Hazelmere Hole

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Hazelmere Hole

Norwich High School war memorial at Langley School
Norwich High School war memorial at Langley School Credit: Helen Steed

Hazelmere Hole is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Norfolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Surrounded by verdant meadows and woodlands, Hazelmere Hole is a haven for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The marsh features a crystal-clear lake, a serene pool, and a tranquil pond, all teeming with life. The water is fed by a natural spring, ensuring its constant flow and purity.

The marsh is home to a variety of plant species, including water lilies, reeds, and rushes, which thrive in the marshy conditions. These plants provide important habitats for numerous insects, amphibians, and small mammals.

Hazelmere Hole is particularly renowned for its rich birdlife. The marsh attracts a wide range of water birds, such as herons, ducks, coots, and moorhens. It serves as a breeding ground for several species, including the elusive bittern and the graceful swan. Birdwatchers can spot these magnificent creatures while exploring the network of walking trails that wind through the marsh.

The tranquil atmosphere of Hazelmere Hole makes it a perfect spot for relaxation and contemplation. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful surroundings, listen to the soothing sounds of nature, and perhaps catch a glimpse of a kingfisher darting through the water or a dragonfly hovering above the reeds.

Hazelmere Hole is not only a natural treasure but also an important habitat for wildlife. It provides a valuable space for species to thrive and offers visitors a chance to connect with nature in its purest form.

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Hazelmere Hole Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.564258/1.4725649 or Grid Reference TG3501. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Norwich High School war memorial at Langley School
Norwich High School war memorial at Langley School
Carleton St Peter, St Peter
Carleton St Peter, St Peter
Langley, St Michael
Langley, St Michael
Hardley Road past Chestnut Farm
Hardley Road past Chestnut Farm
Outbuildings by Chestnut Farm Note the honesty stall.
Outbuildings by Chestnut Farm
Note the honesty stall.
Entrance to Chestnut Farm
Entrance to Chestnut Farm
Chestnut Farm, the farm house This farmhouse dates from the 17th century and later.  It is of colourwashed brick and has 
 thatched and pantiled roofs, two storeys and an attic.   The windows have six lights with ovolo moulded mullions and transoms and iron casements in raised an moulded brick surround, with banded pilasters with knopped finials and twin bases.   The building is Grade II listed.
Chestnut Farm, the farm house
This farmhouse dates from the 17th century and later. It is of colourwashed brick and has thatched and pantiled roofs, two storeys and an attic. The windows have six lights with ovolo moulded mullions and transoms and iron casements in raised an moulded brick surround, with banded pilasters with knopped finials and twin bases. The building is Grade II listed.
Chestnut Farm, the farm house This, farmhouse dates from the 17th century and later.  It is of colourwashed brick and has 
 thatched and pantiled roofs, two storeys and an attic.   The windows have six lights with ovolo moulded mullions and transoms and iron casements in raised an moulded brick surround, with banded pilasters with knopped finials and twin bases.   The building is Grade II listed.  Depicted here is the north side of the building which is later than C17.
Chestnut Farm, the farm house
This, farmhouse dates from the 17th century and later. It is of colourwashed brick and has thatched and pantiled roofs, two storeys and an attic. The windows have six lights with ovolo moulded mullions and transoms and iron casements in raised an moulded brick surround, with banded pilasters with knopped finials and twin bases. The building is Grade II listed. Depicted here is the north side of the building which is later than C17.
Outbuilding at Chestnut Farm
Outbuilding at Chestnut Farm
Cattle shed on Chestnut Farm
Cattle shed on Chestnut Farm
View north-west along Hardley Road
View north-west along Hardley Road
Private Road - no access without permission The track leads into fields west of Hardley Road.
Private Road - no access without permission
The track leads into fields west of Hardley Road.
Speed restriction signs beside Hardley Road
Speed restriction signs beside Hardley Road
View north along Hardley Road According to the street sign hidden under vegetation on the verge the road depicted here is Langley Street.
View north along Hardley Road
According to the street sign hidden under vegetation on the verge the road depicted here is Langley Street.
Hardley Road past outbuildings by Chestnut Farm
Hardley Road past outbuildings by Chestnut Farm
War memorial by the junction of Langley Green and Staithe Road It commemorates the Fallen of WW1 and is believed to have been made from stone  sourced from the nearby Langley Abbey.
War memorial by the junction of Langley Green and Staithe Road
It commemorates the Fallen of WW1 and is believed to have been made from stone sourced from the nearby Langley Abbey.
View towards Langley Abbey
View towards Langley Abbey
The former Wherry Inn It is now a private dwelling.  For information about this former pub see > <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.norfolkpubs.co.uk/norfolkl/langley/langwh.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.norfolkpubs.co.uk/norfolkl/langley/langwh.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The former Wherry Inn
It is now a private dwelling. For information about this former pub see > LinkExternal link
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Hazelmere Hole is located at Grid Ref: TG3501 (Lat: 52.564258, Lng: 1.4725649)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

///astounded.unopposed.maximum. Near Loddon, Norfolk

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