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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

Cromer pier

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

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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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Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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Attractions

Thursford Collection

Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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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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Attractions

Pensthorpe

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

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Attractions

Pensthorpe

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

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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Accommodation

Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages

Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages offer holiday properties of character which have a particular…

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Food & Drink

The Victoria

The Victoria is ideally situated just a few minutes walk from the beautiful Holkham Beach and at…

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Accommodation

Moat House at Hindringham Hall

The Perfect get away for two

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Attractions

The Salted Kiln

Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.

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Attractions

Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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Attractions

Thursford Collection

Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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Food & Drink

The Maltings

The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like…

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Attractions

The Bug Parc, BugzUK

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

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Accommodation

Rise and Shine Cottage

Hidden GEM Cottage in the heart of Cromer with parking

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 12th Mar 2026

Norfolk’s coast is the most dynamic in the UK, constantly changing and evolving as it's buffeted by…

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Nature + Wildlife

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…

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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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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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Easter

The Easter Eggspress

Date: 28th Mar - 12th Apr 2026

An Afternoon with Paul Martin
Culture & Arts

An Afternoon with Paul Martin

Date: 6th May - 6th May 2026

Cliff As If The Shadtones
Culture & Arts

Cliff As If & The Shadtones

Date: 29th Mar - 29th Mar 2026

Run Through Half Marathon and 10k
Sports & Adventure

RunThrough Half Marathon and 10k

Date: 19th Apr - 19th Apr 2026

Friday Foray
Nature & Wildlife

Friday Foray

Date: 27th Mar - 27th Mar 2026

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Easter

Grand National Season Opener 2026

Date: 11th Apr - 11th Apr 2026

Wildlife Photography for Beginners
Nature & Wildlife

Wildlife Photography for Beginners

Date: 17th Sept - 17th Sept 2026

The Simon Garfunkel Story
Culture & Arts

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Date: 28th Mar - 28th Mar 2026

The Easter Garden
Culture & Arts

The Easter Garden

Date: 3rd Mar - 4th Jun 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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Points Of Interest

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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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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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

Happisburgh Beach

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

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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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Sea Palling Beach

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

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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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