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Moving to Burnham Market with Hamiltons Removals
Burnham Market is a picturesque and vibrant 17th century village in Norfolk. This historic village, known as Chelsea-on-Sea, is one of the Norfolk Burnhams, a group of adjacent villages on the north coast of Norfolk. The small but bustling village was additionally named as one of Britain’s most desirable spots in a Savills survey in the Daily Telegraph and was rated among the ’20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland’ by Condé Nast Traveller in 2020. Here Hamiltons Removals take a closer look at this traditional Georgian village for those who are considering moving to Burnham Market.
The village is brimming with beautiful buildings, shops and eateries, as well as a lively market every Wednesday. There are a mixture of restaurants, cafes and bakeries, suitable for all occasions and moods. More formal dining venues include The Hoste Arms, a luxury hotel and pub, English tapas-style restaurant Socius, and No.Twenty9, a bar and restaurant recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the top 80 places to stay in Great Britain. Other more casual eating highpoints include the bakery and cafe No.Thirty3 and the Tuscan Farm Shop, a café, wine bar and deli.
Shopping wise, the village has a mixture of upmarket chains – Joules and Jack Wills both have branches here – as well as an eclectic mix of independent stores. These include gems such as The White House Bookshop, Barefoot Living, Little Sunshine Toys, Norfolk Living … the list could go on!
Similarly, there are plenty of places to stay; The White House is a gorgeous building available to book by room or in its entirety or choose The Nelson, a superb country inn first recorded as a pub in 1685. Additionally, Burnham Market has a Norfolk Hideaways branch, with 29 of their properties situated in the village. They offer all kinds of stays, from luxurious and romantic getaways to family and dog-friendly holidays. One of their properties even houses 31 people!
Not only is the little village buzzing with shops and restaurants, it also has a strong and welcoming sense of community. The Burnhams Tennis Club, for instance, describes itself as ‘your family- friendly club in the heart of beautiful Burnham Market’. With more than 200 members and junior tennis coaching laid on, the inclusive club has two floodlit hard courts and a clubhouse.
The village hall is, likewise, a centre for community spirit and activities, with activities such as Bridge Club, The Quilters and the Phoenix Ladies, a group set up 16 years ago and which meets each week.
Perhaps Burnham Market’s best feature, however, is its proximity to the North Norfolk coastline. The Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Beauty includes some of the most unspoilt beaches in the UK. The village is close to the beaches at Holkham, Brancaster and Burnham Overy Staithe, and is only six miles from Wells-next-the-Sea. The small paradise of Scolt Head Island, a National Trust Nature Reserve, is also close by. Pink-footed geese migrate here during the colder months.
The Royal estate of Sandringham, a favourite country retreat of Queen Elizabeth II, is only a stone’s throw away. The estate’s parkland, courtyard and gardens are open to the public.
Equally impressive is Holkham Hall, a magnificent 18th century Palladian style stately home with a beautiful walled garden and acres of stunning dog-friendly parkland. The hall itself is open to the public, as well as the surrounding grounds which offer a woodland play area, nature and bike trails, the beautiful St Withburga Church and a stunning fountain before the hall’s entrance.
Holkham, which was used for filming the movie The Duchess, has a Park Run every Saturday and well-being walks every third Tuesday of each month. This month you can also discover ‘Holkham Hall by Candlelight’; an opportunity to tour the hall in all its Christmas finery.
Holkham is known for its abundance of deer; the best time to catch the rutting season is usually late October to November.
Moving to Burnham Market with Hamiltons Removals
If you are interested in moving to Burnham Market, then Hamiltons Removals are the people to get you there. We are based on the Norfolk/Suffolk border and our local knowledge and expertise will make your move as smooth as possible, whether you are a domestic or commercial customer.
We can help with removals to all parts of Norfolk, including Wells next the Sea, Sheringham, Cromer and Long Stratton, as well as the county’s capital Norwich. If you would like to know more, call us on 01379 855203; you can also follow this link if you would like an online quote for your move.
Top Tips on Using Self Storage over the Festive Season
Self-storage really comes into its own at Christmas the New Year, when space at home is at a premium, particularly if you are having friends or family round. Businesses, too, often appreciate the extra room.
Hamiltons Removals provide a range of self-storage units for customers in East Anglia; here are our top tips for getting the most out of your additional space over the festive season.
Doing the Decluttering
The festive season (including the New Year) may be the only chance you get to get a really good declutter done, with several days off work in a row.
You may be contemplating a move early in the New Year and want to get a head start, or perhaps you are finally getting around to doing some redecorating or giving the house a really good clean.
You may want to give some items away to friends or family (call them late Christmas gifts), to charity shops, or sell them on online auction sites. There may also be some items you want to keep or haven’t decided what to do with yet but don’t have space for, which you can put in self-storage.
At Hamiltons we stock a range of decluttering kits which contain all you are likely to need to help you relocate your possessions, even if it’s only a temporary arrangement.
It’s a Wrap for Christmas Decorations
Self-storage is ideal for Christmas decorations. This is because they won’t take up any valuable space at home when not in use, especially considering you won’t be using them for another year. Ground-level self-storage facilities are often also better than attics and basements because there’s less physical effort involved in taking them up or down the stairs, and up ladders.
Taking large decorations apart before you put them into storage will make them more compact and less likely to break.Buying bubblewrap, packing paper and other similar items are all good investments, particularly for lights and lanterns, glass items, and valued ornaments such as large and delicate Christmas tree baubles (above). Using dividers in your boxes will stop items rubbing up against one another and reduce the chance of damage even further.
When it comes to Christmas trees, real ones should be recycled and, like other plants, aren’t allowed in self-storage anyway. Artificial trees are another matter. In fact, some (such as frosted or flecked ones) will survive much better in temperature-controlled environments which self-storage facilities can provide. Again, if they can be dismantled, this will reduce the chances of damage and make them easier to move.
Use Bespoke Containers
Whatever you are putting into self-storage, it’s much better to use boxes and containers which are designed for the purpose, rather than adapting something else which isn’t fit for the task.
If you are moving sofas, settees and similar items, then at Hamiltons we stock Furniguard, whose durable polythene offers greater protection than conventional furniture coverings.And if you, for instance, want to put your summer wear into storage because you won’t be needing it for a few months, then we have special wardrobe cartons. We also have picture cartons if you want to put artwork into storage. Our online shop can be found here and iwe stock a wide range of packing materials for moving house (or decluttering) and is convenient if you live in Norfolk or Suffolk.
Whatever you choose to put into storage, label everything clearly (cartons, boxes etc.), so you know exactly what’s gone where and keep a separate inventory at home.
Self-Storage Units in the Heart of East Anglia
Hamiltons Removals have two self-storage units, at Harleston and Aldeby on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. The Harleston site is where our packing materials shop is located, and offers rooms of various sizes, while the Aldeby base has containers from 5’ to 20’, which are ideal for larger items.
Both sites combine easy access for owners with high levels of security. CCTV cameras cover both depots, and the Harleston premises also has an alarm system linked directly to Norfolk Police.
Our self-storage depots will be open at certain points over the festive season. From Saturday, 24th December to Tuesday 27th December the business will be closed; on from Wednesday, 28th December to Friday 30th December we will be open from 10am-3pm on all three days; and we will be closed again from Saturday, 31st December to Monday, January 2. From Tuesday, January 3 2023 we will be open as normal. If you would like to know more about any of our self storage units, follow this link or call our sales team on 01379 855203.