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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
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a… The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity…
NWT Cley Marshes
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserve purchased in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a…
Hilltop Outdoor Centre Accommodation
Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers… Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…
Hilltop Outdoor Centre Accommodation
Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
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
Featured Events In The Norfolk Coast
Date: 28th May - 31st May 2026
Dive into a high-octane, story-led, contemporary CIRCUS experience with INCREDIBLE acrobatic… Dive into a high-octane, story-led, contemporary CIRCUS experience with INCREDIBLE acrobatic…
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.
May Play
Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026
During the May half term holiday, visit us at Hirsty’s Family Fun Park for a playday to remember! During the May half term holiday, visit us at Hirsty’s Family Fun Park for a playday to…
Deer and Wildlife Safari
Date: 6th Jun - 7th Jun 2026
Hop aboard our tractor-trailer for a whistle-stop journey around Holkham deer park. Sit tight while… Hop aboard our tractor-trailer for a whistle-stop journey around Holkham deer park. Sit tight…
Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast
Norfolk Bound
We provide luxurious holiday accommodation across North Norfolk. Designed with guest experience in… We provide luxurious holiday accommodation across North Norfolk. Designed with guest…
Norfolk Bound
We provide luxurious holiday accommodation across North Norfolk. Designed with guest experience in…
The Grove Glamping
The Grove Glamping is home to four Mongolian Yurts, one Roundhouse and a Luxury Shepherd's Lodge,… The Grove Glamping is home to four Mongolian Yurts, one Roundhouse and a Luxury Shepherd's…
The Grove Glamping
The Grove Glamping is home to four Mongolian Yurts, one Roundhouse and a Luxury Shepherd's Lodge,…
The Wiveton Bell
The Wiveton Bell, situated a mile from Blakeney, close to the unspoilt salt marshes of the North… The Wiveton Bell, situated a mile from Blakeney, close to the unspoilt salt marshes of the…
The Wiveton Bell
The Wiveton Bell, situated a mile from Blakeney, close to the unspoilt salt marshes of the North…
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 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…
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…
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…
Winterton-on-Sea Beach
Winterton-on-Sea Beach lies north of Hemsby on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by dunes. The beach… Winterton-on-Sea Beach lies north of Hemsby on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by dunes. The…
Winterton-on-Sea Beach
Winterton-on-Sea Beach lies north of Hemsby on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by dunes. The beach…
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Amazona Zoo
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