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St George's Church - Hindolveston, Norfolk

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  • St. George the Martyr Church, The Street, Hindolveston, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5BS

    Facilities at this church

    Toilet
    Kitchen
    Electricity
    Breakfast add-on available

    In and around Hindolveston

    We’re pleased to offer you cosy Champing for two in the peaceful village of Hindolveston. With the North Norfolk Coast and the city of Norwich easily accessible, there is a variety of places to explore. Wonderful for cycling and walking breaks, and dogs get warm welcome too!

    Key Features of St George’s Church

    * Kitchen with fridge, sink, oven, hobs, microwave, kettle, toaster
    * Accessible flushing toilets inside the Church Rooms
    * Peaceful village location
    * Close to the award-winning market towns of Holt and Fakenham
    * Pilgrimage village at Walsingham nearby
    * Exclusive cosy stays for 1-2 guests
    * Wheelchair accessible
    * Walkers and cyclists welcome – close to The Marriot’s Way
    * Dog friendly – free to stay with dog bed provided
    * Car parking onsite
    * Plenty to explore in surrounding North Norfolk Coast

    The present St George’s is the successor to the previous church which was located just outside the village of Hindolveston and suffered a collapsed tower in 1892. Luckily, no one was injured. The chancel remained in use until this new church was complete in 1932. Much material was salvaged from the old church, whose ruined ivy-covered tower still stands. The current church displays an unusual mixture of styles: the brick buttresses of the 1930s and the lancet windows popular in the late 18th century. A medieval door has been reused at the north porch entrance. Fragments of stone from Canterbury and Norwich cathedrals were presented as a gesture of support for the rebuilding and are mounted in the nave wall.

    The other original features which have been recycled include the octagonal and half-round piers, the vandalised font, poppy-head bench ends, the 14th century piscina and a 17th century chest. Perhaps the most notable is the fine brass set depicting Edward and Margaret Hunt and their 14 children. Alongside the church the former village school became the Church Rooms where there is a kitchen and toilet.

    Rambling and roaming

    St George the Martyr Hindolveston is one of ten churches in beautiful and historic North Norfolk, known as the B&Bs and we are delighted to begin offering beds as part of our hospitality. Right on our doorstep is the stunning North Norfolk coast. It is perfect for walkers, cyclists and for those touring in cars. Holt is our nearest town, an award-winning country town at the end of the heritage North Norfolk Railway line from Sheringham.  Holkham Hall and the delights of Holkham sands are a must as well as Pensthorpe Natural Park and a trip out to see the seals at the end of Blakeney Point.

    For more about this friendly and welcoming Benefice and their other churches to visit locally, view their website here. They also have a handy interior of St George to explore too: St George Hindolveston – B&B Benefice (bandbchurches.co.uk)

    Reviews for Hindolveston

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    Since the dawn of (Champing™) time we have hosted thousands of happy champers in our hallowed havens. Their enthusiastic messages are left in visitor books up and down the land. Here are some submitted via the website.
    A beautiful small and itimate church in a peaceful village

    This was our debut Champing experience and we’re more than happy. It’s a bit quirky and everyone we told was fascinated. A beautiful small and itimate church in a peaceful village; it was a welcome refuge from the heatwave. The network coverage was a bit sporadic in this rural area but we viewed this as a positive as we sat and enjoyed an excellent Thai takeaway from the Crayfish in nearby Thursford accompanied by a bottle of wine and rested in the peace and the glow of the fary lights and battery candles. Many thanks to the team who assembled the camp beds and tables and facilities.

    Nixon and Kathy
    Thank you for your hospitality! 

    So very grateful for the directions and facilities provided, as I arrived late. The bed was made up nicely, and everything laid out clearly. Always appreciate electricity and running water, tea and kettle, and a hand towel, too, even if it’s a quick jaunt across the way. I didn’t know I’d be visiting during a heatwave, or I would have brought a battery-operated fan for some air circulation. I was happy to take the camp chair onto the lawn for dinner outdoors while watching the birds. In the summer months, an eye mask can help with a little extra darkness, too, and earplugs if the pigeons are bothersome. I love reading about the histories of the churches and am hopeful for the lives of the churches in the B&B to continue to be centers of community. Thank you for your hospitality! 

    Sarah M
    Already planning another champ

    My first time ‘Champing’ and I am already planning another one. Truly the most quiet and relaxed place I have ever been. We stayed for one night, it did get cold but once you get into your sleeping bag it was very toastie. I am a huge music fan of all types and the acoustics are just second to none. If you think you may get a bit spooked, dont worry, it does not last long. And the night sky was something else. If you are in two minds about going, chose the one that says yes. S & J

    Scott
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    From £55 per night for an adult.
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    • Infants under 2 stay for free
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    Where you'll be staying

    St George's Church - Hindolveston, Norfolk
    St. George the Martyr Church, The Street, Hindolveston, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5BS
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