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.
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White Horse Holme
A welcoming Norfolk pub and restaurant serving seasonal dishes and local produce, with an on-site… A welcoming Norfolk pub and restaurant serving seasonal dishes and local produce, with an…
White Horse Holme
A welcoming Norfolk pub and restaurant serving seasonal dishes and local produce, with an on-site…
Jolly Sailors Brancaster Staithe
Our 18th-century coastal pub serves up British pub classics, hearty Jolly Smokehouse specials, and… Our 18th-century coastal pub serves up British pub classics, hearty Jolly Smokehouse specials,…
Jolly Sailors Brancaster Staithe
Our 18th-century coastal pub serves up British pub classics, hearty Jolly Smokehouse specials, and…
Hytte House
New Scandi-style house with three en-suite bedrooms, sleeping 7, two minutes from Brancaster… New Scandi-style house with three en-suite bedrooms, sleeping 7, two minutes from Brancaster…
Hytte House
New Scandi-style house with three en-suite bedrooms, sleeping 7, two minutes from Brancaster…
West Lexham Retreat
West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays, gardens… West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays,…
West Lexham Retreat
West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays, gardens…
Duration Brewing – Tours, Shop + Bar
Discover Duration Brewing in West Norfolk, from weekend Tap Days and monthly brewery tours to… Discover Duration Brewing in West Norfolk, from weekend Tap Days and monthly brewery tours to…
Duration Brewing – Tours, Shop + Bar
Discover Duration Brewing in West Norfolk, from weekend Tap Days and monthly brewery tours to…
Eastwood Whelpton Sailing
Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk… Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and…
Eastwood Whelpton Sailing
Eastwood Whelpton offers boat hire, sailing holidays and experiences on the Norfolk and Suffolk…
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…
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Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast
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…
Holkham
Discover Holkham and all of its wonders. Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.
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
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Featured Events In Norfolk Coast
Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular
Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027
Our magical show will return in December! Our magical show will return in December!
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Date: 10th Nov - 23rd Dec 2026
Escape back into the world of Thursford this Christmas Escape back into the world of Thursford this Christmas
Santa’s Magical Journey
Date: 21st Nov - 23rd Dec 2026
STEP INTO A MAGICAL JOURNEY TO MEET SANTA AT THURSFORD STEP INTO A MAGICAL JOURNEY TO MEET SANTA AT THURSFORD
Date: 12th Dec - 13th Dec 2026
Join us this Christmas for our magical pantomime Sleeping Beauty! We have so many reasons to stay… Join us this Christmas for our magical pantomime Sleeping Beauty! We have so many reasons to…
Featured Businesses In Norfolk Coast
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
The Feathers
The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk…
The Feathers
The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast
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…
Aylsham Windmill
Converted Corn mill, Aylsham, in the centre of North Norfolk. Between the City of Norwich and the… Converted Corn mill, Aylsham, in the centre of North Norfolk. Between the City of Norwich and…
Aylsham Windmill
Converted Corn mill, Aylsham, in the centre of North Norfolk. Between the City of Norwich and the…
Featured Trails In Norfolk Coast
Follow a four-day food and drink journey through Norfolk and Suffolk, discovering local producers,… Follow a four-day food and drink journey through Norfolk and Suffolk, discovering local…
Featured Points Of Interest In Norfolk Coast
Happisburgh Beach
Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast. The… Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast. The…
Happisburgh Beach
Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast. The…
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…
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…
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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