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Recommended Towns & Villages near Wells-next-the-Sea

Binham Priory, Norfolk. April 2005

Binham (18 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SE)

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...

The Old Rectory, Great Snoring, Norfolk

Great Snoring (4 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)

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

Blakeney Church

Blakeney (83 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction E)

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...

Brancaster Staithe, Brancaster, North Norfolk.

Brancaster Staithe (25 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (7.3 miles, 11.8 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.....

St Margarets Church

Cley next the Sea (36 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E)

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SALTHOUSE BROAD, RIVER BURE

Salthouse (9 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E)

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...

Thornham Staithe, Norfolk

Thornham (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (11.2 miles, 18.0 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...

Breakwater

Hunstanton (116 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction W)

Hunstanton was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1087 when it would have been little more than a settlement...

The Beach

Sheringham (98 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (15.2 miles, 24.4 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...

Norfolk Lavender Farm, Heacham

Heacham (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction W)

At the heart of Norfolk's Lavender growing industry lies the pretty seaside village of Heacham...

Heydon, Norfolk

Heydon (11 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (16.1 miles, 25.9 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...

Sugar Lane, Dersingham, Norfolk

Dersingham (5 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction SW)

On approach to Dersingham by-passing lovely lavender fields, visitors could easily imagine they were driving through the abundant lavender lands of southern France, but this is.....

Sandringham House

Sandringham (27 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction SW)

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...

OULTON BROAD, NORFOLK BROADS

Oulton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (16.5 miles, 26.6 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...

The Beach

East Runton (28 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction E)

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Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre (37 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (18.4 miles, 29.5 km, direction S)

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

Cromer, Norfolk

Cromer (231 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction E)

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

Castle Rising Church

Castle Rising (44 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction SW)

The sea has long since withdrawn from this one-time port, but the superb Norman castle built to protect it still stands...

Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk

Norwich (344 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Norfolk (29.3 miles, 47.1 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 Wells-next-the-Sea

Holkham Hall

Holkham Hall (37 Pictures)

(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction W)

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

Binham Priory (39 Pictures)

(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE)

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)

(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SE)

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Mannington Hall, Norfolk

Mannington Hall & Gardens (3 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction SE)

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Sandringham House from across the lake

Sandringham House (56 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction SW)

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

Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Felbrigg Hall (35 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.2 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. .....

Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Priory (49 Pictures)

(18.7 miles, 30.2 km, direction S)

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

Pony and trap passing thatched cottage at Blickling Hall

Blickling Hall (73 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction SE)

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

Bishop Bonner's Cottage, Dereham, Norfolk

Bishop Bonner's Cottage (1 Pictures)

(19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction S)

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Castle Rising Castle

Castle Rising Castle (30 Pictures)

(19.4 miles, 31.3 km, direction SW)

Normally known simply as Castle Rising, the castle has for centuries dominated the quiet village where it stands in a large area.....

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

Cromer Lighthouse (4 Pictures)

(19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction E)

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Work by The Dino Sculptor

Dinosaur Adventure Park (7 Pictures)

(20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction SE)

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Tales of the Old Gaol House, King's Lynn

Tales of the Old Gaol House (2 Pictures)

(23.6 miles, 38.0 km, direction SW)

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Fantasy Island, Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire.

Fantasy Island (22 Pictures)

(26.4 miles, 42.5 km, direction NW)

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Old communal toilets in Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle (25 Pictures)

(29.3 miles, 47.2 km, direction SE)

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

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Cathedral (92 Pictures)

(29.4 miles, 47.2 km, direction SE)

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


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