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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

001 Faire Sailing Burnham Overy Staithe

Sailing and powerboat tuition

001 Faire Sailing Burnham Overy Staithe
Attractions

Faire Sailing Ltd

Sailing and powerboat tuition

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Attractions

Cycle Breaks

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

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Attractions

Cycle Breaks

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

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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…

Cromer pier

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

Cromer pier
Attractions

Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre

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

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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Food & Drink

The Crown Hotel

A boutique hotel on the North Norfolk coast

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Accommodation

Norfolk Accommodation with mYminiBreak

Country Cottage B&B Rooms & Self-Catering Chalets by the Sea.

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Attractions

Bishop’s Boats Seal Trips

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

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Accommodation

Norfolk Cottages

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

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Accommodation

Maison Du Quai

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage near Cley Windmill

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Accommodation

Barn Drift

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

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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

Cycle Breaks

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

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Accommodation

Fakenham Racecourse Campsite - Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping

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

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

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026

Foraging In The Hedgerows
Family

Foraging in the Hedgerows

Date: 22nd Sept - 22nd Sept 2026

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Family

Little Shop of Horrors

Date: 5th Aug - 6th Aug 2026

The polar express
Christmas

The Polar Express

Date: 14th Nov - 15th Nov 2026

Sculthorpe moor nature reserve
Nature & Wildlife

Butterflies Walk

Date: 30th Jul - 30th Jul 2026

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Family

Feast in the Park

Date: 25th Jul - 26th Jul 2026

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 12th Sept - 12th Sept 2026

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 17th Oct - 17th Oct 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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

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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Points Of Interest

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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Points Of Interest

Happisburgh Beach

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

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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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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

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

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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