Pictures of Great Snoring
in the county of Norfolk
About Great Snoring
There are two Snoring villages, Little and Great Snoring, between them they share one of the many quaint names in which Norfolk abounds.
Both villages lie close to Little Walsingham, in an area that is famous for its brick and flint cottages, many belonging to the 16th and 17th-centuries.
The village church at sleepy Great Snoring is dedicated to St. Mary, here there is a mixture church architecture ranging from Early English to Perpendicular. The church has a number of treasures including a 15th-century entrance door. Inside visitors can see a large Commandment Board dating from the 17th-century. This shows representations of Death, Heaven, Hell and Judgement. There is also an early set of Royal Arms.
Great Snoring's Manor House can be found in an idyllic landscaped setting. This magnificent building dates from the 1400's, it is now converted to a Country House Hotel of comfort and style whilst retaining many of its original features.
Leisure facilities around Great Snoring include golf, fishing, horse riding, historic houses and museums.
Visitors will find the pleasant coastal resorts of Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham within easy driving distance.
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Recommended attractions near Great Snoring
| Binham Priory | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Wells & Walsingham Light Railway | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Holkham Hall | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Stody Lodge Gardens | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Holt Woodlands Country Park | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Muckleburgh Military Collection | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Baconsthorpe Castle | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Mannington Hall & Gardens | (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Sheringham Park | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Norfolk Wildlife Park, Lenwade | (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Bishop Bonner's Cottage | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Castle Acre Castle | (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Dinosaur Adventure Park | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Castle Acre Priory | (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Blickling Hall | (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in Great SnoringAll attractions in NorfolkComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Great Snoring
Little Snoring, in the county of Norfolk (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction S)
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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Binham, in the county of Norfolk (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE)
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 (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction N)
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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Blakeney, in the county of Norfolk (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)
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.
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Cley next the Sea, in the county of Norfolk (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE)
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Burnham Market, a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW)
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Burnham Overy Staithe, in the county of Norfolk (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction NW)
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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Salthouse, in the county of Norfolk (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NE)
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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Brancaster Staithe, in the county of Norfolk (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW)
Brancaster Staithe enjoys an enviable position on the north Norfolk coast. It is an enchanting place where the pace of life is blessedly a few notches slower than that of the...
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Heydon, in the county of Norfolk (11.5 miles, 18.5 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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Oulton, in the county of Norfolk (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction E)
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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Sheringham, in the county of Norfolk (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NE)
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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Castle Acre, in the county of Norfolk (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction SW)
This lovely village is found on the old Peddlers Way which joined Holme-next-the-Sea to the Roman garrison at Colchester.
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Thornham, in the county of Norfolk (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NW)
This is an area renowned for its wild marshes inhabited by a rich variance of bird life, thus Thornham draws to its shores a goodly share of ornithologists who come to see the amazing wildlife of the region.
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Sandringham, in the county of Norfolk (15.9 miles, 25.7 km, direction W)
Enchanting estate of over 7,000 acres of breath-taking countryside surrounding a magnificent house which has been the home of four generation of British Sovereigns since it was bought in 1862 for the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII.
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All towns in NorfolkComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Sheringham Station | (14.3 miles, 22.9 km, direction E) |
| West Runton Station | (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction E) |
| Norwich Airport | (21.5 miles, 34.7 km, direction SE) |
| Cambridge Airport | (55.2 miles, 88.8 km, direction SW) |
| A1(M) Junction 17 | (55.6 miles, 89.5 km, direction SW) |
| A1(M) Junction 16 | (56.0 miles, 90.1 km, direction SW) |
| Great Snoring to London | (103.8 miles, 167.1 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Great Snoring
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Great Snoring center |
| The Crown Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW) |
| The Wensum Lodge Hotel | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW) |
| Sculthorpe Mill | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW) |
| The Kings Head Hotel | (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction W) |
| Maltings Hotel | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NE) |
| Old Brewery House Hotel | (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction SE) |
| Hill House | (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction S) |
| Phoenix Hotel | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S) |
| The Old Coach House | (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction W) |
| Felbrigg Lodge | (15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Great Snoring |
