SALTHOUSE

A small village on the North Norfolk Coast, nestled between the heath ridge above and the salt marsh below.

Salthouse Introduction

The small village of Salthouse nestles between a high ridge above and the salt marsh towards the coast. In times gone by there would have been salt pans and large piles of salt crystals ready for transport. Now, the village is a lovely quiet spot to enjoy the views over the marshes and bird watchers come from all over to observe both common and rare species. The beach is a large pebble bank and is the only protection from the penetrating north winds, high tides and severe weather. The village contains the attractive church of St. Nicholas, which contains a fine font and rood, a post-office/shop and a lovely pub overlooking the marshes.

Local Websites:Salthouse History

Norfolk Coast Path

Salthouse Map


	What to See and Do

	Visit the Dun Cow and enjoy a pub lunch
	Walk down and along the shingle beach
	Visit Salthouse church and churchyard
	Walk up onto Salthouse Heath and enjoy the views
	Visit the nearby Muckleburgh Collection

Salthouse Guided Tour

We start our tour of Salthouse in the pub! - The Dun Cow is raised and from the garden at the front you get wonderful views out over the marshes. It's a lovely place to enjoy a great pub lunch and take in the views.
Dun Cow pub Salthouse	Telescope at the Dun Cow pub
Pub garden at the Dun Cow Salthouse	View over Salthouse village

The beach at Salthouse is a pebble bank and does not offer much protection to the village. You can feel the wind blowing and it feels as if it is blowing right through you!
Pebble beach at Salthouse	Sea fishing at Salthouse

Some of the land around the beach is managed by the National Trust and is mainly marshland, but it gives good views back towards the village.
The National Trust Gramborough Hill Salthouse	View of Salthouse and the church from the beach

To the back of the village the land rises quite steeply and on the top of the ridge is Salthouse Heath. This is an ancient site and has been returned to heathland after an invasion of trees. The heath gives wonderful views of the coast, the village and church below. The heath itself is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and is great for a walk. As well as heather and ferns, the heath now contains many wild flowers, including Foxglove and Wild Rose.
The view of the coast from Salthouse Heath	Salthouse church from Salthouse Heath
Walking on footpaths on Salthouse Heath	Purple heather on Salthouse Heath
Foxglove spikes on Salthouse Heath	Wild rose flowers on Salthouse Heath

The church of St Nicholas at Salthouse stands between the village and high ridge and is high enough to avoid any flood water. A path leads from the road to the large church yard. See the Norfolk Churches website for more information.
Footpath to Salthouse church by Pear Tree Cottage	Salthouse parish church of St. Nicholas

Inside, the nave and chancel were rebuilt in the 15th century at a time of great prosperity. The church contains a fine font with lions and a painted rood screen.
Inside Salthouse church	Pulpit in Salthouse church
Font in Salthouse church	Painted rood in Salthouse church

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TOUR INDEX

Introduction
Map
Salthouse Village
Beach & Saltmarsh
Salthouse Heath
Parish Church

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