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Norfolk coast

Huge sandy beaches, tidal salt marshes, soaring cliffs, shingle spits and higgledy-piggledy, multi-coloured beach huts set the tone along this inspiring seashore. It’s a place for coastal paths, bracing sea air and days built around nature, with nationally recognised nature reserves such as Cley Marshes and boat trips to see the British Isles’ biggest seal colony. The beaches are made for wandering, whether you’re following the tide, hunting for fossils on the Deep History Coast, watching the light change or simply lingering with a flask. Succulent seafood comes from the world’s longest chalk reef. National Trust estates including Blickling, Sheringham Park and Felbrigg, picturesque villages and characterful market towns, invite slower exploration. If you’re after a Norfolk break that feels fresh and elemental, the coast delivers it in every season, with space to do it your way.

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All your questions about The Norfolk Coast answered, plus advice on how to plan your trip and things to do.

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Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast

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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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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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ROARR!

Visit the UK’s largest dinosaur-themed adventure Park in Lenwade, near Norwich!

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ROARR!

Visit the UK’s largest dinosaur-themed adventure Park in Lenwade, near Norwich!

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Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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Thursford Collection

Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

Featured Events In The Norfolk Coast

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 18th Apr - 18th Apr 2026

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

Parkrun
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Parkrun

Date: 18th Apr - 18th Apr 2026

Pier 2 Pier
Sports & Adventure

Pier 2 Pier

Date: 6th Jun - 6th Jun 2026

Walk 32 miles with us from Cromer to Great Yarmouth in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices!

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Pier 2 Pier

Date: 6th Jun - 6th Jun 2026

Steam shunting
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The Golden Years

Date: 18th Jul - 19th Jul 2026

Two days of classic vehicles and live music accompanied by an intensive train service!

Steam shunting
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The Golden Years

Date: 18th Jul - 19th Jul 2026

Sand castles sheringam

Date: 24th Jun - 27th Jun 2026

Join The Little Theatre Players for some seaside fun and sunshine as they proudly present their…

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Sand Castles

Date: 24th Jun - 27th Jun 2026

Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast

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The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk…

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The Blakeney Cottage Company

The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk…

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At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…

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Barsham Brewery Taproom & Shop

At Barsham Brewery we've been brewing craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North…

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The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…

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Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping

The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…

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Pensthorpe

Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…

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Pensthorpe

Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…

Featured Points Of Interest In The Norfolk Coast

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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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Sea Palling Beach

Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create calmer…

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Sea Palling Beach

Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create calmer…

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Cromer Beach

Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast.  At low tide, firm…

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Cromer Beach

Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast.  At low tide, firm…

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Winterton-on-Sea Beach

Winterton-on-Sea Beach lies north of Hemsby on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by dunes. The beach…

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Winterton-on-Sea Beach

Winterton-on-Sea Beach lies north of Hemsby on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by dunes. The beach…

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