Hunstanton
Things to do in Hunstanton, Norfolk
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Hunstanton is a Norfolk seaside town with a strong pull for families and beach visitors. The beach itself is rated 4.7 from over 2,400 reviews, and it anchors a cluster of visitor attractions within easy reach: SEA LIFE Hunstanton draws serious numbers (rated 4.4 from more than 5,000 reviews), while Rainbow Park, Alive Oasis, and BlackBeards Adventure Golf offer the sort of entertainment you'd expect in a resort town. Honeypots Studio, rated 5.0 from 42 reviews, sits alongside these larger draws.
The eating scene is modest but solid. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust venue is rated 4.7 from over 1,100 reviews, indicating it is a considerable draw. The Old Store Thornham and SHARP are both rated 4.7 on smaller review counts, while Eric's Pizza, Mims By East Coast Gelato and Driftwood Ice Cream Parlour round out the picture. These are mostly casual places, which fits the seaside town character.
Where to stay in Hunstanton(19)
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About half a dozen hotels and guest houses dominate the accommodation picture here. The Lifeboat Inn, Ashleigh Lodge, Marine Hotel and The Orange Tree all have strong reputations based on hundreds of reviews each, suggesting reliable, well-established places to stay. Several others offer broadly similar standards. The town clearly caters to visitors planning a proper stay rather than passing through.
Ashleigh Lodge
14 Austin Street, Hunstanton
Caley Hall Hotel
Old Hunstanton Road, Hunstanton
Claremont Guesthouse
Claremont Guesthouse, Hunstanton
Cliff Farmhouse B&B Suites
Cliff Farmhouse 62 Old Hunstanton Road, Hunstanton
Cori House Bed And Breakfast
Church Street, Hunstanton
Ellinbrook Guest House
Ellinbrook House, Hunstanton
Glenberis
6 St Edmunds Avenue, Hunstanton
Lakeside Old Hunstanton
Waterworks Road, Hunstanton
Things to Do in Hunstanton(9)
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Where to Eat in Hunstanton(7)
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Attractions Near Hunstanton
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1 mi
Old Hunstanton Beach
Old Hunstanton · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Norfolk Lavender
King's Lynn · ⭐ 4.2
2 mi
Farmer Fred's Adventure Play Barn
King's Lynn · ⭐ 4.4
Heacham Sands
Heacham · ⭐ 4.4
Heacham South Beach
Heacham · ⭐ 4.4
Snettisham Park
King's Lynn · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Snettisham Beach
Snettisham · ⭐ 4.4
7 mi
Brancaster Beach
Brancaster · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Hunstanton
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Self-Catering Cottages in Hunstanton
All cottages in Hunstanton →Chestney House & The Hayloft
2 cottages · from £533
Ladybird Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £507
Bonnieville
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £377
The Mistress’ House
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £977
Oystercatcher
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £571
South Beach Apartments - Mr Seal
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £463
South Beach Apartments - Bobby Buoy
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £367
Sandy Toes
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £463
Common questions about Hunstanton
Where can I stay in Hunstanton?
We list 19 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Hunstanton.
What is there to do in Hunstanton?
We list 9 attractions and things to do in and around Hunstanton.
Where can I eat in Hunstanton?
We list 7 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Hunstanton.
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