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Hayling Island

Hayling Island

in the county of Hampshire

The meeting place, St Pancras Station

St Pancras

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Pictures of Binham

in the county of Norfolk

About Binham

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. Parts of the monastery survive as a magnificent, atmospheric church which has on occasions been filled with music performed by several noted artists including Benedict Cruft who performed Bach's cycle of violin works there over many years.

At the centre of the village there is a lovely village green where you can see picturesque Norfolk properties and a large medieval cross marking the spot where until 1950, the village held its annual fair. The Shaft and the plinth survive.

There is a pleasant village stores, and the Chequers Inn is noted for its hospitality. The Chequers is a beautiful 17th-century building, adorned with rich foliage, it serves excellent food, ales and wine, and was endorsed by Clarissa Dickson of the "Two Fat Ladies" cookery programme.

Tranquil villages do not come much better than Binham. The area offer opportunities for quiet walks to explore the surrounding countryside, or for those who wish to look outside of the village, there is the coastal town of Cromer, the Norfolk Shire Horse Centre, 17th-century Felbrigg Hall, and stunning Blickling Hall which was the home of Queen Anne.

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Bliss

Blakeney (83 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE of Binham)

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...

A view of Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea (72 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW of Binham)

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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Salthouse (9 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE of Binham)

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...

Seafront at Sheringham, Norfolk

Sheringham (98 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E of Binham)

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...

Heydon, Norfolk

Heydon (11 Pictures) in the county of Norfolk

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE of Binham)

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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Binham Priory near Stiffkey and Wells-next-the-Sea.

Binham Priory (39 Pictures)

(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)

Binham Priory is thought to have been built during the 12th-century by Pierre de Valoines a nephew of William the Conqueror. The.....

Holkham Hall

Holkham Hall (37 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction W)

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Stody Lodge Gardens,  Norfolk

Stody Lodge Gardens (22 Pictures)

(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)

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Mannington Hall, Norfolk

Mannington Hall & Gardens (3 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE)

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Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Felbrigg Hall (35 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction E)

Felbrigg Hall is an outstanding Jacobean house built in about 1620, with a later west front in the William and Mary style. .....

Pony and trap passing thatched cottage at Blickling Hall

Blickling Hall (73 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SE)

This stunning Jacobean mansion was spawned from Hatfield House which belonged to the powerful Cecil family. Both buildings were.....

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Dinosaur Adventure Park (7 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction SE)

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