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With the majestic Holkham Hall as its star attraction, this is a real honeypot area. Wells-Next-The-Sea is one of the most cheerful places on the North Norfolk coast and is justifiably popular with visitors.

You should also consider some of the pretty villages nearby as a base for your holiday. They are all within easy striking distance of the beach but are quieter and more relaxed than busy Wells.

Villages like Stiffkey, Binham, Walsingham and Warham are all close by and offer lots of lovely holiday cottage options near Wells-Next-The-Sea.

Interested in checking out the local beaches? Choose from Wells-next-the-Sea or Holkham that are nearby.

Super popular Wells has a bit of everything. In addition to a wide sandy beach with gorgeous beach huts, there is a thriving town centre.

Filled with lots of shops, cafes, amusement arcades and pubs. Plus, there is The Buttlands, a large grassy area where you can find two friendly hotels, both with great food. Both The Globe and The Crown are very popular.

The town has great facilities including a supermarket and a petrol station. Including The Maltings, a popular arts venue where films, talks, shows and more are regularly held.

Around the harbour, with its 19th century granary and over hanging gantry, are a host of eateries, shops & amusement arcades.

First off, there are two award winning fish & chip shops; French’s and Plattens. Secondly, for a coffee and tasty snack is Wells deli. Finally there is the Golden Fleece pub where you can enjoy a pint and a chat.

Furthermore, Staithe Street, leading up from the harbour is a colourful place, with a wide selection of independent shops.

Including the is a near legendary butcher Arthur Howell who has a butcher’s shop here. Plus there is Howell’s bakery, fish shop and deli.

And there are more lovely stores like Gallery Plus, Simply Norfolk, and Nomad and The Bowerbird where you can browse for fashion and interior goodies. Before stopping for coffee at Ground.

Other great eating places include Wells Crab House where crabs, lobsters and more are served straight from the quay, Bang in Wells for bistro food (good curries) and Swirl, an ice cream bar with a sense of humour.

Don’t miss the Wells & Walsingham light railway on the town’s outskirts which takes you the four miles to Walsingham.

For boat trips, there is The Coastal Exploration Company which offers wonderful trips through the creeks in their restored fishing boats.

Next door to Wells is the picturesque village of Stiffkey.

It’s a lovely walk, east, on the Norfolk Coast Path, or a short drive. A pretty village with great access to the marshes.

The village has a pub, The Red Lion, and a jam packed village shop, Stiffkey Stores. Offering good coffees and cakes plus lovely pieces for the home (beautiful soaps, glassware, cards and so on).

Discover some good walks, round the River Glaven, too.

In the other direction, west of Wells, is Holkham, one of England’s premier estates. The Palladian-style hall is magnificent to visit.

Furthermore, there is much to do on the Estate such as cycling, hiking, high ropes courses and regular events like food festivals and outdoor concerts.

The pine-backed beach is regularly voted as one of the best in Britain. The hall has its own café and there is also the Victoria Inn where head chef Michael Chamberlain uses Estate produce, especially venison.

Inland sees both Great and Little Walsingham, with medieval Little Walsingham boasting a long history of religious pilgrimage (Anglian and Catholic). Alongside many wonderful 14th and 15th century buildings.

There are plenty of facilities, including pubs and tea rooms, and Walsingham Farms Shop was one of the first upmarket farm shops in the county, selling a wide selection of local produce.

Charming and sought after, the pretty village of Binham is just a few miles inland from Wells.

Boasting a great pub, The Chequers Inn, a super village shop, petrol garage. Besides being the site of the famous ruins of Binham Priory; founded in 1091 by Peter des Valoines, a nephew of William the Conqueror.

Binham is also home to Abbey Farm Dairy who sell their absolutely delicious Raw Milk and other farm shop produce from The Little Dairy Shop situated next to the ruins.

Warham is also just inland and a lovely peaceful spot with a good pub, The Three Horseshoes.

Packed with pretty brick and flint cottages, it’s a good spot for walking and Walsingham Light Railway stops here, too, on request.

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Wells-next-the-Sea, Stiffkey & Surrounding Area

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Wells-Next-The-Sea, Stiffkey and Surrounding Area

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Are you thinking of Holiday Cottages near Wells-Next-The-Sea?

Take a look at our cottages in this area….

The Pilchard

Lily Cottage

The Old Smithy

Meadow View