
Snettisham Beach
- Snettisham
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Chase a fantastic sunset or two on Norfolk’s only west-facing beach. It’s also a great spot for family fun and games, so spend a day at Snettisham Be...

Stubborn Sands
- Hunstanton
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Enjoy a day at the beach with the kids - prep your shovels and get ready to build a castle at Stubborn Sands near Hunstanton. This wide, sandy beach...

Heacham South Beach
- Heacham
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Known to the locals as 'Stubborn Sands', what makes this beach magical is the glorious scent of lavender that fills the air in early summer. Get a wh...

Heacham Sands
- Heacham
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Soak up the natural beauty of Norfolk on this picturesque seaside spot, with cracking views and crashing waves. Just don’t forget to bring a camera a...

South Beach Hunstanton
- Hunstanton
- Outdoor
- Beaches
You can see its signature red and white cliffs for miles around, so why not spend a day of digging, sunning and play at South Beach (Hunstanton). Thi...

Hunstanton Beach
- Hunstanton
- Outdoor
- Beaches
This is one beach you won’t forget with it’s candy cane striped cliffs and plenty of fossils to dig up. Get your camera and magnifying glass out for...

Old Hunstanton Beach
- Old Hunstanton
- Outdoor
- Beaches
What could be more classically beachy than a beautiful sunset? Team that with ice cream and a chilly dip in the ocean at Old Hunstanton Beach. This i...

Brancaster Beach
- Brancaster
- Outdoor
- Beaches
It’s been officially recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but what makes this beach stand out is the half-buried wreck of the SS Vina....
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Wells Next The Sea Beach
- Wells-next-the-Sea
- Outdoor
- Beaches
At Wells Next The Sea Beach swimming, sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing are popular here, and there is a beach warden May to September, and althou...

Holkham Beach
- Wells-next-the-Sea
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Beaches
Holkham Beach is three miles long and, at low tide, half a mile deep in fine sand. A beach for simple activities such as sandcastle building or kite...

West Mersea Beach
- West Mersea
- Outdoor
- Beaches
There’s nothing like the feeling you’ve discovered something new, which is exactly what you’ll get from a visit to West Mersea Beach. Set in an islan...

Brightlingsea Beach
- Colchester
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Are you into boats and history? Make your casual day at the beach a tiny bit more exciting and choose Brightlingsea Beach near Essex. This historic b...

Dovercourt Bay Beach
- Harwich
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Catch some sun, enjoy strolling along the sea and play in the water at Dovercourt Bay Beach near Harwich. This sand and shingle beach is a family-fri...

Cley Beach
- Cley next the Sea
- Outdoor
- Beaches
This little seaside spot is known for exceptional views, but what else would you expect from a Norfolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve? Natural beauty...

St Osyth Beach
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Enjoy a relaxing day by the seaside. Collect pebbles and enjoy the charm of unspoilt nature at St Osyth Beach near Clacton On Sea. This is a very sto...

Weybourne Beach
- Weybourne
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Once renowned as a haunt for smugglers, this seaside spot has since gone up in the world. Still, keep an eye out for buried loot at Weybourne Beach....

Martello Bay Beach
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Enjoy a sunny day filled with sandplay and water fun at Martello Bay Beach near St Osyth. This historic beach is famously named after a small, 19th c...

Jaywick Beach
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Beach towel? Check. Sun lotion? Check. Swim Suit? Check. Sorted then! You're ready for your family day at Jaywick Beach near Clacton On Sea. This san...

Walton On The Naze Beach
- Walton-on-the-Naze
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Fancy a day on the beach? Gather the family, put your swimsuit on and find a spot to set up your umbrella at Walton On The Naze Beach near Essex. Thi...

Clacton Beach
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Outdoor
- Beaches
Looking for a good beach near Essex? It doesn't get much better than Clacton Beach in Clacton On Sea! This wonderful sandy beach is considered Essex'...