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

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Food & Drink

Black Shuck Distillery

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

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

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Hilltop Outdoor Centre Accommodation

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

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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Whistle Stop Cottage

A beautiful, dog friendly 3 bed cottage in Aldborough, North Norfolk

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Banham Zoo

Wild Adventures Await!

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Pinewoods Holiday Park

Situated in an outstanding location on Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Pinewoods offers a…

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Amazona Zoo

Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…

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Simply Norfolk Stays

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

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Food & Drink

Beechwood Hotel

Welcome to the Beechwood Hotel, an exclusive country house hotel in the small market town of North…

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Food & Drink

No.Twenty9 Bar, Restaurant & Rooms

An exquisite restaurant, vibrant bar & 9 luxurious rooms all in the heart of the beautiful Burnham…

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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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The Two Lifeboats

Situated on Sheringham's picturesque seafront, The Two Lifeboats offers a charming blend of…

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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Family Friendly

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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Cromer Pier Show

Date: 27th Jun - 19th Sept 2026

Parkrun
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Parkrun

Date: 13th Jun - 13th Jun 2026

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Nature & Wildlife

Snettisham and Titchwell Safari

Date: 3rd Sept - 3rd Sept 2026

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Arts & Crafts

Tea-light House Making Class

Date: 23rd Jul - 23rd Jul 2026

Outlaw Half Weekend
Sports & Adventure

Outlaw Half Weekend

Date: 4th Jul - 5th Jul 2026

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 19th Sept - 19th Sept 2026

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Feast in the Park

Date: 22nd Aug - 23rd Aug 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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Overstrand Beach

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

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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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Cromer Beach

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

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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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Hemsby Beach

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

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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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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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Sheringham Beach

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

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