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Wells-next-the-Sea is a charming seaside town on the North Norfolk Coast with a sandy beach, a fishing port, and a scenic walk. Find out about accommodation, attractions, events, beach safety, and more on Wells Guide.
- Things To Do
North Norfolk has numerous nature reserves where you can...
- Wells Top 10
Top 10 Activities in Wells-next-the-Sea. Including all the...
- Local Attractions
Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk. A brand new £5m arts, heritage...
- Events Calendar
Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. The annual summer carnival is a...
- WWLR
The Wells and Walsingham Light Railway is a 10¼” gauge...
- Norfolk Beach Guide
Norfolk is blessed with some of the most beautiful and...
- Food & Drink
From traditional fish & chips to the famous Cromer crab,...
- Eat In Wells
The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea Since 2004 Wells Deli have...
- Dining On The Coast
The North Norfolk coastal region is blessed with a...
- Delis & Farm Shops
Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk. Located on the family farm that...
- Things To Do
- Spend A Day on Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
- Go Crabbing on Wells Quay
- Take A Wells Harbour Boat Tour
- Enjoy A Wells Stand Up Paddle Safari
- Take A Ride on The Wells & Walsingham Light Railway
- Go Alpaca Trekking
- Admire The Lifeboat Horse
- Visit The RNLI Lifeboat Station
- Explore Wells Town
- Check Out The Local Art
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Award winning Wells Beach is one of the most perfect Norfolk beaches for families. With endless expanses of soft, golden sand just right for sandcastle building, raised and sheltered dunes to picnic in, space to fly a kite or play games, and the beautiful clear water of the North Sea, a day spent here is alwaysa good one. There are also the the gor...
You must go crabbing (or gillying as it’s known locally) on Wells quay, one of the best crabbing spotson the North Norfolk Coast. If you’re new to crabbing, it involves dropping a baited line into the water and waiting for the crab to take the bait, so you can pull him or her gently up. All you need are a line, bucket, and bait, which you can buy a...
With a busy harbour sheltered by salt marshes from the open sea, Wells was one of the great Tudor ports of East Anglia and home to many fishing boats. Today, the harbour is used by sailing and crabbing boats and is watched over by a picturesque granarydating from 1904. You can see Wells from a different perspective with a boat tour of the harbour, ...
Take a SUP tour of Wells harbour with North Norfolk Paddleboards or Barefoot SUP. Spend 2-3 hours with a local expert paddle boarder exploring the harbour and local creeks and salt marshes on a paddle board. You’ll get up close to the sea clipper Albatros and the Lifeboat Horse, before exploring further afield.
Hop on to the smallest public railway in the world! The Wells & Walsingham Light Railway steams between Wells-next-the-Sea and the historic Saxon village of Walsingham, home to the famous pilgrimage site of Our Lady of Walsingham. You can start your 30 minute journey at either end of the line, or take a return trip. There is no need to book in adva...
It’s not the most obvious thing to do in the midst of Norfolk, but Wells Alpaca Trekkinghas become a really popular attraction for those visiting Wells-next-the-Sea. Alpacas are similar to llamas, and are known to be more sweet-natured and easier to handle. Native to South America, they are quiet, curious and intelligent herd animals who thrive on ...
The Lifeboat Horse stands proudly in Wells harbour, and as the name suggests, honours the life-saving horses that one pulled Wells’ lifeboat more than two miles from the quay to Holkham Gap whenever the lifeboat was launched. Created by artist Rachel Long and made from steel bars and whisky barrels, the Lifeboat Horse has found a permanent home in ...
There has been a lifeboat stationed at Wells for over a hundred and fifty years. The first Wells RNLI lifeboat stationwas built in 1869, and the one you see below had become an iconic landmark along the Norfolk Coast Path, but was sadly demolished in November 2022, to comply with planning permission and make way for a new all-weather station. The n...
One of the oldest Norfolk coastal towns, Wells has been a sea and fishing port since before the 14th century. In 1337, it is recorded that Wells had thirteen fishing boats which brought first herring and then cod from Iceland between the 15th and 17th centuries. Wells was also a large manufacturer of malt, and in its 18th century heyday boasted up ...
Norfolk has the perfect light, landscapes and huge skies for painters. There are several art galleries in Wells which showcase local painters and other Norfolk artists including scuplters, potters, jewellers and artisan crafters. Art galleries to check out include Gallery Plus, home to the open studio of local artist Trevor Woods, Quay Art Gallery,...
Wells-next-the-Sea is a lively seaside town with a long sandy beach, a pretty Georgian centre, and a bustling quay for crabbing and boat tours. Find out the best things to do, tips for visiting, and local recommendations from a local writer.
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Wells-next-the-Sea is a port town on the north coast of Norfolk, England.. The civil parish has an area of 16.31 km 2 (6.30 sq mi) and in 2001 had a population of 2,451, reducing to 2,165 at the 2011 census.
Wells-next-the-Sea is a coastal town with a quay, a beach, a bird sanctuary and a historic lifeboat station. Find out more about its attractions, events, accommodation and food options on this official tourism website.
Discover the history, beach, beach huts, and attractions of this charming seaside town in Norfolk. Learn about the Wells to Walsingham Railway, the harbour, the marshes, and more.
Wells-next-the-Sea is a picturesque small town with a harbour, a beach, and a railway to Holkham. It is part of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a haven for birdwatchers.
Oct 14, 2023 · Wells-next-the-Sea is a fishing port and seaside town in the North Norfolk district of Norfolk, in East Anglia. Wells is located on the East Fleet estuary, between the pine woods and dunes of Holkham and Wells beach, and the creeks and salt marshes of the East Fleet river, which let into the North Sea. Wells lies 15 miles east of Hunstanton, 20 ...
