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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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A Black Shuck Distillery Experience includes discovery of England's oldest legend, a look behind…

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Black Shuck Distillery Experience

A Black Shuck Distillery Experience includes discovery of England's oldest legend, a look behind…

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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.

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Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…

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Hilltop Outdoor Centre Accommodation

Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…

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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

Lavenham Guildhall Suffolk Cycle Breaks
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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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The Feathers

The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast

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Sykes Holiday Cottages Norfolk

Discover your next escape to Norfolk with Sykes Holiday Cottages.

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Bishop’s Boats Seal Trips

See the Blakeney Point seals in their natural environment, basking on the Blakeney Point or…

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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.

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The Maltings

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

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Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak

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Fakenham Racecourse Campsite - Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping

The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…

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Amazona Zoo

Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 1st Oct 2026

‘I am myself a Norfolk man and glory in being so,’ said Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson of his native…

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Where to find Nelson in Norfolk

Posted: 1st Oct 2026

‘I am myself a Norfolk man and glory in being so,’ said Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson of his native…

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Where are movie and TV locations in Norfolk

Posted: 17th Sept 2026

Norfolk, UK, is no stranger to Hollywood. The Norfolk coast, Holkham Hall and beach, Norwich…

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Where to get the best seafood in Norfolk

Posted: 31st Aug 2026

Come Hungry to Norfolk for some of the best seafood and shellfish in the British Isles, including…

Events in Norfolk Coast

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Halloween Spectacular

Date: 22nd Oct - 1st Nov 2026

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Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular

Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

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The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

Date: 25th May - 25th May 2027

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After Hours Pumpkin Festival

Date: 29th Oct - 29th Oct 2026

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Culture & Arts

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Date: 21st May - 21st May 2027

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Arts & Crafts

Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class

Date: 23rd Feb - 23rd Feb 2027

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Box of Delights

Date: 2nd Jan - 3rd Jan 2027

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Box of Delights

Date: 19th Dec - 20th Dec 2026

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Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops

Date: 14th Nov - 14th Nov 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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Sea Palling Beach

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

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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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Salthouse Beach

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

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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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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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Sheringham Beach

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

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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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