Hunstanton, Norfolk

Explore Hunstanton (Norfolk) Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Hunstanton faces west across The Wash, making it one of the few places on the east coast where the sun can be seen setting over the sea. The Hunstanton you see today is actually New Hunstanton and was built as a 19th Century resort town adjacent to the old village which is known as Old Hunstanton and has a quieter atmosphere. Hunstanton is a great gateway to West Norfolk's beaches, and in addition to Hunstanton beach you have some great beaches at Heacham, Old Hunstanton, Brancaster and Holkham Bay.


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.

Hunstanton Norfolk Coast Map

Hunstanton 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:

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Old Hunstanton Beach

Old Hunstanton Beach is a sandy beach with sand dunes and colourful beach huts. Hunstanton is becoming a main beach for kitesurfing and is ideal to learn on due to the gentle shelving beach. Potential issue is high tide at Old Hunstanton in onshore winds as the cliffs can generate huge updrafts. Car parking available. Read more…
Sports

Hunstanton Sailing Club

Hunstanton Sailing Club (HSC) is located on the seafront in Hunstanton. We have over 200 members who enjoy a range of watersports including Sailing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, SUP and more.   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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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…
Place to eat

Heacham Halt Cafe

Beach: Heacham beach View: Situated directly on this sandy beach, enjoy sunsets over the water. What’s on the menu?: Light snacks, refreshments, ice-creams Read more…
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Hunstanton lifeboat station

Hunstanton lifeboat station was established in 1824. This station is unusual in that it operates an inshore lifeboat and also an inshore rescue hovercraft. Open Sunday mornings or by appointment. Read more…
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Hunstanton Beach

The main Hunstanton beach is a large (2 miles) sandy beach with traditional groynes, rock pools, promenade and all the expected seaside town facilities. The beach on the east coast faces west and is famous for the spectacular and long sunsets. Hunstanton is popular with kitesurfers. All the facilities expected of a Victorian/Edwardian seaside town. Read more…
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