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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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Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast

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

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North Norfolk Railway

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

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A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

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Fakenham Racecourse

A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life.

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Amazona Zoo

Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…

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Amazona Zoo

Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…

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Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

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Hindringham Hall Gardens

Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020

Featured Events In The Norfolk Coast

Floragami Paper flower making workshop Daffodils

Craft your very own realistic paper daffodils, taught by local artist Meg Lowder. Just in time for…

Cliff As If The Shadtones

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

The Simon Garfunkel Story

Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at…

The Dusty Show
Culture & Arts

The Dusty Show

Date: 3rd Jan 2026 - 21st Mar 2026

Welcome to ‘The Dusty Show’. The celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable evening…

The Dusty Show
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The Dusty Show

Date: 3rd Jan 2026 - 21st Mar 2026

Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast

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Norfolk Cottages

Norfolk's leading independent holiday cottage agency with VisitEngland graded properties in…

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Norfolk Cottages

Norfolk's leading independent holiday cottage agency with VisitEngland graded properties in…

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The Kings Head was voted Norfolk County WINNER of The National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023 & 2021 and…

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The Kings Head - Letheringsett

The Kings Head was voted Norfolk County WINNER of The National Pub & Bar Awards in 2023 & 2021 and…

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

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Pinewoods Holiday Park

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

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Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…

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Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Great Yarmouth Racecourse and Conference Centre is one of Norfolk's premier destinations, offering…

Featured Points Of Interest In The Norfolk Coast

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Hemsby Beach

Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…

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Hemsby Beach

Hemsby Beach lies north of Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly sandy and…

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Overstrand Beach

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

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Overstrand Beach

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

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Happisburgh Beach

Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast.  The…

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Happisburgh Beach

Happisburgh Beach lies beneath the red and white striped lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast.  The…

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Salthouse Beach

Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…

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Salthouse Beach

Salthouse Beach sits between Cley-next-the-Sea and Kelling on the Norfolk Coast. The shoreline is…

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