To the Beach
Explore some of Norfolk’s most beautiful coastline - from hidden coves and nature reserves to classic seaside towns.
All within an easy drive, and most are dog-friendly too!
Trimingham & Mundesley
📍 NR11 8DU
A quiet stretch of coastline that’s perfect for peaceful dog walks and days away from the crowds. Mundesley is a charming seaside town with cafés, a fish & chip shop, takeaways, and pubs.
Dog friendly year-round
Trimingham beach is accessed via an unmade road
Great for jet skiers and beachcombers
Cromer Beach & Pier
📍 NR27 9HP
A classic British seaside experience with a pier, amusements, arcades, tea rooms, and plenty of shops. Ideal for a full family day out.
Large main car park with play area
Free roadside parking also available
Dog friendly
Tourist Info Centre on-site
Holkham Beach
📍 Lady Anne’s Drive, A149
An iconic, wide-open beach surrounded by pine forests and part of the Holkham Nature Reserve. Great for long walks and nature spotting.
Dog friendly
Parking from 6am–6pm
Walk through the reserve to the sea
Near Holkham Hall & Estate
Sheringham Beach
📍 Beach Road, NR26 8BW
Traditional seaside charm with colourful beach huts, rock pools, arcades, cafés, and a heritage steam railway.
Toilets & clifftop parking
Sand & stones - great at low tide
Dog friendly
Blakeney Point
📍 Morston Quay, NR25 7BH
A remote and stunning nature reserve known for its seal colonies and coastal wildlife.
Sand & shingle beach
Part of the National Trust
Car park at Morston Quay
Wells-next-the-Sea
📍 Beach Rd, NR23 1DR
A family favourite with a working harbour, amusement arcades, famous crabbing spots, and beach huts lined along pinewoods.
Dog friendly
Small train from town to beach
Coastal walks through pine forest
Fish & chips, pubs, and RNLI station