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Ein Mini-Guide zu
Wells, Holkham & Blakeney: tips and FAQs
Insiderwissen und häufige Fragen
Insiderwissen
Tipps für Ihren Besuch
Go by bus
There is no station at Wells. The Coastliner 36 from King's Lynn and the Coasthopper from Cromer meet at Wells.
See the seals by boat
Seal-watching boat trips run from Blakeney and Morston harbours to Blakeney Point; book with an operator and check the tides.
Time a winter visit
Grey seals breed at Blakeney Point between November and January, and the pups stay on the beach for their first weeks.
Walk the marsh paths
The Norfolk Coast Path follows this stretch of coast, passing Burnham Overy Staithe, Wells, Morston, Blakeney and Cley next the Sea.
Check Holkham's opening times
Holkham Hall, its walled garden and events have their own opening times on the estate's website.
FAQ
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Where is Wells, Holkham & Blakeney?
Wells, Holkham & Blakeney is in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England. Salt marsh, dunes and seals between a harbour town, a Palladian house and flint villages. Nearby stops and stations include Coastliner 36, Coasthopper, Wells and Walsingham Light Railway.
How long do I need in Wells, Holkham & Blakeney?
2 to 4 days. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Was sind die Highlights?
Highlights include Holkham Hall, Holkham National Nature Reserve, Wells Harbour. See the Things to do page for more.
Wie komme ich dorthin?
Nearby: Coastliner 36 (Lynx); Coasthopper (Sanders Coaches); Wells and Walsingham Light Railway (Heritage railway); Nearest stations (Greater Anglia (Bittern Line)). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Wo kann ich essen und trinken?
We list 19 places to eat and drink in and around Wells, Holkham & Blakeney, with filters to help you choose.
Wo kann ich übernachten?
Wir führen 7 Hotels und weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe auf. Prüfen Sie Verfügbarkeit und Preise bei der jeweiligen Unterkunft.
Is Wells, Holkham & Blakeney accessible?
Die Barrierefreiheit hängt von Straße, Gebäude und Veranstaltungsort ab. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Zugangsinformationen der jeweiligen Attraktion oder des Betreibers.
While you are here
Things to see in Wells, Holkham & Blakeney
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney
Parish church founded in the 13th century and largely rebuilt in the 15th, when Blakeney was a busy seaport.
Cley Windmill
Grade II* listed tower mill beside the Cley marshes, now converted to guest accommodation.
St Margaret's Church, Cley
Large parish church rebuilt between the 1320s and 1340s, the biggest in the Blakeney Haven area.
Norfolk and the Broads
More areas to explore
King's Lynn & Sandringham
A medieval port on the Great Ouse, a Norman castle and the royal Sandringham estate
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Norwich
A Norman cathedral and castle, a 900-year-old market and medieval lanes in the county city
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Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads
Boatyards, river trips and broads on the River Bure, a train ride from Norwich
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- Blakeney Guildhall: Nicola J Patron, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- St Nicholas' Church, Blakeney: David from Colorado Springs, United States, CC BY 2.0, source
- Cley Windmill: Stavros1, CC BY 3.0, source
- St Margaret's Church, Cley: Cruccone, CC BY 3.0, source
- King's Lynn & Sandringham: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Norwich: Sumit Surai, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads: Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Cromer & Sheringham: Scribwik, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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