Guidebook for Foulsham &
North Norfolk
So Many Beautiful Beaches
Norfolk and Suffolk have beautiful coastlines and some wonderful beaches. There are vast expanses of sand for walking along the water's edge, bird watching and taking in stunning views to the sea. There are popular deckchair beaches like Hunstanton, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft for family time, paddling, building sand castles and flying kites and others are totally unspoilt and more tranquil. Many of them are waving Blue Flags, showing that they have the highest standard of cleanliness, safety and environment management.
An award winning private beach with broad sands, dune and a backcloth of pine trees. Access to parking from Holkham Village via Lady Anne's Drive
153 locals recommend
Holkham beach
An award winning private beach with broad sands, dune and a backcloth of pine trees. Access to parking from Holkham Village via Lady Anne's Drive
This beech is quieter than Wells, Cromar and Sheringham but equally good, there is a small coffee shop and arcades near the car park. This a great accessible walk to Hunstanton approximately 3 miles.
14 locals recommend
Heacham South Beach
This beech is quieter than Wells, Cromar and Sheringham but equally good, there is a small coffee shop and arcades near the car park. This a great accessible walk to Hunstanton approximately 3 miles.
East & West Runton beaches are tucked away between Sheringham and Cromer, these are shingle beaches levelling out to sand when the tide is out and great for rock pooling and beech combing at the base of the cliffs. Both beaches have been awarded Blue Flag status. Cafe and car parks are close by.
East Runton Beach
Beach RoadEast & West Runton beaches are tucked away between Sheringham and Cromer, these are shingle beaches levelling out to sand when the tide is out and great for rock pooling and beech combing at the base of the cliffs. Both beaches have been awarded Blue Flag status. Cafe and car parks are close by.
Close to Cromer but quietier. A sloping path down from the clifftop car park. Smooth sandy beach.
14 locals recommend
Overstrand Beach
Overstrand RoadClose to Cromer but quietier. A sloping path down from the clifftop car park. Smooth sandy beach.
Another family friendly Blue Flag beach with huts, cliff and safe bathing. Convenient Parking.
35 locals recommend
Mundesley Beach
9 Beach RdAnother family friendly Blue Flag beach with huts, cliff and safe bathing. Convenient Parking.
A dune-backed sand and shingle beach just across the river Blythe from Southwold - just take the ferry. Wonderful for bracing walks. Car parks in Walberswick include Harbour Quay
32 locals recommend
Walberswick Beach
A dune-backed sand and shingle beach just across the river Blythe from Southwold - just take the ferry. Wonderful for bracing walks. Car parks in Walberswick include Harbour Quay
Find plenty of peace and quiet at this idyllic stretch of shingle beach and the adjoining heath. Managed by the National Trust and perfect for birdwatching and long walks. Convenient car park.
26 locals recommend
Dunwich Beach
Find plenty of peace and quiet at this idyllic stretch of shingle beach and the adjoining heath. Managed by the National Trust and perfect for birdwatching and long walks. Convenient car park.
Something of a hideaway location, perfect for buckets & spades and a picnic. Seals pup in the locality. Go straight to the beach from the small car park at Horsey Gap or walk from the larger one at Horsey Mill managed by the National Trust.
21 locals recommend
Horsey Beach
Something of a hideaway location, perfect for buckets & spades and a picnic. Seals pup in the locality. Go straight to the beach from the small car park at Horsey Gap or walk from the larger one at Horsey Mill managed by the National Trust.
The most easterly beach in the country and part of the Sunrise Coast. A curving seashore with sandy beaches and two piers! Perfect bucket and spade scenario. Plenty of car parks and attractions.
6 locals recommend
Lowestoft Beach Huts
The most easterly beach in the country and part of the Sunrise Coast. A curving seashore with sandy beaches and two piers! Perfect bucket and spade scenario. Plenty of car parks and attractions.
An unspoilt secluded sandy beach flanked by dunes. Close to a nature reserve.
11 locals recommend
Holme-next-the-Sea
An unspoilt secluded sandy beach flanked by dunes. Close to a nature reserve.
The best Beach in North Norfolk, the walk to the beach from the Harbour is one that me and my family have enjoyed several times (or you can do it by the narrow gauge railway). At the end of this walk you have the option of a tree lined woodland walk that runs parallel to the beach or the most gorgeous sandy Beach. The Beach or the woodland walks are not greatly accessible by a wheelchair user, however you can do some of the woodland walk using a wheelchair.
There is a café at the end of the Harbour-Beach walk that does good coffee.
219 locals recommend
Wells-next-the-Sea
The best Beach in North Norfolk, the walk to the beach from the Harbour is one that me and my family have enjoyed several times (or you can do it by the narrow gauge railway). At the end of this walk you have the option of a tree lined woodland walk that runs parallel to the beach or the most gorgeous sandy Beach. The Beach or the woodland walks are not greatly accessible by a wheelchair user, however you can do some of the woodland walk using a wheelchair.
There is a café at the end of the Harbour-Beach walk that does good coffee.
This outstanding beach is the place for long walks on miles of golden sands. Pay and display car park approached via a narrow lane. Be-warned, it can flood at high tide!
91 locals recommend
Brancaster Beach
This outstanding beach is the place for long walks on miles of golden sands. Pay and display car park approached via a narrow lane. Be-warned, it can flood at high tide!
This a inaccessible hidden gem, it is a pebbly beach but hidden so a birdwatchers paradise. Car parking along the narrow beach lane
16 locals recommend
Salthouse
This a inaccessible hidden gem, it is a pebbly beach but hidden so a birdwatchers paradise. Car parking along the narrow beach lane
One of Suffolk's secret hideaways. A few miles south of Lowestoft, it is off the beaten track and not the easiest to access but worth the effort. Backed by cliff and scattered with driftwood, it is a peaceful as it gets.
23 locals recommend
Covehithe Beach
One of Suffolk's secret hideaways. A few miles south of Lowestoft, it is off the beaten track and not the easiest to access but worth the effort. Backed by cliff and scattered with driftwood, it is a peaceful as it gets.
Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve
The perfect playground for children and windsurfers with vast swathes of sand when the tide is out. The main beach has won a national Seaside Award underlining its appeal as a family destination. The rock pooling beach below the cliffs to the north is always quieter especially so along the dunes at Old Hunstanton.
9 locals recommend
Hunstanton South Beach
Charles RoadThe perfect playground for children and windsurfers with vast swathes of sand when the tide is out. The main beach has won a national Seaside Award underlining its appeal as a family destination. The rock pooling beach below the cliffs to the north is always quieter especially so along the dunes at Old Hunstanton.
Parks & Nature
This is a beautiful National Trust Park which has some of the amazing views over to the coast. It has a level access path that is suitable for wheelchair users and some other paths for the more able bodied person. There are viewing platforms dotted along the walk and lots of cool places to play hide and seek with children.
104 locals recommend
Sheringham Park
This is a beautiful National Trust Park which has some of the amazing views over to the coast. It has a level access path that is suitable for wheelchair users and some other paths for the more able bodied person. There are viewing platforms dotted along the walk and lots of cool places to play hide and seek with children.
Huge nature reserve, with lots of visiting birds stopping through, also has a great soft play area and outdoor play areas for children. there is a wheelchair accessible balancing bridge in the outdoor play area, where my son spent the majority of the day. Lots of fun!
128 locals recommend
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe RoadHuge nature reserve, with lots of visiting birds stopping through, also has a great soft play area and outdoor play areas for children. there is a wheelchair accessible balancing bridge in the outdoor play area, where my son spent the majority of the day. Lots of fun!
Foxley Wood
Blakeney Point
Felbrigg Hall
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Main RdBlakeney
This is about an hour away, if you are travelling up the A11 this maybe an ideal stop along the way or on your way back.
79 locals recommend
Thetford Forest Park
This is about an hour away, if you are travelling up the A11 this maybe an ideal stop along the way or on your way back.
Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve
Turf Moor RoadRanworth Broad
Carlton Marshes Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Burnt Hill LaneRSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneWelney Wash
Welney Wash RoadShopping
Norwich has a covered shopping centre with cinemas, which is ideal for rainy days. It also has a market with some amazing food stalls
250 locals recommend
Norwich
Norwich has a covered shopping centre with cinemas, which is ideal for rainy days. It also has a market with some amazing food stalls
Holt Antiques & Interiors Centre
Sightseeing
The best Beach in North Norfolk, the walk to the beach from the Harbour is one that me and my family have enjoyed several times. At the end of this walk you have the option of a tree lined woodland walk that runs parallel to the beach or the most gorgeous sandy Beach. The Beach or the woodland walks are not greatly accessible by a wheelchair user, however you can do some of the woodland walk using a wheelchair.
There is an amazing café at the end of the Harbour-Beach walk that does good coffee.
219 locals recommend
Wells-next-the-Sea
The best Beach in North Norfolk, the walk to the beach from the Harbour is one that me and my family have enjoyed several times. At the end of this walk you have the option of a tree lined woodland walk that runs parallel to the beach or the most gorgeous sandy Beach. The Beach or the woodland walks are not greatly accessible by a wheelchair user, however you can do some of the woodland walk using a wheelchair.
There is an amazing café at the end of the Harbour-Beach walk that does good coffee.
Thornham
Happisburgh Lighthouse
Lighthouse LaneFood Scene
Nice Chinese Takeaway, does deliver for a charge of five pounds. Also, just as easy to collect on your way back from a day out as they have car parking spaces.
Pearl River
28 Wells RdNice Chinese Takeaway, does deliver for a charge of five pounds. Also, just as easy to collect on your way back from a day out as they have car parking spaces.
Straits Fish & Chips
32A High StNo1 Cromer
1 New StFrench's Fish Shop Ltd
10 The QuayThe Bucket List Cromer
9a Hamilton RdThe Brisley Bell Inn
The GreenSocius
11 Foundry PlThe Orange Tree Inn and Restaurant
High StreetErics
Thornham RoadQueens Head
2 High StreetLocal pub, good food and you can walk back from!
Ordnance Arms
Guist Bottom RoadThai food!
Crawfish Thai Restaurant
Holt RoadThe Parson Woodforde
Church StreetKings Arms
Market PlaceThe Workhouse
5 Old Market PlKings Head Hotel
2 Holt RdByfords
1-3 Shirehall PlainGreat sausage rolls!
Darby's Freehouse & Restaurant
Elsing RoadThe Rembrant Restaurant
61-65 Dereham RoadFakenham Tandoori
14 Holt RdSculthorpe Mill
Lynn RoadThe Neptune Inn
85 Old Hunstanton RdMeadowsweet Restaurant with rooms
37 Norwich RoadEntertainment & Activities
Great place for a family day out. They have an indoor soft play area and a outdoor splash zone, so don't forget your towels!
96 locals recommend
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Great place for a family day out. They have an indoor soft play area and a outdoor splash zone, so don't forget your towels!
BeWILDerwood
Snettisham
great place to go sailing
Banham Zoo
Kenninghall RoadAfrica Alive!
Whites LaneAmazona Zoo
Hall RoadWatatunga
Watlington RoadAnglia Karting Centre
Essentials
This is a great little shop that has super friendly owners and they stock all the essentials.
The Village Store
33 High StThis is a great little shop that has super friendly owners and they stock all the essentials.
This shop is further away and is larger with longer opening hours. If you need an ATM this is the closest one.
McColl's
5 The StThis shop is further away and is larger with longer opening hours. If you need an ATM this is the closest one.
Morrisons
Clipbush LaneSupermarket
ALDI
Norwich RoadTesco Superstore
Oak StreetLidl
Holt RoadGuist Post Office
Norwich Road