Beaches in East Anglia

Browse all 41 beaches across Suffolk and Norfolk, or drill into a county below.

Cromer Beach
norfolk
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Cromer Beach

Cromer

Cromer Beach is a Blue Flag award-winning seaside destination in Cromer, Norfolk, featuring a sandy shore, traditional pier, and family-friendly facilities along the Norfolk coast.

East Runton Beach
norfolk
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East Runton Beach

East RuntonFREE

East Runton Beach offers a sandy shoreline along Norfolk's coast with rock pools and dramatic cliffs. Located on Beach Road in East Runton, this accessible beach is ideal for families and nature…

Wells Next The Sea Beach
norfolk
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Wells Next The Sea Beach

Wells Next The Sea££

Wells Next The Sea Beach offers sandy shores and coastal access in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk. Explore tidal beaches, rock pools, and waterfront walks along this charming Norfolk coast.

South Beach
suffolk
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South Beach

LowestoftFREE

South Beach, Lowestoft, Suffolk offers a sandy coastal shoreline with traditional seaside attractions, cafes, and promenade access for swimming and water activities.

Dunwich Beach
suffolk

Dunwich Beach

Dunwich££

Dunwich Beach is a shingle and sand shoreline in Dunwich, Suffolk, managed by the National Trust. Located along the heritage coast, it offers coastal walks and access to the surrounding heathland…

Old Hunstanton Beach
norfolk
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Old Hunstanton Beach

Hunstanton££

Old Hunstanton Beach offers sandy shores and dramatic red and white striped cliffs in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Popular for swimming, walking, and seaside exploration.

Brancaster Beach
norfolk
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Brancaster Beach

Brancaster

Brancaster Beach offers sandy shores and rock pools along the Norfolk coast. Located in Brancaster, Norfolk, this National Trust beach is ideal for swimming, walking, and exploring coastal wildli…

Gorleston-on-Sea (Beach)
norfolk
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Gorleston-on-Sea (Beach)

Gorleston On Sea££

Gorleston-on-Sea Beach offers sandy shores and pebbles along the Norfolk coast. Located at Pier Gardens, this beach in Gorleston On Sea, Norfolk features seafront amenities and seaside attraction…

Southwold Beach
suffolk
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Southwold Beach

SouthwoldFREE

Southwold Beach offers a family-friendly stretch of sandy shore in Southwold, Suffolk, with traditional seaside attractions and vibrant beach huts lining the promenade.

Sizewell Beach
suffolk
Child Friendly

Sizewell Beach

Leiston££

Sizewell Beach, Leiston, Suffolk offers a coastal shoreline near the power station with shingle beaches and sea access. Popular for walks, fishing, and views across the North Sea.

Walcott Beach
norfolk
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Walcott Beach

Walcott££

Walcott Beach offers sandy shores and pebble stretches along the Norfolk coast. Located on Coast Road in Walcott, Norfolk, it's a accessible seaside destination for swimming and coastal walks.

Pakefield Beach Hut
suffolk

Pakefield Beach Hut

Lowestoft

Pakefield Beach Hut offers direct access to Lowestoft, Suffolk's sandy beaches. Enjoy seaside refreshments and facilities at this beachfront location in Pakefield.

Heacham South Beach
norfolk
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Heacham South Beach

Heacham

Heacham South Beach is a sandy Norfolk coastline offering swimming, paddling, and beachcombing along the Wash in Heacham, Norfolk. Family-friendly shores with facilities nearby.

Covehithe Beach
suffolk
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Covehithe Beach

Covehithe

Covehithe Beach offers a sandy stretch along the Suffolk coast near Beccles, featuring dramatic cliffs and coastal walks.

National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach
suffolk
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National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach

Dunwich££

National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach offers a scenic stretch of shingle beach and heathland along the Suffolk coast in Dunwich.

Thorpeness Beach
suffolk
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Thorpeness Beach

Leiston££

Thorpeness Beach, Leiston, Suffolk offers a shingle shoreline with beach huts and calm waters ideal for swimming and family visits along the Suffolk coast.

Weybourne beach
norfolk
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Weybourne beach

Weybourne££

Weybourne beach is a Norfolk coastline destination featuring shingle shores and access to the North Sea in Weybourne. Walk along the beach and explore the coastal landscape near Holt.

Walberswick Beach
suffolk
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Walberswick Beach

Southwold££

Walberswick Beach, Southwold, Suffolk offers a wide sandy shoreline ideal for swimming, walking, and family seaside activities along the Suffolk coast.

Aldeburgh Beach
suffolk
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Aldeburgh Beach

Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh Beach offers a pebble shoreline along Crag Path in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, ideal for swimming, walking, and seaside activities.

Mundesley Beach
norfolk
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Mundesley Beach

Mundesley££

Mundesley Beach offers a sandy Norfolk coastline with beach huts, lifeguard patrols, and seaside facilities. Located on Beach Road in Mundesley, it's ideal for swimming and family seaside activit…

Trimingham Beach
norfolk
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Trimingham Beach

Mundesley££

Trimingham Beach, Mundesley, Norfolk offers a quiet stretch of coastline with sand and shingle. Located on Vale Road, this beach is ideal for seaside walks and coastal views.

Bawdsey Beach
suffolk
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Bawdsey Beach

BawdseyFREE

Bawdsey Beach, 42 Ferry Rd, 3ax, Suffolk IP12 3AX. Coastal beach offering shingle shores and sea views along the Suffolk coast.

Bawdsey Quay
suffolk
ParkingWheelchair Accessible

Bawdsey Quay

Woodbridge

Bawdsey Quay is a sandy beach and quayside spot near Woodbridge, Suffolk, sitting at the mouth of the River Deben with views across to Felixstowe Ferry.

Holme-next-the-sea Beach
norfolk
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Holme-next-the-sea Beach

HunstantonFREE

Holme-next-the-Sea Beach is a natural shoreline in Hunstanton, Norfolk, located within Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve with direct access via Broadwater Road.