West Norfolk Coast
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West Norfolk is a truly special place of unspoilt charm and natural beauty. Renowned for its superb coastline, much of it an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. A great place to enjoy the sand and sea, alongside charming villages, peaceful countryside and the classic seaside 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 centre with a large sandy beach, pony rides, amusements and summer season theatre. 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.
Beach - Quality Coast Award.
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.
- Learn to kite or windsurf off the coast.
- 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 2009
13 April - Morris Dancing on Easter Monday (three venues in Hunstanton area)
17-20 June - Hunstanton Drama Festival
21-28 June - Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts
28 June - Hunstanton Carnival
4-5 July - Lavender Festival (Heacham)
4-10 July - Hunstanton and District Open Bowls Tournament
5 July - Ringstead Garden Sunday
10-12 July - Lifestyles Extreme Sports Festival
1-9 August - Wash Week 2009
16-22 August - Hunstanton Lawn Tennis Tournament
23 August - Hunstanton Kite Festival
13 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.
