Beaches in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk

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The beach guide has 3 beaches listed in and around the town of Wells Next The Sea. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).

  • Wells / Holkham Beach (1.8 miles)

    Wells / Holkham © Alan Reed

    Holkham beach is a widely recognised as being one of the finest beaches in Norfolk, if not England. The beach itself is a vast expanse of unspoilt golden sand which seem to stretch on for ever. In fact it can be a fair stroll to the water's edge at low tide.

    Even in the summer…

  • Blakeney Point Beach (5.4 miles)

    Blakeney Point © Hugh Venables | BY-SA

    Beyond the lowlands of north Norfolk is a strange world of waterways, marshes and lagoons encompassed by a 4 mile long spit of shingle and sand dunes. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Blakeney Point is now a National Nature Reserve managed by the National Trust. The majority of visitors coming here…

  • Cley Beach (8.4 miles)

    Cley Beach © Les Hull | BY-SA

    This two mile stretch of shingle beach is found about 4 miles north of Holt and 1 mile from Blakeney Point. The beach can be reached by car or via a footpath which passes over the salt marshes. The beach has exceptional views on either side and is a popular starting point for a walk…

Wells Next The Sea beaches map

Map featuring Wells Next The Sea beaches. Click on pins to view beach details