Burnham Overy Travel Guide

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Sunset over the Burnham Overy Staithe Estuary. Peter Neaum.
Sunset over the Burnham Overy Staithe Estuary. Peter Neaum.
Burnham Overy Staithe, River Burn estuary
Old fishing village
The coast near Burnham Overy Staithe, taken from the crest of the dunes at the end of the footpath from Staithe to beach. Beyond the dunes can be seen the entrance to the River Burn, which gives boat access to the Staithe. Beyond that is Scolt Head Island, a nature reserve accessible only by boat. For more information see the Wikipedia article Burnham Overy.
Heacham Manor Hotel

Heacham Manor Hotel

3 out of 5
Hunstanton Road King's Lynn England
Stay at this luxury hotel in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (353 reviews)
Room clean and warm, excellent bathroom, staff polite and professional enjoyable 2 night break.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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Heacham Manor Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel

The Golden Lion Hotel

3 out of 5
THE GREEN Hunstanton England
Stay at this hotel in Hunstanton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (218 reviews)
The bed is too small 140cms wide

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2023

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The Golden Lion Hotel
The Feathers Holt

The Feathers Holt

4 out of 5
6 Market Place Holt England
Stay at this hotel in Holt. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (761 reviews)
Excellent staff served a great breakfast

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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The Feathers Holt
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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
Nice cottage with all necessities. Unfortunately, the bathroom radiator would not heat up and the rainfall shower head needed replacing - the water flow was intermittent and slow. Otherwise all was fine and comfortable.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Cosy, traditional Norfolk cottage with option to book beach hut (seasonal)
Queen Mary House: Very large holiday home with superb sea views

Queen Mary House: Very large holiday home with superb sea views

Sheringham England
Stay at this beach holiday home in Sheringham. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Beeston Hill and Fishermen's Heritage ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
Perfect property for large parties lovely sea views would highly recommend

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Queen Mary House: Very large holiday home with superb sea views
Large house with sea views, ample off-road parking, enclosed garden with terrace

Large house with sea views, ample off-road parking, enclosed garden with terrace

Hunstanton England
Stay at this beach holiday home in Hunstanton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Norfolk Coast Path - West and Hunstanton Heritage ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Very spacious house ..well equipt and location was great!! Would defo recommend and stay there again.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Large house with sea views, ample off-road parking, enclosed garden with terrace
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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 relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

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

Kings Lynn Minster

You can find out about the history of King's Lynn with a visit to Kings Lynn Minster. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Kings Lynn Minster

Activities

SEA LIFE Hunstanton

SEA LIFE Hunstanton

NZ$47
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Cities near Burnham Overy

King\'s Lynn

King's Lynn

The church dates from the 14th century and was restored in 1872. There is a west tower, four-bay nave with north and south aisles, three-bay chancel, two-bay north chapel, and south porch. The exterior of the church is mostly Victorian. The west tower dates from circa 1310 but with a perpendicular top with parapet and battlements containing panels with the arms of William Lexham (died 1500) a Lord of the Manor, and Lady Calthorpe, d. 1511 and also figures illustrating various biblical events. The large brick buttresses were added in the 18th century. The porch dates from the 15th century and was originally of two storeys. The south door is from the 14th century. The nave has a clerestory, and the arcades have octagonal piers. The chancel was renewed in the 19th century and a north chapel was added. The roofs date from the 19th century. The east window was designed in 1953 by A. F. Erridge to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. There is a brass to John Hunteley, d. 1523, but only the wife and children are left intact. In the tower there is a 14th C. stone effigy which was removed from the north aisle in 1823. The church has a small two manual organ. Pic by Jenny.
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Burnham Market

The church consists of a west tower, four-bay nave and aisles, chancel, and a north porch. The three stage tower was originally built in the early 15th century, but partly fell in the early 19th century and was probably reduced in height at that time. There is a battlemented parapet with crocketted pinnacles and gargoyles. It is decorated with Shields and panels of black flints. The nave has 13th century north and south arcades of four bays, with round piers and seat bases. There is a small perpendicular clerestory. There is a rood beam with a rood. The chancel has a finely decorated exterior east wall with checker patterns and three (empty) niches. There are also several mass dials. The chancel has a 15th century canopy over its piscina and sedilia. The north east end of the nave originally had a Chapel, There is a squint, a tomb slab from circa 1300 and a wall recess. In the centre of the chancel floor is a large brass to Sir William Calthorpe, died 1420. Burnham Thorpe is famous for being the birthplace of Lord Nelson, and he was baptised in the church. There are several references to him in the church. The lectern is made from a beam from HMS victory, given by Lords of the Admiralty in 1881. There is also a bust of Nelson and a Memorial for his father who was rector at the church and died in 1802. The church was renovated for the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1905. There is a Purbeck marble font dating from the 13th century with pointed arches on the faces. There is a small but fine organ which is currently the earliest survival by maker Samuel Street. Pic by Jenny.
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Burnham Thorpe