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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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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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Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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Thursford Collection

Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Attractions

Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

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Black Shuck Distillery

Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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The Old Brick Kilns

A quiet, friendly, high quality park set on 3 levels. The park has tranquil, rural atmosphere. It's…

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Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages

Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages offer holiday properties of character which have a particular…

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Wild Meadow Glamping @ Raynham Estate

Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable glamping…

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Virginia Court Hotel

Cromer hotel with free onsite parking for all, Wi-Fi, garden and 23 individually designed rooms.

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Cycle Breaks

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

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The Kelling Estate

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether it be sandy beaches or strolls in the nearby…

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Attractions

Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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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 Grove

Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this great house is a super spot for accessing all the…

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 12th Mar 2026

Norfolk’s coast is the most dynamic in the UK, constantly changing and evolving as it's buffeted by…

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Why Norfolk's coast is the most dynamic in the UK

Posted: 12th Mar 2026

Norfolk’s coast is the most dynamic in the UK, constantly changing and evolving as it's buffeted by…

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Natural wonder of Norfolk: River Wensum and chalk streams

Posted: 10th Mar 2026

In the country’s driest and flattest county, you’ll find a series of spring-fed chalk rivers that…

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Great hotels to stay in by the Norfolk coast

Posted: 2nd Feb 2026

Is there anything better than time by the seaside, walking on the beach, maybe taking a boat trip…

Events in Norfolk Coast

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Parkrun
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Parkrun

Date: 27th Jun - 27th Jun 2026

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Feast in the Park

Date: 29th Aug - 31st Aug 2026

Parkrun
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Parkrun

Date: 25th Apr - 25th Apr 2026

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Village By The Sea walking tour

Date: 14th Jul - 14th Jul 2026

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Village By The Sea walking tour

Date: 23rd Jun - 23rd Jun 2026

Parkrun
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Parkrun

Date: 11th Apr - 11th Apr 2026

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Feast in the Park

Date: 22nd Aug - 23rd Aug 2026

Parkrun
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Parkrun

Date: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 2026

Bat chat and walk
Nature & Wildlife

Bat chat and trek

Date: 18th Aug - 20th Aug 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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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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Overstrand Beach

Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…

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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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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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Salthouse Beach

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

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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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Sheringham Beach

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

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