About Hunstanton and the surrounding area

Hunstanton is a great base for exploring the surrounding attractions and nearby towns. The SEA LIFE Hunstanton aquarium is a popular family attraction, providing an engaging look at local marine life. Snettisham, a nearby village, is known for the RSPB Snettisham Nature Reserve, which is ideal for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Heacham, just south of Hunstanton, is well-known for its lavender fields, which bloom spectacularly in summer. A little further afield, the village of Burnham Market offers boutique shops and charming eateries, and is sometimes referred to as "Chelsea-on-Sea" for its upmarket feel. King's Lynn, a historic port town, is rich in heritage with attractions like the Custom House and the True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum. Wells-next-the-Sea, with its picturesque harbor and colorful beach huts, offers a quintessential North Norfolk coastal experience, while Sandringham, the royal estate, provides an opportunity to explore the grounds and gardens favored by the British Royal Family. These nearby locations each bring something unique, making Hunstanton an ideal place to begin an exploration of Norfolk's beautiful coastline and countryside.