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Holme-Next-the-Sea

Holme-Next-The-Sea might just be Norfolk’s best kept secret.

Why You’ll Love Holme-Next-the-Sea

Despite its pride of place on the iconic coastal road, quietly nestled between the bustle of Thornham and the hustle of Old Hunstanton, it is a stretch of Norfolk that possesses spell-binding beauty. Forget grand collisions of waves meeting rocks, this is where the sea and land seep into each other via intricate salt marshes and a nature reserve is tucked into the dunes. 

It’s a place with space and the freedom to roam wild on the dunes, soaking up the long summer evenings when the sun sets into the sea, while the winter months have their own beauty, the wind hugging your face, the northern lights flashing across the sky in rare bursts and the three mile beach is all yourself. Actually, that’s what makes Holme such a secret; you can be alone here at any time of year.

A Brief History of Holme-Next-the-Sea

Holme has a unique and dramatic history unlike anywhere else; an accolade bestowed on its shores after the discovery of Stonehenge, an ancient tree ring monument that dates back to the spring of 2049BC. Fifty-five split and round posts were closely spaced to form a circular palisade 3 metres high and 6.6 metres in diameter, the timbers all felled at the same time.

Yet the most breathtaking part of this historic is the soundscape that floats off the sea, across the salt marshes and over the wet woodlands for they would have been the same as those heard 4000 years ago.

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Just for you, we’ve created The Barefoot journal, a guide packed with ideas, inspiration, experiences and activities. Uncover new destinations and discover hidden gems from the North Norfolk coast.

Things to do in Hunstanton

There are many sides to Hunstanton. The cheerful nostalgia of its arcades and colourful beach huts; the sandy dunes of Old Hunstanton and ancient striped cliffs rising above the sea. Days can be as simple as fish and chips on the promenade or as indulgent as Michelin-starred dining. Yet whichever side of Hunstanton you fall for, the sunset always steals the show - spilling gold across the Wash and leaving the lighthouse silhouetted against the last light of day.

Exploring Norfolk by Sail with Coastal Exploration Company 

There are plenty of wonderful ways to experience the beauty of the Norfolk coast, but few make you pause like travelling under sail.   Leaving Wells-next-the-Sea as the morning tide carried us out into the salt marshes, the noise of the harbour slowly fading behind us. Fishing boats became distant specks on the horizon, the chatter of the quay…

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

More Than a Christmas Show: Discover the Magic of Thursford For many, the Thursford Christmas Spectacular is reason enough to visit Thursford. Every festive season, thousands of visitors make their way to this small Norfolk village to experience one of the UK's most celebrated Christmas productions.

Music in the Burnhams

If you’ve ever dreamed of a getaway that combines stunning the Norfolk coastline with live, world-class music, Barefoot Retreats has the perfect plan. Located in the heart of The Burnhams, our properties offer the ideal base for enjoying the unique musical offerings of Music in the Burnhams, Norfolk’s celebrated classical music series.

 

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