Norfolk

Explore Norfolk Beaches and Coastline

Norfolk lies to the East with the North Sea on its coast.

Norwich is the main city here but tourists come to Norfolk for the miles of unspoilt coastline, huge nature reserves and wildlife and the wonderful seaside resorts like Great Yarmouth and The Norfolk Broads. This is a wonderful destination in any weather as in the Winter months you can enjoy the beautiful villages and market towns or the city of Norwich for great shopping and the tidal estuary is perfect for bird watchers! Holidays in Norfolk are full of adventure for the family with so much to explore from dinosaurs and snakes to stately homes, beaches to windmills and the countryside is dotted with ancient monuments, art galleries and museums. Accommodation is plentiful and varied to suit any budget.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 28 beaches in Norfolk. You can even take a look at our list of Norfolk dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Norfolk Coast Map

Norfolk Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Events

Cromer Carnival

12th August 2023
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18th August 2023
Cromer has a week-long carnival with the main Carnival Day being held on Wednesday 16th August. Plenty of activities and entertainment for all ages throughout the week including an air display. Read more…
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Heacham Beach

Heacham Sands is split into the North and South beaches and is surrounded by holiday parks. Although the beach is on the Norfolk East coast it actually faces West into the bay. This means the sea can be calmer than the open sea of other nearby Norfolk beaches. It also means you can get some spectacular sunsets. Popular for outdoor activities Read more…
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Sheringham Beach Chalet and Hut Hire

Sheringham has a number of brick chalets and wooden beach huts for weekly rental located on Sheringham beach. Weekly lets commence on a Saturday and currently we do not offer daily lets. Read more…
Place to eat

Brancaster Beach Kiosk

Beach: Brancaster beach View: The kiosk sits right next to the beach and enjoys views over the unspoilt 2 miles of golden sand. What’s on the menu?: All food to take away – burgers, chips, light snacks, sandwiches, cakes & sweets, hot and cold drinks, ice-creams. Read more…
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Hunstanton South Beach

The South beach in Hunstanton is part of a long stretch of sand. Facilities include car parking, cafe, restaurants, pubs and toilets. Read more…
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Cromer Beach Chalet Hire

Cromer has a number of beach chalets for weekly rental located to the east and west of the pier. Weekly lets commence on a Saturday and currently we do not offer daily lets. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Brancaster Estate

Coastal area famous for wild birds. Extensive area of saltmarsh, intertidal mud and sandflats and site of the Roman fort of Branodunum and Scolt Head Island. Read more…
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East Runton Beach

East Runton Beach is a sandy beach with pebbles at the high water mark and the beach is backed by sloping sandstone cliffs. Popular surfing beach and less busy and lower key than nearby Cromer. As you walk eastwards towards Cromer you will see some old Pill Boxes in the sand that once sat on the cliffs protecting the coast. Read more…
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Caister Roman Site

Caister Roman Site, the partially excavated remains of a Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ fort, including wall and ditch sections and building foundations. Read more…
Place to eat

Saras Tearooms Cafe and Restaurant

Beach: Great Yarmouth beach View: Eat inside in these extensive tearooms, outside in the flower gardens or on the beach terrace and enjoy some of the best beach and sea views in Great Yarmouth. Dogs are welcome both inside and out. What’s on the menu?: Breakfasts, light snacks, refreshments, home made cakes, desserts. Read more…
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Overstrand Beach

Overstrand beach is a sandy beach with traditional wooden groynes below cliff-top village of Overstrand about one and half miles to the south of Cromer. Very large beach as the tide goes out but at high tide all you have is the concrete promenade. Overstrand is a good base for a Norfolk family holiday, a day trip to the beach, Read more…
History and heritage

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park

Blickling Hall Jacobean house with gardens and park. Read more…
Things to see and do

Norwich Castle and Museum

Norwich Castle is one of the city of Norwich’s most famous landmarks. It was originally built as a palace by the Normans over 900 years ago, but it is now home to a fascinating interactive museum and art gallery. Visitors can explore everything from an Anglo-Saxon grave site to astounding at Viking treasures, an Egyptian tomb and finding out more Read more…
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