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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.
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
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings. Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers… Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North… At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a… The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…
Businesses in Norfolk Coast
Sowerbys Holiday Cottages
Independent and local, we are north Norfolk's leading holiday cottage agency. Discover the place…
North Norfolk Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak
Lakeside Camping & Glamping in an idyllic location in North Norfolk with stunning countryside views
Beechwood Hotel
Welcome to the Beechwood Hotel, an exclusive country house hotel in the small market town of North…
The Gunton Arms
The Gunton Arms is a traditional pub with bedrooms in an extensive historic park near Cromer in…
The Kelling Estate
Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether it be sandy beaches or strolls in the nearby…
The Suffield Arms
The Suffield Arms is an extraordinary 19th century Art pub, serving Mediterranean food and tapas.
Woodhill Park
Located on a breathtaking cliff top location, Woodhill Park has magnificent views of the coastline…
Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast
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… Families looking for memorable days out this May half term will find plenty to enjoy at…
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…
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…
Where to find Nelson in Norfolk
Posted: 26th Apr 2026
‘I am myself a Norfolk man and glory in being so,’ said Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson of his native…
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Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast
Holkham Beach
Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…
Winterton-on-Sea Beach
Winterton-on-Sea Beach lies north of Hemsby on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by dunes. The beach…
Overstrand Beach
Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…
Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with…
Cromer Beach
Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast. At low tide, firm…
Sheringham Beach
Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles…
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…
Hemsby Beach
Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…
Sea Palling Beach
Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create calmer…
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