Some of the earliest visitors to East Anglia, the Vikings, were so taken with the area that they called it ‘the Summer country’. However, these days those of us who are lucky enough to live here know that it’s a beautiful area whatever the season. Great Ryburgh sits in the very heart of the award winning Wensum Valley, only a handful of miles inland from the beautiful north Norfolk coast. A stones throw from the river bank stands St. Andrew’s Church, with its distinctive round tower dating back to the late 11th century. Just across the road sits the Blue Boar Inn, itself dating back to the 17^th century. Great Ryburgh continues to thrive…

Local Interest

Great Ryburgh is located only a few miles from the historic market town of Fakenham, whose weekly Thursday market is still a highlight for locals and tourists alike. A mile to the north of the village is Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, which was the home of BBC Springwatch for several years, and is an award winning tourist attraction in its own right. For those with an passion for history the area boasts numerous sites of interest, including the superb remains of Binham Priory and the Iron Age Hillfort at Warham. However, for many people, the true attraction lies with our big skies and open beaches…

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