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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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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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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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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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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…

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NWT Cley Marshes

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…

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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

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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.

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Cartshed Cottages at Sharrington Hall

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

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Simply Norfolk Stays

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

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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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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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Thursford Collection

Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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Norfolk Bound

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

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ROARR!

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

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Maison Du Quai

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxurious cottage near Cley Windmill

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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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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The Easter Garden
Culture & Arts

The Easter Garden

Date: 3rd Mar - 4th Jun 2026

Pier 2 Pier
Sports & Adventure

Pier 2 Pier

Date: 6th Jun 2026 - 1st Apr 2026

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Acorns

Date: 3rd Jun - 3rd Jun 2026

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Acorns

Date: 15th Jul - 15th Jul 2026

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Easter

Easter Egg Hunt

Date: 28th Mar - 12th Apr 2026

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Acorns

Date: 6th May - 6th May 2026

Run Through Half Marathon and 10k
Sports & Adventure

RunThrough Half Marathon and 10k

Date: 19th Apr - 19th Apr 2026

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Acorns

Date: 15th Apr - 15th Apr 2026

Wildlife Photography for Beginners
Nature & Wildlife

Wildlife Photography for Beginners

Date: 17th Sept - 17th Sept 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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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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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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Cromer Beach

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

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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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Salthouse Beach

Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…

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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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