West Norfolk

Destination

West Norfolk, a truly special place of unspoilt charm and natural beauty. Relax, unwind and soak up the sheer sense of space and tranquility. Discover outstanding coastline, suberb heritage, wonderful rolling countryside, the atmospheric Fens and charming villages.

What's on Offer

Beach & Amenities

Hunstanton boasts an impressive beach backed by famous striped cliffs. Sample one of Hunstanton's spectacular sunsets as the only resort on the East coast facing West. West Norfolk provides 35 miles of unspoilt coastline, full of great beaches and much of it of outstanding natural beauty.

Places to Visit

Hunstanton has award winning gardens, a funfair, adventure golf, Sealife Sanctuary and sea tours, plus all the seaside favourites. Attractions nearby include Norfolk Lavender, Snettisham Park, Bircham Windmill, Royal Sandringham and Houghton Hall. At King's Lynn explore a wealth of heritage, with cobbled lanes flanked by medieval merchants' houses and two magnificent market places. Downham Market is a great base to explore the countryside, waterways and local attractions.

Entertainment

Hunstanton’s Princess Theatre, King’s Lynn Arts Centre and The Corn Exchange, with shows, exhibitions and films.

Shopping

Hunstanton sells a wealth of gifts, souvenirs, local crafts and antiques, and has an extensive Sunday market. In King's Lynn a mix of old historic and modern shopping areas are complemented by markets on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Downham Market has thriving Friday and Saturday markets as well as a craft and collectables market on alternative Saturdays.

Eating Out

A great choice of high quality places to eat. Lots of friendly village pubs.

Recreation & Sport

West Norfolk provides great opportunities for fishing, bird watching, walking and golf. Hunstanton is host to top Watersports competitions and activities, sit back and watch the action or even have a go! The Oasis at Hunstanton offers an indoor fun pool, eco ice skating and the indoor Fun Castle play area. There are leisure centres in Downham Market and King's Lynn offering excellent leisure facilities.

Holiday & Activity Centres

Hunstanton has two excellent holiday centres with indoor and outdoor pools, cycle hire, fishing lake and golf course.

Conference & Business Facilities

A range of conference facilities accommodate from 5 to 700.

Accommodation

Estimated total bed spaces: 6,200
Serviced: 2,380
Self-catering: 3,757
Static & Chalets: 700
Touring Caravans/Tents number of pitches: 3,000
Youth and Group Accommodation: 150

Getting There

Road

M11/A10 from London
(approx. 2 hrs)
Birmingham
(approx. 2 hrs, 15 minutes)

Rail

London King's Cross to King’s Lynn (approx. 1 hr 40 minutes)

Sea

Holland to Harwich (approx. 2 hrs Harwich - King’s Lynn)

Air

Norwich Airport
(approx. 1 hr to King’s Lynn)
Stansted Airport
(approx. 1 1/2 hrs to King’s Lynn)