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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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At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…

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Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop

At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…

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A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph

A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Pensthorpe

Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…

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Pensthorpe

Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…

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A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

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Fakenham Racecourse

A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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Hilltop Outdoor Centre

Give school holiday boredom the boot with an action-packed Family Adventure Day at Hilltop. Open…

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Accommodation

Norfolk Bound

We provide luxurious holiday accommodation across North Norfolk. Designed with guest experience in…

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Accommodation

Rise and Shine Cottage

Hidden GEM Cottage in the heart of Cromer with parking

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Attractions

Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre

Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…

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Pinewoods Holiday Park

Situated in an outstanding location on Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Pinewoods offers a…

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Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak

Welcome to Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak! ⛺🌅

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Accommodation

North Norfolk Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak

Lakeside Camping & Glamping in an idyllic location in North Norfolk with stunning countryside views

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Attractions

Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph

A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Accommodation

The Blakeney Cottage Company

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

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 22nd Jul 2026

What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in the…

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Food + Drink

What is there to eat and drink in Norfolk

Posted: 22nd Jul 2026

What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in the…

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Nature + Wildlife

Natural wonder of Norfolk: River Wensum and chalk streams

Posted: 17th Jul 2026

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

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Outdoors + Adventure

What quirky events are there in Norfolk

Posted: 15th Jul 2026

If it’s something different you’re looking for, then Norfolk doesn’t disappoint. Norfolk has its…

Events in Norfolk Coast

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Art Exhibition

Cromer Pier Show

Date: 27th Jun - 19th Sept 2026

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Summer of Play at Blickling Estate

Date: 18th Jul - 2nd Sept 2026

Charity Horse Rides
Family

Charity Horse Rides

Date: 25th Oct - 25th Oct 2026

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Family

North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival

Date: 5th Sept - 6th Sept 2026

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Family

Steak Night

Date: 15th Aug - 15th Aug 2026

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Worstead Garden Party

Date: 30th Aug - 30th Aug 2026

Sheringham little theatre
Family

Norfolk Folklore: The Fog with Q&A

Date: 19th Nov - 19th Nov 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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Cromer Beach

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

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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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Hemsby Beach

Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…

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Salthouse Beach

Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…

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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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Mundesley Beach

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

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Happisburgh Beach

Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast.  The…

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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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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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