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Hunstanton
Hunstanton is a clifftop seaside town and resort in Norfolk, England, 16 miles north-east of King’s Lynn, with a large sandy beach.
Hunstanton is at the opening of The Wash, the largest estuarine network in the country, and famous for its birdwatching. There’s also boat trips to see the large seal colony. The town has an excellent Sea Life Centre, with attached seal hospital, and Princess Theatre.
Nearby is historic Heacham Hall where Pocahontas once lived and Holme, where 4,000-year-old Seahenge was found.
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Top Attractions in Hunstanton
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems… Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few…
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems…
Featured Events in Hunstanton
RHS Sandringham Flower Show
Date: 22nd Jul - 26th Jul 2026
Held in the grounds of the Royal Family-owned estate, embrace the joy of gardening at this summer… Held in the grounds of the Royal Family-owned estate, embrace the joy of gardening at this…
Date: 25th Aug - 26th Aug 2026
Come and meet the magical SEA LIFE mermaids at SEA LIFE Hunstanton! Come and meet the magical SEA LIFE mermaids at SEA LIFE Hunstanton!
The Great Turtle Odyssey
Date: 28th Mar - 5th Jul 2026
Join us on an Aquarium Odyssey Adventure to learn how to help keep the turtles safe and preserve… Join us on an Aquarium Odyssey Adventure to learn how to help keep the turtles safe and…
Date: 27th Jul - 28th Jul 2026
Come and meet the magical SEA LIFE mermaids at SEA LIFE Hunstanton! Come and meet the magical SEA LIFE mermaids at SEA LIFE Hunstanton!
Featured Businesses in Hunstanton
Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages
Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages offer holiday properties of character which have a particular… Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages offer holiday properties of character which have a particular…
Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages
Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages offer holiday properties of character which have a particular…
Norfolk Accommodation with mYminiBreak
Country Cottage B&B Rooms & Self-Catering Chalets by the Sea. Country Cottage B&B Rooms & Self-Catering Chalets by the Sea.
Norfolk Accommodation with mYminiBreak
Country Cottage B&B Rooms & Self-Catering Chalets by the Sea.
The Kings Head Country Hotel
Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel
The Kings Head Country Hotel
Warm welcome awaits you at the family-run The Kings Head Country Hotel
Searles Sea Tours
Searles Sea Tours run unique and exciting seal safaris and coastal trips, two famous amphibious… Searles Sea Tours run unique and exciting seal safaris and coastal trips, two famous…
Searles Sea Tours
Searles Sea Tours run unique and exciting seal safaris and coastal trips, two famous amphibious…
Featured Points Of Interest in Hunstanton
Thornham Beach
Thornham Beach lies between Holme-next-the-Sea and Brancaster on the Royal Norfolk Coast. This… Thornham Beach lies between Holme-next-the-Sea and Brancaster on the Royal Norfolk Coast. This…
Thornham Beach
Thornham Beach lies between Holme-next-the-Sea and Brancaster on the Royal Norfolk Coast. This…
Heacham Beach
Heacham Beach lies between Hunstanton and Snettisham on the Royal Norfolk Coast, overlooking The… Heacham Beach lies between Hunstanton and Snettisham on the Royal Norfolk Coast, overlooking…
Heacham Beach
Heacham Beach lies between Hunstanton and Snettisham on the Royal Norfolk Coast, overlooking The…
Hunstanton Beach
Hunstanton Beach sits on the north-west Norfolk coastline and forms part of the Royal Norfolk… Hunstanton Beach sits on the north-west Norfolk coastline and forms part of the Royal Norfolk…
Hunstanton Beach
Hunstanton Beach sits on the north-west Norfolk coastline and forms part of the Royal Norfolk…
Old Hunstanton Beach
Old Hunstanton Beach lies just north of Hunstanton on the Royal Norfolk Coast and it has a quieter… Old Hunstanton Beach lies just north of Hunstanton on the Royal Norfolk Coast and it has a…
Old Hunstanton Beach
Old Hunstanton Beach lies just north of Hunstanton on the Royal Norfolk Coast and it has a quieter…
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Come and meet the magical SEA LIFE mermaids at SEA LIFE Hunstanton! Come and meet the magical SEA LIFE mermaids at SEA LIFE Hunstanton!
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Princess Theatre
An intimate theatre venue situated with the best views in Hunstanton. Showcasing top quality live… An intimate theatre venue situated with the best views in Hunstanton. Showcasing top quality…
Princess Theatre
An intimate theatre venue situated with the best views in Hunstanton. Showcasing top quality live…
Searles Sea Tours
Searles Sea Tours run unique and exciting seal safaris and coastal trips, two famous amphibious… Searles Sea Tours run unique and exciting seal safaris and coastal trips, two famous…
Searles Sea Tours
Searles Sea Tours run unique and exciting seal safaris and coastal trips, two famous amphibious…
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