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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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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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The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…

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Attractions

The Bug Parc, BugzUK

The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…

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A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Attractions

Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph

A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy

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Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

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Food & Drink

Black Shuck Distillery

Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

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Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…

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Accommodation

Hilltop Outdoor Centre

Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…

Featured Events In The Norfolk Coast

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 2026

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

Parkrun
Nature & Wildlife

Parkrun

Date: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 2026

Village by the sea holkham

Date: 14th Jul - 14th Jul 2026

It is all too easy to just pass through Holkham Village on the way to the beach or Holkham Park,…

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Tours & Trails

Village By The Sea walking tour

Date: 14th Jul - 14th Jul 2026

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Sports & Adventure

Pedal Norfolk Festival

Date: 8th Aug - 9th Aug 2026

Gear up for a celebration of cycling at Pedal Norfolk

Pedal norfolk festival
Sports & Adventure

Pedal Norfolk Festival

Date: 8th Aug - 9th Aug 2026

Painting the Walled Garden

Date: 29th Aug - 30th Aug 2026

Join us for this oil painting workshop, lead by professional artist Bryony Knight and surrounded by…

Painting the Walled Garden
Arts + Crafts

Painting the Walled Garden- Oil Painting Workshop

Date: 29th Aug - 30th Aug 2026

Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast

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Hidden GEM Cottage in the heart of Cromer with parking

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Accommodation

Rise and Shine Cottage

Hidden GEM Cottage in the heart of Cromer with parking

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Food & Drink

The Feathers

The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast

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Food & Drink

The Feathers

The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast

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Family-Friendly Dog-Friendly Cottages by Sunset Beach on the Norfolk Coast

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Accommodation

Norfolk Coastal Cottages with mYminiBreak

Family-Friendly Dog-Friendly Cottages by Sunset Beach on the Norfolk Coast

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Food & Drink

The Maltings

The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like…

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Food & Drink

The Maltings

The Maltings, Weybourne - where coastal charm meets relaxed luxury, and every moment feels like…

Featured Points Of Interest In The Norfolk Coast

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Points Of Interest

Happisburgh Beach

Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast.  The…

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Points Of Interest

Happisburgh Beach

Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast.  The…

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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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Salthouse Beach

Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…

Salthouse church
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Salthouse Beach

Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…

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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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