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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.
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
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
Narrow Gauge steam railway. Timetable service operates everyday between March and October. Narrow Gauge steam railway. Timetable service operates everyday between March and October.
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
Narrow Gauge steam railway. Timetable service operates everyday between March and October.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings. Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre
Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End… Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only…
Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre
Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph
A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph
A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy
Businesses in Norfolk Coast
Beans Boats - Seal Trips
With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
Narrow Gauge steam railway. Timetable service operates everyday between March and October.
Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre
Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…
Washmeres Cottage - Houghton Hall Estate
Nestled among trees and overlooking a tranquil lake, this charming cottage is the perfect secluded…
The Bug Parc, BugzUK
The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…
Weybourne Forest Lodges
We are a small family-owned company, established for over 20 years, providing self-catering…
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
The Maltings
The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like…
Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast
Why Norfolk's coast is the most dynamic in the UK
Posted: 12th Mar 2026
Norfolk’s coast is the most dynamic in the UK, constantly changing and evolving as it's buffeted by… Norfolk’s coast is the most dynamic in the UK, constantly changing and evolving as it's…
Why Norfolk's coast is the most dynamic in the UK
Posted: 12th Mar 2026
Norfolk’s coast is the most dynamic in the UK, constantly changing and evolving as it's buffeted by…
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…
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…
Events in Norfolk Coast
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Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast
Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with…
Salthouse Beach
Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…
Holkham Beach
Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…
Happisburgh Beach
Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast. The…
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach sits just beyond the harbour town of Wells on the Royal Norfolk Coast. The…
Sheringham Beach
Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles…
Cromer Beach
Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast. At low tide, firm…
Hemsby Beach
Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…
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Hindringham Hall Gardens
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No4 Cromer Bed & Breakfast
Set in a beautiful period house, ideally situated, 5 minute walk from Cromer beach and town Set in a beautiful period house, ideally situated, 5 minute walk from Cromer beach and town
No4 Cromer Bed & Breakfast
Set in a beautiful period house, ideally situated, 5 minute walk from Cromer beach and town
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