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
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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
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Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast
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…
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…
Amazona Zoo
Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families… Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where…
Amazona Zoo
Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…
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: 18th Jul - 2nd Sept 2026
Bring the whole family to enjoy a mini-beast safari Summer of Play packed full of activities to… Bring the whole family to enjoy a mini-beast safari Summer of Play packed full of activities…
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.
Little Shop of Horrors
Date: 5th Aug - 6th Aug 2026
A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has… A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has…
Date: 23rd Aug - 23rd Aug 2026
Following the success of the 2025 concerts, Heritage Live are back in August 2026 with new… Following the success of the 2025 concerts, Heritage Live are back in August 2026 with new…
Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast
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…
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…
Whistle Stop Cottage
A beautiful, dog friendly 3 bed cottage in Aldborough, North Norfolk A beautiful, dog friendly 3 bed cottage in Aldborough, North Norfolk
Whistle Stop Cottage
A beautiful, dog friendly 3 bed cottage in Aldborough, North Norfolk
Banham Zoo
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Featured Points Of Interest In The Norfolk Coast
Salthouse Beach
Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is… Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline…
Salthouse Beach
Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…
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…
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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