Hunstanton
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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…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Featured Events in Hunstanton
Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair
Date: 13th Nov - 15th Nov 2026
Over 250 stalls offering hand-crafted items and gifts from crafting, artists and designers. Over 250 stalls offering hand-crafted items and gifts from crafting, artists and designers.
Luminate Winter Light Trail
Date: 21st Nov - 24th Dec 2026
Luminate returns to The Sandringham Estate this winter, transforming the Royal Parkland into an… Luminate returns to The Sandringham Estate this winter, transforming the Royal Parkland into…
Family Forest School
Date: 25th Aug - 27th Aug 2026
A laid-back, traditional forest school in Norfolk, in the beautiful ancient woodlands adjacent to… A laid-back, traditional forest school in Norfolk, in the beautiful ancient woodlands adjacent…
Charity Horse Rides
Date: 25th Oct - 25th Oct 2026
A wonderful opportunity to explore the Estate’s beautiful woodlands, parkland, and tracks on… A wonderful opportunity to explore the Estate’s beautiful woodlands, parkland, and tracks on…
Featured Businesses in Hunstanton
Caley Hall Hotel
A family run, luxury hotel in Hunstanton, North Norfolk. A family run, luxury hotel in Hunstanton, North Norfolk.
Searles Leisure Resort
Searles Leisure Resort is an independent family-owned holiday resort that has provided holidays in… Searles Leisure Resort is an independent family-owned holiday resort that has provided…
Searles Leisure Resort
Searles Leisure Resort is an independent family-owned holiday resort that has provided holidays in…
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Manor Park - Parkdean Resorts
With the magnificent Norfolk coast right on your doorstep, Manor Park Holiday Park is the perfect… With the magnificent Norfolk coast right on your doorstep, Manor Park Holiday Park is the…
Manor Park - Parkdean Resorts
With the magnificent Norfolk coast right on your doorstep, Manor Park Holiday Park is the perfect…
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…
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…
Holme-next-the-Sea Beach
Holme-next-the-Sea sits at the western edge of the Royal Norfolk Coast. The beach is backed by… Holme-next-the-Sea sits at the western edge of the Royal Norfolk Coast. The beach is backed by…
Holme-next-the-Sea Beach
Holme-next-the-Sea sits at the western edge of the Royal Norfolk Coast. The beach is backed by…
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…
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Bircham Windmill
Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and… Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop…
Bircham Windmill
Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and…
Le Strange Arms Hotel
An inviting hotel overlooking the sea with extensive gardens leading down to miles of sandy beach.… An inviting hotel overlooking the sea with extensive gardens leading down to miles of sandy…
Le Strange Arms Hotel
An inviting hotel overlooking the sea with extensive gardens leading down to miles of sandy beach.…
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
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