Wells-next-the-Sea beach huts
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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.
Plan your stay on the Norfolk Coast
All your questions about The Norfolk Coast answered, plus advice on how to plan your trip and things to do.
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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…
Faire Sailing Ltd
Sailing and powerboat tuition Sailing and powerboat tuition
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 on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Cartshed Cottages at Sharrington Hall
Whin Hill Norfolk Cider
Cider works situated in an 18th century flint barn in Wells-next-the-Sea. Cider works situated in an 18th century flint barn in Wells-next-the-Sea.
Whin Hill Norfolk Cider
Cider works situated in an 18th century flint barn in Wells-next-the-Sea.
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation
Stories & Inspirations From The Norfolk Coast
What is the legend of Black Shuck in East Anglia
Posted: 6th May 2026
Black Shuck is a legendary spectral black dog with flaming red eyes who roams the coast of East… Black Shuck is a legendary spectral black dog with flaming red eyes who roams the coast of…
What is the legend of Black Shuck in East Anglia
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Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast
Bishop’s Boats Seal Trips
See the Blakeney Point seals in their natural environment, basking on the Blakeney Point or… See the Blakeney Point seals in their natural environment, basking on the Blakeney Point or…
Bishop’s Boats Seal Trips
See the Blakeney Point seals in their natural environment, basking on the Blakeney Point or…
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,… Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…
Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe offers an action-packed day out for the whole family. Explore magical gardens,…
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
The Salted Kiln
Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln. Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.
Featured Events In The Norfolk Coast
Cromer Pier Show
Date: 27th Jun - 19th Sept 2026
Running from 27th June to 19th September at the iconic Pavilion Theatre. Running from 27th June to 19th September at the iconic Pavilion Theatre.
The Halloween Garden
Date: 27th Oct - 31st Oct 2026
A pumpkin carving, leaf crunching, story telling, trail stomping autumn half term! A pumpkin carving, leaf crunching, story telling, trail stomping autumn half term!
Season Opener Raceday
Date: 16th Oct - 16th Oct 2026
An exciting day in our racing calendar as we open up the new season with this very popular event. An exciting day in our racing calendar as we open up the new season with this very popular…
Halloween Hoot
Date: 17th Oct - 18th Oct 2026
Prepare for a day of pumpkins and play this Halloween at Hirsty’s! Prepare for a day of pumpkins and play this Halloween at Hirsty’s!
Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast
Simply Norfolk Stays
Simply Norfolk Stays offers a handpicked collection of Norfolk holiday cottages and coastal… Simply Norfolk Stays offers a handpicked collection of Norfolk holiday cottages and coastal…
Simply Norfolk Stays
Simply Norfolk Stays offers a handpicked collection of Norfolk holiday cottages and coastal…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Norfolk Cottages
Norfolk's leading independent holiday cottage agency with VisitEngland graded properties in… Norfolk's leading independent holiday cottage agency with VisitEngland graded properties in…
Norfolk Cottages
Norfolk's leading independent holiday cottage agency with VisitEngland graded properties in…
The Blakeney Cottage Company
The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk… The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North…
The Blakeney Cottage Company
The Blakeney Cottage Company specialise in luxury self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk…
Featured Points Of Interest In The Norfolk Coast
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach sits just beyond the harbour town of Wells on the Royal Norfolk Coast. The… Wells-next-the-Sea Beach sits just beyond the harbour town of Wells on the Royal Norfolk…
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach sits just beyond the harbour town of Wells on the Royal Norfolk Coast. The…
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…
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle… Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly…
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach
Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…
Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with… Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy…
Mundesley Beach
Mundesley Beach sits below the village on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy with…
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