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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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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,…

Cromer pier

Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…

Cromer pier
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Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre

Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…

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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.

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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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The Feathers

The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast

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ROARR!

Visit the UK’s largest dinosaur-themed adventure Park in Lenwade, near Norwich!

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Weybourne Forest Lodges

We are a small family-owned company, established for over 20 years, providing self-catering…

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Norfolk Bound

We provide luxurious holiday accommodation across North Norfolk. Designed with guest experience in…

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Simply Norfolk Stays

Welcome to Simply Norfolk Stays, your local expert holiday cottage letting agents

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Blakeney House

Nestled off Blakeney High Street, Blakeney House offers an oasis of calm on the beautiful North…

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Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Wells and Walsingham Light Railway

Narrow Gauge steam railway. Timetable service operates everyday between March and October.

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Food & Drink

The Kings Head - Letheringsett

The Kings Head was voted Norfolk County WINNER of The National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023 & 2021 and…

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: 28th Nov - 28th Nov 2026

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 13th Jun - 13th Jun 2026

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May Play

Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026

Parkrun
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Parkrun

Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 2026

Parkrun
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Parkrun

Date: 23rd May - 23rd May 2026

Hirstys Spring Easter Event
Easter

Hirsty's Spring Baananza

Date: 28th Mar - 14th Apr 2026

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Halloween Hoot

Date: 17th Oct - 31st Oct 2026

Parkrun
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Parkrun

Date: 26th Sept - 26th Sept 2026

Spring Market
Easter

Spring Market

Date: 3rd Apr - 5th Apr 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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Hemsby Beach

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

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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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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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Happisburgh Beach

Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast.  The…

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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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Cromer Beach

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

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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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