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A beige windmill standing tall against a blue sky in west Norfolk.

Attractions

There’s so much to do in west Norfolk that you’ll want to come back again and again. Whether you are on holiday or just visiting for the day, there are lots to entertain all of the family, in or out of season… whatever the weather!

  • Sailing boats at Brancaster Staithe.

    Brancaster Staithe

    Brancaster Staithe Village,

    Now a popular sailing centre surrounded by atmospheric coastline, Brancaster Staithe was once a Roman town and thriving port, exporting corn from the local hinterland.

  • Creake Abbey ruins in west Norfolk.

    Creake Abbey – Shop.Dine.Explore

    North Creake, Fakenham
    Abbey ruins open daily with free entry and free parking. Check website for opening times.

    Creake Abbey is located two miles south of Burnham Market on the north Norfolk coast within easy reach of the beaches at Brancaster, Holkham and Wells next the Sea. With historic monastic ruins at its heart, Creake Abbey is now home to independent shops and services, a Café and Food Hall plus the monthly Farmers’ Market.

  • The Heacham parish church in west Norfolk.

    Heacham

    Heacham Village, King’s Lynn

    There is evidence of settlement in the Heacham area, for around the last 5,000 years, with numerous Neolithic and bronze age finds.

  • Wide shot of Holme-next-the-Sea in west Norfolk.

    Holme-next-the-Sea Beach

    Beach Road, Holme-next-the-Sea
    Open all year. Holme Dunes and Reserve under AONB ‘Red Zone’ status, so please access the local area responsibly.

    In the relatively thin strip of land between the village and the sea, large areas of salt marsh much used by birds for feeding and breeding are to be found.

  • The village church at Holme-next-the-sea in west Norfolk.

    Holme-next-the-Sea Village

    Home-next-the-Sea Village, Hunstanton

    The pretty little village of Holme-next-the-Sea is in the stunning Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • A couple sitting in front of the Hunstanton Bandstand in west Norfolk.

    Hunstanton

    Town Centre, Hunstanton

    The only west facing resort on the east coast of England – there are two sides to Hunstanton.

  • The red and white striped cliffs at Hunstanton beach.

    Hunstanton Beach

    , Hunstanton
    Open all year.

    Hunstanton is a gently sloping beach with rock pools at the northern end leading to Hunstanton’s famous red and white stripped cliffs.

  • Exterior of Hunstanton Heritage Centre.

    Hunstanton Heritage Centre

    Heritage Centre, Hunstanton
    The Centre is manned by a lovely band of volunteers and is open on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, S… (see listing)

    A journey through Hunstanton’s past from Neolithic/Bronze Age; the development as a purpose-built Victorian resort; its rapid growth and the changes due to the increase in tourism from the mid 1800s.

  • The tranquil heritage gardens in Hunstanton, west Norfolk.

    Hunstanton Heritage Gardens

    The Green, Hunstanton
    Open all year.

    The Heritage Gardens are formed by a number of open spaces along the promenade of Hunstanton, located at Cliff Parade.

  • The village sign at Ingoldisthorpe.

    Ingoldisthorpe

    Ingoldisthorpe Village,

    The village of Ingoldisthorpe in 9 miles north of King’s Lynn and 7 miles south of Hunstanton. The village has a post office and an impressive church, St Michael’s.