Title: Visit Hellesdon: Best of Hellesdon Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Hellesdon](https://expedia.ca/Hellesdon-Hotels.d602312.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Hellesdon](https://expedia.ca/Hellesdon-Vacation-Rentals.d602312.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Hellesdon Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Hellesdon.d602312.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hellesdon Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Hellesdon.d602312.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hellesdon ## Travel Guide ![Hellesdon Parish Hall. Beside Low Road, adjoining St Mary's church; the village sign > 850755 - 850757 is located here. Hellesdon is a large suburb of Norwich. Signs of very early settlement, such as a variety of flint tools (believed to be at least 4,000 years old) have been unearthed in the area. Bronze axe heads were found near Hellesdon Hall and a skeleton dating from around 600 CE was discovered in Low Road. It is not clear where the old name for Hellesdon - Hailesduna - originates from. It is believed that Edmund, the King of the East Angles, may have been martyred here. In 985, Abbo of Fleury, who at Ramsey Abbey (Cambridgeshire) compiled the 'Life of St Edmund', writes that he heard the Archbishop relate a story that came from a young man who had heard it from a very old man who claimed to have been King Edmund's armour bearer at the time of his death. On his capture, Edmund was whipped and tied to a tree, and shot with arrows. He was then beheaded and his head thrown into a bramble thicket in Hegelisdun Wood - hence the association with Hailesduna, present-day Hellesdon. The King's head was later found, guarded by a wolf, and according to the story the body was buried in a small chapel built nearby for the purpose. The site of the chapel is believed to be the site where St Mary's church stands > 850769. The church and the dead body of King Edmund, guarded by a wolf, are depicted on the village sign > 850757.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/ccb0a1b8-91af-4196-bff4-69f513f1e884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/ccb0a1b8-91af-4196-bff4-69f513f1e884.jpg) by [Evelyn Simak](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14840) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hellesdon Parish Hall. Beside Low Road, adjoining St Mary's church; the village sign > 850755 - 850757 is located here. Hellesdon is a large suburb of Norwich. Signs of very early settlement, such as a variety of flint tools (believed to be at least 4,000 years old) have been unearthed in the area. Bronze axe heads were found near Hellesdon Hall and a skeleton dating from around 600 CE was discovered in Low Road. It is not clear where the old name for Hellesdon - Hailesduna - originates from. It is believed that Edmund, the King of the East Angles, may have been martyred here. In 985, Abbo of Fleury, who at Ramsey Abbey (Cambridgeshire) compiled the 'Life of St Edmund', writes that he heard the Archbishop relate a story that came from a young man who had heard it from a very old man who claimed to have been King Edmund's armour bearer at the time of his death. On his capture, Edmund was whipped and tied to a tree, and shot with arrows. He was then beheaded and his head thrown into a bramble thicket in Hegelisdun Wood - hence the association with Hailesduna, present-day Hellesdon. The King's head was later found, guarded by a wolf, and according to the story the body was buried in a small chapel built nearby for the purpose. The site of the chapel is believed to be the site where St Mary's church stands > 850769. The church and the dead body of King Edmund, guarded by a wolf, are depicted on the village sign > 850757.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/ccb0a1b8-91af-4196-bff4-69f513f1e884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/ccb0a1b8-91af-4196-bff4-69f513f1e884.jpg) by [Evelyn Simak](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14840) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich Located on part of the old sports ground at the rear of the hospital, this new psychiatric unit was opened in the Spring of 2009](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/4e8e3314-45ff-489a-9dd4-722e9748d0f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/4e8e3314-45ff-489a-9dd4-722e9748d0f0.jpg) by [Andy Parrett](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/36406) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St Mary's parish church, Hellesdon, Norfolk: view from the southwest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/3123bcc0-331b-4239-bb82-ebbfb947f31d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/3123bcc0-331b-4239-bb82-ebbfb947f31d.jpg) by [Evelyn Simak](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14840) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St Mary's parish church, Hellesdon, Norfolk, seen from the north, showing the bellcote and spire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/42d36e38-c354-4909-b3da-80e1036b4dcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2620/42d36e38-c354-4909-b3da-80e1036b4dcb.jpg) by [Evelyn Simak](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14840) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Hellesdon Things to do - Hellesdon Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Hellesdon ![Holiday Inn Norwich North by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/436300/436266/b6e83e87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Norwich North by IHG Cromer Road Norwich England CA $104 CA $125 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (677 reviews) Spacious clean room - great customer service Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=436266&PinnedHotelID=436266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=602312) ![Holiday Inn Express Norwich by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1570000/1562900/1562839/d41f97fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Norwich by IHG Drayton High Rd Norwich England CA $87 CA $104 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sweetbriar Marshes and ... 8/10 Very Good! (788 reviews) Decent breakfast sausage & bacon and a wide selection of fruit and cereals. Clean and tidy room. 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(1,006 reviews) I'm afraid that Q hotels have gone a little backwards compared with our last stay two years ago Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=519081&PinnedHotelID=519081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=602312) [See all 2,990 properties in Hellesdon](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=602312) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cromer Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927800/1927781/ff643f1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cromer Country Club 127 Overstrand Road Cromer England Stay at this aparthotel in Cromer. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Staff very polite and helpful. Accommodation was lovely, just right for 2 adults. However, I’m glad we visited in February as the front door/terrace where there are chairs and table for outdoor use, literally faced a 6ft wall, so definitely no sun even in summer months. Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Cromer-Hotels-Cromer-Country-Club.h1927781.Hotel-Information) ![Wellington Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57860000/57850700/57850628/448f3677_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wellington Apartments St Faiths Ln Norwich England Stay at this aparthotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews) Lovely place to stay, clean and nice reception staff! We will be back x Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Norwich-Hotels-Wellington-Apartments.h57850628.Hotel-Information) ![3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111960000/111953700/111953650/a71715ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi Norwich England Stay at this apartment in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mousehold Heath and Badminton at Blyth Jex are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Norwich-Hotels-Newly-Renovated-Apartment-In-Norwich.h111953650.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hellesdon](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=602312&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Hellesdon hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602312&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602312&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602312&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602312&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602312&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602312&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602312&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602312&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts showing art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087517/1312c170-c5ea-4917-b9b9-2a433e2aa6f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of East Anglia Explore the campus of University of East Anglia during your stay in Norwich. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-East-Anglia-Norwich.d6094559.Vacation-Attraction) ![Olivia loves her day there](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170956/5432679c-dcbe-4062-8cc5-c00ed1189088.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### BeWILDerwood Bring the family to BeWILDerwood and enjoy this exciting theme park in Hoveton. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/BeWILDerwood-Norwich.d6170956.Vacation-Attraction) ![Norwich Cathedral showing interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094561/189fc8de-3dd7-4f4f-848b-a22a96d7532f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Norwich Cathedral Visit this spectacular historic building to attend a service, event or exhibition, or simply to marvel at its splendid Romanesque architecture. [](https://expedia.ca/Norwich-Cathedral-Norwich-City-Center.d6094561.Vacation-Attraction) ![Norwich Castle featuring night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087503/11378498-e166-410d-b1ce-d15e95623ade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Norwich Castle Norwich’s most prominent historic site is now home to a splendid museum and art gallery, with exhibits spanning many centuries. [](https://expedia.ca/Norwich-Castle-Norwich-City-Center.d6087503.Vacation-Attraction) ![#EndlessSummer , ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084770/215d050e-3687-4fff-b3bc-579670fe2fc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Banham Zoo Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Banham Zoo home during your trip to Banham? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Banham-Zoo-Norwich.d553248621563229033.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts showing modern architecture and a park as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087517/4a9d5dfb-5fe0-4370-9069-8ba0e62801ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts Housed in a striking building, this highly regarded arts space hosts exhibitions of contemporary art alongside 20th-century and earlier works. 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