Share your experience with other travelers
24
ACCOMMODATIONS
FOUND NEARBY
from
$
35
Hunstanton
Old Hunstanton beach
Good for Relax
About
Old Hunstanton beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 13th place out of 21 beaches in the Norfolk region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Old Hunstanton beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Hunstanton South beach, which has a rating of 6.1.
Weather
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
Historical
Loading...
+10
oC
+8
oC
Air temperature
9.7
M/S
Wind
+11
oC
Water temperature
1
M
Wave height
Key features
Beach overall scores
Old Hunstanton beach is located in Norfolk within Hunstanton, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"I went to the beach on a Tuesday morning and it was welcoming to dogs. I parked my car in the car park above the beach, but I had to be careful while driving as the road was bumpy. It was just a short walk down to the beach, which was beautiful, but unfortunately, there were some used wet wipes left behind by previous visitors."
K D.
"The beach offers a spacious parking lot with hourly rates of around £2, payable either through a parking app or cash. There is a ramp that leads directly to the beach, which is welcoming to dogs. The tide recedes quite far, but leaves behind some shallow pools. Despite being quite crowded, the beach is still charming, albeit a bit pebbly. My grandson even managed to catch a ..."
Lena Stoneham.
User reviews
"I went to the beach on a Tuesday morning and it was welcoming to dogs. I parked my car in the car park above the beach, but I had to be careful while driving as the road was bumpy. It was just a short walk down to the beach, which was beautiful, but unfortunately, there were some used wet wipes left behind by previous visitors."
K D.
"The beach offers a spacious parking lot with hourly rates of around £2, payable either through a parking app or cash. There is a ramp that leads directly to the beach, which is welcoming to dogs. The tide recedes quite far, but leaves behind some shallow pools. Despite being quite crowded, the beach is still charming, albeit a bit pebbly. My grandson even managed to catch a ..."
Lena Stoneham.
Stays nearby
12 accomodations nearby
All by distance
All by rating
In walking distance
Closest to nearby town center
Nearest hotels
Nearest houses and apartments
240m
from the beach
Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast
Located at nearest locality
Hunstanton
•
1.2km from center
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
Booking.com
View all nearest stays
General features
-
ownership
-
occupancy
-
sharks
-
location
-
size&shape
Cover and water
-
cover
-
swimming details
-
water
Activities
Audience
Natural features
Improve beach data!
Found a discrepancy?
Make your contribution by updating the data.
Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise water
Snettisham 3.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Sutton le Marsh 2.4 km
What to do in Old Hunstanton beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Old Hunstanton beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Supafry Fish & Chips• 17 min walk
- The Golden Lion Hote...• 18 min walk
- Fishers of Hunstanto...• 18 min walk
- Tina's Sandwich Bar• 19 min walk
Attractions
- SEA LIFE Hunstanton• 26 min walk
- Norfolk Ornithologis...• 4.8km
- Norfolk Lavender• 4.9km
Transport
- LKZ• 60.5km
- Hunstanton bus stati...• 20 min walk
- King's Lynn• 22.9km
Travelers reviews
Contribute
This beach has no reviews yet. Be the first one!
See more
Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Old Hunstanton beach?
The coastline of Old Hunstanton beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Old Hunstanton beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Old Hunstanton beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Old Hunstanton beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Old Hunstanton beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Old Hunstanton beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Old Hunstanton beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Old Hunstanton beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Old Hunstanton beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Old Hunstanton beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Old Hunstanton beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Supafry Fish & Chips is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Old Hunstanton beach?
There are 163 places to stay in the Old Hunstanton beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Old Hunstanton beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Old Hunstanton beach from parking?
The Old Hunstanton beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Old Hunstanton beach?
There are 3 attractions near Old Hunstanton beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are SEA LIFE Hunstanton located in 2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Old Hunstanton beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Old Hunstanton beach is August. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 6°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Old Hunstanton beach (Norfolk) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Old Hunstanton beach (Norfolk) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
England, check other popular beaches
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Ives 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Bournemouth 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Old Hartley 5.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Newquay 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
St. Levan 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Newquay 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Margate 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water
Hastings 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
West Lulworth 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Eastbourne 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Folkestone 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
Rottingdean 1.2 km
