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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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Posted: 10th Mar 2026

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Posted: 10th Mar 2026

East Anglia has splendid beaches, beautiful stately homes and estates, some of the best wildlife…

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What National Trust properties are there in East Anglia

Posted: 7th Mar 2026

Guide to National Trust properties in East Anglia gives an overview on the fantastic range of…

Top Attractions in Norfolk Coast

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The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…

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The Bug Parc, BugzUK

The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful…

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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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Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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Thursford Collection

Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

Cromer pier

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

Cromer pier
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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

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Acorns

Outdoor fun for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups.

Floragami Paper flower making workshop Daffodils

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

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Date: 6th Mar - 9th Mar 2026

Hop into this self-guided outdoors adventure – with storytelling and play. Fun for all the family.

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Easter

Hop into the wild family trail

Date: 6th Mar - 9th Mar 2026

Outlaw Half Weekend
Sports & Adventure

Outlaw Half Weekend

Date: 7th Apr - 7th May 2026

A jam-packed weekend of endurance sport returns to Holkham this July, with kids’ runs, a 10k, a…

Outlaw Half Weekend
Sports & Adventure

Outlaw Half Weekend

Date: 7th Apr - 7th May 2026

Featured Businesses In The Norfolk Coast

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The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…

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Norfolk Coast Caravans & Camping

The Caravan & Camping Site, within the beautiful rural location of Fakenham Racecourse, is…

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A beautiful, dog friendly 3 bed cottage in Aldborough, North Norfolk

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Whistle Stop Cottage

A beautiful, dog friendly 3 bed cottage in Aldborough, North Norfolk

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Woodhill Park

Located on a breathtaking cliff top location, Woodhill Park has magnificent views of the coastline…

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Woodhill Park

Located on a breathtaking cliff top location, Woodhill Park has magnificent views of the coastline…

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The Kelling Estate

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether it be sandy beaches or strolls in the nearby…

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The Kelling Estate

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether it be sandy beaches or strolls in the nearby…

Featured Points Of Interest In The Norfolk Coast

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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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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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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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Cromer Beach

Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast.  At low tide, firm…

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Cromer Beach

Cromer Beach lies below the town and its Victorian pier on the Norfolk Coast.  At low tide, firm…

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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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