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Wells Beach is part of the Holkham estate and forms a long, sweeping sandy beach backed by dunes and pine trees. The beach is surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a bird watcher's paradise with a national nature reserve and salt marshes nearby.
The beach offers a range of amenities, including a cafe serving local produce and beach goods. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful and solitary experience, even during the summer months. The beach is also a popular destination for nature lovers, with the national nature reserve and salt marshes providing a habitat for rare animals and plants.
Holkham Beach, which is part of the same estate, is widely recognised as one of the finest beaches in Norfolk. The beach boasts a vast expanse of unspoilt golden sand, and its wild beauty has been featured in several films and television productions, including "Shakespeare in Love" and "The Eagle Has Landed".
The nearby town of Wells-next-the-Sea is a traditional fishing port and popular summer holiday destination. The town centre is about a mile from the beach, and visitors can take the Wells Harbour Railway or walk along a footpath to get there. The town offers a range of activities, including boat trips, fishing trips, and exploration of the historic quay and harbour.
The area surrounding Wells Beach is a haven for nature, with the beach backing onto windswept dunes, salt marshes, and the Holkham Pines, a large belt of pine trees. This forms a number of habitats for rare animals and plants, which are managed by Natural England and the Holkham Estate.
Visitors to Wells Beach can enjoy a range of activities, including bird-watching, walking, and relaxation. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, except for a small dog-free area to the east. A large car park is situated by the beach, and many visitors park and walk the mile into the town.
Wells Beach is on the North Norfolk Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the Norfolk Coast Path.
Harbour Sand
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| Chance of rain | 21% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 13°C |
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The tide at Wells Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:23 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 5:04 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
There is a car park next to the beach.
Dog are allowed west of the beach. No dogs are allowed to the East.
Beach cleaned daily
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 15 miles west as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 15 miles west as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 15 miles east as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 18 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 19 miles east as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 26 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 24 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 84 miles by road.
around 25 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 91 miles by road.
around 27 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 93 miles by road.
around 29 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 94 miles by road.
around 30 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 94 miles by road.
Location: Wells-next-the-Sea
Location type: Town
OS Grid: TF912457
Coordinates: 52°58'30"N 0°50'49"E
Mapcode: GBR R5L.JZ4
What 3 Words: truckload.satin.crusted
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: Wells-next-the-Sea
Nearest postcode: NR23 1DR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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