Warham, Norfolk

Warham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.

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Warham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated about 3 miles inland from the north Norfolk coast, 3 miles south-east of the town of Wells-next-the-Sea and 30 miles north-west of the city of Norwich.

The civil parish has an area of 7 miles² and in the 2001 census had a population of 193 in 79 households. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of North Norfolk.

Surprisingly, this small village has two large medieval churches, All Saints near the village centre and St Mary Magdalen about 500yds away. Originally, there were two ecclesiastical parishes here, but the two parishes were merged after the reformation.

With its brick and flint cottages, Warham has a genuine old world charm and a tangible tranquility.

Warham Camp is one of the best examples of an Iron Age camp in England. It's remains are situated to the south of the village, on a rise overlooking the river Stiffkey. It is believed that the Iceni tribe lived here.

The Three Horseshoes is a lovely old pub set in the tranquil surroundings of Warham, Norfolk

With gas lighting, stone floors, scrubbed wooden tables, and open fireplace, the Three Horseshoes is a lovely old place set in tranquil surroundings. A rambling clutch of old rooms feature sturdy furniture and an abundant collection of antiques and knick-knacks.
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The Old Post Office Bed and Breakfast at The Three Horseshoes in Warham, Norfolk

Next door to the Three Horseshoes Pub, the Old Post Office Cottage is sure to make your stay in North Norfolk a memorable one. With many exposed beams and period furnishings, the cottage is comfortable with a very homely feel. Residents can relax in the cottage garden during summer evenings and on colder days, the guest’s lounge with it’s inglenook fireplace, offers comfort and warmth. » find out more about B&B at the Old Post Office Cottage

Wells-next-the-sea and around Warham

Just 3 miles away is the seaside town of Wells-next-the-sea with it's working harbour and miles of beautiful pine-fringed beaches. Wells boasts two narrow gauge Railways; one from the Quay to the Beach and another, the Wells - Walsingham light Railway just outside town. The town offers plenty of traditional seaside shops and amusements. The golden sandy beach can reached by road, miniature railway or by the grass covered embankment which runs parallel to the main shipping channel, a very pleasant walk.