Hall Farm, Hindringham, Norfolk

Things to do

Hindringham Hall Farm is located just outside the village of Hindringham, on the edge of a coastline Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which is a conservation area. There is something for everyone with special places to visit from stunning beaches to unique cultural and music events throughout the year near Hall Farm.  Including the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and Steam Engine Museum, and Walsingham nearby. If there is anything you want to know we will try to help you.

Gardens

Beautiful gardens to visit in the area include Hindringham Hall Gardens next door to Hall Farm (open Tuesdays 2pm to 5pm, Wednesdays 10am to 1pm and Bank Holidays 10am to 1pm from April to October). The gardens were shortlisted for the Christie’s Historic Houses Garden of the year award in 2020. There is a discount to visit if staying at Hall Farm Barn and Dockings Cottage. Other gardens of note include East Ruston, Natural Surroundings and Pensthorpe. Or arrange a flower delivery from Country House Flowers or Scent with Love.

Eating In or Out

There are a number of fantastic and award winning pubs and restaurants nearby, the closet are the Carpenters Arms at Wighton and The Three Horseshoes at Warham. Other places include The Blue Bell at Langham, King’s Head at Letheringsett, The Victoria at Holkham, The Red Lion at Stiffkey and Morston Hall at Morston depending on what you are looking for.  And there is always fish and chips. The nearest restaurant and take away is the Crawfish Inn (Thai) at Thursford and The Parlour  (daytime) in Binham.  The nearest essentials shop is 2 miles away. Organising a supermarket delivery for when you arrive is always useful and there are large supermarkets in Fakenham. We can recommend private chefs to come and make your holiday truly memorable if there is a special celebration. Please contact us for details.

Beaches and Seaside Towns

Hall Farm is perfectly located for exploring the stunning North Norfolk coast. Beaches nearby including Holkham, Wells next-the-sea, Cley and Brancaster. The charming seaside towns of Blakeney, Cromer and Burnham Market are also nearby.  Hire an e-bike or beach hut, or join the carnival at Well-next-the-sea.  Or swimming, paddle boarding, crabbing and other adventures await.

Local Crafts and Producers

There are some beautiful galleries, flavoursome things to discover in noteworthy farm shops and great antique shops in the towns and villages nearby. Including; the Textile Conservation Studio near Blickling, Mrs Temples Cheeses at Little Walsingham, raw milk and local cheese at The Little Dairy in Binham, Norfolk Lavender at Heacham, flour and antiques at the Letheringsett Watermill, strawberries from Sharringtons, glass blowing in Fakenham at Langham Glass or try some award winning local Norfolk wine.  The nearest farm shops are Walsingham Farm Shop and Jarrolds Letheringset.

Walking, Cycling and Sailing

There are walks from Hall Farm and a number of well know or off the beaten track routes nearby including the fantastic Norfolk Coastal Path. OS Maps are available.  Bring your bikes or hire them and have them delivered and collected with Norfolk Cycle Hire or rent Cockle Bay E-Bikes at Wells-next-the-sea.  Or spend some time on the water on a paddle board with North Norfolk Paddle Boards or on a boat with Harbour Tours and Curlew Charters at Wells-next-the-Sea.

Birds, Seals and Wildlife

See the seals at Blakeney Point in the National Nature Reserve. Bird watching spots include the Titchwell Marsh National Nature Reserve (RSPB) and Hawk and Owl Trust at Sculthorope Moor Nature Reserve. Or visit Watatunga for a Norfolk safari experience.

Golf, Horse Riding and Fishing

Golf courses include Championship links clubs at Sheringham and the Royal West Norfolk at Brancaster and other local courses. Ride at Holkham Beach and at the North Norfolk Riding Centre. Or book a fishing trip on the coast with Off the Hook or Norfolk Sea Fishing Trips.

Houses, Churches and Castles

Norfolk is spoilt with a number of castles, churches and stately homes who have fantastic exhibitions, concerts and events throughout the yearr.  From Sandringham, Holkham Hall, Oxburgh Hall, Blickling, Felbrigg Hall and Houghton Hall to Castle Rising, Castle Acre and Norwich Castle to the beautiful churches on your doorstep and elsewhere. Visit Walsingham 0r try the Five Churches Festival and North Norfolk Music Festival. There is always somewhere to discover.

Towns and Villages

The Georgian towns of Holt and Fakenham are 7 miles away they have some great shops. The historical cathedral and minster towns of Norwich and Kings Lynn are also within an hour away. If it’s a wet day Fakenham has a cinema and bowling, and Wells-next-the-sea has a great cultural centre and steam railway. Or take the famous North Norfolk Railway steam train between Holt and Sheringham. Other places of interest near by include the villages of Walsingham and its Abbey and Binham Priory.

Spa and Beauty

There are some wonderful spa and beauty services nearby like The Harper in Langham,  The Ficarras in Fakenham and The Pigs Spa in Edgefield. We can recommend hairdressers and therapists to come to you please contact us for details.

Weather and Tides

View the BBC weather forecast for Hindringham and Local Tide Times to help plan your time away.