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Glandford

Glandford, home of the stunning 18th Century Country House Bayfield Hall,  is a pretty little hamlet sitting in between the larger villages of Wiveton and Letheringsett. Just 2 miles from the stunning North Norfolk coastline at Blakeney, the countryside it nestles in is just as beautiful. There are many footpaths that will take you either towards the coast or inland towards the fabulous Georgian market town of Holt.
Although the hamlet itself is tiny, there is plenty going on there:
Natural Surroundings Wildlife-Gardening & Wildflower Discovery Centre.
Lies on the Bayfield Estate, an area of farmland and woodland spread across rolling hills on either side of the River Glaven.
They offer a very special combination of gardens and grounds, as well as a nursery, cafe, shop and plant sales.
There are 8 acres to explore, with 20 wildlife-friendly demonstration gardens, wildflower meadows, riverside woodland and the River Glaven. Well-behaved dogs (on a short lead) are most welcome!
Manor Farm Barns
Located next to Cley Spy, forming part of a fine complex within Glandford and the Bayfield Estate. Current occupiers include Guy Allen Art Gallery, The BIRDscape Gallery, Cley Smokehouse and Bishop & Miller Auctioneers. The barns are situated three miles from the busy market town of Holt at the heart of the Glaven Valley Conservation Area. Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea are only a few miles away within the coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a prime tourist attraction.
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The BIRDscapes Gallery
Open Daily from 11am until 5pm
​Paintings, original prints and sculptures from over 80 of the UK’s leading bird and nature artists, including 25 members of The Society of Wildlife Artists.Diverse styles, from contemporary to classic, semi-abstract to photo-realistic.
Other wildlife and wild landscapes.
Wildlife jewellery, art books, giclée prints, cards, gift vouchers and more.
Bayfield Bird Walk (free map from BIRDscapes).
Cley Smokehouse Deli is located in the Manor Farm Barns in Glandford. They specialise in smoking the freshest fish and seafood from the local area, including crab, kippers, smoked prawns, mackerel, and salmon. They also offer tables 'Under the Sail' in warmer weather for pizzas which are cooked to order in a new wood-fired oven.
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Cley Spy
The wildlife lovers paradise that is Cley Spy stocks a large selection of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and optical accessories along with a range of outdoor clothing, bird food and feeders, books and gifts. They also stock a selection of bird and wildlife walk maps for the local area, a must visit for anyone who loves wildlife watching.
The Shell Museum, Glandford, is the oldest purpose-built museum in Norfolk and houses the finest seashell collection in the UK. As well as thousands of exquisite seashells, the Museum also contains fossils, birds’ eggs, agate ware, local archaeological finds and many more fascinating items. The Museum underwent a major refurbishment programme in 2003 when great care and attention were taken to both enhance and preserve its unique Victorian collection.
St Martin's Church The church, which sits on a bluff overlooking the river, was in ruins by the year 1730. There was some limited restoration work in 1875, but it was not until the end of the C19 that Sir Alfred Jodrell, who had inherited Bayfield Hall, decided to rebuild the church in its entirety as a memorial to his mother. Very elaborate carved woodwork and richly furnished interior, including stained glass windows from the workshop of Kempe and Bryans. The clock tower has a carillon of twelve bells. Look for a bench in the aisle features a dog on its end, said to be Sir Alfred's retriever
Bayfield Hall Antiques & Interiors Bayfield Hall is an elegant 18th Century country house set in 120 acres of parkland 0.9 miles from Glandford. The beautiful brick and flint building of the Old Stables incorporates Bayfield Hall Antiques and Interiors. This stunning setting is home to several very individual traders with years of buying experience and a passion for finding the unusual. Be inspired and discover antique, vintage and individual one-off pieces alongside Persian rugs, painted furniture, crystal chandeliers and lifestyle gifts.
The Wiveton Bell This relaxed pub (0.9 miles from Glandford) serves high quality, but unpretentious long lunches, sumptuous suppers and extends into a sun filled garden and terrace, the latter boasting views of the Wiveton Church over a meadow, throughout warmer months.
Menus celebrate artisan local suppliers, complemented by pub classics. Award winning cheeses, freshly caught seafood and home-reared meats are on their doorstep chefs stay true to the region. There is a diverse wine list, range of beer and ales  – including non-alcoholic – seasonal mocktails and cocktails.
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