Situated around the River Burn, the Burnhams comprise Burnham Overy Town and Burnham Norton, which overlook Scolt Head Island and Norton Marshes, Burnham Deepdale, which is popular for camping and glamping, Burnham Overy Staithe, Burnham Thorpe, birthplace of seafaring hero Nelson, and, of course, Burnham Market. Picture postcard pretty, the traditional Georgian village is full of charm, with boutiques, galleries and award-winning restaurants. There’s no wonder it’s a favourite destination for celebrities.
WHERE TO STAY IN THE BURNHAMS
Perched on The Green at Burnham Market, the historic Hoste Arms has long been a favourite countryside bolthole for the A list.
Offering comfort and luxury, there are 47 individually curated bedrooms, which have been designed to help guests switch into relaxation mode.
The building itself is packed with character – choose your reading nook and kick back for a few hours. As well as a pub (the bar dates back 400 years) and restaurant, where the menu is bursting with local flavours, there’s a spa where you can book in for a treatment or two and a fitness suite.
You might never want to check out.
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Socius, Burnham Market
In Foundry Place, just off North Street, at Socius locally sourced produce is transformed into a modern British take on tapas where sharing is encouraged.
The restaurant is featured in both the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide.
The Hero, Burnham Overy Staithe
North Norfolk is walking territory - and if you want to bring your canine companion along on your trip, then they're more than welcome at The Hero at Burnham Overy Staithe.
The menu is bursting with hearty fare to replenish your energy reserves after a bracing beach walk - there are biscuits for dogs too - and there's a wood burner to warm up by.
You could even make a stay of it - and all their rooms are dog friendly.
No Twenty9, Burnham Market
Everything from Wells crab sandwiches to Norfolk ‘old spot’ tomahawk is on the menu at one of north Norfolk's most stylish dining destinations, No Twenty9 in Burnham Market.
Sister business No Thirty3 next door is your destination for fresh bread, cakes, savouries and breakfast pastries to get the day off to a good start.
SHOPPING IN THE BURNHAMS
You can easily while away a morning or afternoon - and give your credit card a workout - exploring Burnham Market's boutiques and galleries.
If you love your labels, then check out the latest drops from brands such as Bella Freud, Rixo and Essentiel Antwerp at Anna and Barbour, Gant and Ralph Lauren at Gun Hill.
If your abode is a stylish sanctuary, then head to Norfolk Living for the finishing touches that turn a house into a home. Or add a bold splash of colour with a new throw or rug from Bombay Sprout.
Bookworms will be in their element as they scour the shelves and add to their to-be-read piles at Brazen Head Books and White House Books.
Discover your new favourite artist at Fairfax Gallery and Pocock the Artmonger.
And don't forget a present for your four-legged friend. Doggy boutique Eric and Dolly's stocks everything the stylish pooch could require.
THINGS TO DO IN THE BURNHAMS
On the coast, there's a brilliant mile-long walk from Burnham Overy Staithe to the beach. From the harbour the river meanders through the salt marshes and sand dunes right down to the sea - and it's well worth making the trip to enjoy the reward of this secluded stretch of coast.
During the summer months you can catch the ferry from Burnham Overy Staithe to Scolt Head Island. This untamed wilderness is a really special place to visit and is home to rare wildlife.
Norfolk has the most surviving round tower churches in the country - including at Burnham Deepdale, where there's also a market with a cafe and pop-up shops. The campsite often holds special events such as the Deepdale Festival, which is held at the end of September and the Hygge in March.
From here you can also join the Norfolk Coastal Path - we love the walk to Holkham. And if you're a stargazer, the area's dark skies make it the perfect destination for amateur astronomers.
