Brancaster Travel Guide

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Fishing vessel all fished out
Fishing vessel all fished out
St Mary, Brancaster, Norfolk - east end
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Cross Lane December 2005
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St Mary's church. St Mary's church, built in the 14th century by using remains of the Roman camp, has been extensively restored during the 19th century when the building received new roofs, and again in the 20th century when new pews and the east window were installed > 834477 - 834480. Earlier, in the 17th century, restoration work was done on the south windows. The elaborately carved font canopy, however, was donated in 1493 and still covers the original C14 font > 834491 - it has been repaired, and is held in place and supported by a metal frame with telescopic mechanism so that it can be elevated when the font is being used. Two massive C17 almsboxes with three locks each still stand at the west end. The chancel was repaired in 1831/32 by the Rev'd Henry Holloway at the expense of the parishioners. The east window glass was inserted in memory of the Rector's wife, Muriel Constance Amy Daubeney (d. 1907) > 834483 - 834486. The church is open every day. For more information see: http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/brancaster/brancaster.htm
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The Dukes Head Hotel

The Dukes Head Hotel

4 out of 5
5-6 Tuesday Market Place King's Lynn England
Stay at this hotel in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Cleanliness, the character and the decor of the building, the friendliness and the willingness to cater for your needs by all staff. And the food was lovely, probably the best breakfast buffets Regarding variation we've seen. The whole experience of staying at the hotel was lovely and we will be ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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Skegness The Royal Hotel

Skegness The Royal Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Drummond road Skegness England
The price is AU$115 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$115
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skegness. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Skegness Model Village and Skegness ...
7/10 Good! (68 reviews)
The hotel is a grand old lady, with hard working staff. All hotel area's clean, Staff went out of their way to help guests enjoy their stay, even the Chef went the extra mile for us. Friendliest hotel Iv stayed in for ages, bar man put quizzes on the bar TV for guests in the evening, No one was a ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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The Dabbling Duck

The Dabbling Duck

3.5 out of 5
11 Abbey Road King's Lynn England
The price is AU$161 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$161
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)
Great food. Cosy room - they call the garden room. I think these are the best ones to stay in - with chic design, like you see in the photos.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

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Spacious 3 bed holiday cottage in Hunstanton only 150 metres to the beach.

Spacious 3 bed holiday cottage in Hunstanton only 150 metres to the beach.

Hunstanton ENG
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Hunstanton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Princess Theatre and Hunstanton ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
Very welcoming host and great communication.Well equipt, lovely cottage. All 6 of us slept extremely well, beds were very comfortable!The cottage is in an excellent location, 2 minute walk to a local Sainsburys and 10 minute walk to shops, pubs, restaurants, sea front - lots to do.Would definitely ...

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Spacious 3 bed holiday cottage in Hunstanton only 150 metres to the beach.
Brick and flint pet friendly cottage a short walk to sandy beach and pub

Brick and flint pet friendly cottage a short walk to sandy beach and pub

Holme next-the-sea ENG
Stay at this cottage in Hunstanton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hunstanton Golf Club and West Sands are located ...
Brick and flint pet friendly cottage a short walk to sandy beach and pub
Cosy, traditional Norfolk cottage with option to book beach hut (seasonal)

Cosy, traditional Norfolk cottage with option to book beach hut (seasonal)

Heacham
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in King's Lynn. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Sandringham ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Lovely homely cottage

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Cosy, traditional Norfolk cottage with option to book beach hut (seasonal)
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Popular places to visit

Built around 1482 by Sir Edmund Bedingfeld, Oxburgh Hall is a moated country house in Oxborough, Norfolk, England.

Oxburgh Hall

You can find out about the history of Oxborough with a visit to Oxburgh Hall. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Oxburgh Hall
Titchwell marsh plenty to go at for the serious and not so serious birder, oh and a fantastic beach.

RSPB Titchwell Marsh

Explore the great outdoors at RSPB Titchwell Marsh, a lovely green space in Titchwell. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Castle Rising, St Lawrence Church

Castle Rising

Find out about the history of Castle Rising when you spend time at Castle Rising. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Rising
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Custom House

You can browse the exhibits at Custom House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to King's Lynn. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Custom House

Brancaster Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Brancaster Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to King's Lynn. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Brancaster Beach

Adrian Flux Arena

Catch an event at Adrian Flux Arena during your trip to King's Lynn. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Adrian Flux Arena

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The round tower is definitely Saxon in origin, approximately 950 years old, and has a triangular headed doorway on the first stage above the tower arch inside the church and is constructed with some large puddingstone material near the base inside. The thickness of the flint walls is less than that of a Norman builder. It has Saxon belfry windows constructed with flat flints set to make a round topped opening. The bottom one on the west face is a modern one made to match the others. The tower is capped with a lead roof but at one time would have been tiled. The base of the tower is 6 inches thicker up to a height of 10 feet. During the 1797 restoration the church was described as “the aspect of a gloomy moss grown cavern” being changed into “a decent place of public worship”. During this restoration the north aisle and south porch were demolished and the east window was opened up. The chancel floor was also raised at this time and new seats added. At the 1855 and 1898 restorations the north aisle was rebuilt and the Norman parts of the north doorway returned to their former position. The south porch was rebuilt and a vestry added. The present pews were installed in 1898. The chancel arch is from the Perpendicular period and the wrought iron screen and modern rood were added in 1932. Pic by Jenny.
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