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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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A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph

A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Attractions

Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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Attractions

Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

Lavenham Guildhall Suffolk Cycle Breaks
Attractions

Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

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Sailing and powerboat tuition

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Attractions

Faire Sailing Ltd

Sailing and powerboat tuition

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

Lavenham Guildhall Suffolk Cycle Breaks
Attractions

Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

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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

Kelling Heath Holiday Park

A family-owned Holiday Park providing a blend of natural beauty and modern comforts for an escape…

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Attractions

Banham Zoo

Wild Adventures Await!

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Accommodation

Virginia Court Hotel

Cromer hotel with free onsite parking for all, Wi-Fi, garden and 23 individually designed rooms.

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Food & Drink

The Victoria

The Victoria is ideally situated just a few minutes walk from the beautiful Holkham Beach and at…

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Attractions

Wolterton

Set amidst 500 acres of stunning nature, this historic home is a perfect hideaway for the most…

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Attractions

Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop

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

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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…

Stories & Inspiration from Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 22nd Jul 2026

What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in the…

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Food + Drink

What is there to eat and drink in Norfolk

Posted: 22nd Jul 2026

What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in the…

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Nature + Wildlife

Natural wonder of Norfolk: River Wensum and chalk streams

Posted: 17th Jul 2026

In the country’s driest and flattest county, you’ll find a series of spring-fed chalk rivers that…

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Outdoors + Adventure

What quirky events are there in Norfolk

Posted: 15th Jul 2026

If it’s something different you’re looking for, then Norfolk doesn’t disappoint. Norfolk has its…

Events in Norfolk Coast

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Family

Summer of Play at Blickling Estate

Date: 18th Jul - 2nd Sept 2026

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Art Exhibition

Cromer Pier Show

Date: 27th Jun - 19th Sept 2026

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Family

Little Shop of Horrors

Date: 8th Aug - 8th Aug 2026

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Food & Drink

Burn Valley private tour and tasting

Date: 21st Aug - 21st Aug 2026

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Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 17th Oct - 17th Oct 2026

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Culture & Arts

The Music of Richard Rodgers

Date: 20th Oct - 21st Oct 2026

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Gardens

Creatures of the night – Adults Only

Date: 29th Aug - 29th Aug 2026

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Family

Hunstanton Concert Band

Date: 16th Aug - 16th Aug 2026

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Circus

Summer Circus

Date: 11th Sept - 13th Sept 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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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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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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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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Cromer Beach

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

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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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Sea Palling Beach

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

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