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The area surrounding YHA Hunstanton is brimming with attractions. The town of Hunstanton itself is renowned for its distinctive striped cliffs and is one of the few places on the east coast where the sun can be seen setting over the sea. It offers a promenade lined with traditional seaside amusements, gardens, and a popular sandy beach. Nearby, guests can visit the SEA LIFE Sanctuary, home to an array of marine and land creatures including seals, penguins, and otters. The nearby Norfolk Lavender, England's premier lavender farm, is also worth a visit for its stunning fields, gardens, and farm shop. For nature enthusiasts, the nearby RSPB Titchwell Marsh and Snettisham reserves offer excellent birdwatching opportunities. A short drive away, visitors can explore the historic estates of Sandringham and Houghton Hall, or the charming town of King's Lynn. With its prime location and variety of nearby attractions, YHA Hunstanton provides an ideal base for a memorable coastal adventure.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 59 feet / 18.1 metres above sea level
Hunstanton Beach
Near Hunstanton - a shingle and pebble composition 0.2 miles away. The closest beach to the main town centre with shingle and boulders / pebbles and rockpools for added interest plus good facilities being so close to the town. If your after more sand you can find this in other beaches around Hunstanton
Hunstanton South Beach
Near Hunstanton - a sandy composition 0.8 miles away. A sandy beach with a promenade and sea wall (no cliffs at this point). A west facing beach into the Wash good for families and a good sunset viewing beach in the evening.
Old Hunstanton Beach
Near Hunstanton - a sandy composition 1.2 miles away. A good golden sandy beach , backed by low grassy sand dunes and wide expanse of beach which also expands greatly as the tide goes out. a quieter beach than Hunstanton though still popular with an 'Old Charm' feel
Heacham Beach
Near Heacham - a sandy composition 2.1 miles away. Heacham Beach is a good golden sandy beach facing west into the Wash, backed by sand dunes running its length with toilets and parking
Heacham South Beach
Near Heacham - a sandy composition 2.5 miles away. Heacham South Beach is a little further away from the town and the many holiday parks and thus a little quieter. As with the main Heacham Beach, it has a good golden sandy beach facing west into the Wash, backed by low sand dunes running its length with toilets and parking
Facilities at the accommodation
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Private rooms
Cycle store
Cot available
Meals available
Self-catering kitchen
Licensed bar
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Private rooms
Cycle store
Cot available
Meals available
Self-catering kitchen
Licensed bar
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Wildlife
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Wildlife
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Fenland Airfield Spalding Lincolnshire
PE12 8RQ
25.4 miles Strubby Airfield
Strubby Lincolnshire
LN13 0LW
28.9 miles
Motorways
A1(M) Junction 17 43.8 miles A1(M) Junction 16
44.4 miles A1(M) Junction 15
Sawtry
47.3 miles
Railway Stations
Kings Lynn station code = KLN
PE30 1NX
13.1 miles Havenhouse
station code = HVN
PE24 4AR
15.2 miles
Ferry Ports
Attractions & places to see near this Hostel
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The Princess Theatre Hunstanton -
PE36 5AH
TF 67269 40864
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0.1m / 0.2km - 2 minutes walk
PE36 5AH
TF 67269 40864
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Hunstanton Golf Club -
PE36 6JQ
TF 68533 42757
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1.5m / 2.4km - 23 minutes walk
PE36 6JQ
TF 68533 42757
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Oasis -
PE36 5BD
TF 67062 40427
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PE36 5BD
TF 67062 40427
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Swimming pool and very large water slides
0.2m / 0.3km -
Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve -
PE36 5JZ
TF 70667 39993
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2.1m / 3.4km - 32 minutes walk
PE36 5JZ
TF 70667 39993
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Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary -
PE36 5BH
TF 67006 40390
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PE36 5BH
TF 67006 40390
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Combining a spectacular indoor aquarium with a seal hospital and rescue centre
0.2m / 0.3km -
Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve -
PE36 6LQ
TF 71693 44816
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3.8m / 6.1km - 56 minutes walk
PE36 6LQ
TF 71693 44816
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Searles Resort Golf Club -
PE36 5BB
TF 66945 39888
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0.5m / 0.8km - 8 minutes walk
PE36 5BB
TF 66945 39888
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Heacham Manor Golf Club & Hotel -
PE31 7JX
TF 67622 38714
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1.2m / 1.9km - 18 minutes walk
PE31 7JX
TF 67622 38714
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Snettisham Park Farm -
PE31 7NG
TF 69067 33960
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PE31 7NG
TF 69067 33960
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A working farm where you and your family can have an adventurous day out
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this YHA Hostel?
The Heacham South Beach is 2.5 miles from this YHA Hostel. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions