Grimes Graves
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Overview
These unique and remarkable neolithic flint mines are the earliest remaining major industrial site in Europe. Using antlers as picks, prehistoric miners sank shafts and tunnels deep into the ground following seams of flint. It is possible to descend by a series of ladders to the bottom of one of the shafts to see how flint was extracted. A small exhibition area gives the site's history.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Sep, daily 10-6; 1-30 Oct, Wed-Sun 10-5
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
The North Norfolk Coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and probably the finest of its kind in Europe. Here you’ll find a string of quaint villages and small towns – Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Cley next the Sea are 21st-century favourites, while Sheringham and Cromer are classic examples of a good old-fashioned seaside resort where grand Victorian hotels look out to sea.
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Elveden Inn
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Vicarage House Norfolk
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Vicarage House Norfolk
Vicarage House is set in rural Norfolk with large gardens, a heated swimming pool, a tennis court, a fully equipped games room, complementary bikes and top-quality, rattan garden furnit...
Broom Hall Country Hotel
Broom Hall is a delightful Victorian country house situated down a private drive, set in mature landscaped gardens surrounded by parkland. The well-equipped bedrooms are split between t...
The Temple
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The Temple
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The Bull Inn
This delightful 16th-century coaching inn is situated just off the main A11 and provides easy access to the road networks. Public rooms offer a choice of bars, a brasserie-style restaur...
Riverside Hotel
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