Visit the Enchanting Seashell Museum

East of England | Fun things to do in Norfolk | Museums | Sightseeing

If you are looking for something unique to see how about a visit down to the shell museum? The Shell Museum in 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, pottery, local archaeological finds, and much more.

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See the oldest purpose-built museum in Norfolk down at The Shell Museum!

The museum is absolutely charming. As an early guide to Norfolk described it: “Nature could hardly stage a more delightful scene. Its church is a jewel set in a garden on the hill, looking over the wooded valley where the River Glaven flows to the sea. Below it is a rare little museum for all who love beautiful things…” You can also see the church St Martin’s on the hill above the museum that chimes the hour and also rings out a hymn or Christmas carol.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm and 2,00 pm to 4.30 pm
Over 50 artefacts on offer
Prices – Adults £2.50, £2 Senior Citizens, 50p Children.

The Shell Museum

Glandford, Holt
Glandford near Holt
East of England
NR25 7JR

Phone: 01263 740081
Website: shellmuseum.org.uk

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