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Heacham Beach forms part of an extensive beach line that stretches south from Hunstanton and north from the mudflats at Snettisham. The beach is situated on the banks of 'The Wash', offering stunning views across the water towards Lincolnshire. The beach is backed by low dunes and features a promenade with a number of beach huts. At low tide, the beach exposed is very gently shelving, making it suitable for a variety of activities.
The beach at Heacham is a large, flat sand beach that is famous for its sunsets. It is a popular spot for families and holidaymakers in the summertime, with a range of amenities including holiday parks with chalets and static caravans, shops, eateries, and amusements. The beach is dog friendly all year round, and there are no lifeguards on duty, although the water has been classified as being of excellent quality. The tidal movement in the sea can make the water appear cloudy at times.
Visitors to Heacham Beach can enjoy a scenic walk along the sea front promenade to Hunstanton Beach, or play a round of golf at the nearby Searles Resort Golf Club. The beach's west-facing location makes it an ideal spot to watch the sunset, and the lack of restrictions makes it a popular spot for dog walkers.
Heacham has historic ties to Pocahontas, who married John Rolfe in 1614, and the Rolfes are buried in the Heacham Church. The beach's unique name, 'Stubborn sands', is thought to refer to the challenging conditions of the beach at certain times of the year.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 8mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 35% |
| Max temperature | 22°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Heacham Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:05 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:11 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There is parking available next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile south as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 25 miles east as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 17 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 70 miles by road.
around 20 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 77 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 78 miles by road.
around 25 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
around 26 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 80 miles by road.
around 29 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
Location: Hunstanton
Location type: Town
OS Grid: TF660374
Coordinates: 52°54'32"N 0°28'4"E
Mapcode: GBR P36.R3G
What 3 Words: change.fond.mouth
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Norfolk
Country: England
Local Authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parish: Heacham
Nearest postcode: PE31 7BD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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