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Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea is a delightful harbourside town on the Norfolk coast in England, famous for its huge sandy beach and iconic row of multi-coloured, higgledy-piggledy beach huts.

Wells-next-the-Sea is a delight to explore, with lots of places of interest, independent shops, pubs, cafes and places to stay particularly on Staithe Street and Buttlands green. The Quay is a popular place to go crabbing.

It’s a lovely walk along the East Fleet to the beach, where there’s a popular, dog-friendly café, and a large pine forest to explore. Visit nearby Holkham Hall and Estate or take a boat to see the seals at nearby Morston Quay.

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1920 900 Walberswick Anchor oysters

Posted: 24th Jul 2026

Oysters, otherwise know as Princes of the Sea, are harvested in Norfolk and Suffolk and can be…

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Are there oysters in Norfolk and Suffolk

Posted: 24th Jul 2026

Oysters, otherwise know as Princes of the Sea, are harvested in Norfolk and Suffolk and can be…

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What's on the East Coast in East Anglia

Posted: 11th Mar 2026

The East Coast of East Anglia has 130 miles of shoreline, including huge stretches of sandy beach,…

Top Attractions in Wells-next-the-Sea

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With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…

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Beans Boats - Seal Trips

With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…

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Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

001 holkham hall and estate
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Holkham

Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.

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Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

Lavenham Guildhall Suffolk Cycle Breaks
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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

Featured Events in Wells-next-the-Sea

Feast in the park holkham

Date: 29th Aug - 31st Aug 2026

From seafood to sweet treats, burritos to burgers, Holkham is looking forward to welcoming back…

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Family

Feast in the Park

Date: 29th Aug - 31st Aug 2026

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 12th Sept - 12th Sept 2026

Ready, set. . .parkrun! Start your weekend with a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community…

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Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 12th Sept - 12th Sept 2026

Deer safari holkham

Date: 23rd Oct - 1st Nov 2026

Hop aboard our tractor-trailer for a whistle-stop journey around Holkham deer park. Sit tight while…

Deer safari holkham
Family

Deer and Wildlife Safari

Date: 23rd Oct - 1st Nov 2026

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026

Ready, set. . .parkrun! Start your weekend with a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community…

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Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026

Featured Businesses in Wells-next-the-Sea

Lavenham Guildhall Suffolk Cycle Breaks
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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

Lavenham Guildhall Suffolk Cycle Breaks
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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

Beans boats seal trips 1

With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…

Beans boats seal trips 1
Attractions

Beans Boats - Seal Trips

With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…

001 hindringham hall

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

001 hindringham hall
Attractions

Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Food & Drink

The Crown Hotel

A boutique hotel on the North Norfolk coast

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Food & Drink

The Crown Hotel

A boutique hotel on the North Norfolk coast

Featured Points Of Interest in Wells-next-the-Sea

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Wells-next-the-Sea Beach

Wells-next-the-Sea Beach sits just beyond the harbour town of Wells on the Royal Norfolk Coast. The…

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Wells-next-the-Sea Beach

Wells-next-the-Sea Beach sits just beyond the harbour town of Wells on the Royal Norfolk Coast. The…

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Holkham Beach

Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…

Holkham beach high tide aerial Mike Page
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Holkham Beach

Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…

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