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.
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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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…
Faire Sailing Ltd
Sailing and powerboat tuition Sailing and powerboat tuition
Beach Stays
Beach Stays brings together a handpicked collection of beach holiday homes across the UK and… Beach Stays brings together a handpicked collection of beach holiday homes across the UK and…
Beach Stays
Beach Stays brings together a handpicked collection of beach holiday homes across the UK and…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Cartshed Cottages at Sharrington Hall
Whin Hill Norfolk Cider
Cider works situated in an 18th century flint barn in Wells-next-the-Sea. Cider works situated in an 18th century flint barn in Wells-next-the-Sea.
Whin Hill Norfolk Cider
Cider works situated in an 18th century flint barn in Wells-next-the-Sea.
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation
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…
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Posted: 11th Mar 2026
The East Coast of East Anglia has 130 miles of shoreline, including huge stretches of sandy beach,…
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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
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings. Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Black Shuck Distillery
Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer… Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs,…
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
Holkham
Discover Holkham and all of its wonders. Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.
The Bug Parc, BugzUK
The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful… The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and…
The Bug Parc, BugzUK
The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…
Featured Events In The Norfolk Coast
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.
Date: 18th Jul - 2nd Sept 2026
Let us welcome you aboard our tractor-trailer for a family-friendly, whistle-stop tour of the park. Let us welcome you aboard our tractor-trailer for a family-friendly, whistle-stop tour of the…
Warden's Walk
Date: 1st Aug - 1st Aug 2026
Join our warden to see the highlights of the season on the reserve. This walk runs regularly… Join our warden to see the highlights of the season on the reserve. This walk runs regularly…
Burn Valley private tour and tasting
Date: 7th Aug - 7th Aug 2026
An exclusive private tasting with Mathew (head winemaker) or Hamish (assistant winemaker) which… An exclusive private tasting with Mathew (head winemaker) or Hamish (assistant winemaker)…
Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast
Rise and Shine Cottage
Hidden GEM Cottage in the heart of Cromer with parking Hidden GEM Cottage in the heart of Cromer with parking
Beechwood Hotel
Welcome to the Beechwood Hotel, an exclusive country house hotel in the small market town of North… Welcome to the Beechwood Hotel, an exclusive country house hotel in the small market town of…
Beechwood Hotel
Welcome to the Beechwood Hotel, an exclusive country house hotel in the small market town of North…
The Grove
Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this country house is a super spot for accessing all the… Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this country house is a super spot for accessing all…
The Grove
Close to the popular north Norfolk coast this country house is a super spot for accessing all the…
Holkham
Discover Holkham and all of its wonders. Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.
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…
Sheringham Beach
Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles… Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of…
Sheringham Beach
Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles…
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…
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Barn Drift
This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over looking… This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over…
Barn Drift
This luxurious barn conversion offers exceptional accommodation in a stunning setting over looking…
Holt Country Park
Holt Country Park is only a short walk from the historic market town of Holt on the edge of the… Holt Country Park is only a short walk from the historic market town of Holt on the edge of…
Holt Country Park
Holt Country Park is only a short walk from the historic market town of Holt on the edge of the…
Date: 14th Aug - 14th Aug 2026
An exclusive private tasting with Mathew (head winemaker) or Hamish (assistant winemaker) which… An exclusive private tasting with Mathew (head winemaker) or Hamish (assistant winemaker)…
Burn Valley private tour and tasting
Date: 14th Aug - 14th Aug 2026
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