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Sunset over Preston Dock-9 June 2004

Preston in the county of Lancashire

Recommended Towns & Villages near Glandford

Cley next the Sea, Norfolk

Cley next the Sea (36 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction N)

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Exposed Coast

Blakeney (83 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NW)

The 100ft tower rising above the Church of St.Nicholas is a landmark that can be seen for miles around. At the eastern end of the church, a smaller tower acts as a beacon to guide vessels to the safety of Blakeney Harbour...

Salthouse Church 2002

Salthouse (9 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE)

The village is renowned as a haven for wildlife, it is the place to go in winter if you want to see a good migratory flock of Snowbuntings, and other migratory birds who invade the area in vast numbers...

Village sign

Binham (18 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)

This gorgeous village is set in a peaceful valley inland from Stiffkey, it is renowned for the romantic ruins of a great Benedictine monastery, founded by the side of the Stiffkey River in 1090...

Basking Adder

Sheringham (98 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E)

This delightful resort grew up from what was once a small fishing village, some of the old cottages belonging to the fisher-folk of yester-year still survive close to the shore at the far end of the town...

The Old Rectory, Great Snoring, Norfolk

Great Snoring (4 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)

There are two Snoring villages, Little and Great Snoring, between them they share one of the many quaint names in which Norfolk abounds...

The Quay at Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Wells-next-the-Sea (72 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction W)

This is an enchanting seaside resort with old houses, shops and pubs lining the maze of narrow streets leading to the quayside...

East Runton, Norfolk

East Runton (28 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)

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Sunset over Oulton Broad on the Norfolk Broads

Oulton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SE)

The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney...

Heydon, Norfolk

Heydon (11 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE)

This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie...

Cromer beach from the car park.

Cromer (231 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction E)

Famous for delicious Crab for which folk still travel for miles to catch fresh, or buy from the quayside...

Brancaster Staithe, Brancaster, North Norfolk.

Brancaster Staithe (25 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction W)

Brancaster Staithe enjoys an enviable position on the north Norfolk coast. It is an enchanting place where the pace of life is blessedly a few notches slower than that of the.....

Worstead Church. Worstead, Norfolk

Worstead (12 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction SE)

Worstead is one of those delightful places that prospered and thrived during the great days of the 'wool' industry...

Thornham Staithe, Norfolk

Thornham (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (19.2 miles, 30.8 km, direction W)

This is an area renowned for its wild marshes inhabited by a rich variance of bird life, thus Thornham draws to its shores a goodly share of ornithologists who come to see the amazing wildlife of the region...

The Red Lion Coltishall.

Coltishall (24 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (19.8 miles, 31.8 km, direction SE)

Deep in the heart of the rich fertile lands that bound the River Bure lies the beautiful broadland village of Coltishall. The fact that this is an ancient village is borne out by it's inclusion in the Domesday Book...

Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk

Castle Acre (37 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction SW)

This lovely village is found on the old Peddlers Way which joined Holme-next-the-Sea to the Roman garrison at Colchester...

Wroxham, Norfolk Broads

Wroxham (99 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (22.2 miles, 35.6 km, direction SE)

This lovely place stands on the River Bure, in recent years it has become a hive of bustling activity especially in summertime when it acts as a Mecca for boating enthusiasts who.....

Sandringham House, Norfolk

Sandringham (27 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (22.9 miles, 36.8 km, direction W)

Enchanting estate of over 7,000 acres of breath-taking countryside surrounding a magnificent house which has been the home of four generation of British Sovereigns since it was bought in 1862 for the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII...

Norwich Castle

Norwich (344 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Norfolk (23.6 miles, 37.9 km, direction SE)

Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come...

Recommended attractions near Glandford

Binham Priory near Stiffkey and Wells-next-the-Sea.

Binham Priory (39 Pictures)

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction W)

Binham Priory is thought to have been built during the 12th-century by Pierre de Valoines a nephew of William the Conqueror. The.....

Stody Lodge Gardens,  Norfolk

Stody Lodge Gardens (22 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S)

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Mannington Hall, Norfolk

Mannington Hall & Gardens (3 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SE)

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Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Felbrigg Hall (35 Pictures)

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)

Felbrigg Hall is an outstanding Jacobean house built in about 1620, with a later west front in the William and Mary style. .....

Holkham Hall

Holkham Hall (37 Pictures)

(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction W)

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Cromer Lighthouse taken from 15th tee of Royal Cromer Golf Course, Cromer, Norfolk

Cromer Lighthouse (4 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction E)

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Pony and trap passing thatched cottage at Blickling Hall

Blickling Hall (73 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE)

This stunning Jacobean mansion was spawned from Hatfield House which belonged to the powerful Cecil family. Both buildings were.....

Work by The Dino Sculptor

Dinosaur Adventure Park (7 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction S)

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Bishop Bonner's Cottage, Dereham, Norfolk

Bishop Bonner's Cottage (1 Pictures)

(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction S)

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Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Priory (49 Pictures)

(21.8 miles, 35.0 km, direction SW)

No one looking at the impressive remains of this Cluniac Priory founded by William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey towards the end.....

Sandringham House from across the lake

Sandringham House (56 Pictures)

(23.2 miles, 37.3 km, direction W)

Sandringham House, although a Royal residence does not have the rarefied atmosphere of a grand house, this is largely due to the.....

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Cathedral (92 Pictures)

(23.6 miles, 38.0 km, direction SE)

In a town that is full of ancient well preserved streets and buildings which retain their medieval appearance and atmosphere, it.....

The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk

The Forum, Norwich (1 Pictures)

(23.6 miles, 38.0 km, direction SE)

A unique landmark building in the heart of the city of Norwich, The Forum is a dynamic centre for learning, information and.....

Old communal toilets in Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle (25 Pictures)

(23.7 miles, 38.1 km, direction SE)

This magnificent 13th century castle is one of Norfolk's premier tourist attractions. It was originally built as a Royal palace,.....

Boats on the Norfolk Broads, Norfolk.

The Norfolk Broads (54 Pictures)

(24.0 miles, 38.6 km, direction SE)

A trip to the Norfolk Broads is to experience a little bit of paradise where the most beautiful sound, is the sound of silence......


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