St Nicholas' Church Blakeney — Attraction in North Norfolk

Visited this beautiful church 17th aug 2025, upon arriving in main entrance, i approached a table set out with refreshments, there was a sign saying please help yourslf, i poured myslf a juice as hot day and my friend wanted a coffee, very appreciated for free drink we were about to drink when a gentleman whom was attending a church practice, came rushing up saying, you cant have that its put on for us doing the concert later!!, i was so shocked and embarrassed that i had taken something not allowed, but apologised and said it says help yourself to refreshment, the gentleman then apologised and said excuse my abruptness i assumed this was put on just for us, i said ok but felt very uncomfortable about whole situation my friends said he went upto one of other ladies and told her to watch me as i may take things off table, unbelievable that i am seen as a thief absolutely in gods house why i would be seen this way when clearly stated help yourslf, this gentleman who took one look at me, not bieng from area and not of upper class society and decided i was a potential thief for having a juice on offer. Im appalled the in gods house i was judged and humiliated by so called upper class ellite whom feel more entitled to god and his church than a mere common outsider, now the churches are losing there congregation due to being old in mindset, , why alienate people because they dont look like they deserve respect from god ummmmm, ive put picture of this gentleman as he has really upset me and humiliated me with his friends esp saying keep eye on me how very dare you mr whoever you are, we are all the same in...

We happened to notice the sign outside that said 'church tower open'...so off we went to look. (Car park on the next street). Inside the beautiful church there are wonderful wood carvings all around and all the grandeur you'd expect from a 13th Century church. The helpful staff in there give you a number each and point you in the direction of the 139 steps. Once you have spiralled your way up, you literally have the free roam of the complete tower roof space with 360deg views of Blakeney and beyond!!! On a hot clear day, with the C130 Hercules looping round too, it was amazing and would highly recommend!!!! Be sure to close the door when you leave the roof...you might have to climb back up to close it!! Ha No charge but donations...

Passing today we noticed the "Tower Is Open" sign, so we did a quick turnaround and drove into the churchyard. We had a good look around the church first, some very nice stained glass windows and a lovely wood block floor. Then we climbed the tower up a stone spiral staircase. At the top the roof has wired duck boards across the lead roof and you can walk across easily. The views from the crenellated walls are stunning. Out to sea to the north, to the other sides, Norfolk stretches as far as you can see. Well worth the contribution in the box by...