourne Camp, The Street, Weybourne, Holt NR25 7EH 01263 588210 www.muckleburgh.co.uk

Home Instead (page 40) Award winning local family business offering care at home and ﬂexible support. 3 Market Place, Holt NT25 6BE 01263 650983 www.homeinstead.co.uk Liberty Hair Design (page 10) Beautiful salon offering brilliant hair cutting, colouring and styling. Lyles Court, 3 Lees Yard, Holt NR25 6HS 01263 713947 www.libertyhairdesign.com

Norfolk Cottage Agency (page 9) Independent holiday cottage agency showcasing the best of Norfolk. hello@norfolkcottageagency.co.uk 01263 808899 www.norfolkcottageagency.co.uk Norfolk Hideaways (page 4) Offering a selection of hand-picked holiday cottages in Norfolk. 5 Fish Hill, Holt NR25 6BD 01485 211022 www.norfolkhideaways.co.uk North Norfolk Railway (page 17) Running from Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway is East Anglia’s premier heritage railway. Cromer Road, Holt NR25 6AJ 01263 820800 www.nnrailway.co.uk The Venue - Holt Community and Arts Centre (page 32) Affordable space available to hire for the benefit of the community. Kerridge Way, Holt NR25 6DN www.thevenueholt.com Weybourne Forest Lodges (page 8) A unique development of self-catering timber lodges surrounded by lush pine forests. Sandy Hill Lane, Holt NR25 7HW www.weybourneforestlodges.co.uk 01263 588440

Pest Control: Ivan’s Pest Control (page 29) Local pest control expert. 01263 821302 or 07534 455301 ivanallenpestcontrol@gmail.com

Medical / Health / Beauty:

Professional Services:

Cecil Amey (page 8) Norfolk & Suffolk’s largest independent opticians. 10 Appleyard, Holt NR25 6AR 01263 889420 www.cecilameyopticians.co.uk Holt Mobility Centre (page 30) Mobility scooters, wheelchairs, riser/ recliner armchairs, stair lifts. Gipsies Lane Works, Weybourne Road, Bodham, Holt NR25 6QJ 01263 588777 www.holtmobilitycentre.co.uk

Butcher Andrews (page 10) Solicitors experienced at dealing with a large range of legal matters. 15 Market Place, Holt NR25 6BE 01263 712023 www.butcherandrews.co.uk Hays & Storr (page 7) Solicitors offering a professional and tailored service to all their clients. 12 Kerridge Way, Holt NR25 6DN 01263 712835 www.hayesandstorr.co.uk/holt-solicitors

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The Pied Wagtail (page 23) Photography, gifts, greetings cards, accessories, homeware and much more. 8 Appleyard, Holt NR25 6AR www.thepiedwagtail.co.uk Reboot Systems (page 19) PC and Laptop repairs and sales, and general IT support. 14 Bull Street, Holt NR25 6HP 01263 340007 www.rebootsystems.co.uk Sunline Curtains & Blinds (page 29) Manufacturers and suppliers of curtains, blinds, ﬂy screens, shutters, canopies and awnings. 31 Church Street, Sheringham NR26 8QS 01263 825274 www.sunlinecurtainsandblinds.co.uk

Larking Gowen (page 14) Chartered accountants and business advisory firm. 43 Bull Street, Holt NR25 6HP 01263 712017 www.larking-gowen.co.uk

Retailers / Shops: Adnams Cellar & Kitchen (page 24) East Anglian brewery chain selling beer, wine, spirits, kitchenware and gifts. 8 White Lion Street, Holt NR25 6BA 01263 715558 www.adnams.co.uk Berber Interiors (page 18) Living life in colour – Moroccan furniture, homeware and gifts. 23a Lees Yard, Holt NR25 6HS 07754 240015 www.berberinteriors.com Coco Home & Gifts (page 25) Gifts, decorative homeware and their own artisan handmade butter fudge. 3 Market Place, Holt NR25 6BE www.cocodesignswholesale.co.uk Holt Book Shop (page 25) Proud to be independent, selling books, cards and gifts. Lion House Court, High Street, Holt NR25 6BH 01263 715858 www.holtbookshop.co.uk Make Holt (page 7) Lifestyle store supporting over 50 independent makers from Norfolk. The Shirehall, Shirehall Plain, Holt NR25 6BG 01263 502765 www.makeholt.com

Veterinary Services: Glaven Veterinary Practice (page 29) Dedicated team of veterinary professionals serving clients across Norfolk. Oakland House, Old Station Way, Holt NR25 6DH 01263 713200 www.glavenvets.com Toll Barn Vets (page 31) Family run independent purpose-built veterinary practice. Heath Road, North Walsham NR28 0JB 01692 407126 www.tollbarnvets.co.uk

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