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Sea Palling Beach

Norfolk, England

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Sea Palling Beach, located on the Norfolk coast between Cromer and Great Yarmouth, is a popular destination for those seeking a traditional British beach experience.

Sea Palling Beach is characterised by its gently sloping sandy shores, flanked by dunes and featuring shallow bays created by man-made reefs just offshore. The beach offers a range of facilities, including a bar and cafe, toilets, and a pub, making it an ideal spot for families and beachgoers alike.

The beach is perfect for a variety of activities, including building sandcastles, swimming, playing ball games, and launching small boats from the ramp. The presence of RNLI lifeguards during the peak summer season provides an added layer of safety for visitors. Nature lovers can enjoy spotting seals in the North Sea waters, and walkers can explore the scenic coastline.

Sea Palling Beach has been awarded Blue Flag status, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and water quality. This prestigious award is a testament to the beach's pristine condition and commitment to environmental sustainability.

The beach offers a range of facilities, including a large pay-and-display car park, toilets, a pub, cafes, amusements, and a fresh fish stall. The beach is also dog-friendly, with designated areas in the summer months, providing ample space for dogs to run around.

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Weather and tides for Monday 26 October

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 18mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 11%
Min temperature 14°C
feels like 5°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Sea Palling Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:45 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:15 PM.

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Location: Sea Palling

Location type: Village

OS Grid: TG431273

Coordinates: 52°47'21"N 1°36'15"E

Mapcode: GBR YML.4DQ

What 3 Words: prove.inefficient.broke

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: North Norfolk

Parish: Sea Palling

Nearest postcode: NR12 0UH

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Visitor information for Sea Palling Beach, Norfolk, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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