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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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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…

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Banham Zoo

Wild Adventures Await!

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Banham Zoo

Wild Adventures Await!

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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…

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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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Food & Drink

The Kings Head - Letheringsett

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

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Crabpot Cottages

Crabpot Cottages Holiday Lettings | Norfolk Holiday Cottages

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Norfolk Accommodation with mYminiBreak

Country Cottage B&B Rooms & Self-Catering Chalets by the Sea.

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Attractions

Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph

A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Faire Sailing Ltd

Sailing and powerboat tuition

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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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Wild Meadow Glamping @ Raynham Estate

Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable glamping…

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Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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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…

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

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Food & Drink

Adult After-Hours Date Night

Date: 24th Jul - 24th Jul 2026

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Family

Foraging in the Hedgerows

Date: 22nd Sept - 22nd Sept 2026

The Halloween Garden
Halloween

The Halloween Garden

Date: 27th Oct - 31st Oct 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

Feast in the Park

Date: 22nd Aug - 23rd Aug 2026

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Food & Drink

Burn Valley private tour and tasting

Date: 14th Aug - 14th Aug 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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Hemsby Beach

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

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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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Sea Palling Beach

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

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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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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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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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Cromer Beach

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

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