A place where the past meets great hospitality
Nestled in the gentle village of Sedgeford, the King William IV, a splendid example of the English country inn reborn. Once a modest alehouse, it now offers fine fare, Norfolk ales, and rooms above that blend period charm with modern comfort. There’s a handsome beer garden, a flicker of history in every beam, and a menu brimming with local produce. Ideal for exploring Sandringham and the North Sea coast, it’s a stop that warms both heart and belly, quintessentially East Anglian and thoroughly delightful with ample parking.
Take a walk with us, back in time
If ever there was a place that whispered of England’s enchanting past, it’s the King William IV in the delightful village of Sedgeford. Nestled in the gentle, undulating landscape of west Norfolk, this charming country inn is more than just a pub, it’s a slice of history wrapped in flint walls and warmed by the soft glow of a fireside pint.
Built in the early 1830s, during the reign of the very monarch it takes its name from good King William IV, the “Sailor King”. The inn was the brainchild of a chap named William Brockbank. Mr Brockbank wasn’t just pouring pints, he was crafting a community institution. Purpose-built and proud, the pub became the social anchor of the village, an ever-welcoming stop for farmers, travellers, and local characters with muddy boots and stories to tell.
One can so easily imagine the clatter of hooves outside, the swirl of capes as folk hurried in from the cold, the low hum of laughter mixing with the scent of ale and pipe smoke.
Through the Victorian era and beyond, the King William IV saw generations gather, raising glasses for harvests, weddings, homecomings and even the odd ghost story whispered over a final nightcap.
Over the years, the inn has evolved with grace. While the world outside bustled into modernity, this Sedgeford gem retained its soul. Today, she stands beautifully refurbished yet deeply authentic, her timber beams, flagstone floors and roaring fires echoing with the lives of those who came before.
And now she plays host to guests from far and wide, offering hearty fare, fine Norfolk ales, and rooms above for those who’d rather not leave too soon. It’s the kind of place that hugs you gently with history, and invites you, quite irresistibly, to stay just a little longer.
Sedgeford & North Norfolk
Sitting in the gentle folds of West Norfolk, Sedgeford is a sleepy village of flint and fields, where history hums softly beneath your feet. Nearby you’ll find traces of iron age life, Royal Sandringham and the ever changing skies of the north Sea and its coastline.
