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St Mary, Sporle, Norfolk
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St Mary, Sporle, Norfolk
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St Mary's church - churchyard. The eastern section of St Mary's churchyard. St Mary's church is located at the northern end of the village, above the primary school > 1270629 east of The Street. Sadly, the church is kept locked and visitors and pilgrims do not appear to be welcome here. The church contains a famous wall painting which depicts the life of St Catherine in a number of frames > 321181 some of these dated to about 1400. According to the Norfolk Churches website http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/sporle/sporle.htm the building has a complex architectural history.
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Houses on The Street. Sporle is a village that is mainly built along the main street, called The Street. It is situated 2 miles distant from Swaffham. The village post office is housed in the community centre. The village also has a pub > 1270538 and a primary school > 1270629 a village shop and 2 churches - St Mary's and a Primitive Methodist church > 1270584 a little further down the road.
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St Mary's church - churchyard. The northern section of St Mary's churchyard. St Mary's church is located at the northern end of the village, above the primary school > 1270629 east of The Street. Sadly, the church is kept locked and visitors and pilgrims do not appear to be welcome here. The church contains a famous wall painting which depicts the life of St Catherine in a number of frames > 321181 some of these dated to about 1400. According to the Norfolk Churches website http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/sporle/sporle.htm the building has a complex architectural history.
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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! (1,001 reviews)
The staff are lovely, but having stayed quite frequently it seems every room has its issues. Last time had a room that was leaking water onto my laptop, only on the third night had they put a bucket under it. This time you couldn't open the roman blinds as the chain mechanism didn't work. Also I'm ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

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Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa

Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Honingham Road Norwich England
Stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station and Congo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (705 reviews)
Very warm welcome by staff. Clean room, with ample space. Room was a bit dated, but bed was very comfortable and we had a great night sleep, so can't complain!

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn

Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn

3 out of 5
Beveridge Way King's Lynn England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (798 reviews)
Clean lovely nights sleep, very quiet. Parking free., would stop again if in the area

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Number 10 The Abbey

Number 10 The Abbey

5 out of 5
10 Church Street Wymondham England
Stay at this luxury apartment in Wymondham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and concierge services. Popular attractions Wymondham Abbey and Mid-Norfolk ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
The shower around the bottom on the tiles needed a good clean, but the room we had was very good

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

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The Grange Manor House, Norfolk - perfect for large family gatherings.

The Grange Manor House, Norfolk - perfect for large family gatherings.

Setchey Norfolk
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Middleton Hall Golf Club and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
Everything was great, really enjoyed the house, so well set up, host was excellent. Would definitely recommend for a family/friends gathering.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

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Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.

Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.

Swaffham England
Stay at this cabin in Swaffham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Swaffham Museum and Market Square are located ...
Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.
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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

Houghton Hall

You can learn about the history of Houghton with a visit to Houghton Hall. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Houghton Hall

Activities

SEA LIFE Hunstanton

SEA LIFE Hunstanton

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