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Norfolk Coast
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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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West Lexham Retreat
West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays, gardens… West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays,…
West Lexham Retreat
West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays, gardens…
Duration Brewing – Tours, Shop + Bar
Discover Duration Brewing in West Norfolk, from weekend Tap Days and monthly brewery tours to… Discover Duration Brewing in West Norfolk, from weekend Tap Days and monthly brewery tours to…
Duration Brewing – Tours, Shop + Bar
Discover Duration Brewing in West Norfolk, from weekend Tap Days and monthly brewery tours to…
Eastwood Whelpton Sailing
Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk… Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and…
Eastwood Whelpton Sailing
Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk…
The Cliftonville
Creating memories since 1897, The Cliftonville offers a warm and genuine welcome in the heart of… Creating memories since 1897, The Cliftonville offers a warm and genuine welcome in the heart…
The Cliftonville
Creating memories since 1897, The Cliftonville offers a warm and genuine welcome in the heart of…
Houghton West Lodge
Discover this cosy 1840s woodland retreat for two on the historic Houghton Hall estate. Perfectly… Discover this cosy 1840s woodland retreat for two on the historic Houghton Hall estate.…
Houghton West Lodge
Discover this cosy 1840s woodland retreat for two on the historic Houghton Hall estate. Perfectly…
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Beach Stays
Beach Stays brings together a handpicked collection of beach holiday homes across the UK and… Beach Stays brings together a handpicked collection of beach holiday homes across the UK and…
Beach Stays
Beach Stays brings together a handpicked collection of beach holiday homes across the UK and…
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…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Stories & Inspirations From Norfolk Coast
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Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast
Black Shuck Distillery Experience
A Black Shuck Distillery Experience includes discovery of England's oldest legend, a look behind… A Black Shuck Distillery Experience includes discovery of England's oldest legend, a look…
Black Shuck Distillery Experience
A Black Shuck Distillery Experience includes discovery of England's oldest legend, a look behind…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a… The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph
A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph
A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Featured Events In Norfolk Coast
Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular
Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027
Our magical show will return in December! Our magical show will return in December!
Halloween Spectacular
Date: 22nd Oct - 1st Nov 2026
The ultimate family spooky show The ultimate family spooky show
Jane Eyre
Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 2026
Jane Eyre’s fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her… Jane Eyre’s fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of…
Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshops
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Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Washmeres Cottage - Houghton Hall Estate
Nestled among trees and overlooking a tranquil lake, this charming cottage is the perfect secluded… Nestled among trees and overlooking a tranquil lake, this charming cottage is the perfect…
Washmeres Cottage - Houghton Hall Estate
Nestled among trees and overlooking a tranquil lake, this charming cottage is the perfect secluded…
Wild Meadow Glamping @ Raynham Estate
Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable glamping… Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable…
Wild Meadow Glamping @ Raynham Estate
Wild Meadow at Raynham Estate is a thoroughly comfortable and completely unforgettable glamping…
The Maltings
The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like… The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels…
The Maltings
The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like…
Featured Trails In Norfolk Coast
Follow a four-day food and drink journey through Norfolk and Suffolk, discovering local producers,… Follow a four-day food and drink journey through Norfolk and Suffolk, discovering local…
Featured Points Of Interest In Norfolk Coast
Holkham Beach
Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed… Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is…
Holkham Beach
Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…
Cromer Beach
Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast. At low tide, firm… Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast. At low tide,…
Cromer Beach
Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast. At low tide, firm…
Sea Palling Beach
Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create calmer… Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create…
Sea Palling Beach
Sea Palling Beach is a wide sandy beach on the Norfolk Coast. Offshore rock reefs create calmer…
Hemsby Beach
Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and… Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy…
Hemsby Beach
Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…
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