Best Western George Hotel Swaffham

General Information

The George Hotel, Swaffham (or should that be Market Shipborough? ) features 29 well appointed adjacent bedrooms and luscious rosetted restaurant situated in the historic market place city of Swaffham the George Hotel is a nice base to discover the North Norfolk beach including the Sandringham estate and Walsingham. Newly, the George Hotel played landlord to the crew and cast of Kingdom, the recent ITV drama based in Swaffham, otherwise known as Market Shipborough. Star Stephen Fry advised Swaffham to the producers, citing market place cities as more revealing of what Britain is like than a town is. Locations used within Swaffham comprise Oakleigh House (as the offices of Kingdom and Kingdom) and the Greyhound pub (renamed The Startled Duck), among others. So why not unite the stars and visit with us at the George Hotel, Enjoy snack or banquet in the Green Room restaurant which provides local and international cusine, or siesta tea in the newly renovated hall. And don't neglect the superb conventional local market place on Saturdays.

Transportation

The George Hotel is situated on Station Street just off the marketplace of the historic market place city of Swaffham. On the crossroads of Norfolk, equidistant between Kings Lynn to the west and the cathedral town of Norwich to the east, The George Hotel is the best ground from which to discover the surrounding sights of Royal Sandringham, Fakenham Races, the illustrious Thursford Collection and the incredible beaches of the North Norfolk beach. From Norwich: Take the A47 and follow the signs to Swaffham. From London: M11 to A11 taking the A1065 at Mildenhall Roundabout and follow signs to Swaffham.