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
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…
Date: 27th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
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Family Archery
Date: 25th Oct - 25th Oct 2026
A fantastic fun activity, whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to improve your aim, the… A fantastic fun activity, whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to improve your aim,…
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…
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Bircham Windmill
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Featured Points Of Interest in Hunstanton
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…
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…
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…
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
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