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Norfolk Coast

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

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Bishop’s Boats Seal Trips

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

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Sailing and powerboat tuition

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Faire Sailing Ltd

Sailing and powerboat tuition

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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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A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

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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.

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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The Maltings

The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like…

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Cartshed Cottages at Sharrington Hall

Relaxed, stylish and comfortable 1- and 2-bed cottages in the heart of North Norfolk. “Possibly the…

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Attractions

Faire Sailing Ltd

Sailing and powerboat tuition

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The Blakeney Hotel

The Blakeney Hotel is a family owned hotel enjoying a magnificent quayside location in the…

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Fakenham Racecourse Campsite - Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping

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

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Hilltop Outdoor Centre

Give school holiday boredom the boot with an action-packed Family Adventure Day at Hilltop. Open…

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The Blakeney Cottage Company

The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk…

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Brancaster Stays

Two self-catering apartments with breakfast provisions, 100 yards from The Jolly Sailors pub.

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Norfolk Cottages

Norfolk's leading independent holiday cottage agency with VisitEngland graded properties in…

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 11th Nov 2026

There are Christmas markets and events across Norfolk – perfect for getting into the festive spirit…

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Arts + Culture

Christmas markets and events in Norfolk

Posted: 11th Nov 2026

There are Christmas markets and events across Norfolk – perfect for getting into the festive spirit…

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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’…

Events in Norfolk Coast

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Christmas

Santa’s Magical Journey

Date: 21st Nov - 23rd Dec 2026

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Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular

Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

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Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Date: 10th Nov - 23rd Dec 2026

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Art Exhibition

The Art of Roller Skating by Debby Besford

Date: 26th Sept 2026 - 18th Apr 2027

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Home Ed Teens Boredom Buster

Date: 10th Feb - 10th Feb 2027

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The Wrong End of the Pier Sho-Ho-Ho!

Date: 12th Dec - 12th Dec 2026

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Christmas

Father Christmas Experience

Date: 12th Dec - 13th Dec 2026

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Culture & Arts

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Date: 21st May - 21st May 2027

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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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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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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Overstrand Beach

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

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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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Sea Palling Beach

Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create calmer…

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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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