Camping in North Norfolk is a popular pastime with visitors to the region and there are some fantastic self-catering cottages and campsites in the area. Heacham Beach Camping, is just a short walk from the beach itself. The campsite offers stunning views of the North Sea and easy access to some of the best beaches in England and is surrounded by an abundance of wildlife including heron, kingfisher, water voles and muntjac deer.
The site has electric hook-ups, fresh water and a toilet block with disabled facilities. There is also a shop on site selling basic camping supplies as well as local produce. Heacham Beach Camping is open all year round and booking is advisable during peak season.
The closest town to Heacham Beach Camping in Heacham is about 3 miles away, Hunstanton has a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. The North Norfolk Coast is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are many miles of coastal paths to explore, as well as a number of nature reserves.
The nearest beach, Heacham South Beach, is just a short walk away and it is Dog-Friendly. It's perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and surfing (weather permitting).
Heacham Beach Camping, South Beach Road offers a range of well-equipped accommodation options including chalets, glamping pods and campsites pitches for tents and caravans. All guests have access to the on-site facilities which include free Wi-Fi, showers & toilets as well as laundry facilities.
Heacham South Beach - If you and your furry friends are looking for a dog-friendly place to hang out this summer, then Heacham South Beach, also known as Stubborn Sands, is the correct choice there is no dog restriction on this beach. This long stretch of beach is a mixture of shingle and golden sands that offers extensive views across the bay towards Lincolnshire. At the northern end of the beach, there's a promenade where it's possible to take a nice walk all the way to Hunstanton (3.5 miles) if you have enough energy and determination!
Wild Ken Hill - You might have seen Wild Ken Hill on BBC's Springwatch and Autumn Watch. It's a rewilding and regenerative site set on the edge of Heacham and Snettisham villages, just a ten-minute walk from Heacham Beach Camping. Wild Ken Hill is a great place to visit if you're interested in learning more about habitat creation and sustainable living.
The Wildlife Haven is just a ten-minute walk from Heacham Beach Camping, so it's easy to get to. The lake, wetland and woodlands are all managed by Wild Ken Hill Conservation CIC, which is an organization that works with nature to help regenerate land that has been degraded through farming.
This is a great place to spend some time if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of your holiday and explore the wilder parts of Norfolk.
SEA LIFE Hunstanton - offers a real underwater adventure with a state-of-the-art marine aquarium taking visitors on a memorable undersea odyssey filled with amazing close encounters with sea creatures of astonishing variety.
The attraction also has a 360-degree Ocean Tunnel where visitors will be surrounded by colourful fish and the magnificent green sea turtle. Plus enjoy live shows, hands-on rock pools, an outside splash pool and a soft play area to keep everyone happy and entertained!
Old Hunstanton - is a small village located near the larger resort of Hunstanton or New Hunstanton. The two areas have distinctively different atmospheres, with Old Hunstanton being significantly quieter than its busier counterpart. Despite this, both locations offer stunning views of the coast, including the famous striped cliffs and the Old Hunstanton Lighthouse. Other nearby attractions include St Edmund's Chapel, built in 1272.
RSPB Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve - A mile from the North Norfolk coastline, Titchwell Marsh is home to a myriad of wetland birds and wildfowl. Situated on one of the UK’s busiest migration routes for wading birds, you might spot avocets, redshanks and oystercatchers feeding in the brackish lagoons or ruffs strutting across the reedy shallows.
The reserve also has one of Britain’s largest reserves of wet grassland habitat which provides a haven for breeding skylarks and meadow pipits while offering rare sightings such as bearded tits, water voles, and otters.
Sandringham - Still maintained in the style of Edward and Alexandra, Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra), all the main ground floor rooms used by The Royal Family, full of their treasured ornaments, portraits and furniture, are open to the public. In addition to the magnificent State Rooms, there is a large exhibition on Prince Albert in the Coach House.
The Gardens and extensive ground are open all year round. There are 23 hectares (57 acres) of formal gardens, including a Victorian Rose Garden with over 20 varieties of roses; St Mary Magdalene's Church - burial place of many members of The Royal Family; and more than 24 hectares (60 acres) Woodland Walk.
Holkham Hall - Holkham Hall is an 18th-century country house located adjacent to the village of Holkham, Norfolk, England. The hall and its accompanying neoclassical temples and palladian bridge are listed Grade I on Historic England's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. It was constructed in the Palladian style by architect William Kent between 1734 and 1764 for Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester as a home for his large art and book collection.
