Burnham Friary and Holkham Hall

I have never visited the remains of the Carmelite Friary at Burnham Market and as they were on my way....

It was founded in 1241. They remains aren't extensive but the gate house is impressive.

a lot of the ruins are under grass. Not sure if this is to preserve them or they haven't been dug.

And so to Holkham Hall. The exterior is a bit dull but wait until later ;)

Holkham is somewhere we visited a lot when I was a lad and the parkland is a favourite of mine

The weather was awful hence the poor photos. I walked to the walled garden first. 

You what ? A Great White Egret..... pic with the phone! 

The walled garden was the largest in the country I believe. It has been restored over the last decade quite extensively.

I grabbed a coffee from the speciality van and headed back! 

and so into the house which has a fine collection of artwork!

Lots of deer....

The rear garden is private, it wasn't when I was a lad. I poked my phone through the ballustrade.

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