Gresham’s was founded in 1555 by Sir John Gresham, who converted Holt’s Manor House into a Free Grammar School as a result of Henry VIII’s suppression of the Monasteries.
The School remained in the heart of Holt for 350 years, surviving the Great Fire of 1708 which destroyed most of medieval Holt. The building was extensively enlarged and refurbished in Victorian times, and still exists today renamed ‘Old School House’ and currently serving as home to our Pre-Prep School.
At the turn of the twentieth century, Gresham’s was refounded under the direction of new and innovative headmaster George Howson. Under Howson, the School moved to the existing site on the edge of Holt and adopted a progressive curriculum which embraced the Sciences, encouraging independent thought and creativity amongst its pupils.
Gresham’s expanded considerably over the twentieth century yet it retains the warm community atmosphere which has become central to our ethos over the years. We continue to embrace new technologies and follow a modern approach to education, with the construction of facilities such as the Auden Theatre and Cairns Centre in recent years. We remain committed to offering a high standard of education and promoting personal growth, shaping generations of confident and enquiring young people.
The annual Antique & Collectors Fair has been held at Greshams for several years and is one of the largest events in Norfolk. With 250 covered stands of antiques, art deco and collectables, there is a wide choice of items to peruse.
There is also our Antique Valuation Roadshow, offering free valuations and appraisals of your products.
2010 Dates
10th & 11th July
Dealer Timings
| Saturday 10th | Sunday 11th | |
| Dealer Set up | 6.00am |
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| Trade Entry | 8.00am |
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| Public Entry |
10.00am |
9.30am |
| Close |
5.00pm |
4.00pm |
Getting There
By Road
Situated in Holt town, close to the A148, which is the main North Anglia road. We are easily accessible from all UK road networks, and benefit from mainline rail links at nearby Sheringham. The map below gives a broad view of our location. Enter your postcode into the 'Get Directions' box below the map for a detailed set of directions from your address.
By Rail
The nearest mainline station is at nearby Sheringham, which is a 10 minute taxi ride to Holt. A direct service from London to Norwich runs every half hour seven days per week, with connections at Norwich to Sheringham.
From Norwich it is also possible to connect to services for Ipswich, Cambridge and Peterborough; extensive direct rail links to all of England and Scotland are available at Peterborough.
For tickets and enquiries please visit National Rail website or ring 0845 600 7245 for services from Norwich.
By Air
From Heathrow Airport, the Piccadilly Line runs directly to Wood Green Station. From Gatwick Airport an express takes you direct to Victoria Station, then the underground to Wood Green Station.