Pictures of Blakeney
in the county of Norfolk
About Blakeney
The 100ft tower rising above the Church of St.Nicholas is a landmark that can be seen for miles around. At the eastern end of the church, a smaller tower acts as a beacon to guide vessels to the safety of Blakeney Harbour.
In the 16th and 17th-centuries Blakeney, together with Wiverton and Cley-next-to-the-Sea, was a port of considerable importance, bringing Flemish bricks and timber, coal and other goods to Norfolk. In turn the ship's took away Corn from Norfolk's vast grain fields. Until the beginning of this century the little port of Blakeney continued as a commercial port, it's chief export being coal. The charming harbour remains in use, it is a first class sailing centre and in the summer months the harbour comes alive with gaily painted pleasure craft and hansome yachts.
Enchantingly, cottages of brick and flint interspersed by houses built of red brick line the High Street which runs from the main street down to the quay. There is a hotel in High Street which has a 14th-century undercroft. This building was the former Guildhall. Opposite the quay, flat marsh land stretches into the distance towards Blakeney Point, an area that is now owned by the National Trust and is a nature reserve which can be visited by boat in a favourable tide. Alternatively, the hardy amongst us, can reach the reserve via a lengthy 5 mile walk from the village of Cley.
The original village is thought to have been centred around a Carmelite House, founded late in the 11th-century and now nought but a ruin. None-the-less, the village of today has a calm serenity and a timelessness which leaves one feeling than nothing much has changed here for many, many, years. In it's premier position on the Norfolk Heritage Coast, Blakeney is in an area of great natural beauty and as such is a joy to visit. Other attractions in the area are; The North Norfolk Railway, the NT property Sheringham Park, a nearby Windmill and Holkham Hall.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Blakeney
| Binham Priory | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The Muckleburgh Military Collection | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Holt Woodlands Country Park | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Wells & Walsingham Light Railway | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Baconsthorpe Castle | (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Stody Lodge Gardens | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Holkham Hall | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Hillside Animal & Shire Horse Sanctuary | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Mannington Hall & Gardens | (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Felbrigg Hall | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Cromer Lighthouse | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Blickling Hall | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Bure Valley Railway | (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Norfolk Wildlife Park, Lenwade | (15.6 miles, 25.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Dinosaur Adventure Park | (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in BlakeneyAll attractions in NorfolkComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Blakeney
Cley next the Sea, in the county of Norfolk (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction E)
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Salthouse, in the county of Norfolk (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E)
The village is renowned as a haven for wildlife, it is the place to go in winter if you want to see a good migratory flock of Snowbuntings, and other migratory birds who invade the area in vast numbers.
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Binham, in the county of Norfolk (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction SW)
This gorgeous village is set in a peaceful valley inland from Stiffkey, it is renowned for the romantic ruins of a great Benedictine monastery, founded by the side of the Stiffkey River in 1090.
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Wells-next-the-Sea, in the county of Norfolk (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction W)
This is an enchanting seaside resort with old houses, shops and pubs lining the maze of narrow streets leading to the quayside.
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Great Snoring, in the county of Norfolk (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW)
There are two Snoring villages, Little and Great Snoring, between them they share one of the many quaint names in which Norfolk abounds.
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Sheringham, in the county of Norfolk (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction E)
This delightful resort grew up from what was once a small fishing village, some of the old cottages belonging to the fisher-folk of yester-year still survive close to the shore at the far end of the town.
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Little Snoring, in the county of Norfolk (8.4 miles, 13.4 km, direction SW)
There are two Snoring villages, Little and Great Snoring, between them they share one of the many quaint names in which Norfolk abounds.
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East Runton, in the county of Norfolk (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction E)
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Burnham Overy Staithe, in the county of Norfolk (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)
Lying on the broad expanse between Hunstanton and Stiffkey Marshes, is the delightful sailing village of Burnham Overy Staithe from which there are spectacular views towards Scolt Head Island.
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Oulton, in the county of Norfolk (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE)
The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney.
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Heydon, in the county of Norfolk (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction SE)
This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie.
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Burnham Market, a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction W)
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Cromer, in the county of Norfolk (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)
Famous for delicious Crab for which folk still travel for miles to catch fresh, or buy from the quayside.
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Brancaster Staithe, in the county of Norfolk (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction W)
Brancaster Staithe enjoys an enviable position on the north Norfolk coast. It is an enchanting place where the pace of life is...
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Aylsham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SE)
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All towns in NorfolkComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Sheringham Station | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E) |
| West Runton Station | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction E) |
| Norwich Airport | (22.5 miles, 36.1 km, direction SE) |
| Cambridge Airport | (62.7 miles, 100.8 km, direction SW) |
| A1(M) Junction 17 | (62.7 miles, 100.8 km, direction SW) |
| A1(M) Junction 17 | (63.1 miles, 101.5 km, direction SW) |
| Blakeney to London | (111.1 miles, 178.7 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Blakeney
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Blakeney center |
| Maltings Hotel | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E) |
| Felbrigg Lodge | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E) |
| The Crown Hotel | (11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction SW) |
| The Wensum Lodge Hotel | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SW) |
| Sculthorpe Mill | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW) |
| Old Brewery House Hotel | (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction S) |
| Green Farm Hotel And Restaurant | (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction E) |
| Elderton Lodge Hotel | (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction SE) |
| The Plough Inn | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction SE) |
| The Kings Head Hotel | (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Blakeney |