The pretty village is a must-visit this autumn – and it’s all because of its stunning beach, woodlands and long countryside walks as well as its beautiful architecture
As temperatures drop and evenings grow shorter, autumn approaches – making this the ideal moment to organise a seasonal getaway. An autumnal break in Britain brings crisp countryside walks, snug evenings beside crackling fires, and discovering charming villages and market towns in the gentle drizzle.
Condé Nast Traveller has now revealed some of Britain’s finest autumn destinations. Featured on their list was the picturesque village of Holkham in North Norfolk.
Holkham is a quaint coastal village along Norfolk’s stunning shoreline, celebrated for its nature reserve, golden sands, woodland and magnificent stately home.
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Those visiting can spend time at Holkham Beach – the crown jewel of North Norfolk’s coast and amongst Britain’s most pristine sandy stretches. This dog, horse and family-friendly shore extends for miles during low tide, encircled by vast pine woodlands.
During crisp autumn days, beach visitors may discover themselves utterly alone on the seemingly endless golden expanse. Beach-goers have praised it as “beautiful” and “clean” on Tripadvisor.
Marie wrote: “Fabulous beach with miles of beautiful golden sand. Unfortunately we weren’t very lucky with the weather when we visited, but it meant the beach was very quiet and we walked for around three miles and only met other people when returning to the car park.
“We could hear lots of jets circling overhead, but the cloud base was too low to see any of the action. We’ll definitely return on a sunny day.”
Steve Grant said: “We parked up on a car park in town and walked along the estuary to the beach. The walk was pleasant and enjoyable. The beach however was excellent. I loved all the multi-coloured beach huts. Worth the effort to get there!”.
Following an invigorating seaside stroll, tourists can delve into Holkham’s captivating past at the 18th-century Holkham Hall. Regarded as one of England’s most outstanding examples of Palladian revival architecture, Holkham Hall stands as a grand mansion at the heart of 25,000 acres of parkland and farming estate.
The vast estate and pristine gardens are absolutely breathtaking. Beyond discovering the property’s remarkable heritage, guests will encounter original masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens (amongst others) and can indulge in a meal at the estate’s Courtyard Café.
Moving westward along the coastline, holidaymakers can explore the charming town of Wells-next-the-Sea. This delightful settlement sits between Holkham Beach and Blakeney Point and is renowned for its Georgian Square, stunning harbour vistas and the Lifeboat Horse; a striking sculpture crafted from steel bars and whisky barrels positioned in the port.
The shoreline here is somewhat gentler than Holkham Beach and features a line of vibrant beach huts elevated on wooden posts.
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