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Burnham Thorpe is a hamlet and civil parish on the River Burn and near the coast of Norfolk, England. It is famous for being the birthplace of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, victor at the Battle of Trafalgar and one of Britain's greatest heroes.
Burnham Thorpe. Around ½ mile inland from Burnham Market, the village of Burnham Thorpe is the birthplace of Horatio Nelson. His father, Edmund Nelson, moved to Burnham Thorpe in 1755, after his marriage.
Burnham Thorpe is close to the north norfolk coast which has miles of beautiful beaches to visit including Burnham Overy Staithe, Holkham and Wells Next The Sea. In addition to beaches there is a number of places worth visiting including Kings Lynn norfolk and Hunstanton seaside resort.
Around ½ mile inland from Burnham Market, the village of Burnham Thorpe is the birthplace of Horatio Nelson. His father, Edmund Nelson, moved to Burnham Thorpe in 1755, after his marriage. Horatio, the 6th of their 11 children was born on 29th September 1758 at the Parsonage.
The tiny village of Burnham Thorpe is the birthplace of Horatio Nelson, and yet there are few signposts to lead you to the relics of England’s most famous admiral which are to be found here. Your best bet is to follow signs to Burnham Market from the A149, and then look for another signpost to Burnham Thorpe, or consult a good map!
Burnham Thorpe is a hamlet and civil parish on the River Burn and near the coast of Norfolk, England. It is famous for being the birthplace of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, victor at the Battle of Trafalgar and one of Britain's greatest heroes.
Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk. Make your way to the School House, a large detached, characterful flint and brick rural retreat with outdoor pool, set blissfully in the centre of beautiful Burnham Thorpe, Admiral Lord Nelson’s birthplace, close to a fantastic pub serving good food and local ales.
