Discover North Norfolk: Top Attractions Near Burnham Market
Staying at Blackbird Cottage puts you in the perfect position to explore the best of North Norfolk – a region known for its unspoiled coastline, stately homes, wildlife reserves and charming villages. Whether you’re looking for family fun, cultural gems, or peaceful nature escapes, there’s something nearby for every kind of getaway.
Here are some of our favourite local attractions – all within easy reach of Burnham Market.
Holkham Hall
1. Holkham Hall & Estate
Distance from Burnham Market: 4 miles / 10 minutes
A must-visit during your stay. Holkham Hall is a magnificent 18th-century Palladian house set in a vast estate with deer parks, a lake, woodland walks, a nature reserve, and one of the most beautiful beaches in the UK.
• Explore the hall’s interiors, walled garden and museum.
• Walk or cycle through the Holkham Park trails.
• Visit Holkham Beach, a sweeping sandy bay featured in many films.
2. Wells-next-the-Sea
Distance: 7 miles / 15 minutes
A lively coastal town with a working harbour, traditional arcades, independent shops, and a fabulous beach lined with colourful beach huts. Walk along the quay, grab some fish and chips, or catch the Wells & Walsingham Light Railway.
• Ideal for families and seaside lovers.
• Beautiful pine-backed beach accessed by a mini train or walking path.
Wells-next-the-Sea
3. Brancaster Beach
Distance: 6 miles / 12 minutes
A wide sandy beach that’s perfect for walking, kite flying, and paddling. Backed by dunes and salt marshes, it’s part of the Brancaster Estate, owned by the National Trust.
• Dog-friendly and great for families.
• Excellent birdwatching and sunset views.
4. Blakeney & Blakeney Point (Seal Trips)
Distance: 14 miles / 25 minutes
Seal trip info: Bishops Boats, Temple Seal Trips , Ptarmigan - there are lots of different trips available, the best place to look for times and booking info is the Blakeney car park hoardings or the hoardings at Morston Quay. Times change daily depending on the tide.
Take a boat from Morston Quay out to Blakeney Point, a national nature reserve and home to England’s largest grey seal colony. Seal-watching trips run daily in season and are a hit with kids and adults alike.
• Combine with a visit to the charming village of Blakeney.
• Book in advance during holidays.
5. Houghton Hall & Gardens
Distance: 13 miles / 25 minutes
An elegant stately home with impressive art exhibitions, a walled garden, sculpture park, and beautiful interiors. Houghton is particularly known for its historic ties to Sir Robert Walpole and contemporary sculpture installations.
• Seasonal opening - Houghton Hall and Gardens (including the exhibitions) reopens on Sunday 4 May for the 2025 season
• Great for garden and art lovers.
6. Sandringham Estate
Distance: 22 miles / 35 minutes
The much-loved country retreat of the Royal Family, Sandringham is open to the public for house and garden tours, woodland walks and shopping at the farm shop and visitor centre.
• Explore the museum, royal car collection, and formal gardens.
• Lovely picnic spots and a good café and fantastic play area.
More to Explore:
• Creake Abbey Ruins & Farmers Market
2 miles / 5 minutes - literally up the road from Blackbird Cottage and has a great Farmers Market as well as a fab café and shops, read more here.
• Bircham Windmill – 16 miles / 30 minutes
Visit the Windmill, bakery and shop, read more here.
Your Base at Blackbird Cottage
After a day of exploring, return to the calm and comfort of Blackbird Cottage – your stylish retreat in the heart of Burnham Market. With boutique interiors, a private courtyard, and everything within walking distance, it’s the perfect home base for discovering North Norfolk. Click here for booking information.