The name, meaning ‘Long Village’ was given by the Angles in the 5th Century, and is recorded in the Doomsday Book. A small village set on a ridge, the ground falls away to the sea and a tributary stream of the River Stiffkey. Langham is a typical Norfolk village with it’s 15th century church, the burial place of Captain Frederick Marryat, and great west tower that can be seen from Norwich. The village green where past generations have enjoyed “the fun of the fair” or gathered for a “mardle”. Here too missioners pitched their tents to "speakout" on the evils of alcohol, exhorting men to forsake their wickedness and to “sign the pledge”. Despite these exhortations, the ancient inn still stands where village folk have gathered over the years to enjoy good Norfolk beer.

The picture of “The Street” looking towards Langham Church by Bob Brant, captures the character of the village and is the site of the bi-ennial “Street Fayre”. Langham offers much to the visitor staying in the village or nearby. Although in itself a small village, it offers sufficient amenities with it’s friendly pub and local shop for those wishing for a quiet holiday and yet within a few miles, there is much for those looking for a more active life. “Manor Cottage” where Captain Marryat, the author lived when he wrote ‘Children of the New Forest’ in the 1840’s still exists as the Carmel of Our Lady of Walsingham Convent. Within the village, Langham Glass renowned for quality handblown glassware offers demonstrations and tours of the workshops on most days. Just outside the village is the now disused Langham airfield, much used by the RAF and the Fleet Air Arm during the last war. Of more recent interest, the airfield was used for the filming of the famous film “The Dambusters”, and what was known in local parlance as “the great ol round house” built very secretively during the latter stages of the war as a planetarium for navigator training, is hopefully going to be restored. There have been many strange sightings around the airfield - Check with the “Wizard” at Wizards Den - the local stores.

Wells is only a short distance away, via Morston and the pretty village of Stiffkey or via Binham. Blakeney is just “down the road” and Holt with its quality diverse shopping is just a little further on. Heading inland there are several small studios, open mainly at weekends,.for those interested in the arts.The nearby marshes form part of the National Trust Nature Reserve and the ferries sail from Morston Quay to the seal colony on Blakeney Point. Small boat hire is available. For a day out, there is plenty to do and see.

Accommodation: Holiday homes and guest houses in the village and surrounding area.
Activities: Walking, bird watching, cycling and sailing.
Churches: St Mary’s and St Andrew’s Episcopi Church
Exploring: Art Studio (Bob Brant); Craft Workshops at Langham Glass; Langham airfield; Langham Glass Works.
Hospitals: Cromer & District - 01263 513571
Local History Publications: Aspects of Langham - Ellen Van Damme and Douglas E. Honer.
Location: A149 Wells (9 miles) - Sheringham (10 miles) & B1156 from Blakeney to Holt (8 miles).
Nearby: Binham Priory; Letheringsett Watermill; Morston Quay for access to Peddars Way through the NT reserve and boat trips to Blakeney Point, the seal colony and other wild life; Thursford Steam Organs; Walsingham Shrines.
Parking: Ample
Police: 01263 512211
Services: Local shop and Post Office supplying papers and day to day supplies; Playing field for children’s use; Pub (The Bluebell) with dining room and games room; Tearooms at Langham Glass.

Blakeney Point Nature Reserve Tel: 01328 740480 35 The Cornfield Langham NR25 7DQ Nature Reserve.

The Bluebell Tel: 01328 830502 Holt Road Langham A traditional village pub having only three families holding the licence in 400 years. Our menu of freshly prepared food is served in a non-smoking area and complemented by a wide choice of keg, cask and guest ales. At the rear of the pub is a delightful beer garden. There's no such thing as a stranger - just a friend we've never met.

Bob Brandt Tel: 01328 830056 28 Binham Road Langham Acrylics and oils, various subjects, varied scale. Bob usually exhibits at the Picturecraft Gallery twice yearly. Painting in acrylics and oils, his prefered subjects are people and places - recording the times we live in. He writes on painting and runs small classes locally.

Langham Glass Ltd Tel: 01328 830511 The Long Barn North Street Langham NR25 7DG Glass factory and shop. Factory shopping 7 days a week. Open daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Wizards End Tel: 01328 830321 The Street Langham Village Post Office and general stores. Linda and David welcome you to Wizards End, featured many times on T.V. because of it's unusual products and Old World Knowledge. Famous for hand produced problem skin creams, natural remedies and high quality essential oils, horoscopes and bespoke Gold and Silver jewellery. THE VILLAGE STORE WITH SO MUCH MORE