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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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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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Stories & Inspirations From The Norfolk Coast

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Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast

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Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Attractions

Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…

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Attractions

North Norfolk Railway

From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…

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Attractions

ROARR!

Discover your next action-packed adventure at ROARR! — the UK’s largest dinosaur park.

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Attractions

ROARR!

Discover your next action-packed adventure at ROARR! — the UK’s largest dinosaur park.

Cromer pier

Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…

Cromer pier
Attractions

Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre

Home to the "The Cromer Pier Show” famously known as the 'Seaside Special' the celebrated only ‘End…

Featured Events In The Norfolk Coast

Cliff As If The Shadtones

Join the musical celebration featuring one of the UK’s top Cliff Richard tribute acts and his…

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Walking & Cycling

Trek26

Date: 8th Jan 2026 - 21st Mar 2026

Take on the the challenge of walking 13 or 26 miles along the Norfolk Coast to raise money for an…

Trek26
Walking & Cycling

Trek26

Date: 8th Jan 2026 - 21st Mar 2026

Cley Now and Then

Date: 3rd Jan 2026 - 21st Mar 2026

John Hurst’s twentieth watercolour exhibition at NWT Cley Marshes celebrates fifty years of art,…

Cley Now and Then
Culture & Arts

Cley. Now and Then. A Watercolour Story - John Hurst

Date: 3rd Jan 2026 - 21st Mar 2026

Ceri Dupree Frock With Laughter

Date: 3rd Aug 2026 - 21st Mar 2026

Ceri Dupree, is bringing his 1 man 21 woman show to the back to Cromer Pier. With fabulous…

Ceri Dupree Frock With Laughter
Culture & Arts

Ceri Dupree - Frock With Laughter

Date: 3rd Aug 2026 - 21st Mar 2026

Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast

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Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

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Food & Drink

Black Shuck Distillery

Black Shuck Distillery Visits include a look behind the scenes, informative talks and tastings.

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Situated in an outstanding location on Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Pinewoods offers a…

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Accommodation

Pinewoods Holiday Park

Situated in an outstanding location on Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Pinewoods offers a…

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Attractions

The Salted Kiln

Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.

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Attractions

The Salted Kiln

Pottery classes at The Salted Kiln.

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Family-Friendly Dog-Friendly Cottages by Sunset Beach on the Norfolk Coast

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Accommodation

Norfolk Coastal Cottages with mYminiBreak

Family-Friendly Dog-Friendly Cottages by Sunset Beach on the Norfolk Coast

Featured Points Of Interest In The Norfolk Coast

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Points Of Interest

Cley-next-the-Sea Beach

Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…

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Points Of Interest

Cley-next-the-Sea Beach

Cley-next-the-Sea Beach lies east of Wells on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly shingle…

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Points Of Interest

Overstrand Beach

Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…

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Points Of Interest

Overstrand Beach

Overstrand Beach lies east of Cromer on the Norfolk Coast and is backed by low cliffs. The…

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Points Of Interest

Holkham Beach

Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…

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Points Of Interest

Holkham Beach

Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. It is backed…

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Points Of Interest

Sheringham Beach

Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles…

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Points Of Interest

Sheringham Beach

Sheringham Beach sits below the town centre on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles…

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