Guide to Hunstanton and local area
City/town information
A classic English seaside town, with something for everyone, from the seafront with food stalls, arcades, bars and even bingo hall, to the long sandy beach, the town green and bandstand, the weekly motorcycle meet every weekend, the high street gift shops and cafes, the leisure centre, gym and pool, the dog-friendly beaches and all the viewing points for the famously spectacular sunsets.
79 locals recommend
Hunstanton
A classic English seaside town, with something for everyone, from the seafront with food stalls, arcades, bars and even bingo hall, to the long sandy beach, the town green and bandstand, the weekly motorcycle meet every weekend, the high street gift shops and cafes, the leisure centre, gym and pool, the dog-friendly beaches and all the viewing points for the famously spectacular sunsets.
Sightseeing
SEA LIFE Hunstanton
Seagate RoadFantastic indoor attraction. Kids love it, adults love it!
Beautiful beach at the far end of Hunstanton, with superb dog-friendly cafe (including veggie and vegan options), wind surfing and long stretches of quiet/deserted sands
55 locals recommend
Old Hunstanton Beach
Beautiful beach at the far end of Hunstanton, with superb dog-friendly cafe (including veggie and vegan options), wind surfing and long stretches of quiet/deserted sands
Amazing scenic footpath from Hunstanton right round the Norfolk coast to Sea Palling. The walk from Hunstanton to Thornham takes less than half a day, is scenic and beautiful, and ends at the Lifeboat Inn (or Thornham Deli over the road). Get the bus home from outside the Deli.
10 locals recommend
Norfolk Coast Path
Norfolk Coast PathAmazing scenic footpath from Hunstanton right round the Norfolk coast to Sea Palling. The walk from Hunstanton to Thornham takes less than half a day, is scenic and beautiful, and ends at the Lifeboat Inn (or Thornham Deli over the road). Get the bus home from outside the Deli.
Peddars Way
Peddars WayFamous 50+ mile walk that ends near Hunstanton at Holme-next-the-sea
North Beach
North BeachLovely beach at Heacham, approx 40 minutes walk along the seafront from the house
Food scene
Popular pub 5 minutes walk from 16 Park Road with good value food and excellent beer garden - great views of the sunset
The Wash & Tope
10-12 Le Strange TerracePopular pub 5 minutes walk from 16 Park Road with good value food and excellent beer garden - great views of the sunset
Great atmosphere, excellent food, veggie and vegan, dog friendly, right on the beach
Beach Cafe, Old Hunstanton
50 Sea LnGreat atmosphere, excellent food, veggie and vegan, dog friendly, right on the beach
Great fish n chips, gelato and a superb rooftop bar – the very best place to view the sunset
Reg's Fish & Chips
South PromenadeGreat fish n chips, gelato and a superb rooftop bar – the very best place to view the sunset
Great location overlooking Hunstanton south beach, good food, friendly service
Hunstanton Ski Café and Bar
South Beach RoadGreat location overlooking Hunstanton south beach, good food, friendly service
The Norfolk Deli
16 GreevegateGreat food and drinks, friendly service
Fishers Of Hunstanton
2-4 GreevegateExcellent fish and chips
Chives Brasserie
11 High StHigh-quality food and wine bar, good atmosphere in the evenings
Great bar with terrace overlooking the town green and seafront, excellent atmosphere in the evenings - open to anyone, not just theatre customers
16 locals recommend
Princess Theatre
13 The GrnGreat bar with terrace overlooking the town green and seafront, excellent atmosphere in the evenings - open to anyone, not just theatre customers
Best location for excellent fish and chips, overlooking the seafront and town green
11 locals recommend
Fishers Of Hunstanton
2-4 GreevegateBest location for excellent fish and chips, overlooking the seafront and town green
Wonderful pub with great food and drink in a lovely village close to Hunstanton
9 locals recommend
Gin Trap Inn
6 High StWonderful pub with great food and drink in a lovely village close to Hunstanton
The Neptune Inn
85 Old Hunstanton RdMichelin starred restaurant
Entertainment
Princess Theatre
13 The GrnWide variety of entertainment with musicals, concerts and plays
Rainbow Park
Seagate RoadWell run fun fair right on the seafront, next to Sealife
Indoor swimming pool, gym and sports centre two minutes walk from the house. Temporary membership and non-members allowed
Alive Oasis
Indoor swimming pool, gym and sports centre two minutes walk from the house. Temporary membership and non-members allowed
Princess Theatre
13 The GrnGreat theatre with wide range of acts, really good for families
Lovely family-friendly working farm with deer safari and much more, just down the road from Hunstanton
30 locals recommend
Snettisham Park
Lovely family-friendly working farm with deer safari and much more, just down the road from Hunstanton
Within 20 minutes drive
Erics
Thornham RoadSuperb fish and chips in great location ten minutes drive from Hunstanton
Surprisingly interesting lavender centre just down the road from Hunstanton, with excellent cafe, deli, gift shop and petting zoo. And a LOT of lavender...
64 locals recommend
Norfolk Lavender
Lynn RoadSurprisingly interesting lavender centre just down the road from Hunstanton, with excellent cafe, deli, gift shop and petting zoo. And a LOT of lavender...
One of the best beaches in Norfolk. Turn off the A149 at the signpost for the Holme-next-the-sea beach, follow the road down through the village. Near the end there are a few parking spaces by the golf course but for the best bit turn right down the long bumpy track signposted towards the NWT observatory. There's a café at the end, and woods leading to the beach and coast walk. Be aware that in summer you may have to pre-book
11 locals recommend
Holme-next-the-Sea
One of the best beaches in Norfolk. Turn off the A149 at the signpost for the Holme-next-the-sea beach, follow the road down through the village. Near the end there are a few parking spaces by the golf course but for the best bit turn right down the long bumpy track signposted towards the NWT observatory. There's a café at the end, and woods leading to the beach and coast walk. Be aware that in summer you may have to pre-book
Thornham Deli
Great food, great service – superb breakfasts!
Fantastic food, amazing views. Access to lovely coast walk path at the end of the car park. Also, on the main road nearby there are two excellent fresh seafood sellers
70 locals recommend
The White Horse Brancaster Staithe
Main RoadFantastic food, amazing views. Access to lovely coast walk path at the end of the car park. Also, on the main road nearby there are two excellent fresh seafood sellers
Excellent food and service, close to the stunning Brancaster beach
30 locals recommend
The Orange Tree Inn and Restaurant
High StreetExcellent food and service, close to the stunning Brancaster beach
Wonderful wide open beach. As you walk onto the beach, if you turn left and walk for 15 mins you'll get to a small stream – turn left inland and you'll probably see seals basking by the water.
If you turn right onto the beach, you'll see a ship wreck in the distance.
Be aware that tides are fast and strong. A lot of people get stranded on the sand banks trying to reach the wreck
91 locals recommend
Brancaster Beach
Wonderful wide open beach. As you walk onto the beach, if you turn left and walk for 15 mins you'll get to a small stream – turn left inland and you'll probably see seals basking by the water.
If you turn right onto the beach, you'll see a ship wreck in the distance.
Be aware that tides are fast and strong. A lot of people get stranded on the sand banks trying to reach the wreck
Pretty tourist town with lots of cafés, restaurants, clothes shops and gift shops. Parking is busy on the streets but there's a new car park with plenty of room
125 locals recommend
Burnham Market
Pretty tourist town with lots of cafés, restaurants, clothes shops and gift shops. Parking is busy on the streets but there's a new car park with plenty of room
Great area with farm shop, Eric's Pizza, fish n chips, fish seller, clothes shops, gift shops, antique store, hair salon, gelato, garden centre and playground
Thornham Orchards
Thornham RoadGreat area with farm shop, Eric's Pizza, fish n chips, fish seller, clothes shops, gift shops, antique store, hair salon, gelato, garden centre and playground
The Ship Hotel
Main RoadGreat food and service close to Brancaster beach
The Hoste
The GreenTop quality restaurant and bar food in lovely Burnham Market
Brancaster Staithe
Characterful, fascinating area, great for walks and pub visits
Royal estate and home, open to public, superb walks in the grounds and extensive woods, dog friendly, adventure playground, arboretum, cafe and gift shop
209 locals recommend
Sandringham Estate
Royal estate and home, open to public, superb walks in the grounds and extensive woods, dog friendly, adventure playground, arboretum, cafe and gift shop
Further afield
Stately home and extensive grounds open to the public, with bike hire, boat hire, house tours (book ahead) and adventure playgrounds. Great dog walks
261 locals recommend
Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadStately home and extensive grounds open to the public, with bike hire, boat hire, house tours (book ahead) and adventure playgrounds. Great dog walks
Stately home and grounds known for regular (stunning) big-name art installations. Previous exhibitions have included Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, Henry Moore and Chris Levine – check the website.
105 locals recommend
Houghton Hall & Gardens
Bircham RoadStately home and grounds known for regular (stunning) big-name art installations. Previous exhibitions have included Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, Henry Moore and Chris Levine – check the website.
Holkham beach
Stunnng beach and dunes, over the road from Holkham Hall
Lively, historic, arty, interesting city packed with great cafes, restaurants and shops, plus great castle and museum. If you' ve not been, we think you'll be surprised how great Norwich is.
115 locals recommend
Norwich
Lively, historic, arty, interesting city packed with great cafes, restaurants and shops, plus great castle and museum. If you' ve not been, we think you'll be surprised how great Norwich is.
Lovely seaside town, famous for its beach and beach huts. We can highly recommend the Alpaca trekking too
www.alpacatrekking.co.uk
219 locals recommend
Wells-next-the-Sea
Lovely seaside town, famous for its beach and beach huts. We can highly recommend the Alpaca trekking too
www.alpacatrekking.co.uk