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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

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Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems…

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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

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Date: 22nd Jul - 26th Jul 2026

New RHS Flower Show in Norfolk — Vibrant Floral Displays & Expert Talks.

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RHS Sandringham Flower Show

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Featured Businesses in Hunstanton

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Hotel in Hunstanton.

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The Golden Lion Hunstanton

Hotel in Hunstanton.

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Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems…

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RSPB Titchwell Marsh

Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems…

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Classic Cottages

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Family-Friendly Dog-Friendly Cottages by Sunset Beach on the Norfolk Coast

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Featured Points Of Interest in Hunstanton

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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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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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Thornham Beach

Thornham Beach lies between Holme-next-the-Sea and Brancaster on the Royal Norfolk Coast. This…

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Thornham Beach

Thornham Beach lies between Holme-next-the-Sea and Brancaster on the Royal Norfolk Coast. This…

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Hunstanton Beach

Hunstanton Beach sits on the north-west Norfolk coastline and forms part of the Royal Norfolk…

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Hunstanton Beach

Hunstanton Beach sits on the north-west Norfolk coastline and forms part of the Royal Norfolk…

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Heacham Beach

Heacham Beach lies between Hunstanton and Snettisham on the Royal Norfolk Coast, overlooking The…

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Heacham Beach

Heacham Beach lies between Hunstanton and Snettisham on the Royal Norfolk Coast, overlooking The…

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