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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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With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…

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Attractions

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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Attractions

ROARR!

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

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ROARR!

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

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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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At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…

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Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop

At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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Accommodation

Whistle Stop Cottage

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

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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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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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Accommodation

Norfolk Bound

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

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The Bug Parc, BugzUK

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

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Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…

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Attractions

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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Accommodation

Pinewoods Holiday Park

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

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Accommodation

Cartshed Cottages at Sharrington Hall

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

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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Nature + Wildlife

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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Sports & Adventure

Trek26

Date: 1st Aug - 1st Aug 2026

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Family

Deer and Wildlife Safari

Date: 21st Jun - 21st Jun 2026

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Family

Acorns

Date: 17th Jun - 17th Jun 2026

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 15th Aug - 15th Aug 2026

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Music

Diva Opera – The Marriage of Figaro

Date: 25th Jul - 25th Jul 2026

Painting the Walled Garden
Arts & Crafts

Painting the Walled Garden- Oil Painting Workshop

Date: 29th Aug - 30th Aug 2026

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Family

Acorns

Date: 20th May - 20th May 2026

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Tours & Trails

Village By The Sea walking tour

Date: 30th Jun - 30th Jun 2026

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Nature & Wildlife

Village By The Sea walking tour

Date: 16th Jun - 16th Jun 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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Points Of Interest

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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Points Of Interest

Sea Palling Beach

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

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Points Of Interest

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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Happisburgh Beach

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

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

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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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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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