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The Wildebeest

“Seasonality and traceability in peaceable surroundings.”

LOCATION

STOKE HOLY CROSS, NORFOLK

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Our View

Set in a village just far enough out of Norwich to enjoy tranquillity, The Wildebeest is a haven of refined eating and drinking. The interior is a feast in itself, rich with beams, aged floorboards and solid wood tables. The pub’s reputation for fine food has been built over many years, and continues today in the hands of chef-patron Daniel Smith. Settle on a bar stool for a pint of Adnams ale, or select a wine from the dozen sold by the glass while perusing the menu. The kitchen serves the freshest ingredients, bringing dishes together that embrace every season and using all that is great and good from Norfolk.

Awards, accolades and Welcome Schemes

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AA Pick of the Pubs
The Wildebeest
82–86 Norwich Road, STOKE HOLY CROSS, NR14 8QJ

Features

Children
  • Children welcome
  • Children's portions
Facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking available
  • Garden
Prices and payment
  • Main course from: £26
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Opening times
  • Closed: 25–26 December
Food and Drink
  • Wide selection of wines by the glass

About the area

Discover Norfolk

The North Norfolk Coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and probably the finest of its kind in Europe. Here you’ll find a string of quaint villages and small towns – Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Cley next the Sea are 21st-century favourites, while Sheringham and Cromer are classic examples of a good old-fashioned seaside resort where grand Victorian hotels look out to sea. Further round the coast you'll find Great Yarmouth, one of the most popular resorts in the UK and packed full of amusements, shops and seashore entertainment. And let's not forget Norwich, the region's only city.

Norfolk prides itself on its wealth of historic houses, the most famous being Sandringham, where Her Majesty the Queen and her family spend Christmas. Many of Norfolk’s towns have a particular charm and a strong sense of community. The quiet market towns of Fakenham and Swaffham are prime examples, as well as Thetford, with its popular museum focusing on the TV comedy series Dad’s Army which was filmed in the area.

Nearby stays

Places to Stay
Brasted's
★★★★★

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Brasted's Lodge
★★★★★

Just four miles outside Norwich in a privately owned village is this luxury 6-bedroom lodge, where all rooms come with en-suite bathrooms. There's a snug and a large dining room for sociable suppers.
38 St Giles
★★★★★

38 St Giles is a stunning Georgian, Grade II listed building situated in the centre of Norwich that offers boutique accommodation. All the en suite bedrooms offer high quality furnishings, including Bang and Olufsen TVs and free WiFi. Guests are...
Maids Head Hotel
★★★★

The Maids Head Hotel is an impressive 13th-century building situated close to the impressive Norman cathedral, and within easy walking distance of the city centre. The bedrooms are pleasantly decorated and thoughtfully equipped; some rooms have...

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