Norfolk is well known for its historic pubs, with the county home to some of the oldest in the UK.

While slightly fewer remain today, there are still plenty of thriving locals which were serving customers in the Medieval ages.

Here is a selection of the oldest places to get a pint in Norfolk.

Eastern Daily Press: The Adam and Eve dates back to the 1240sThe Adam and Eve dates back to the 1240s (Image: Archant)

1. The Adam and Eve (1249)

With its roots dating back to 1249, the pub started life as a brewhouse used by workmen building the nearby cathedral and eventually evolved into the pub city folk know and love today.

It was even the last pub in Norwich to serve ale from the barrel, until a bar was installed in 1971.

Underneath the pub is a Saxon well and the remains of a medieval monk were found during cellar excavations in the 1970s.

2. The King's Head (1407)

The Kings Head, in Letheringsett, is a charming pub with a history that dates back to 1407.

The Grade II listed building has a thatched roof and timber beams and is set along the banks of the River Glaven.

It has remained a popular pub and was named the best pub in Norfolk at the National Pub and Bar Awards in April.

Eastern Daily Press: The White Hart hotel in HinghamThe White Hart hotel in Hingham (Image: Archant)

3. The White Hart (1602)

Hingham's White Hart is another of Norfolk's historic pubs.

Established in the 15th century, it has been a well-trodden feature in the village for locals and travelers.

The pub's antiquated architecture and rustic interior provide a cosy atmosphere to enjoy a pint of local ale in a traditional British watering hole.

4. The Olde Windmill Inn (1580)

This pub in Great Cressingham was built in 1580 but has been a village inn since 1650.

Visitors can sample real ales and enjoy a hearty meal here at the institution which has been run by the same family for 55 years.

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5. The Bowling Green Inn

With landlords dating back to around 1673 - and it's rumoured that alcohol was served here even before that time - the Bowling Green Inn is the oldest pub in Wells.

The family-orientated pub offers a selection of local ales, bed and breakfast, and self-catering accommodation in a "relaxed and comfortable setting".