Name: Blakeney Guildhall
Rating: 5.0

Blakeney Guildhall

Back Lane, Blakeney, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7ND, UK

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Blakeney Guildhall is a building in the coastal village of Blakeney in the north of the county of Norfolk. The property is in the care of English Heritage but is managed by the local parish council. Blakeney is just off the A149 coast road and is nine miles west of Sheringham.

The picturesque village of Blakeney was the third most important port in Norfolk when the Guildhall was built in the 15th century, yet few buildings survive from this prosperous period. The Guildhall’s flint and stone construction reflects its own importance and that of Blakeney itself.

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Features

Origins: The building may originally have been a merchant’s house but was home to Blakeney’s guild of fish merchants by 1516 when they were granted a charter by Henry VIII. The building subsequently had a surprising variety of uses. It is shown on a map of 1682 with a castellated upper storey, though this part of the building, perhaps used as an inn, later fell into disrepair.
In the mid-19th century the undercroft was used for storing coal, which was traded along the coast between Newcastle and London. By the end of the 19th century the haven began to silt up and the port rapidly declined.
Description: Set just back from the quayside, the Guildhall was probably originally entered from the higher ground to the south. The surviving undercroft itself has attractive ribbed brick vaulting supported by a central row of octagonal stone columns. It has rendered walls and a cobbled floor, and was lit by three windows in the east wall.

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Parking: There is limited on-street parking in High Street. There is a pay and display car park opposite the pedestrian access path to the Guildhall off The Quay which is not managed by English Heritage.
Food & Drinks: There are no facilities on site but it is in the centre of Blakeney village so there are shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs very close.
Toilets: The nearest public toilets are opposite the car park across The Quay from the site.
Dogs: Assistance dogs only in the guildhall interior.

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Price: Paid

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/blakeney-guildhall/opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Exterior can be viewed at any time during daylight hours.

Address: Back Lane, Blakeney, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7ND, UK

Post Code: NR25 7ND

Council: North Norfolk

County: Norfolk

Road Access: In Blakeney off A149 and travel towards the High Street. Parking is available off The Quay. Access to the site is via a path on the east side of the junction between Back Lane and High Street.
Bus Access: Norfolk Green Coasthopper service (CH3), Sanders service 13 (Thu only) & 46.
Train Access: Sherinhgham 9 miles.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: There is limited on-street parking in High Street. There is a pay and display car park opposite the pedestrian access path to the Guildhall off The Quay which is not managed by English Heritage.