Nick and Jenny's Norfolk Guidebook
City/town information
Heacham is a popular seaside resort and English village located on the West Norfolk coast. It is 14 miles from the town of Kings Lynn and 3 miles from Hunstanton. Heacham is home to two beaches, North Beach and South Beach. Both have local amenities such as refreshments and public toilets. The sea is shallow and the beach is largely sandy with sprinklings of pebbles and shells; an ideal beach for families with children. Heacham boasts some beautiful sunsets, with the sun setting over the sea. The area is famous for growing lavender and a local Lavender farm can be visited to experience the scent and sight of the lavender fields. Heacham is also close to the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path and several RSPB sites. Heacham is a good base for exploring the Norfolk coast with attractions such as Wells-Next-The-Sea, Sandringham, Holkham Estate and Hunstanton all easily assessible.
8 locals raden deze aan
Heacham
Heacham is a popular seaside resort and English village located on the West Norfolk coast. It is 14 miles from the town of Kings Lynn and 3 miles from Hunstanton. Heacham is home to two beaches, North Beach and South Beach. Both have local amenities such as refreshments and public toilets. The sea is shallow and the beach is largely sandy with sprinklings of pebbles and shells; an ideal beach for families with children. Heacham boasts some beautiful sunsets, with the sun setting over the sea. The area is famous for growing lavender and a local Lavender farm can be visited to experience the scent and sight of the lavender fields. Heacham is also close to the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path and several RSPB sites. Heacham is a good base for exploring the Norfolk coast with attractions such as Wells-Next-The-Sea, Sandringham, Holkham Estate and Hunstanton all easily assessible.
Brim full of history and with a vibrant town centre, King’s Lynn is the ideal destination to spend a few nights, enjoying the superb mix of history, shopping and entertainment on offer.
The Hanseatic town of King’s Lynn was one of England’s most important ports from as early as the 12th century and this maritime past is still very much in evidence today. Fine old merchants’ houses stretch down to the river between cobbled lanes and the elegant Custom House overlooks the harbour. The town’s heritage is reflected in an amazing array of historic buildings and at two magnificent market places: Saturday Market Place, where St Margaret’s Church , designated as a Minster Church in 2011 by the Bishop of Norwich, is surrounded by splendid buildings and Tuesday Market Place, quite possibly one of England’s grandest squares.
Visitors can discover the story of King’s Lynn by visiting a host of heritage sites and attractions, best discovered with the help of the free guide Discover King’s Lynn or by joining a guided tour. The town’s Hanseatic history and trading links with Europe can be discovered on the self-guided Hanse Trail. The story of the town’s maritime trade, its fishing communities and its famous navigators can be explored on the Maritime Trail, or take a trip on the King’s Lynn ferry to see the maritime landscape of the King’s Lynn quayside and town from the banks of West Lynn.
62 locals raden deze aan
King's Lynn
Brim full of history and with a vibrant town centre, King’s Lynn is the ideal destination to spend a few nights, enjoying the superb mix of history, shopping and entertainment on offer.
The Hanseatic town of King’s Lynn was one of England’s most important ports from as early as the 12th century and this maritime past is still very much in evidence today. Fine old merchants’ houses stretch down to the river between cobbled lanes and the elegant Custom House overlooks the harbour. The town’s heritage is reflected in an amazing array of historic buildings and at two magnificent market places: Saturday Market Place, where St Margaret’s Church , designated as a Minster Church in 2011 by the Bishop of Norwich, is surrounded by splendid buildings and Tuesday Market Place, quite possibly one of England’s grandest squares.
Visitors can discover the story of King’s Lynn by visiting a host of heritage sites and attractions, best discovered with the help of the free guide Discover King’s Lynn or by joining a guided tour. The town’s Hanseatic history and trading links with Europe can be discovered on the self-guided Hanse Trail. The story of the town’s maritime trade, its fishing communities and its famous navigators can be explored on the Maritime Trail, or take a trip on the King’s Lynn ferry to see the maritime landscape of the King’s Lynn quayside and town from the banks of West Lynn.
Norwich is a wonderful fusion of the modern and historic, one complementing the other. Like any great city its centre is easy to walk around and has a river at its heart.
It is the only English city in a National Park, the Norfolk Broads.
As well as being the most complete medieval city in the UK, it has a flourishing arts, music and cultural scene, superb independent as well as High Street shopping, lively restaurants, bars and nightlife and a heritage that is a delight to explore. It was also England's first UNESCO City of Literature – this is a city of stories!
250 locals raden deze aan
Norwich
Norwich is a wonderful fusion of the modern and historic, one complementing the other. Like any great city its centre is easy to walk around and has a river at its heart.
It is the only English city in a National Park, the Norfolk Broads.
As well as being the most complete medieval city in the UK, it has a flourishing arts, music and cultural scene, superb independent as well as High Street shopping, lively restaurants, bars and nightlife and a heritage that is a delight to explore. It was also England's first UNESCO City of Literature – this is a city of stories!
Sightseeing
Norfolk Lavender is a attraction that has something for all ages. You are able to visit the beautiful lavender fields as well as enjoy the local cafe and gift shop. You can pay for entry into the Animal Park which is home to various farm animals as well as a large play area. For families with young children a visit to Farmer Fred's indoor play barn is a must.
64 locals raden deze aan
Norfolk Lavender
Lynn RoadNorfolk Lavender is a attraction that has something for all ages. You are able to visit the beautiful lavender fields as well as enjoy the local cafe and gift shop. You can pay for entry into the Animal Park which is home to various farm animals as well as a large play area. For families with young children a visit to Farmer Fred's indoor play barn is a must.
Hunstanton is renowned for its unique striped cliffs and magnificent sunsets, made special by its position as the only west-facing resort on the East coast.
The seaside town is ideal for families with activities such as Crazy Golf, Pitch-and-Putt, and the Oasis Leisure Centre to the tranquil Esplanade Gardens there is something for everyone. The town’s array of gardens are especially delightful during the Spring and summer months, and you can follow a self-guided Horticultural Trail to make sure you experience them all.
Hunstanton’s excellent beach offers ideal conditions for playing on the sand, exploring rock pools, and enjoying the sea.
Old Hunstanton has a much more quieter village atmosphere, with carstone-built cottages, traditional British pubs and a much more slower pace of life in general. You can walk from one resort to the other, so you can delight in experiencing the two different areas of Hunstanton in one day.
Hunstanton’s popular seasonal land train carries visitors from Searles Leisure Resort to the Lighthouse and back again, making it very easy, and fun, to travel around Hunstanton, taking in many of the sights that the resort has to offer.
79 locals raden deze aan
Hunstanton
Hunstanton is renowned for its unique striped cliffs and magnificent sunsets, made special by its position as the only west-facing resort on the East coast.
The seaside town is ideal for families with activities such as Crazy Golf, Pitch-and-Putt, and the Oasis Leisure Centre to the tranquil Esplanade Gardens there is something for everyone. The town’s array of gardens are especially delightful during the Spring and summer months, and you can follow a self-guided Horticultural Trail to make sure you experience them all.
Hunstanton’s excellent beach offers ideal conditions for playing on the sand, exploring rock pools, and enjoying the sea.
Old Hunstanton has a much more quieter village atmosphere, with carstone-built cottages, traditional British pubs and a much more slower pace of life in general. You can walk from one resort to the other, so you can delight in experiencing the two different areas of Hunstanton in one day.
Hunstanton’s popular seasonal land train carries visitors from Searles Leisure Resort to the Lighthouse and back again, making it very easy, and fun, to travel around Hunstanton, taking in many of the sights that the resort has to offer.
Holkham estate is well worth a visit. Suitable for couple and families, there is something to keep everyone entertained. At the heart of this thriving 25,000 acre estate on the north Norfolk coast, stands Holkham Hall, an elegant 18th century Palladian style house, based on designs by William Kent and built by Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester. The house remains privately-owned and is the home to the Earls of Leicester.
There are ample scenic walks to enjoy as well as boat hire, cycle hire, play areas and stately homes to explore.
261 locals raden deze aan
Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadHolkham estate is well worth a visit. Suitable for couple and families, there is something to keep everyone entertained. At the heart of this thriving 25,000 acre estate on the north Norfolk coast, stands Holkham Hall, an elegant 18th century Palladian style house, based on designs by William Kent and built by Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester. The house remains privately-owned and is the home to the Earls of Leicester.
There are ample scenic walks to enjoy as well as boat hire, cycle hire, play areas and stately homes to explore.
Wells-next-the-Sea is one of the loveliest towns on the North Norfolk Coast. From the sweeping sandy beach bordered by pinewoods and colourful beach huts; around the bustling harbour where you’ll find children crabbing on the quay opposite the finest fish & chips on the coast; to the pretty leafy green known as ‘The Buttlands’ with its warm & welcoming taverns – Wells is the perfect, family friendly seaside destination.
219 locals raden deze aan
Wells-next-the-Sea
Wells-next-the-Sea is one of the loveliest towns on the North Norfolk Coast. From the sweeping sandy beach bordered by pinewoods and colourful beach huts; around the bustling harbour where you’ll find children crabbing on the quay opposite the finest fish & chips on the coast; to the pretty leafy green known as ‘The Buttlands’ with its warm & welcoming taverns – Wells is the perfect, family friendly seaside destination.
Take a boat trip to see the seals in their natural environment basking on Blakeney Point with Temples Seal Trips.
31 locals raden deze aan
Temple Seal Trips at Blakeney Point
Quay LaneTake a boat trip to see the seals in their natural environment basking on Blakeney Point with Temples Seal Trips.
Sandringham Royal Park spreads over 243 hectares with waymarked trails for cycling or exploring by foot and a children's play area. The Royal Park is dog friendly with facilities.
Visitors can explore the Sandringham House and Gardens.
209 locals raden deze aan
Landgoed Sandringham
Sandringham Royal Park spreads over 243 hectares with waymarked trails for cycling or exploring by foot and a children's play area. The Royal Park is dog friendly with facilities.
Visitors can explore the Sandringham House and Gardens.
Snettisham Park Farm is a 329 acre working Farm. You can enjoy seeing lambs being born, to a 45 minute deer safari where you will meet our magnificent red deer herd. You can bottle feed lambs, collect fresh farm eggs and ride ponies as well as taking a walk on one of three wonderful trails.
7 locals raden deze aan
Park Farm
Snettisham Park Farm is a 329 acre working Farm. You can enjoy seeing lambs being born, to a 45 minute deer safari where you will meet our magnificent red deer herd. You can bottle feed lambs, collect fresh farm eggs and ride ponies as well as taking a walk on one of three wonderful trails.
Set on the popular green on Hunstanton’s long and sweeping promenade, the Pier is a vital stop-off during any visit to the resort.
If you’re looking to entertain the children with the very latest video games, enjoy a fun game on Hunstanton’s only full-size bowling alley, a reviving cuppa or something to eat.
14 locals raden deze aan
Hunstanton Pier Family Entertainment Centre
Set on the popular green on Hunstanton’s long and sweeping promenade, the Pier is a vital stop-off during any visit to the resort.
If you’re looking to entertain the children with the very latest video games, enjoy a fun game on Hunstanton’s only full-size bowling alley, a reviving cuppa or something to eat.
Beaches
Brancaster beach is another of Norfolk’s glorious beaches, with miles of unspoilt golden sand, as far as the eye can see, and also has the added advantage of being incredibly child friendly and dog friendly too! This beach has a public toilet, parking and a seaside kiosk.
91 locals raden deze aan
Brancaster Strand
Brancaster beach is another of Norfolk’s glorious beaches, with miles of unspoilt golden sand, as far as the eye can see, and also has the added advantage of being incredibly child friendly and dog friendly too! This beach has a public toilet, parking and a seaside kiosk.
This is dog-friendly all year round with a lovely sandy beach. There’s the stunning backdrop of striped cliffs and the shallow tidal water is ideal for walking dogs. This beach has facilities including parking and a public toilet.
55 locals raden deze aan
Old Hunstanton Beach
This is dog-friendly all year round with a lovely sandy beach. There’s the stunning backdrop of striped cliffs and the shallow tidal water is ideal for walking dogs. This beach has facilities including parking and a public toilet.
Heacham is home to two beaches; South Beach and North Beach. North Beach has more facilities and places
to eat and drink than South Beach. It has a lovely
large path that extends all the way to Hunstanton, ideal for a bike ride or a
leisurely stroll. If you go for a walk towards the end of the day, you will be treated to fantastic sunsets. We enjoy walking along the beach with an ice cream from the local shop.
North Beach
North BeachHeacham is home to two beaches; South Beach and North Beach. North Beach has more facilities and places
to eat and drink than South Beach. It has a lovely
large path that extends all the way to Hunstanton, ideal for a bike ride or a
leisurely stroll. If you go for a walk towards the end of the day, you will be treated to fantastic sunsets. We enjoy walking along the beach with an ice cream from the local shop.
Holkham Beach has endless miles of unspoilt golden sands and wide open landscapes and a pine forest behind the dunes.
It's part of the Holkham Nature Reserve, it's incredibly well maintained too, and with Holkham Hall a stone's throw away, you can very happily spend a whole day in this area.
Holkham beach is a totally un-commercial beach. It's definitely one for bringing your own picnic, as the walk back to the car park is not a quick one. There are also NO lifeguards on Holkham beach.
153 locals raden deze aan
Holkham beach
Holkham Beach has endless miles of unspoilt golden sands and wide open landscapes and a pine forest behind the dunes.
It's part of the Holkham Nature Reserve, it's incredibly well maintained too, and with Holkham Hall a stone's throw away, you can very happily spend a whole day in this area.
Holkham beach is a totally un-commercial beach. It's definitely one for bringing your own picnic, as the walk back to the car park is not a quick one. There are also NO lifeguards on Holkham beach.
The only west facing resort on the east coast of England – there are two sides to Hunstanton. The elegant old Victorian town with its Esplanade Gardens and rather sedate air of days gone by… and the lively buzzing family centre with a large sandy beach, pony rides, amusements and summer season theatre. Old Hunstanton has more of a village feel, with its beach (including rock pools) backed by famous red and white striped cliffs.
Hunstanton Cliffs, Hunstanton PE36, Verenigd Koninkrijk
The only west facing resort on the east coast of England – there are two sides to Hunstanton. The elegant old Victorian town with its Esplanade Gardens and rather sedate air of days gone by… and the lively buzzing family centre with a large sandy beach, pony rides, amusements and summer season theatre. Old Hunstanton has more of a village feel, with its beach (including rock pools) backed by famous red and white striped cliffs.
Places to eat
Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch. We love to do the Thornham circular walk which starts and ends at Thornham Deli.
56 locals raden deze aan
Thornham Deli
Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch. We love to do the Thornham circular walk which starts and ends at Thornham Deli.
The Gin Trap Inn
6 High StreetGreat for A La Carte meals.
Traditional and quaint Norfolk pub offering delicious gastro food.
30 locals raden deze aan
The Orange Tree Inn and Restaurant
High StreetTraditional and quaint Norfolk pub offering delicious gastro food.
The Lodge
Old Hunstanton RoadSimple, seasonal food, with an emphasis on Norfolk ingredients.
The Rose & Crown
Cosy traditional English Pub
Drove Orchards has a selection of independent shops and eateries. It has a local butchers, farm shop, garden centre, apple orchard, Eric's Famous Fish and Chip shop and Eric's Pizza and East Coast Gelato.
6 locals raden deze aan
Drove Orchards
Thornham RoadDrove Orchards has a selection of independent shops and eateries. It has a local butchers, farm shop, garden centre, apple orchard, Eric's Famous Fish and Chip shop and Eric's Pizza and East Coast Gelato.
Delicious pub classics in a quaint Norfolk village.
50 locals raden deze aan
Dabbling Duck Great Massingham
11 Abbey RdDelicious pub classics in a quaint Norfolk village.
The White Horse overlooks Brancaster Bay tidal marsh and beyond to Scolt Head Island and serves the best of local fish and shellfish on its menu from fishermen whose oyster and mussel beds are situated at the bottom of the garden. Hearty breakfasts too.
70 locals raden deze aan
The White Horse Brancaster Staithe
Main RoadThe White Horse overlooks Brancaster Bay tidal marsh and beyond to Scolt Head Island and serves the best of local fish and shellfish on its menu from fishermen whose oyster and mussel beds are situated at the bottom of the garden. Hearty breakfasts too.
The West Norfolk Pub is a 3 minute walk from our cottage. Serving traditional home cooked pub food.
The West Norfolk Pub
91 Station RdThe West Norfolk Pub is a 3 minute walk from our cottage. Serving traditional home cooked pub food.
Coffee. Brunch. Bread. Wine.
The Old Stores is a microbakery and a coffee shop, serving delicious things in and on bread. Alongside it, you can enjoy expertly made coffee, fine tea, smoothies, juices, milkshakes or a brunch cocktail … or 7.
The Old Store
Coffee. Brunch. Bread. Wine.
The Old Stores is a microbakery and a coffee shop, serving delicious things in and on bread. Alongside it, you can enjoy expertly made coffee, fine tea, smoothies, juices, milkshakes or a brunch cocktail … or 7.
Michelin starred restaurant. Perfect for a special occasion. Voted restaurant of the year in 22/23.
22 locals raden deze aan
Socius
11 Foundry PlMichelin starred restaurant. Perfect for a special occasion. Voted restaurant of the year in 22/23.
Neighbourhoods
Snettisham is located 5 miles south of Hunstanton and 10 miles from Kings Lynn. There has been a settlement in Snettisham since ancient times as shown by discoveries of flints from the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. Fine archaeological finds from the Iron Age included the Snettisham Hoard comprising around 180 gold torques found in the area between 1948 and 1973. The Romans also feature in Snettisham's history. In 1985 there was also a find of Romano-British jewellery and raw materials buried in a clay pot in AD 155, the Snettisham Jeweller’s Hoard. It is said that in the 11th century, Snettisham was the third-largest town in Norfolk with seven mills, three fisheries, salthouses and 440 sheep. In medieval times business thrived and six guilds boasted their own guildhall.
Today the village offers a wide selection of small boutique shops offering the standard basic amenities, and specialist services such as an arts and craft shop, picture framing, an art gallery and an old fashioned bookshop. The village has 2 pubs, The Rose and Crown and the Queen Victoria.
Standing above the village, St Mary's Church dates from the 14th century. There are magnificent views of the church as you approach from the south west. Nikolas Pevsner is said to have called it "perhaps the most exciting decorated church in Norfolk". It is particularly notable for its outstanding spire (which stands 172 foot high) and would have been an important landmark for mariners navigating The Wash in earlier times.
As well as agriculture, Snettisham has important quarries of Norfolk Sandstone (known as Carrstone). Worked by hand for hundreds of years, the quarries have been mechanised and commercialised to provide readily available building materials for local dwellings. There are numerous buildings in evidence throughout the area which are built of this local Carrstone.
On the edge of the village is Snettisham Park a very popular family attractions and well known for its herds of deer and deer safari’s. Towards the coast, less than two miles away is RSPB Snettisham reserve, a wonderful mix of bird lagoons and observations hides. On the coast itself the shingle beach looks out across the Wash with the coast of Lincolnshire just 15 miles away in the distance.
6 locals raden deze aan
Snettisham
Snettisham is located 5 miles south of Hunstanton and 10 miles from Kings Lynn. There has been a settlement in Snettisham since ancient times as shown by discoveries of flints from the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. Fine archaeological finds from the Iron Age included the Snettisham Hoard comprising around 180 gold torques found in the area between 1948 and 1973. The Romans also feature in Snettisham's history. In 1985 there was also a find of Romano-British jewellery and raw materials buried in a clay pot in AD 155, the Snettisham Jeweller’s Hoard. It is said that in the 11th century, Snettisham was the third-largest town in Norfolk with seven mills, three fisheries, salthouses and 440 sheep. In medieval times business thrived and six guilds boasted their own guildhall.
Today the village offers a wide selection of small boutique shops offering the standard basic amenities, and specialist services such as an arts and craft shop, picture framing, an art gallery and an old fashioned bookshop. The village has 2 pubs, The Rose and Crown and the Queen Victoria.
Standing above the village, St Mary's Church dates from the 14th century. There are magnificent views of the church as you approach from the south west. Nikolas Pevsner is said to have called it "perhaps the most exciting decorated church in Norfolk". It is particularly notable for its outstanding spire (which stands 172 foot high) and would have been an important landmark for mariners navigating The Wash in earlier times.
As well as agriculture, Snettisham has important quarries of Norfolk Sandstone (known as Carrstone). Worked by hand for hundreds of years, the quarries have been mechanised and commercialised to provide readily available building materials for local dwellings. There are numerous buildings in evidence throughout the area which are built of this local Carrstone.
On the edge of the village is Snettisham Park a very popular family attractions and well known for its herds of deer and deer safari’s. Towards the coast, less than two miles away is RSPB Snettisham reserve, a wonderful mix of bird lagoons and observations hides. On the coast itself the shingle beach looks out across the Wash with the coast of Lincolnshire just 15 miles away in the distance.
Heacham is also famous for being at the heart of Norfolk's lavender growing industry and in the summer, the landscape and air is filled with the colour and aroma of lavender.
The two fine North and South beaches face West looking across a huge 20 mile bay. The water here is shallow and sheltered making the beaches ideal for children. When the sun is out, you will be treated to the memorable ‘highway to the heavens’, a reflection of the sun in a golden and silver trail across the water.
Heacham is also close to the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path and several RSPB sites. Also worth a visit is Caley Mill, Gothic revival in architectural style and unique because of its exposed waterwheel on the outside of the building. The visitor centre has a tearoom and farm shop.
8 locals raden deze aan
Heacham
Heacham is also famous for being at the heart of Norfolk's lavender growing industry and in the summer, the landscape and air is filled with the colour and aroma of lavender.
The two fine North and South beaches face West looking across a huge 20 mile bay. The water here is shallow and sheltered making the beaches ideal for children. When the sun is out, you will be treated to the memorable ‘highway to the heavens’, a reflection of the sun in a golden and silver trail across the water.
Heacham is also close to the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path and several RSPB sites. Also worth a visit is Caley Mill, Gothic revival in architectural style and unique because of its exposed waterwheel on the outside of the building. The visitor centre has a tearoom and farm shop.
Young or old, families will find plenty to do in Hunstanton. Purpose built in 1846 by local landowner Henry Styleman Le Strange, ‘Sunny Hunny’ is the ideal location for a seaside holiday with all the trimmings.
Famous for its striped cliffs, acres of sand and clear, shallow water, Hunstanton also offers lots of fun attractions for all ages (and weather conditions!).
You will see various colourful and traditional seaside attractions for all the family at Hunstanton, including beach front amusements, fun fair, bowling alley, bandstand concerts on the green, and much more. The town centre and seafront are both easily accessible to disabled visitors, and a specially designed ‘Sensory Garden’ with opportunities to touch, hear and smell the plants and sculptures.
Why not Explore the town’s parks, gardens and open spaces included in the Hunstanton in Bloom Horticultural Trail. Created during Hunstanton’s 2010 Britain in Bloom campaign, the 1.5 mile trail begins at the Hunstanton Town Hall. The route stops at 14 locations throughout the town including the popular Esplanade Gardens, as well as lesser-known corners of Hunstanton where new show gardens are taking root. You can download the Horticultural Trail leaflet, which includes a map and interesting background information about each location.
In summer, look out for the colourful Tractor Train which carries visitors the length of the seafront, a favourite with young and old alike. Take a trip with Searles Sea Tours to see the seals on the unique Wash Monster, a World War II amphibian craft, leaving from the South Promenade which will take you out to your boat.
Along the promenade is the Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary where diver’s eye viewing tanks, a ‘touch’ pool and an underwater tunnel bring visitors face to face with an amazing collection of sea creatures, and there are regular talks and feeding displays at the seal hospital.
Nearby, in Old Hunstanton, is a cherished mix of hotels, pubs and an excellent arts and craft centre.
79 locals raden deze aan
Hunstanton
Young or old, families will find plenty to do in Hunstanton. Purpose built in 1846 by local landowner Henry Styleman Le Strange, ‘Sunny Hunny’ is the ideal location for a seaside holiday with all the trimmings.
Famous for its striped cliffs, acres of sand and clear, shallow water, Hunstanton also offers lots of fun attractions for all ages (and weather conditions!).
You will see various colourful and traditional seaside attractions for all the family at Hunstanton, including beach front amusements, fun fair, bowling alley, bandstand concerts on the green, and much more. The town centre and seafront are both easily accessible to disabled visitors, and a specially designed ‘Sensory Garden’ with opportunities to touch, hear and smell the plants and sculptures.
Why not Explore the town’s parks, gardens and open spaces included in the Hunstanton in Bloom Horticultural Trail. Created during Hunstanton’s 2010 Britain in Bloom campaign, the 1.5 mile trail begins at the Hunstanton Town Hall. The route stops at 14 locations throughout the town including the popular Esplanade Gardens, as well as lesser-known corners of Hunstanton where new show gardens are taking root. You can download the Horticultural Trail leaflet, which includes a map and interesting background information about each location.
In summer, look out for the colourful Tractor Train which carries visitors the length of the seafront, a favourite with young and old alike. Take a trip with Searles Sea Tours to see the seals on the unique Wash Monster, a World War II amphibian craft, leaving from the South Promenade which will take you out to your boat.
Along the promenade is the Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary where diver’s eye viewing tanks, a ‘touch’ pool and an underwater tunnel bring visitors face to face with an amazing collection of sea creatures, and there are regular talks and feeding displays at the seal hospital.
Nearby, in Old Hunstanton, is a cherished mix of hotels, pubs and an excellent arts and craft centre.
Food scene
Eric’s Fish & Chips harks back to the traditional British fish and chip restaurants of the past, blending that nostalgia with a modern European menu influence. The aim, then and now, was to make our favourite fish & chips the way they should be – simple, fresh and tasty using the best local ingredients.
59 locals raden deze aan
Erics
Thornham RoadEric’s Fish & Chips harks back to the traditional British fish and chip restaurants of the past, blending that nostalgia with a modern European menu influence. The aim, then and now, was to make our favourite fish & chips the way they should be – simple, fresh and tasty using the best local ingredients.
Eric’s Pizza is unique restaurant in a yurt serving authentic homemade pizza. Sitting next door to the first Eric’s Fish and Chips, the yurt has space for inside and outside dining as well as a takeaway hut and outside bar.
Eric's Pizza
Eric’s Pizza is unique restaurant in a yurt serving authentic homemade pizza. Sitting next door to the first Eric’s Fish and Chips, the yurt has space for inside and outside dining as well as a takeaway hut and outside bar.
East Coast Gelato served homemade gelato on the seafront in Hunstanton. You will be able to try our full range of flavours and also have a drink on the balcony and watch the sunset!
East Coast Gelato
South PromenadeEast Coast Gelato served homemade gelato on the seafront in Hunstanton. You will be able to try our full range of flavours and also have a drink on the balcony and watch the sunset!
A firm favourite with the locals. Enjoy fresh traditional fish and chips by the sea.
11 locals raden deze aan
Fishers Of Hunstanton
2-4 GreevegateA firm favourite with the locals. Enjoy fresh traditional fish and chips by the sea.
Award winning and voted the nation’s favourite family pub, our 18th century village local on the Norfolk coast serves real ales from our microbrewery Brancaster Brewery, home cooked wholesome food, great pub classics including Jolly Smokehouse specials, local seafood including Brancaster Mussels when inseason, stone baked pizzas and ice cream from a garden beach hut and not forgetting the largest selection of rum on the coast!
41 locals raden deze aan
The Jolly Sailors Brancaster Staithe
Main RoadAward winning and voted the nation’s favourite family pub, our 18th century village local on the Norfolk coast serves real ales from our microbrewery Brancaster Brewery, home cooked wholesome food, great pub classics including Jolly Smokehouse specials, local seafood including Brancaster Mussels when inseason, stone baked pizzas and ice cream from a garden beach hut and not forgetting the largest selection of rum on the coast!