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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
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,… Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…
Great Yarmouth Racecourse
Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering… Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations,…
Great Yarmouth Racecourse
Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life. A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Businesses in Norfolk Coast
The Maltings
The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like…
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
Whistle Stop Cottage
A beautiful, dog friendly 3 bed cottage in Aldborough, North Norfolk
Hilltop Outdoor Centre Accommodation
Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…
The Victoria
The Victoria is ideally situated just a few minutes walk from the beautiful Holkham Beach and at…
Barn Drift
This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over looking…
Bishop’s Boats Seal Trips
See the Blakeney Point seals in their natural environment, basking on the Blakeney Point or…
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…
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…
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Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast
Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with…
Sea Palling Beach
Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create calmer…
Salthouse Beach
Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…
Happisburgh Beach
Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast. The…
Holkham Beach
Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…
Sheringham Beach
Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles…
Cromer Beach
Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast. At low tide, firm…
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…
Overstrand Beach
Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…
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