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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
Great Yarmouth Racecourse
Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering… Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations,…
Great Yarmouth Racecourse
Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
North Norfolk Railway
From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal… From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning…
North Norfolk Railway
From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers… Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…
Businesses in Norfolk Coast
Norfolk Accommodation with mYminiBreak
Country Cottage B&B Rooms & Self-Catering Chalets by the Sea.
Norfolk Bound
We provide luxurious holiday accommodation across North Norfolk. Designed with guest experience in…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…
The Feathers
The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast
North Norfolk Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak
Lakeside Camping & Glamping in an idyllic location in North Norfolk with stunning countryside views
The Grove
Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this great house is a super spot for accessing all the…
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…
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
Holkham Beach
Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…
Hemsby Beach
Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…
Sheringham Beach
Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles…
Overstrand Beach
Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…
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…
Winterton-on-Sea Beach
Winterton-on-Sea Beach lies north of Hemsby on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by dunes. The beach…
Salthouse Beach
Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…
Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with…
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Norfolk Cottages
Norfolk's leading independent holiday cottage agency with VisitEngland graded properties in… Norfolk's leading independent holiday cottage agency with VisitEngland graded properties in…
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Natural wonder of Norfolk: Chalk Reef
Dubbed ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’, the Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed, created when dinosaurs ruled the… Dubbed ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’, the Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed, created when dinosaurs…
Natural wonder of Norfolk: Chalk Reef
Dubbed ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’, the Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed, created when dinosaurs ruled the…
Parkrun
Date: 30th May - 30th May 2026
Ready, set. . .parkrun! Start your weekend with a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community… Ready, set. . .parkrun! Start your weekend with a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community…
No.Twenty9 Bar, Restaurant & Rooms
An exquisite restaurant, vibrant bar & 9 luxurious rooms all in the heart of the beautiful Burnham… An exquisite restaurant, vibrant bar & 9 luxurious rooms all in the heart of the beautiful…
No.Twenty9 Bar, Restaurant & Rooms
An exquisite restaurant, vibrant bar & 9 luxurious rooms all in the heart of the beautiful Burnham…
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