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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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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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Amazona Zoo

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

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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…

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

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Bishop’s Boats Seal Trips

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

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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Attractions

Amazona Zoo

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

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Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…

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The Maltings

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

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The Salted Kiln

Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.

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Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak

Welcome to Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak! ⛺🌅

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The Blakeney Cottage Company

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

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Norfolk Cottages

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

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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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Norfolk Bound

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

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 31st Aug 2026

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

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Food + Drink

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…

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Nature + Wildlife

Where to see the seals in Norfolk

Posted: 31st Aug 2026

Norfolk is home to the largest seal colony in the British Isles and you can visit them on daily…

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Nature + Wildlife

Natural wonder of Norfolk: Chalk Reef

Posted: 20th Aug 2026

Dubbed ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’, the Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed, created when dinosaurs ruled the…

Events in Norfolk Coast

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Boating & Sailing

Race and Retreat

Date: 4th Oct - 9th Oct 2026

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Arts & Crafts

Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops

Date: 5th Oct - 8th Oct 2026

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Bonfire Night

Roundtable Fireworks & Halloween

Date: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 2026

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Nature & Wildlife

Fungi Walk

Date: 21st Oct - 21st Oct 2026

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Culture & Arts

ADHD Unfiltered

Date: 14th Oct - 14th Oct 2026

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Arts & Crafts

Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops

Date: 3rd Oct - 3rd Oct 2026

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Family

Box of Delights

Date: 30th Dec - 30th Dec 2026

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Christmas

The Norfolk Lights Express, Around the World

Date: 14th Nov 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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Cromer Beach

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

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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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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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Happisburgh Beach

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

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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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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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Hemsby Beach

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

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