Norfolk


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-nbsp-nbsp">WHY?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Stylish, serene and steeped in charm, Burnham Market is the jewel of North Norfolk. With chic boutiques, cosy pubs, and foodie hotspots clustered around a pretty village green, it blends countryside calm with a touch of Chelsea glamour. Just minutes from the stunning coast and surrounded by natural beauty, it&#8217;s perfect for beach lovers, walkers, and those seeking a refined rural escape.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1503" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Hoste-Arms-food.png" alt="alfresco dining at The Hoste Arms Burnham Market" class="wp-image-69776" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Hoste-Arms-food.png 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Hoste-Arms-food-798x800.png 798w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Hoste-Arms-food-998x1000.png 998w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Hoste-Arms-food-400x400.png 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Hoste-Arms-food-768x770.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Hoste-Arms-food-500x500.png 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Hoste Arms</figcaption></figure>



<p>Burnham Market punches well above its weight when it comes to food.&nbsp;<a href="https://sociusnorfolk.co.uk/book-a-table/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Socius</a> leads the charge with sleek, open-kitchen small-plate dining that’s big on flavour and local ingredients. For cocktails, live music and some award-winning nosh, head to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.number-29.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">No.Twenty9</a> (it&#8217;s bakery, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnham33bakery/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">No.Thirty3</a> is a <em>must</em> for fresh bread, morning pastries and sweet treats too), while&nbsp;<a href="https://the-nelson.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Nelson Pub</a>&nbsp;keeps things cosy with elevated pub classics. Just on the green you&#8217;ll find the Muddy Award-winning <a href="https://www.thehostearms.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hoste Arms</a>, a great modern British restaurant and cosy pub with an inglenook fireplace perfect for winter afternoons and a glass(es) of vino. And we&#8217;ll always have a soft spot for <a aria-label="Tilly's Café (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.tillys-cafe.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tilly&#8217;s Café</a>, the oldest running café in Burnham, it&#8217;s our go to for brunch and afternoon tea. </p>



<p>You&#8217;re 5 minutes from <a href="https://www.theduckstanhoe.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Duck Inn</a>, Stanhoe, where a certain Mr Giles Coren said he &#8220;had nowhere to go for superlatives&#8230; the food here was properly good&#8221;. Another 5 mins in the other direction is the Muddy Award-winning <a href="https://www.whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">White Horse</a>, in Brancaster, with its stunning Marshside Bar and delectable seafood, and, if you want something extra special,&nbsp;<a href="https://nestfarmhouse.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nest Farmhouse</a>&nbsp;near Fakenham (15 min drive) is winning fans for its elegant, farmhouse-style tasting menus &#8211; and it&#8217;s no wonder with the co-founders of Nest and Restaurant St. Barts at the helm (Londoners, are we right or are we right?!). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1810" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Norfolk-Living.jpg" alt="Norfolk Living" class="wp-image-69817" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Norfolk-Living.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Norfolk-Living-663x800.jpg 663w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Norfolk-Living-829x1000.jpg 829w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Norfolk-Living-768x927.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Norfolk-Living-1273x1536.jpg 1273w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Burnham may be small, but it’s big on boutique charm. Style mavens love the local branch of Primrose Hill fave <a aria-label="Anna (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.shopatanna.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anna</a> for flattering frocks, <a aria-label="Gilly's (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.gillysofburnhammarket.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gilly&#8217;s</a> and <a href="https://www.gunhill.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOoo3a0YhFqziQ448u1pSgbOkIMhFmgsMvpizmKSobYr7TMASmPO1">Gun Hill</a> are great too as is <a aria-label="The Hat Shop (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.burnhamhats.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hat Shop</a> for stylish headgear. <a href="https://www.boudiccadesign.co.uk/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boudicca Design</a> makes delectable bespoke fragrances and candles (Samphire &amp; Sage is divine), while <a href="https://norfolkliving.co.uk">Norfolk Living</a>, <a href="https://www.barefootretreats.co.uk/barefoot-living/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barefoot Living</a> and <a href="https://bombaysprout.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bombay Sprout</a> have you covered on the homeware, furniture and gift front. And for the pampered pooch in your life, <a href="https://www.eric-dollys.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eric and Dolly&#8217;s</a> is your one stop shop for fido-friendly treats and accessories.</p>



<p>Foodies will be in paradise thanks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humblepiedeli/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Humble Pie Deli</a> and its homemade selection of pies and chutneys, and the fresh pasta and Italian delicacies from the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tuscanfarmshop/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tuscan Farm Shop</a>. While pescatarians will be completely hooked at <a aria-label="Gurney's (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.gurneysfishshop.co.uk/history.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gurneys</a> which sells the freshest local fish from a photogenic old shop. The stunning <a aria-label="Creake Abbey (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.creakeabbey.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Creake Abbey</a> with its monthly <a aria-label="Farmers' Market (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.creakeabbey.co.uk/farmers-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Farmers&#8217; Market</a> and <a aria-label="courtyard of brilliant indie shops (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.creakeabbey.co.uk/shop-courtyard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">courtyard of brilliant indie shops</a> is just 2 miles away, as is <a aria-label="Dalegate Market  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.dalegatemarket.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dalegate Market</a> with more indies and spring, summer and Christmas pop-up shops.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1363" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-17.15.55.png" alt="Purely Polished " class="wp-image-69835" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-17.15.55.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-17.15.55-587x800.png 587w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-17.15.55-734x1000.png 734w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-29-at-17.15.55-768x1047.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Burnham is big on wellbeing. For all your beauty needs take your pick from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purelypolishedburnhammarket/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Purely Polished</a>, a hair and beauty salon nestled within <a href="https://www.number-29.com/beauty-salon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">No.Twenty9</a>, <a href="https://thebeautyroomburnham.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beauty Room</a> at Whiteway Farm and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aura37_lauramarfleet/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aura37</a> which specialises in bespoke facials. To take the relaxation that step further, just a short hop away, <a href="https://www.wildyoganorfolk.com/wildyogagarden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wild Yoga Garden</a> offers outdoor yoga, sauna sessions, and wild swimming in a magical orchard by the coast. All our other essential healthcare services are within easy reach, including a well-equipped Health Centre offering GP appointments, and physiotherapy as well as dentists.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>Burnham is a close-knit village with a warm and welcoming community. <a href="https://www.burnhamcommunityassociation.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Burnham Community Association</a> (BCA) runs a variety of social activities for all ages year round. Elsewhere the annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Burnhamvillagefe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Village Fete</a> is summer staple, plus the monthly <a href="https://www.theburnhamsmarket.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burnhams Market</a> showcasing local artisans at St. Mary’s Westgate Church.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/11/wells-next-the-sea-beach-huts.jpg" alt="Beach huts at Wells-next-the-Sea" class="wp-image-45755" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/11/wells-next-the-sea-beach-huts.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/11/wells-next-the-sea-beach-huts-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/11/wells-next-the-sea-beach-huts-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/11/wells-next-the-sea-beach-huts-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>With the delights of the North Norfolk coastline within easy reach there&#8217;s plenty to see and do nearby. Wells next the Sea with its pretty candy coloured beach huts (which you can hire by the day from <a aria-label="The Hap (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thehappyhuts.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Happy Huts</a>) is a quick 6 mile drive (or bike ride away) then there&#8217;s Brancaster and Holkham beach both just over 5 miles away. You&#8217;ll need more than a day to explore historic maritime King&#8217;s Lynn, once one of Europe&#8217;s most prominent ports. Famed for its stunning stripy cliffs, Hunstanton is great for an old-fashioned day at the seaside, one of the few places on the east coast you can watch the sunset and it has a world-class <a aria-label="golf club (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hunstantongolfclub.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">golf club</a> for keen swingers. There are <a aria-label="watersports (opens in a new tab)" href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/activities/norfolk-watersports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">watersports</a> all along the coast including jet skiing, paddle boarding and sailing. A trip to see the seals at Blakeney Point is a must. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="668" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/52680077896_5519bc763c_b.jpg" alt="Holkham Hall" class="wp-image-69832" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/52680077896_5519bc763c_b.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/52680077896_5519bc763c_b-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/07/52680077896_5519bc763c_b-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>In town, <a href="https://www.fairfaxgallery.com/burnham-market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fairfax Gallery</a> showcases contemporary British art and always has some exciting names on the roster (<a href="https://www.fairfaxgallery.com/artist/mary-jane-ansell/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mary Jane Ansel</a>, <a href="https://www.fairfaxgallery.com/artist/jack-frame/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jack Frame</a>, <a href="https://www.fairfaxgallery.com/artist/beckie-reed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beckie Reed</a> to name a few). Elsewhere there&#8217;s year round fun cultural fun to be had at <a href="https://www.holkham.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Holkham Hall</a>, <a aria-label="Sandringham Estate (opens in a new tab)" href="https://sandringhamestate.co.uk/attractions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sandringham Estate</a> and <a aria-label="Dalegate Market  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.dalegatemarket.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dalegate Market</a>. In the balmy months, catch outdoor theatre and cinema and plenty of seasonal festive fun come winter. And for more world-class theatre and arts, head to <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/best-places-to-live/norfolk/norwich/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Norwich</a> (roughly an hours drive) for more world-class theatre and arts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Average house prices in Burnham Market last year was £893,929. On average, terraced homes sell for £990,000, semis £569,000 and detached house £1,085,000.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="999" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/1SussexFarmLaneBM-4.jpg" alt="house for sale in Burnham Market" class="wp-image-72269" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/1SussexFarmLaneBM-4.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/1SussexFarmLaneBM-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/1SussexFarmLaneBM-4-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/1SussexFarmLaneBM-4-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Stunning 4-bed period cottage <a href="https://www.sowerbys.com/properties/20865252/sales#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the market for £1.175m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>The nearest Ofsted Outstanding nursery is at <a aria-label="Glebe House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://glebehouseschool.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Glebe House</a> in Hunstanton, there is a nursery in the village, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/burnhammarketnurseryschool/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burnham Market Nursery School</a> too, and a Nursery at <a href="https://www.greshams.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gresham’s</a>&nbsp;in Holt.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>The nearest independent senior school is <a href="https://www.greshams.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gresham’s</a>&nbsp;in Holt, which also has Nursery, Pre-Prep &amp; Prep and offers boarding from Year 3. <a aria-label="Wymondham (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wymondhamcollege.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wymondham</a> <a aria-label="College (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wymondhamcollege.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">College</a> is a highly sought-after state boarding school. <a aria-label="Glebe House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://glebehouseschool.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Glebe House</a> in Hunstanton is a Nursery, Pre-Prep &amp; Prep School with boarding. State options are <a aria-label="Burnham Market Primary School (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/page/?title=Burnham+Market+Primary+School&amp;pid=8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burnham Market Primary School</a> (Ofsted Outstanding), slightly outside the village centre, which takes part in regular community events in the surrounding area. It&#8217;s in the catchment for <a aria-label="Alderman Peel High School (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/page/?title=Alderman+Peel+High+School&amp;pid=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alderman Peel High School</a> (Ofsted Good) in nearby Wells next the Sea. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Burnham Market was the scene of Norfolk’s most notorious murders. Don&#8217;t worry, they were back in 1835 when Frances Billing and Catherine Frary bought arsenic from the unsuspecting pharmacist and bumped off three people, before being caught and hanged in front of a crowd of 20,000. Pre-Netflix, obvs. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s a good three-hour drive from London, around two from Cambridge and just over an hour from Norwich. King&#8217;s Lynn, with a direct train line to London King&#8217;s Cross, is a 45 minute drive. Let&#8217;s face it, this isn&#8217;t exactly the commuter belt. </p>



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