Stanhoe Village and Gardens

Stanhoe is a small village around 11 miles east of Hunstanton. In the middle of the village is a large duck pond, otherwise known as the Pit. Many of the houses are built from traditional Norfolk materials of flint, chalk, and brick, roofed with curved red tiles. There are several fine large houses, including Stanhoe Hall. The village has a public house, The Duck Inn, and benefits from a Village Hall with a playing field and play area facilities. 

Stanhoe has an unusual and unique Grade I listed War Memorial, inscribed with the name sof all of those who served from the village in World War I and World War II. Also after 104 years, Stanhoe and Barwick Womens Institute is still flourishing with approximately 40 members.

The village has been a farming community since the Romans times. The name Stanhoe derived from the Saxon name (“stony hill”). The church of All Saints appears to have been originally built in the late thirteenth century. It was refurbished in the Victorian period and has fine stained glass from the late 19th and early 20th century.

The village sign features Sir Hervey de Stanhoe who was High Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk in 1260.

The village is well located on the B1155 between Docking and Burnham Market, ideal for exploring the coast and countryside including Creake Abbey at North Creake just 3 ½ miles away.