Wells-next-the-Sea beach huts
Norfolk Coast
Wild + wide
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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White Horse Holme
A welcoming Norfolk pub and restaurant serving seasonal dishes and local produce, with an on-site… A welcoming Norfolk pub and restaurant serving seasonal dishes and local produce, with an…
White Horse Holme
A welcoming Norfolk pub and restaurant serving seasonal dishes and local produce, with an on-site…
Jolly Sailors Brancaster Staithe
Our 18th-century coastal pub serves up British pub classics, hearty Jolly Smokehouse specials, and… Our 18th-century coastal pub serves up British pub classics, hearty Jolly Smokehouse specials,…
Jolly Sailors Brancaster Staithe
Our 18th-century coastal pub serves up British pub classics, hearty Jolly Smokehouse specials, and…
Hytte House
New Scandi-style house with three en-suite bedrooms, sleeping 7, two minutes from Brancaster… New Scandi-style house with three en-suite bedrooms, sleeping 7, two minutes from Brancaster…
Hytte House
New Scandi-style house with three en-suite bedrooms, sleeping 7, two minutes from Brancaster…
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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Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast
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.
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…
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.
Featured Events In Norfolk Coast
Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular
Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027
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Date: 21st Nov - 23rd Dec 2026
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Escape back into the world of Thursford this Christmas Escape back into the world of Thursford this Christmas
Date: 23rd Mar - 23rd Mar 2027
At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll… At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis…
Featured Businesses In Norfolk Coast
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The White Horse
The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe is an award-winning coastal gastro pub, 2-AA-rosette seafood… The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe is an award-winning coastal gastro pub, 2-AA-rosette…
The White Horse
The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe is an award-winning coastal gastro pub, 2-AA-rosette seafood…
Cromer Country Club
With views of the picturesque Norfolk coastline, many health and leisure facilities and… With views of the picturesque Norfolk coastline, many health and leisure facilities and…
Cromer Country Club
With views of the picturesque Norfolk coastline, many health and leisure facilities and…
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…
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
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…
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…
Happisburgh Beach
Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast. The… Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast. The…
Happisburgh Beach
Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast. The…
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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