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

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

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Food & Drink

Black Shuck Distillery Experience

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

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With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…

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Beans Boats - Seal Trips

With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…

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From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…

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North Norfolk Railway

From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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Attractions

Kelling Heath Holiday Park

A family-owned Holiday Park providing a blend of natural beauty and modern comforts for an escape…

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Accommodation

Snaptrip Norfolk

Home to the most choice of holiday accommodation in Norfolk and across the UK, Snaptrip is a…

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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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Accommodation

The Globe Inn

The Globe Inn is perfectly placed for an adventure on the North Norfolk Coast

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Accommodation

Crabpot Cottages

Crabpot Cottages Holiday Lettings | Norfolk Holiday Cottages

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Attractions

Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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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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Pinewoods Holiday Park

Situated in an outstanding location on Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Pinewoods offers a…

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Attractions

Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 3rd Nov 2026

Running from Norwich to Sheringham, the Bittern Line takes you from historic Norwich, through the…

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Outdoors + Adventure

Plan your trip on the Bittern Line Norwich-Sheringham

Posted: 3rd Nov 2026

Running from Norwich to Sheringham, the Bittern Line takes you from historic Norwich, through the…

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Nature + Wildlife

Where is the best birdwatching in Norfolk

Posted: 15th Oct 2026

Norfolk on the east coast may well be the bird spotting capital of Britain – it’s a birdwatchers’…

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History + Heritage

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…

Events in Norfolk Coast

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Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular

Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

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Christmas

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Date: 10th Nov - 23rd Dec 2026

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Christmas

Santa’s Magical Journey

Date: 21st Nov - 23rd Dec 2026

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Arts & Crafts

Pottery Wheel Throwing Evening Class

Date: 1st Jun - 1st Jun 2027

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Nature & Wildlife

Ilex Alba Plant Doctor

Date: 17th Jan - 17th Jan 2027

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Culture & Arts

Forever Clapton - Unplugged

Date: 12th Feb - 12th Feb 2027

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Sports & Adventure

Parkrun

Date: 21st Nov - 21st Nov 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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Points Of Interest

Mundesley Beach

Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with…

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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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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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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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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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Cromer Beach

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

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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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Happisburgh Beach

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

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