Natural landmarks · East of England
Holkham Bay
In or near Burnham Thorpe.
Holkham Bay — a natural feature in england east midlands.
Martin Pearman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea · 7.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Holkham Bay is a named natural feature in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Norfolk Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HOLKHAM
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: North Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holkham Bay is a natural landmark located in the East Midlands. It is known for its expansive sandy beaches and diverse coastal ecosystems. The area is part of the Holkham National Nature Reserve, which supports a variety of wildlife. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for birdwatching in this unspoilt coastal environment.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9667, 0.7500
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Burnham Overy
- Postcode
- PE31 8JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646758 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holkham Bay?
- Holkham Bay is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE31 8JN), in the parish of Burnham Overy.
- What is Holkham Bay?
- Holkham Bay — a natural feature in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Holkham Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE31 8JN.
- Is Holkham Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Holkham Bay is part of the North Norfolk Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HOLKHAM National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Holkham Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE31 8JN.