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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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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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Stories & Inspirations From The Norfolk Coast

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Posted: 10th Mar 2026

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Posted: 10th Mar 2026

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What National Trust properties are there in East Anglia

Posted: 7th Mar 2026

Guide to National Trust properties in East Anglia gives an overview on the fantastic range of…

Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast

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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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Attractions

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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Attractions

ROARR!

Discover your next action-packed adventure at ROARR! — the UK’s largest dinosaur park.

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Attractions

ROARR!

Discover your next action-packed adventure at ROARR! — the UK’s largest dinosaur park.

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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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Attractions

Beans Boats - Seal Trips

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

Cromer pier

Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…

Cromer pier
Attractions

Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre

Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…

Featured Events In The Norfolk Coast

Newstead and Re opening recreation Owen Hayward

Date: 28th Mar - 12th Apr 2026

Don’t miss the chance to see and travel on two steam trains, and join in with our special Egg Hunt!

Newstead and Re opening recreation Owen Hayward
Easter

The Easter Eggspress

Date: 28th Mar - 12th Apr 2026

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Sports & Adventure

Pier 2 Pier

Date: 6th Jun 2026 - 24th Mar 2026

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

Pier 2 Pier
Sports & Adventure

Pier 2 Pier

Date: 6th Jun 2026 - 24th Mar 2026

Wildlife Photography for Beginners

Date: 17th Sept - 17th Sept 2026

If you're new to wildlife photography or you want to build on your existing skill set then join us…

Wildlife Photography for Beginners
Nature & Wildlife

Wildlife Photography for Beginners

Date: 17th Sept - 17th Sept 2026

Easter egg hunt sheringham

Date: 28th Mar - 12th Apr 2026

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Sheringham Park on an Easter trail.

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Easter

Easter Egg Hunt

Date: 28th Mar - 12th Apr 2026

Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast

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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

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Accommodation

Norfolk Bound

We provide luxurious holiday accommodation across North Norfolk. Designed with guest experience in…

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Accommodation

Norfolk Bound

We provide luxurious holiday accommodation across North Norfolk. Designed with guest experience in…

002 whistle stop cottage aldborough norfolk

A beautiful, dog friendly 3 bed cottage in Aldborough, North Norfolk

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Accommodation

Whistle Stop Cottage

A beautiful, dog friendly 3 bed cottage in Aldborough, North Norfolk

001 fakenham racecourses

A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

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Attractions

Fakenham Racecourse

A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

Featured Points Of Interest In The Norfolk Coast

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Points Of Interest

Overstrand Beach

Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…

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Points Of Interest

Overstrand Beach

Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. 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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Points Of Interest

Hemsby Beach

Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…

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Hemsby Beach

Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…

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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
Points Of Interest

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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