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…
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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…
Featured Businesses in Hunstanton
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…
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Classic Cottages
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Featured Points Of Interest in Hunstanton
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…
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…
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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