About Hingham
Hingham is a beautiful Georgian market town nestled in Mid Norfolk. It has great character, charm and is steeped in history. Hingham is very quintisentially English. It has a green, many independent shops, a church and many lovely Georgian houses which surround the old market place.
Hingham goes back to 925AD and is mentioned in the Doomsday book. Markets were held every Saturday in the 19th century. These were unable to compete with nearby Norwich, so in 1950 it was eventually closed, and no market operates today.
In the 18th Century Hingham was known as Little London, due to the fact that many socialites came and built magnificent houses here. These wonderful houses can still be seen today all over the main square.
Hingham’s connection to America
Hingham has strong connections with the Americans through its link with Samuel Lincoln, who was born and spent his early years in Hingham. Samuel emigrated to America in the 17th Century on a ship, around the time of the Mayflower. With the help of other residents, he founded the town of Hingham in Massachusetts.
Many years later he became the great-great-great-great-grandfather of Abraham Lincoln the 16th President of the U.S.A. A section of wood from the Mayflower can be seen in St Andrews Church in Hingham, along with a bust of Abraham Lincoln himself.
Lincoln’s tea shop and bistro can be found in the town, commemorating this link with the president and is well worth a visit for its delicious food!
Pubs and eateries in Hingham
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel in the middle of Hingham offers country dining, with a beautiful beer garden and is dog friendly.
Tel. 01953 850214.
Address. The White Hart Hotel, 3 Market Place, Hingham, Norfolk, NR9 4AF
Opening times
FOOD SERVICE TIMES
Monday – Thursday
Breakfast: 7.30am – 11.30am
Lunch: 12pm – 3.00pm
Dinner: 6pm – 9pm
Friday
Breakfast: 7.30am – 11.30am
Lunch: 12pm – 3pm
Dinner: 6pm – 9.30pm
Saturday
Breakfast: 8.00am – 11.30am
Lunch/Dinner: 12pm – 9.30pm
Sunday
Breakfast: 8.00am – 11.30am
Lunch/Dinner: 12pm – 9pm
BAR OPENING HOURS
Monday – Thursday
11.00am – 11.00pm
Friday – Saturday
11.00am – 11.30pm
Sunday
11.00am – 10.30pm
BAR OPENING HOURS
Monday – Thursday
11.00am – 11.00pm
Friday – Saturday
11.00am – 11.30pm
Sunday
11.00am – 10.30pm
Chalfont’s Tea Room
Chalfonts Tea Room can be found on Bond Street near the centre of the town. If offers a wonderful selection of cakes, as well as a range of other light and main meal dishes.
Tel. 01953 850801
Address. 8 Bond Street , Hingham, United Kingdom, NR9 4HA
Email. orders@chalfontstearooms.co.uk
Opening times. Monday – Saturday 9am – 3pm
Lincoln’s Cafe
Located next to Harrods Of Hingham Art Gallery, overlooking the Fairland. Lincoln’s serves great food, from breakfasts to roast dinnersand afternoon teas.
Tel. 01953 851357
Address: 7-8 Fairland Court, The Fairland, Hingham, NR9 4HN
Opening times: 9:30 – 5pm Tuesday – Sunday. Closed Mondays.
The Bakery
The Bakery is situated next to the dentist in the market square and provides freshly baked bread, cakes, sausage rolls etc, as well fresh cups of coffee if you’d like a beverage with your baked goods.
Tel. 01953 850315.
Address. 21 Market Place, Hingham, Norwich NR9 4AF
Opening times. 5:30am – 2pm
The Butchers
The Butchers also situated in the town centre (almost opposite the pub), offers locally sourced fine cuts of meat . The perfect place to visit if you are planning a BBQ or just want some extra tasty meat to cook during your stay.
Tel. 01953 850387.