Bacton Travel Guide

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A remote Norfolk beach, perfect for dog walking! #takeahike #aquatrove
Broomholm Priory Gatehouse
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The Hermitage Private property on Beach Road.
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Steel sheet piling. The sheet piling, erected here behind the breakwater in an effort to protect the soft cliff face, has slumped and consequently twisted; it is also regularly being pushed over by high waves which take away whole sections of cliff. See also > 774025. A variety of sea defences have been erected along the beach north of Bacton; the defences are particularly extensive nearing the Bacton gas terminal. But despite all these measures the sea is regularly breaching the breakwaters, groynes, revetments and steel sheet pilings.
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Broomholm Priory. Broomholm Priory is situated to the east of Bacton, close to the village boundary. It was founded in 1113 by William de Glanvill . The priory is said to once have possessed a piece of the true cross, making it one of the most holy places in Europe and one of the largest pilgrimage centres in East Anglia. King Henry III was one of the pilgrims in 1226, and on 6th April of the same year he granted Bromholm the right to hold a fair of three days for the festival of the Exaltation of the Cross (14th-17th September). and its name has been immortalised in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales". The Broomholm monks are said to have used it to cure diseases, and even to raise people from the dead. In February 1537 the chief commissioner of Henry VIII was sent to Broomholm to collect the relics and the cross disappeared from history. The priory was suppressed in 1536 and ruins are all that now remain. Now located on private land they can be glimpsed through the arch of the ruined gatehouse on Abbey Street > 489965
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Olde Hall

Olde Hall

3.5 out of 5
North Walsham Road Norwich England
The price is NZ$133 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$133
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Norwich. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a computer station. Popular attractions Bacton Beach and Mundesley Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Clean, fresh and welcoming. Home from home.
Beautiful property and Hazel the owner even though we didn’t meet trusted us in her home and allowed us to sit in the lounge. A lovely stay. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Olde Hall
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Ipswich Road Norwich England
The price is NZ$275 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$275
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Staff very friendly. Food good value.lovely break

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
The Maids Head Hotel

The Maids Head Hotel

4 out of 5
Tombland Norwich England
The price is NZ$309 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$309
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Beautiful old hotel in an excellent location for the city centre! We stayed in the Surlingham junior suite and the room was big and so full of character we absolutely loved it! The staff were so friendly and helpful and we would totally recommend staying here!

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

The Maids Head Hotel
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Olde Hall

Olde Hall

3.5 out of 5
North Walsham Road Norwich England
Stay at this holiday home in Norwich. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a computer station. Popular attractions Bacton Beach and Mundesley Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Clean, fresh and welcoming. Home from home.
Beautiful property and Hazel the owner even though we didn’t meet trusted us in her home and allowed us to sit in the lounge. A lovely stay. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Olde Hall
Cromer Country Club

Cromer Country Club

4 out of 5
127 Overstrand Road Cromer England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cromer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Cromer Country Club
Wellington Apartments

Wellington Apartments

4 out of 5
St Faiths Ln Norwich England
Stay at this aparthotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Wellington Apartments
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Market Cross, Market Place, North Walsham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. Image shot 2013. Exact date unknown.

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