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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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Banham Zoo

Wild Adventures Await!

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Banham Zoo

Wild Adventures Await!

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

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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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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 Salted Kiln

Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.

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The Salted Kiln

Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.

Businesses in Norfolk Coast

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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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Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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Food & Drink

The Kings Head Country Hotel

Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel

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Sowerbys Holiday Cottages

Independent and local, we are north Norfolk's leading holiday cottage agency. Discover the place…

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North Norfolk Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak

Lakeside Camping & Glamping in an idyllic location in North Norfolk with stunning countryside views

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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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Faire Sailing Ltd

Sailing and powerboat tuition

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Banham Zoo

Wild Adventures Await!

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Food & Drink

The Grove

Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this country house is a super spot for accessing all the…

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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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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Biofluorescent Walk

Date: 13th Oct - 13th Oct 2026

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Christmas Market

Date: 29th Nov - 29th Nov 2026

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Deer and Wildlife Safari

Date: 23rd Oct - 1st Nov 2026

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Theatre & Drama

Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

Date: 22nd Jul - 25th Jul 2026

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Family Archery

Date: 2nd Aug - 2nd Aug 2026

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Nature & Wildlife

Warden's Walk

Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026

Snettisham and Titchwell Safari
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Snettisham and Titchwell Safari

Date: 3rd Sept - 3rd Sept 2026

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Nightfall: A Family Discovery Adventure

Date: 12th Sept - 12th Sept 2026

Points Of Interest in Norfolk Coast

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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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Salthouse Beach

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

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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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Sea Palling Beach

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

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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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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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Mundesley Beach

Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with…

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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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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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