Best beaches in Norfolk
Norfolk's 90-mile coastline offers some of England's most spectacular and diverse beaches, from the endless golden sands of Holkham to the dramatic cliffs of Hunstanton. Whether you're seeking wildlife encounters with seals and rare birds, family-friendly resorts with traditional seaside charm, or wild stretches perfect for peaceful walks, Norfolk's coast delivers unforgettable experiences around every headland.
Part of Holkham National Nature Reserve — one of England's largest, backed by pine woodland that runs for miles behind the dunes.
Reached along a path through real salt marsh, opening onto rows of colourful stilted beach huts right on the sand.
Cromer crab, a genuine protected local speciality, is landed right below the Victorian pier and its still-running End of the Pier Show.
Norfolk's largest resort, with two piers — Britannia and Wellington — running the full range of classic seaside amusements.
Backed by red, white and orange striped cliffs, a real SSSI feature carved into the coastline here.
Traditional family-friendly resort with wide sandy beaches and authentic holiday camp atmosphere.
An Edwardian pier from 1901 and clifftop gardens give Gorleston a more refined, older-money feel than its Yarmouth and Caister neighbours.
Sits beside Royal West Norfolk Golf Club, a genuine top-tier links course, right on the sand's edge.
Cromer's crab-fishing neighbour along the coast, and the terminus of the heritage Poppy Line steam railway that runs through North Norfolk.
Home to the Snettisham Spectacular — an RSPB-recorded mass wader roost that gathers here at high tide.