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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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Attractions

NWT Cley Marshes

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…

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Attractions

NWT Cley Marshes

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…

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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…

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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…

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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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Banham Zoo

Wild Adventures Await!

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Banham Zoo

Wild Adventures Await!

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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The Old Brick Kilns

A quiet, friendly, high quality park set on 3 levels. The park has tranquil, rural atmosphere. It's…

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Food & Drink

The Grove

Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this country house is a super spot for accessing all the…

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Accommodation

Sowerbys Holiday Cottages

Independent and local, we are north Norfolk's leading holiday cottage agency. Discover the place…

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Woodhill Park

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

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Barn Drift

This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over looking…

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Food & Drink

The Kings Head Country Hotel

Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel

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Food & Drink

The Blakeney Hotel

The Blakeney Hotel is a family owned hotel enjoying a magnificent quayside location in the…

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Norfolk Cottages

Norfolk's leading independent holiday cottage agency with VisitEngland graded properties in…

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Maison Du Quai

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage near Cley Windmill

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 7th May 2026

Families looking for memorable days out this May half term will find plenty to enjoy at National…

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Family Friendly

May half term adventures with the National Trust

Posted: 7th May 2026

Families looking for memorable days out this May half term will find plenty to enjoy at National…

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History + Heritage

Where to find Boudicca and Romans in Norfolk

Posted: 4th May 2026

Find Roman history including the largest remaining Roman site in the British Isles and discover…

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Arts + Culture

100 things to do on the Norfolk coast

Posted: 1st May 2026

You’re coming to the Norfolk coast and you haven’t done your research yet. Don’t despair. Let the…

Events in Norfolk Coast

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Art Exhibition

Cromer Pier Show

Date: 27th Jun - 19th Sept 2026

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Parkrun

Date: 26th Sept - 26th Sept 2026

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Culture & Arts

Forbidden Nights 2026

Date: 25th Sept - 25th Sept 2026

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Acorns

Date: 1st Jul - 1st Jul 2026

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Sports & Adventure

Pedal Norfolk Festival

Date: 8th Aug - 9th Aug 2026

Block printing workshop
Arts & Crafts

Block printing and lampshade making workshop

Date: 23rd Jun - 23rd Jun 2026

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Family

Deer and Wildlife Safari

Date: 27th Jun - 28th Jun 2026

Snettisham and Titchwell Safari
Nature & Wildlife

Snettisham and Titchwell Safari

Date: 3rd Sept - 3rd Sept 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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Points Of Interest

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

Hemsby Beach

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

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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

Sheringham Beach

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

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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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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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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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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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