United Kingdom, East Anglia, Watton
The Hare and Barrel Hotel 
Part of Watton towns ensignia consists of a Hare leaping over a Barrel. Locally a Hare is known as a Watt and a Barrel a Tun, hence Watton. Just south of the town is Wayland Wood, reputedly where the story of the 'Babes in the Wood' took place. The legend providing the inspiration for the town sign which occupies a prominent position in the High Street, in front of the Clock Tower.This now houses the Tourist and Local Information Centre. Watton was granted its market charter by King John in 1204. A market is still held to this day in the High Street on Wednesday. With a Farmers Market the 1st Saturday of every month. Our Hotel is ideally situated for the visitor to Norfolk. We are centrally placed for excursions to the beautiful north Norfolk coast, the Broads, shopping in Norwich or King...
Location:
United Kingdom > East Anglia > WattonZip code:
IP25 6LBAddress:
80 Brandon RoadCategory:
3-Star HotelPhones:
+441953882752Part of Watton towns ensignia consists of a Hare leaping over a Barrel. Locally a Hare is known as a Watt and a Barrel a Tun, hence Watton. Just south of the town is Wayland Wood, reputedly where the story of the 'Babes in the Wood' took place. The legend providing the inspiration for the town sign which occupies a prominent position in the High Street, in front of the Clock Tower.This now houses the Tourist and Local Information Centre. Watton was granted its market charter by King John in 1204. A market is still held to this day in the High Street on Wednesday. With a Farmers Market the 1st Saturday of every month. Our Hotel is ideally situated for the visitor to Norfolk. We are centrally placed for excursions to the beautiful north Norfolk coast, the Broads, shopping in Norwich or King...
