about the area
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Burnham Overy parish includes the larger village of Burnham Overy Town and the smaller coastal village of Burnham Overy Staithe. Both places are approached along the coastal A149 road through fields of corn and extensive views out to the marshes and mudflats and dunes.
Burnham Overy Staithe is a small coastal village with salt marshes and channels out to the ocean, which are only navigable to small vessels.
In the past the staithe used be a small seaport frequented by fishermen. Now it is frequented by walkers, sailors and birdwatchers alike.
The region around here is designated as a place of outstanding natural beauty. You can catch the ferry (tide permitting) out to the nature reserve of Scolt Head Island, a bird and seal sanctuary.
Burnham Overy Staithe has a very different feel during each of the seasons of the year. In summer it’s a hive of activity with people wading through the surf at low tied and prairie fields of pale blue sea lavender in the month of August.
In the cooler months the area becomes almost deserted with only the cries of the gulls and the tingling of the halyards on the small boats for company. It’s a lovely place in any season.
On the outskirts of the town are a fine group of 18th century mill buildings next to the river Burn, here the large black
Burnham Overy windmill dominates the skyline for miles
Some Places to Visit
- Titchwell Marsh Wildfowl Sanctury
- Scolt Head Island (PDF File)
- Holkham Hall
- Little Walsingham Shrine
- Sandringham Estate
- Blickling Hall
- North Norfolk Railway
- Snettisham Park
- Thursford Collection
images of B.O.S
The Beach
The fresh water meadows to the east of Burnham Overy Staithe, as seen from the footpath from Staithe to beach. The trees left of centre indicate the position of the frontal dunes and beach
The Creek
The harbour mouth, creek and saltmarshes at Burnham Overy Staithe, as seen from the footpath from Staithe to beach
Salt Marshes
The harbour mouth, creek and saltmarshes at Burnham Overy Staithe, as seen from the footpath from Staithe to beach
