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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
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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…
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Featured Events in Hunstanton
Date: 21st Aug - 21st Aug 2026
Following the success of the 2025 concerts, Heritage Live are back in August 2026 with new… Following the success of the 2025 concerts, Heritage Live are back in August 2026 with new…
Game and Country Fair
Date: 12th Sept - 13th Sept 2026
The Sandringham Game and Country Fair run by Living Heritage offers old favourites such as… The Sandringham Game and Country Fair run by Living Heritage offers old favourites such as…
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…
Hunstanton Concert Band
Date: 16th Aug - 16th Aug 2026
Formed in the spring of 1998, the Hunstanton Concert Band now numbers up to 30 players. Formed in the spring of 1998, the Hunstanton Concert Band now numbers up to 30 players.
Featured Businesses in Hunstanton
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.…
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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…
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
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