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A visitors guide to the small village of Glandford in Norfolk,
located under three miles from the North Norfolk Coast. Glandford
nestles in the Glaven Valley a small Norfolk village built by the
Jodrell family, consisting of charming flint and red bricked houses. A
short stroll through the village will bring you to the petite Glandford
Shell Museum, contained in a charming flint cottage with Flemish gables.
Here you will find exquisite examples of craftsmanship some done in
shells, along with many other exhibits including a piece of pottery from
Pompeii. This small museum is a must for anyone who has a love of
beautiful things.
Glandford has no village pub/inn, but a short amble over the footbridge
along the lane through river meadows where there are pretty views of the
picturesque Glaven Valley, will bring you to the village of Wiveton,
where there is a good watering hole.
For Holiday Accommodation in Glandford and near by - Self Catering -
Holiday Cottages and Bed and Breakfast check out our Glandford
Holiday Accommodation Pages.
For retail therapy and provisions take a trip to the nearby Georgian
town of Holt. The heart of Holt is very
picturesque comprising of a jumble of attractive colour washed buildings
with many of those in the market square listed as 'of architectural
importance'. Additional attractions are the North Norfolk Steam Railway
sited outside the main thoroughfare, accessed either by foot or bus
which will whisk you away to the seaside resort of Sheringham.
Heading towards the coast you will find the coastal village of Blakeney
sheltered by four miles of sand and shingle known as Blakeney Point
which is owned by the National Trust. Blakeney Point has over 1,000
acres of sand dunes and is a nature reserve, home to the common and grey
seal. It is also a bird sanctuary with a wealth of bird life including
Terns, Oyster Catchers, Plovers and Redshank. It is possible to walk out
to Blakeney Point from Cley but it is a ten
mile hike of rough walking. So easier to take advantage of boat trip
from either Blakeney or Morston Quay to get to the point.
The Norfolk Wildlife Cley
Marshes are under two miles away exceptionally good for watching birds
and other marshland specialities. It has an environmentally
friendly visitor centre incorporates an observation area, interactive
interpretation including a remote controllable wildlife camera, a café,
and sales area. Four hides (with excellent wheelchair access) provide
bird watching within metres of the pools where the birds congregate.
Around the village of Salthouse is an
area of extensive marsh and salt-water lagoons protected by a high
pebble defence-bank from the voracious appetite of the North Sea. It has
a well-deserved reputation for producing rare bird life and waders in
particular.
Spotted Redshank, Sandpipers, Little Stint and
Godwits frequent its habitat. Higher up Salthouse Heath with its gorse
and broom has a small breeding population of Nightjar as well as Tree
Pipit and Nightingale. A white washed cottage in the village sells
seasonal fish and chips from its back room to hungry ornithologists.
 The
River Glaven runs through Glandford and just
over the foot bridge there is a nice convenient bench where you can sit
and watch the antics of the village ducks.
 The
shells were collected from all over the
world by Sir Alfred Jodrell and were originally stored in boxes at his
home at Bayfield Hall until the museum was built. The collection is
still being added to.
Do
take the time to have a look at the inside of
the beautiful church of St. Mary, you wont be disappointed. Please make
certain that your shoes are clean before entering as the church is
partially carpeted and remember that all donations are gratefully
received for its upkeep. |
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