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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.
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
Amazona Zoo
Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families… Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where…
Amazona Zoo
Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…
The Bug Parc, BugzUK
The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful… The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and…
The Bug Parc, BugzUK
The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North… At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop
At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a… The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…
Businesses in Norfolk Coast
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Cartshed Cottages at Sharrington Hall
Relaxed, stylish and comfortable 1- and 2-bed cottages in the heart of North Norfolk. “Possibly the…
Simply Norfolk Stays
Welcome to Simply Norfolk Stays, your local expert holiday cottage letting agents
The Kings Head - Letheringsett
The Kings Head was voted Norfolk County WINNER of The National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023 & 2021 and…
The Victoria
The Victoria is ideally situated just a few minutes walk from the beautiful Holkham Beach and at…
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
Norfolk Bound
We provide luxurious holiday accommodation across North Norfolk. Designed with guest experience in…
Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast
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… Norfolk’s coast is the most dynamic in the UK, constantly changing and evolving as it's…
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…
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…
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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Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…
Winterton-on-Sea Beach
Winterton-on-Sea Beach lies north of Hemsby on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by dunes. The beach…
Happisburgh Beach
Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast. The…
Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with…
Cromer Beach
Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast. At low tide, firm…
Overstrand Beach
Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…
Salthouse Beach
Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…
Sea Palling Beach
Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create calmer…
Hemsby Beach
Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…
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Whin Hill Norfolk Cider
Cider works situated in an 18th century flint barn in Wells-next-the-Sea. Cider works situated in an 18th century flint barn in Wells-next-the-Sea.
Whin Hill Norfolk Cider
Cider works situated in an 18th century flint barn in Wells-next-the-Sea.
Gabriel Cottage
4 star (+Gold award) A very comfortable well appointed detached house on Norfolk's beautiful coast 4 star (+Gold award) A very comfortable well appointed detached house on Norfolk's beautiful…
Gabriel Cottage
4 star (+Gold award) A very comfortable well appointed detached house on Norfolk's beautiful coast
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life. A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Barsham Barns
Five stunning barn conversions in tranquil setting five miles from Wells-Next-the-Sea. Sleeping… Five stunning barn conversions in tranquil setting five miles from Wells-Next-the-Sea.…
Barsham Barns
Five stunning barn conversions in tranquil setting five miles from Wells-Next-the-Sea. Sleeping…
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