Natural landmarks · East of England
Holkham Gap
In or near Burnham Thorpe.
Holkham Gap — a natural feature in england east midlands.
Keith Salvesen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea · 3.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Holkham Gap is a named natural feature in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Norfolk Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HOLKHAM
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: North Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holkham Gap is a natural landmark located in the East Midlands. It is characterised by its expansive sandy beach and unique coastal landscape. The area is noted for its ecological significance, providing a habitat for various wildlife species. Visitors can expect a serene environment ideal for walking and observing nature.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9667, 0.8167
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Holkham
- Postcode
- NR23 1RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea — 3.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646757 (CC BY 4.0)
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Holkham National Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.4 km
Ancient House
B&Bs · 0.8 km
Holkham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
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Museums · 0.9 km
Holkham Naturist Beach
Beaches · 0.9 km
Holkham Meals
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.1 km
Holkham Beach
Beaches · 1.2 km
The Leicester Monument
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Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
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Vineyards · 1.8 km
Pinewoods Holiday Park
Campsites · 1.9 km
Mill Farm
Campsites · 1.9 km
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Holkham National Nature Reserve
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Holkham War Memorial
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Holkham
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Holkham Naturist Beach
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Where to eat & stay near Holkham Gap
Places to stay
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Mill Farm
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holkham Gap?
- Holkham Gap is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR23 1RJ), in the parish of Holkham.
- What is Holkham Gap?
- Holkham Gap — a natural feature in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Holkham Gap?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR23 1RJ.
- Is Holkham Gap a protected site?
- Yes — Holkham Gap is part of the North Norfolk Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HOLKHAM National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Holkham Gap?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR23 1RJ.