Norfolk Coast
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The Norfolk
coastline is one of the best-loved and most popular coastlines in the UK. The main
reason for its popularity is the enormous diversity, ranging from the
traditional seaside resorts of Great Yarmouth and Hunstanton to the upmarket
villages and secluded beaches of the North Norfolk
coastline.
Geographically the coast
stretches from King’s Lynn and The Wash in the
north, right round to Great Yarmouth at the southern most tip of the county.
The long stretch of coastline is home to some of the most protected habitats in
the UK,
with fragile ecosystems that include heathland, salt marshes and tidal wetland.
This internationally
recognised stretch of coastline is home to some of the UK’s most important bird reserves, including the
RSPB site at Titchwell, which gets over 100,000 visitors a year and is their
most popular UK
reserve.
Further down the coast
it is possible to either walk, a good 4 miles over shingle, or catch a boat
from the village
of Morston, to see the
seal colony at the end of Blakeney Point.
If you are looking for a
more traditional seaside resort then Great Yarmouth is definitely for you.
Great Yarmouth
has a traditional seafront full of shops, amusements and attractions and has
two piers. The beach is one of the best on the coast and the famous fish and
chips alone are definitely worth the visit.
Hunstanton, at the other
end of the coastline, is a slightly more relaxed traditional resort – while
still having a good range of attractions. Known to the locals as ‘Sunny Hunny’
the town is in the unique position of being on the east coast, while facing the
west coast. So you can see the sun set over the sea. Further down the coast the
resort is also famous for its red and white cliffs.
Just a short drive down
the coastline you can find King’s Lynn – a
great place to explore the history of the county’s coastal ports. This was one
of the most important historic ports during the middle ages because of its
trade with the Hanseatic league, and was renamed King’s Lynn, from Bishops
Lynn, after the dissolution of the Catholic church by Henry VIII.
In between Great
Yarmouth and Hunstanton you can find Sheringham and Cromer. These two small
towns both have a rich history for fishing, and the famous Cromer crabs, and in
the last 100 years for tourism.
The small resorts offer
a quiet and relaxed seaside destination, with local shops, good restaurants,
clean beaches, landscaped gardens and links golf courses.
Without doubt one of the
most popular and nationally recognised areas of the coast is North
Norfolk. This stretch of the coastline, which extends from
Hunstanton to Sheringham, is famous for its small flint built house and
villages, top quality restaurants and pubs, and wide-open beaches and skies.
The most popular beach
in the area is Holkham, which is close to the small seaside town of Wells and the Holkham
estate. The beach has been featured in music videos, films and is consistently
considered one of the best in the UK, with its wide expanse of golden
sands and dunes stretching out towards the sea.
The other thing the area
has become famous for is the quality of its restaurants and reputation for
being an upmarket holiday destination. This stretches from the celebrity Mecca’s of Burnham Market
and Brancaster towards the small villages of Cley and Morston. The range of
places to eat includes traditional pubs, serving local real ale and well-cooked
produce, to Michelin starred restaurants and a wealth of gastro pubs.
So if you are looking
for any type of UK coastal
break, from bird watching to fine dining, or “kiss me quick” to secluded
cottage retreat, the Norfolk
coastline has something to offer everyone.
About the Author
For more information
about the Norfolk Coast and beaches please visit Tourism
In Norfolk.
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