Norfolk · Beaches

Holkham beach

Holkham beach is a 3-mile stretch of sandy Norfolk coastline in Holkham, featuring dunes, salt marshes and a nature reserve ideal for walking and wildlife viewing.

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Holkham beach

Holkham, Norfolk's beaches stretch for miles of sandy shoreline backed by pine woodland and nature reserve. This National Nature Reserve offers a rare combination of dramatic dunes, shallow waters, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. The beach itself is wide and unspoiled, popular with walkers and families seeking a quieter coastal experience away from the busier Norfolk resorts.

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