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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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Cycle Breaks

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

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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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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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Faire Sailing

Sailing and powerboat tuition

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Faire Sailing

Sailing and powerboat tuition

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The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…

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The Bug Parc, BugzUK

The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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Hilltop Outdoor Centre Accommodation

Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…

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Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping

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

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NWT Cley Marshes

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…

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Moat House at Hindringham Hall

The Perfect get away for two

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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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Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Pensthorpe

Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…

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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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North Norfolk Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak

Lakeside Camping & Glamping in an idyllic location in North Norfolk with stunning countryside views

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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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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Deer and Wildlife Safari

Date: 6th Jun - 7th Jun 2026

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Cromer Pier Show

Date: 27th Jun - 19th Sept 2026

Snettisham and Titchwell Safari
Nature & Wildlife

Snettisham and Titchwell Safari

Date: 3rd Sept - 3rd Sept 2026

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 14th Nov - 14th Nov 2026

Outlaw Half Weekend
Sports & Adventure

Outlaw Half Weekend

Date: 4th Jul - 5th Jul 2026

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Feast in the Park

Date: 15th Aug - 16th Aug 2026

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The Rolling Stones Story

Date: 6th Jun - 6th Jun 2026

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Deer and Wildlife Safari

Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026

Block printing workshop
Arts & Crafts

Block printing and lampshade making workshop

Date: 23rd Jun - 23rd Jun 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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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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Cromer Beach

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

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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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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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Salthouse Beach

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

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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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Hemsby Beach

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

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