West Norfolk Coast
West Norfolk is a great place to enjoy the sand and sea. You'll find magnificent stretches of superb sandy beaches, combined with the classic seaside facilities at the resort of Hunstanton.
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Hunstanton
The only west facing resort on the east coast of England - there are two sides to Hunstanton. The elegant old Victorian town with its Esplanade Gardens and rather sedate air of days gone by... and the lively buzzing family resort with doughnuts and candy floss, ice cream and pony rides, summer season theatre and a whole fun fare of amusements to keep you entertained. Enjoy the large sandy beach - when the tide goes out there are fine walks to the sea. To the north, Old Hunstanton has more of a village feel, with its beach (including rock pools) backed by famous red and white striped cliffs.
Tourist Information Centre - Town Hall, The Green +44 (0)1485 532610.
Things to do
- Visit the seal hospital at the Sea Life Sanctuary.
- Take a trip on the 'Wash Monster' to a local sandbank.
- Jump aboard the land train for a ride along the promenade.
- Smell the rich fragrances of the seafront Sensory Garden.
- Go hunting for sea creatures in the rock pools at Old Hunstanton.
- Enjoy a summer show at the Princess Theatre.
- Relax and watch the fantastic sunset over The Wash.
- Let the children loose at the indoor tropical swimming pool.
Events 2008
24 March - Morris Dancing on Easter Monday (three venues in Hunstanton area)
16-25 June - Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts
4-6 July - Hunstanton Lifestyles Festival
5-6 July - Lavender Festival (Heacham)
5-11 July - Hunstanton Open Bowls Tournament
6 July - Ringstead Garden Sunday
2-10 August - Wash Week 2008
17 August - Hunstanton Kite Festival
17-23 August - Hunstanton Lawn Tennis Tournament
14 September - Massed Morris Dancing in Thornham
25 December - Hunstanton Christmas Day Charity Swim
Further Information: www.visitwestnorfolk.com
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Other 'Seaside' Places of Interest
South from Hunstanton is Heacham, with its rural beach of gently shelving sands. It is also home of Norfolk Lavender - with fragrant gardens to explore. Heading north, Brancaster is a little fishing village with sailing boats, seafood for sale and the earthworks of a Roman fort. Visit the sandy beach with dunes - great for walks.
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