Holt, Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughSaint LawrenceBaconsthorpe CastleThe Shell MuseumSheringham ParkCley MarshesGresham Castle
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Holt

Holt is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom of about 3,810 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 54 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Saint Lawrence, Baconsthorpe Castle and The Shell Museum.

52.9059° N, 1.0886° EPop. 3,810

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see162
Notable43
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Lawrence, heritage site near Holt
Must-see

Saint Lawrence

Heritage site · 4 km

Baconsthorpe Castle, heritage site near Holt
Must-see

Baconsthorpe Castle

Heritage site · 5 km

Must-see

The Shell Museum

Museum · 5 km

Places near Holt by type

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One day from Holt

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

36 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Holt
  2. Saint Lawrenceheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Baconsthorpe Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sheringham Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Cley Marshesnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. The Shell Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Holt
Today’s loopHoltStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Holt?

Saint Lawrence (heritage site, about 4 km), Baconsthorpe Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), The Shell Museum (museum, about 5 km), Sheringham Park (park, about 8 km), Cley Marshes (nature spot, about 8 km), Saint Nicholas' (church, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Holt?

120 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Holt?

Holt Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Andrew the Apostle (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Holt?

Saint Lawrence, about 4 km by road; Baconsthorpe Castle (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Holt?

Start in Holt, visit Saint Lawrence, then Baconsthorpe Castle, then Sheringham Park, then Cley Marshes, then The Shell Museum, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.