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The Norfolk Coast

Huge sandy beaches, tidal salt marshes, soaring cliffs, shingle spits and higgledy-piggledy, multi-coloured beach huts set the tone along this inspiring seashore. It’s a place for coastal paths, bracing sea air and days built around nature, with nationally recognised nature reserves such as Cley Marshes and boat trips to see the British Isles’ biggest seal colony. The beaches are made for wandering, whether you’re following the tide, hunting for fossils on the Deep History Coast, watching the light change or simply lingering with a flask. Succulent seafood comes from the world’s longest chalk reef. National Trust estates including Blickling, Sheringham Park and Felbrigg, picturesque villages and characterful market towns, invite slower exploration. If you’re after a Norfolk break that feels fresh and elemental, the coast delivers it in every season, with space to do it your way.

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Plan your stay on the Norfolk Coast

All your questions about The Norfolk Coast answered, plus advice on how to plan your trip and things to do.

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Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast

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The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…

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The Bug Parc, BugzUK

The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…

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Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

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Food & Drink

Black Shuck Distillery

Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

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From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…

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North Norfolk Railway

From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…

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Attractions

Amazona Zoo

Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…

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Attractions

Amazona Zoo

Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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Accommodation

Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping

The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…

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Accommodation

The Gunton Arms

The Gunton Arms is a traditional pub with bedrooms in an extensive historic park near Cromer in…

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Attractions

Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Accommodation

Woodhill Park

Located on a breathtaking cliff top location, Woodhill Park has magnificent views of the coastline…

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Food & Drink

Black Shuck Distillery

Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

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Accommodation

Wild Meadow Glamping @ Raynham Estate

Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable glamping…

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Food & Drink

The Feathers

The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast

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Accommodation

The Blakeney Cottage Company

The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk…

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Cartshed Cottages at Sharrington Hall

Relaxed, stylish and comfortable 1- and 2-bed cottages in the heart of North Norfolk. “Possibly the…

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 10th Mar 2026

In the country’s driest and flattest county, you’ll find a series of spring-fed chalk rivers that…

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Nature + Wildlife

Natural wonder of Norfolk: River Wensum and chalk streams

Posted: 10th Mar 2026

In the country’s driest and flattest county, you’ll find a series of spring-fed chalk rivers that…

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Dog Friendly

Great hotels to stay in by the Norfolk coast

Posted: 2nd Feb 2026

Is there anything better than time by the seaside, walking on the beach, maybe taking a boat trip…

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Dog Friendly

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Norfolk

Posted: 26th Jan 2026

Dogs and responsible owners are welcome on many Norfolk beaches year-round. In fact, on these…

Events in Norfolk Coast

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The Easter Garden
Culture & Arts

The Easter Garden

Date: 4th Mar - 4th Jun 2026

Snettisham and Titchwell Safari
Nature & Wildlife

Snettisham and Titchwell Safari

Date: 9th Mar 2026 - 11th Mar 2026

Cley Now and Then
Culture & Arts

Cley. Now and Then. A Watercolour Story - John Hurst

Date: 3rd Jan 2026 - 11th Mar 2026

The Dusty Show
Culture & Arts

The Dusty Show

Date: 3rd Jan 2026 - 11th Mar 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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Points Of Interest

Wells-next-the-Sea Beach

Wells-next-the-Sea Beach sits just beyond the harbour town of Wells on the Royal Norfolk Coast. The…

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Mundesley Beach

Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with…

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Points Of Interest

Cromer Beach

Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast.  At low tide, firm…

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Sheringham Beach

Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles…

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Overstrand Beach

Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…

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Points Of Interest

Winterton-on-Sea Beach

Winterton-on-Sea Beach lies north of Hemsby on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by dunes. The beach…

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Sea Palling Beach

Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create calmer…

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Points Of Interest

Cley-next-the-Sea Beach

Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…

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Holkham Beach

Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…

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