Historic Towns and Villages in Norfolk

Caister-on-Sea is a seaside resort town just north of Great Yarmouth. Caister took its name from the Roman 'castra', a reference to the Roman fort established here in the late 2nd century AD. Partial remains of the fort can still be seen, with outer defences and foundation walls of buildings.
Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 2nd century Roman fort

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A small village near Norwich, Caistor St Edmund is best known as the location of Venta Iscenorum, the capital of the Iceni tribe at the time of the Roman occupation. A rebellion by the Iceni leader, Boudicca (Boadicea) almost brought the Roman rule to an end.
Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk, England

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A lovely historic village in north Norfolk, Castle Acre stands on a hill above the River Nar, where the ancient Peddars Way crosses the river. At opposite ends of the village stand the ruins of a Norman castle and the equally impressive remains of an 11th-century priory.
Castle Acre, Norfolk, England

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A lovely old village, part of the great Sandringham estate. The remains of 12th-century Castle Rising dominate the town. The castle is a superb example of early medieval architecture, with a historic past. The parish church of St Lawrence dates to the Norman period, with much later restoration. The church boasts a superb Norman font and memorials to the Howard family of Castle Rising Castle.
Castle Rising, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: The 12th century Norman castle and earthwork defences

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A medium-sized village near Aylsham, Cawston draws visitors from every corner of the country to see the fabulous hammer-beam roof of St Agnes church. There was a church here as early as the 12th century, but the present building dates to the 14th century.
Cawston, Norfolk, England

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Cley-next-the-Sea is a popular village near Blakeney on the north Norfolk Coast. Cley is best known for its picturesque 18th-century windmill, which looks out across salt marshes towards the sea. The windmill is now a bed and breakfast, so only the exterior can usually be viewed.
Cley next the Sea, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: The iconic 19th century windmill

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Coltishall is a pretty village on the River Bure, in the Norfolk Broads, near Horstead. It stands at the highest navigable point of the river and thus is known as the Gateway to the Broads. Coltishall has a long history in brewing, and old malt houses line the river.
Coltishall, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: St John's church, with re-used Roman tiles

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A popular seaside resort town on the north Norfolk coast, Cromer offers all the delights of a traditional holiday by the sea. There are walks along the coast, and plenty of sandy beaches for families to enjoy. Cromer is famous as a centre for crab fishing, and Cromer crabs can still be purchased fresh from the sea.
Cromer, Norfolk, England

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A historic market town with a wide variety of 18th-century buildings, Dereham was founded by Withburga, a 7th-century Saxon saint. A holy well associated with Withburga can be seen in the churchyard, on the presumed site of her burial.
Dereham, Norfolk, England

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A town on the banks of the Waveney River, on the border between Suffolk and Norfolk. Diss is built around a natural lake called the Mere. Diss boasts a wide variety of Georgian and Edwardian buildings, and nearby is the Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens. The parish church of St Mary is late 13th century, expanded in the 15th century. There is a small museum of local life, located in The Old Shambles. Diss was home to John Skelton, Poet Laureate to Henry VII and tutor to Henry VIII.
Diss, Norfolk, England

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