In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty two miles south east of Cromer lies Aylmerton, a village sheltering in a little valley, surrounded by woods and open fields in countryside that gives the lie to Noel Coward’s “very flat, Norfolk”. There is evidence of Stone Age habitation and a Roman camp on the National Trust heath land close to the village. The fifteenth century church of St John the Baptist stands on the slope to the north of the village. With architecture typical of Norfolk’s medieval churches, St John’s has a round tower said to be 700 years old. Inside can be found a screen from 1500, and bench ends made four hundred years ago, with the poppies that grow so freely in the area carved elaborately in them (Poppyland, the area “discovered” by Clement Scott at the end of the nineteenth century, is just three miles east of the village). At the crossroads just a mile south of Aylmerton there is a restored stone cross, beautiful in its simplicity, believed to have been a way marker for pilgrims on the road to Walsingham.
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Places to Stay near Aylmerton
The Eiders (0.77 miles)
Felbrigg Lodge (1.07 miles)
This luxury bed and breakfast accommodation is situated in an idyllic romantic setting, in a peaceful countryside location a short drive from the picturesque north Norfolk coast. Felbrigg Lodge adjoins the southern boundary of Felbrigg Hall, ... More | visit website
Sunrays (2.57 miles)
A superb Arts and Crafts dwelling offering 4 Star Silver award quality accommodation. One Suite in the main house and two annexe rooms which have the advantage of being on ... More
Dales Country House Hotel (2.71 miles)
Nestled in National Trust parkland, close to the North Norfolk coast, you will find a timeless beauty which is, the Dales Country House Hotel.
Experience the delights of this quintessentially English grade II listed country ... More | visit website
Anglia Court Hotel (2.75 miles)
The Hotel is less than five minutes walk from the town centre and all of Cromer's popular attractions. The magnificent church of St Peter & St Paul dominates the town centre with it's ... More | visit websiteLinks Country Park Hotel Golf Club (2.84 miles)
Aldborough Hall (3.15 miles)
Approached via a secluded driveway leading to our lovely Georgian Country House close to the lovely village of Aldborough.The first thing to strike you is the intensity of the silence ... More
Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel (3.56 miles)
Welcome. Historic Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel is one of East Anglia’s finest bijou hotels from which you can enjoy the delights of beautiful North Norfolk. The hotel is located close to ... More
Kelling Heath Holiday Park (3.93 miles)
Luxury caravan holiday homes, woodland lodges and touring & camping pitches amongst 250 acres of woodland and rare open heathland in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The perfect location to relax and unwind with ... More | visit website
Sea Marge Hotel (4.21 miles)
This fine Grade II listed building resplendent in 5 acres of terraced gardens and ... More | visit website
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