Explore Stiffkey
Wildlife and Nature
A short drive away from Stiffkey you will find the incredible, natural, and very beautiful, Blakeney Point.
Created by longshore drift across the River Glaven , Blakeney point is a 4-mile spit of flint-derived shingle and sand dunes.
Blakeney is perhaps most famous as a viewing place to see the seals, regular boat tours are available and leave from Morston Quay daily.
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Blakeney Point
A short drive away from Stiffkey you will find the incredible, natural, and very beautiful, Blakeney Point.
Created by longshore drift across the River Glaven , Blakeney point is a 4-mile spit of flint-derived shingle and sand dunes.
Blakeney is perhaps most famous as a viewing place to see the seals, regular boat tours are available and leave from Morston Quay daily.
A rare opportunity to get ‘up close and personal ’ to the resident Grey seal and Common Seal colonies without causing disturbance.
After boarding one of the five custom ferries at Morston you will head up Morston Creek and out into Blakeney Harbour. Relax and enjoy the beautiful Norfolk Coastline from the shelter of the harbour or keep an eye out for resident and migrating birds.
Trips last for about an hour.
It is advised to book in advance.
Adults £13.00 / Children £7.00 (14 and under)
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Beans Seal Trips
A rare opportunity to get ‘up close and personal ’ to the resident Grey seal and Common Seal colonies without causing disturbance.
After boarding one of the five custom ferries at Morston you will head up Morston Creek and out into Blakeney Harbour. Relax and enjoy the beautiful Norfolk Coastline from the shelter of the harbour or keep an eye out for resident and migrating birds.
Trips last for about an hour.
It is advised to book in advance.
Adults £13.00 / Children £7.00 (14 and under)
Sightseeing
Baconsthorpe Castle is a ruined, fortified manor house established in the 15th century. It has an interesting backstory, after ambitious lawyer John Heydon built the tall fortified house to protect him from his many enemies in fear of attack!
Later however, his descendants who were less concerned of security developed the property into a more elegant, courtyard house, complete with a nearby deer park.
Baconsthorpe Castle is well worth a visit, and makes for a lovely spot for a picnic on a sunny afternoon.
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Baconsthorpe Castle
Castle LaneBaconsthorpe Castle is a ruined, fortified manor house established in the 15th century. It has an interesting backstory, after ambitious lawyer John Heydon built the tall fortified house to protect him from his many enemies in fear of attack!
Later however, his descendants who were less concerned of security developed the property into a more elegant, courtyard house, complete with a nearby deer park.
Baconsthorpe Castle is well worth a visit, and makes for a lovely spot for a picnic on a sunny afternoon.
The pretty harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea, was once one of the great ports of Eastern England in Tudor times. Today it's used for sailing and crabbing boats.
The town has a mix of traditional and contemporary shops on Staithe Street. Just on the outskirts, you'll find a light railway which takes on a four mile train ride to Walsingham.
The walk from the town to the beach takes about 30 minutes, or driving is only about 5 minutes.
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Wells-next-the-Sea
The pretty harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea, was once one of the great ports of Eastern England in Tudor times. Today it's used for sailing and crabbing boats.
The town has a mix of traditional and contemporary shops on Staithe Street. Just on the outskirts, you'll find a light railway which takes on a four mile train ride to Walsingham.
The walk from the town to the beach takes about 30 minutes, or driving is only about 5 minutes.
Holkham is a special place where a stunning coastal landscape meets one of England’s great agricultural estates. At the heart of this thriving 25,000 acre estate on the north Norfolk coast, stands Holkham Hall, an elegant 18th century Palladian style house, based on designs by William Kent and built by Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester. The house remains privately-owned and is the home to the Earls of Leicester.
The house is surrounded by rolling parkland with opportunities to discover the wildlife and landscape with nature trails, cycle and boat hire on Holkham lake. Children can enjoy the exciting woodland adventure play area where there’s an amazing tree house, high level walkways, rope ladders and fun zip wire.
Main Season 1st April - 31st October 2019
Attractions are open daily 10am-5pm
The Hall is open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays only, 12 noon-4pm.
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Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadHolkham is a special place where a stunning coastal landscape meets one of England’s great agricultural estates. At the heart of this thriving 25,000 acre estate on the north Norfolk coast, stands Holkham Hall, an elegant 18th century Palladian style house, based on designs by William Kent and built by Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester. The house remains privately-owned and is the home to the Earls of Leicester.
The house is surrounded by rolling parkland with opportunities to discover the wildlife and landscape with nature trails, cycle and boat hire on Holkham lake. Children can enjoy the exciting woodland adventure play area where there’s an amazing tree house, high level walkways, rope ladders and fun zip wire.
Main Season 1st April - 31st October 2019
Attractions are open daily 10am-5pm
The Hall is open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays only, 12 noon-4pm.
Activities
Arguably the best beach in the county, Wells is truly stunningly beautiful. Famous for it's wonderfully multi-coloured beach huts, this spoilt Norfolk hit truly is a must visit anytime of the year!
Miles and miles of sandy beach, ideal for a day out with the family, and dog walkers.
There is easy access parking, a small cafe and often an ice cream van close by!
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Wells Next The Sea Beach
Arguably the best beach in the county, Wells is truly stunningly beautiful. Famous for it's wonderfully multi-coloured beach huts, this spoilt Norfolk hit truly is a must visit anytime of the year!
Miles and miles of sandy beach, ideal for a day out with the family, and dog walkers.
There is easy access parking, a small cafe and often an ice cream van close by!
Food and Drink Scene
The Three Horseshoes is a haven in North Norfolk for people who love pubs with real character. Soak up the atmosphere in the bar and dining rooms, or soak up the sunshine in their spacious walled garden.
The pub offer "simple, unfussy food" alongside a selection of real ales and fine wines.
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Three Horseshoes Warham
69 The StThe Three Horseshoes is a haven in North Norfolk for people who love pubs with real character. Soak up the atmosphere in the bar and dining rooms, or soak up the sunshine in their spacious walled garden.
The pub offer "simple, unfussy food" alongside a selection of real ales and fine wines.
The Red Lion pub has a warm and friendly bar with a roaring wood burner making it a great refuge from cold winter days.
The restaurant serves good value honest food, sourced locally and cooked fresh. In season Crabs and Lobsters from Wells-Next-The-Sea are a speciality and in winter it’s local Mussels. There’s a children’s menu, a daily specials boards and a great selection of wines, gins, beers and ales.
Red Lion House
44 Wells RoadThe Red Lion pub has a warm and friendly bar with a roaring wood burner making it a great refuge from cold winter days.
The restaurant serves good value honest food, sourced locally and cooked fresh. In season Crabs and Lobsters from Wells-Next-The-Sea are a speciality and in winter it’s local Mussels. There’s a children’s menu, a daily specials boards and a great selection of wines, gins, beers and ales.
Run by a husband and wife team this is a small, intimate and informal Restaurant with an ethos to create a friendly, relaxed and welcoming dining experience. The Wells crab house creates beautifully prepared local and seasonal seafood dishes, with dishes developed from travels afar and seafood platters being a popular constant.
The Wells crab house can be found in the centre of Wells on Freeman Street.
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Wells Crab House Seafood Restaurant
38-40 Freeman StRun by a husband and wife team this is a small, intimate and informal Restaurant with an ethos to create a friendly, relaxed and welcoming dining experience. The Wells crab house creates beautifully prepared local and seasonal seafood dishes, with dishes developed from travels afar and seafood platters being a popular constant.
The Wells crab house can be found in the centre of Wells on Freeman Street.
The picnic hut has a reputation for quality coffee which is unsurpassed in this part of Norfolk, our smooth South American blend is freshly roasted each week and each cup is individually ground to order.
They also offer Teas, Coffee, Sandwiches (try our famous North Norfolk Crab Sandwiches, supplied fresh each morning), Salads, Soups, Homemade Cakes, Smoothies, Milk Shakes, Norfolk Ice Creams, and Hot Chocolates.
Not to mention they also offer locally made ice cream!
The Picnic Hut
73 Staithe StThe picnic hut has a reputation for quality coffee which is unsurpassed in this part of Norfolk, our smooth South American blend is freshly roasted each week and each cup is individually ground to order.
They also offer Teas, Coffee, Sandwiches (try our famous North Norfolk Crab Sandwiches, supplied fresh each morning), Salads, Soups, Homemade Cakes, Smoothies, Milk Shakes, Norfolk Ice Creams, and Hot Chocolates.
Not to mention they also offer locally made ice cream!
A short 10 minute drive away from Stiffkey, The Chequers is fun family friendly pub in Binham. They offer traditional pub food alongside some "gourmet treats", with a daily changing specials board, alongside cold beers, artisan alcoholic drinks and more.
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Chequers Inn Binham
Front StreetA short 10 minute drive away from Stiffkey, The Chequers is fun family friendly pub in Binham. They offer traditional pub food alongside some "gourmet treats", with a daily changing specials board, alongside cold beers, artisan alcoholic drinks and more.
Overlooking the picturesque green, this pub is full of character, featuring two blazing fires, during the cold winter months.
The Three Swallows offer traditional pub fayre with classics such as Lasagne, Burgers, fish, steaks and pies.
Three Swallows
Newgate GreenOverlooking the picturesque green, this pub is full of character, featuring two blazing fires, during the cold winter months.
The Three Swallows offer traditional pub fayre with classics such as Lasagne, Burgers, fish, steaks and pies.
Perfectly situated up from Blakeney Quay on the beautiful North Norfolk coast, The White Horse is just as a modern pub should be – cosy, characterful and stylish.
The Blakeney White Horse of a great selection of award winning Adnams beers, wines and spirits.
The menu showcases a range of pub classics, coastal favourites and indulgent dishes.
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White Horse Blakeney
4 High StPerfectly situated up from Blakeney Quay on the beautiful North Norfolk coast, The White Horse is just as a modern pub should be – cosy, characterful and stylish.
The Blakeney White Horse of a great selection of award winning Adnams beers, wines and spirits.
The menu showcases a range of pub classics, coastal favourites and indulgent dishes.
Essentials
Address: Polka Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1JG
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The Co-operative Food - Wells-next-the-Sea
Polka RoadAddress: Polka Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1JG
SPAR Blakeney
7 - 9 Westgate StAddress: 7-9 Westgate St, Blakeney, Holt NR25 7NQ
Useful Information
Wells Health Centre
Bolts CloseAddress: Bolts Cl, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1JP
Compass Clinic
Mill RoadAddress: Wells Community Hospital, Mill Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1RF
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Norfolk Coasthopper Buses
A terrific way to see North Norfolk, allowing you to leave the car behind at home.
The bus runs between King’s Lynn and Mundesley, and is a great way to visit the villages and seaside towns along the fabulous North Norfolk coastline.
The bus runs every half an hour in the summer, and hourly during the winter.
Copy and paste this link into your browser for more information on routes, timetables and pick up spots - http://tiny.cc/l63hcz