Aylsham
Aylsham is a Town in the county of Norfolk.
There are great places to visit near Aylsham including some great historic buildings, towns, beaches, ancient sites, old mines, woodlands, country parks, airports and ruins.
Don't miss Blickling Estate, Duke's Head Hotel, and Warehouse and Training Ship Vancouver in St Margaret's Lane's historic buildings if visiting the area around Aylsham.
Towns to visit near Aylsham include King's Lynn, Thetford, Great Yarmouth, Hunstanton, and Wells-next-the-Sea.
There are a number of beaches near to Aylsham including Heacham South Beach.
There are a several good ancient sites in the area around Aylsham like Grimes Graves.
Grimes Graves is one of Aylsham's best, nearby old mines to visit in Aylsham.
The area close to Aylsham boasts some of the best woodlands including Thetford Forest Park.
Thetford Forest Park is one of Aylsham's best, nearby country parks to visit in Aylsham.
Places near Aylsham feature a number of interesting airports including Norwich Airport.
Ruins to visit near Aylsham include St Benet's Abbey.
Aylsham History
There are some historic monuments around Aylsham:
Places to see near Aylsham
History of Aylsham
John of Gaunt was lord of the manor from 1372 and Aylsham became the principal town of the Duchy of Lancaster. Although John of Gaunt probably never came to Aylsham, the townspeople enjoyed many privileges, including exemption from jury service outside the manor and from payment of certain taxes. The village sign depicts John of Gaunt.
