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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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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
Posted: 6th May 2026
Black Shuck is a legendary spectral black dog with flaming red eyes who roams the coast of East…
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,…
Where to see great art in East Anglia
Posted: 11th Mar 2026
You don’t have to travel to London to see great art – there are fabulous galleries and exhibitions…
Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings. Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre
Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End… Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only…
Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre
Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…
Beans Boats - Seal Trips
With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with… With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals…
Beans Boats - Seal Trips
With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with…
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer… Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs,…
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
Featured Events In The Norfolk Coast
Fathers Day Seal Trip
Date: 21st Jun - 22nd Jun 2026
Treat Dad to a wildlife boat trip to see grey seals at Blakeney Point Treat Dad to a wildlife boat trip to see grey seals at Blakeney Point
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.
Village By The Sea walking tour
Date: 30th Jun - 30th Jun 2026
It is all too easy to just pass through Holkham Village on the way to the beach or Holkham Park,… It is all too easy to just pass through Holkham Village on the way to the beach or Holkham…
Nature Photography: Field Skills Workshop
Date: 11th Jul - 11th Jul 2026
Join experienced wildlife photographer Steve Norris for this new workshop, focusing on learning and… Join experienced wildlife photographer Steve Norris for this new workshop, focusing on…
Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast
The Grove
Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this country house is a super spot for accessing all the… Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this country house is a super spot for accessing all…
The Grove
Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this country house is a super spot for accessing all the…
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life. A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Fakenham Racecourse
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
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
Featured Points Of Interest In The Norfolk Coast
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…
Overstrand Beach
Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The… Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…
Overstrand Beach
Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…
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…
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…
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Barn Drift
This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over looking… This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over…
Barn Drift
This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over looking…
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings. Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
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Ready, set. . .parkrun! Start your weekend with a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community… Ready, set. . .parkrun! Start your weekend with a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community…
The Two Lifeboats
Situated on Sheringham's picturesque seafront, The Two Lifeboats offers a charming blend of… Situated on Sheringham's picturesque seafront, The Two Lifeboats offers a charming blend of…
The Two Lifeboats
Situated on Sheringham's picturesque seafront, The Two Lifeboats offers a charming blend of…
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