Kelling Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The North Norfolk Line from the North side of the cutting The large cutting here is one of the larger engineering hurdles on the line. Although there is only sand and gravel to dig it must have been a big job. I would imagine the cutting material went to built the large embankment that takes the line to Weybourne. Heather and Gorse can be seen, the sandy soils making Kelling Heath famous for rare plants and animals. This is where Michael Palin first saw the sea, from the train window when the line was still open. Please Note this photo was taken on railway property, I was in possession of a line side pass issued by the railway. Going on the line side without one is trespassing.
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The North Norfolk Line from the North side of the cutting The large cutting here is one of the larger engineering hurdles on the line. Although there is only sand and gravel to dig it must have been a big job. I would imagine the cutting material went to built the large embankment that takes the line to Weybourne. Heather and Gorse can be seen, the sandy soils making Kelling Heath famous for rare plants and animals. This is where Michael Palin first saw the sea, from the train window when the line was still open. Please Note this photo was taken on railway property, I was in possession of a line side pass issued by the railway. Going on the line side without one is trespassing.
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Flowering shrubs. Kelling Heath in mid April. The heath is criss-crossed by a network of paths and bridleways including a nature trail and the North Norfolk Railway's smallest 'station' is located here > 1249651. Salthouse Heath has some of the largest barrow groups in this part of England. In mid-April the gorse is flowering profusely. "When gorse is out of blossom, kissing is out of fashion", according to an old country tradition. Gorse flowers all year round, although most profusely in spring and the flowers have a distinctive and strong coconut scent. Other common names for gorse are furse, whin and furze. The shrub is a member of the pea family (Fabaceae) and native to western Europe and northwest Africa. It is closely related to the brooms, has green stems with small spiny leaves, and grows in sunny sites on dry, sandy soils. Gorse
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The North Norfolk railway The line penetrating the sand hillsides on its way to Holt.
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Flint and brick wall surrounding Kelling Hall. The high flint and brick wall surrounds Kelling Hall and adjoining properties. The tower of St Mary's church > 1251992 can be seen in the background. A dog training area can be seen in the foreground.
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Cromer Country Club

4 out of 5
127 Overstrand Road Cromer England
The price is £81 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£81
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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Wensum Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club

Wensum Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club

3 out of 5
Beech Avenue Taverham Norwich England
The price is £81 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
£81
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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The Feathers Holt

The Feathers Holt

4 out of 5
6 Market Place Holt England
The price is £77 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£77
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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8.6/10 Excellent! (762 reviews)
Stayed at The Feathers for 1 night 11th February.Lovely clean room breakfast was delicious very friendly staff.We also had dinner in the restaurant which was excellent.Perfect base for exploring lovely Norfolk

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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Cromer Country Club

Cromer Country Club

4 out of 5
127 Overstrand Road Cromer England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cromer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Really lovely staff, very warm, friendly and helpful. The rooms were spotless clean and well maintained. There was everything you could possible need in the kitchen plus some milk and teas and coffee. The park itself is lovely and if you walk up to the top car park there are great views up and down ...

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Aylesbury Suite near Cromer and Sheringham for up to 4 persons. Pet friendly

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Aylmerton England
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Chestnut Farm

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Letheringsett Watermill

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North Norfolk Railway Holt Station

Enjoy an outing to North Norfolk Railway Holt Station during your stay in Holt. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Muckleburgh Collection

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