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St Mary, Sporle, Norfolk
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St Mary, Sporle, Norfolk
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St Mary's church - churchyard. The eastern section of St Mary's churchyard. St Mary's church is located at the northern end of the village, above the primary school > 1270629 east of The Street. Sadly, the church is kept locked and visitors and pilgrims do not appear to be welcome here. The church contains a famous wall painting which depicts the life of St Catherine in a number of frames > 321181 some of these dated to about 1400. According to the Norfolk Churches website http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/sporle/sporle.htm the building has a complex architectural history.
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Houses on The Street. Sporle is a village that is mainly built along the main street, called The Street. It is situated 2 miles distant from Swaffham. The village post office is housed in the community centre. The village also has a pub > 1270538 and a primary school > 1270629 a village shop and 2 churches - St Mary's and a Primitive Methodist church > 1270584 a little further down the road.
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St Mary's church - churchyard. The northern section of St Mary's churchyard. St Mary's church is located at the northern end of the village, above the primary school > 1270629 east of The Street. Sadly, the church is kept locked and visitors and pilgrims do not appear to be welcome here. The church contains a famous wall painting which depicts the life of St Catherine in a number of frames > 321181 some of these dated to about 1400. According to the Norfolk Churches website http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/sporle/sporle.htm the building has a complex architectural history.
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The Dukes Head Hotel

The Dukes Head Hotel

4 out of 5
5-6 Tuesday Market Place King's Lynn England
Stay at this hotel in King's Lynn. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was be very good and clean etc

Reviewed on 10 January 2026

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Old Hall Country Breaks

Old Hall Country Breaks

3 out of 5
White Cross Lane King's Lynn England
Stay at this country house in King's Lynn. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Adrian Flux Arena and Custom ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Lovely relaxing weekend at at old Hall country breaks

Reviewed on 26 August 2025

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Old Hall Country Breaks
Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa

Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Honingham Road Norwich England
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (693 reviews)
Comfortable bed, the bathroom needed updating but was ok for 1 night.

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

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Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Number 10 The Abbey

Number 10 The Abbey

5 out of 5
10 Church Street Wymondham England
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Wymondham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and concierge services. Popular attractions Wymondham Abbey ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
The shower around the bottom on the tiles needed a good clean, but the room we had was very good

Reviewed on 28 December 2025

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Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn The Walks

Bricksage Rooms, King's Lynn The Walks

3.5 out of 5
10 Blackfriars Road King's Lynn England
Stay at this vacation home in King's Lynn. Enjoy housekeeping. Popular attractions Lynn Museum and Greyfriars Tower are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
Great location
Great location a few minutes walk from town centre shops, rail and bus stations. Timely communications meant accessing property was easy and stress free.

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

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Amber Cottage 3 Bed , In Snettisham, North Norfolk dogs welcome

Amber Cottage 3 Bed , In Snettisham, North Norfolk dogs welcome

Snettisham ENG
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in King's Lynn. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sandringham House and Snettisham ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
Lovely property, good location and facilities. Only downside was that the guest before us broke one of the toilets which meant it was a bit of a trek in the night if you needed the toilet.

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

Amber Cottage 3 Bed , In Snettisham, North Norfolk dogs welcome
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Popular places to visit

Built around 1482 by Sir Edmund Bedingfeld, Oxburgh Hall is a moated country house in Oxborough, Norfolk, England.

Oxburgh Hall

You can find out about the history of Oxborough with a stop at Oxburgh Hall. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Oxburgh Hall
Titchwell marsh plenty to go at for the serious and not so serious birder, oh and a fantastic beach.

RSPB Titchwell Marsh

Explore the great outdoors at RSPB Titchwell Marsh, a lovely green space in Titchwell. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Castle Rising, St Lawrence Church

Castle Rising

Find out about the history of Castle Rising with a stop at Castle Rising. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Castle Rising
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Custom House

You can browse the exhibits at Custom House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to King's Lynn. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Custom House

Brancaster Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Brancaster Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to King's Lynn. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Brancaster Beach

Kings Lynn Minster

You can find out about the history of King's Lynn with a visit to Kings Lynn Minster. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Kings Lynn Minster