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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East of England

Hunstanton

In or near Snettisham.

Hunstanton — a village in england east midlands.

Hunstanton Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5957821

Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wash SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
  • Ramsar wetland: The Wash

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hunstanton is a village located in the East Midlands with a population of 9,332. It is known for its coastal position and Victorian architecture. The village offers a variety of amenities and serves as a gateway to the surrounding natural landscapes. Visitors can expect a mix of local shops, cafes, and recreational activities in the area.

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Coordinates
52.9500, 0.5000
County
Norfolk
Parish
Old Hunstanton
Postcode
PE36 6HP
Parliamentary constituency
North West Norfolk
Population
9,332

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Old Hunstanton - geograph.org.uk - 203607📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Old Hunstanton Village Sign

Old Hunstanton Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Ancient Mariner Inn, Old Hunstanton - geograph.org.uk - 3111553📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Le Strange Arms hotel

Le Strange Arms hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

Old Hunstanton, Coastguard lookout now a holiday let apparently - geograph.org.uk - 7868348📷 5

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Coastguard Lookout

Coastguard Lookout — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Old Hunstanton Lighthouse📷 5

Lighthouses · East of England

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse — lighthouse in Hunstanton, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.

Free🐕👶heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Old Hunstanton - geograph.org.uk - 203607📷 3

Theatres · East of England

Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre in England East, United Kingdom.

Light on Chapel of St Edmund📷 3

Lighthouses · East of England

Light on Chapel of St Edmund

Light on Chapel of St Edmund is a lighthouse in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶heritage.norfolk.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Hunstanton

Places to stay

The Ancient Mariner Inn, Old Hunstanton - geograph.org.uk - 3111553📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Le Strange Arms hotel

Le Strange Arms hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

Traditional garden wall, Holme Next The Sea - geograph.org.uk - 1934006📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Riverside Caravan Park

Riverside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Charles Road, Hunstanton - geograph.org.uk - 1958466📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Manor Park Holiday Village

Manor Park Holiday Village — a caravan park in england east midlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

Charles Road, Hunstanton - geograph.org.uk - 1958466📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Searles Leasure Resort

Searles Leasure Resort — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Sign on steps crossing sea wall to Hunstanton South Beach - geograph.org.uk - 6311953📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Lees Caravan Park

Lees Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

House on the coast road near Holme Next The Sea - geograph.org.uk - 3135562📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Newholm Nurseries

Newholm Nurseries — a campsite in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Vine Cottage Thornham - geograph.org.uk - 1783851📷 5

Restaurants · East of England

The Lifeboat Inn

The Lifeboat Inn — a restaurant in england east midlands.

Freelifeboatinnthornham.com
New Housing, Docking - geograph.org.uk - 8113186📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Hare Public House

The Hare Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

The Hoste Arms with small flood - geograph.org.uk - 7751003📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Hoste Arms Public House

Hoste Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Walsingham Road, Burnham Thorpe - geograph.org.uk - 5585320📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Lord Nelson Public House

The Lord Nelson Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

The Dukes Head, West Rudham - geograph.org.uk - 8143955📷 7

Restaurants · East of England

The Dukes Head

The Dukes Head — a restaurant in england east midlands.

The chapel of St Nicholas in King's Lynn - geograph.org.uk - 4860050📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Tudor Rose Hotel

Tudor Rose Hotel in England East, United Kingdom.

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Bridge at Wraysbury Station - geograph.org.uk - 7485464📷 5

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Buildings at Wyddial Bury Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3777529📷 5

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Wyddial — a village in england london.

High Road Wormley - geograph.org.uk - 2795224📷 5

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Wormley — a village in england london.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hunstanton?
Hunstanton is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE36 6HP), in the parish of Old Hunstanton.
What is Hunstanton?
Hunstanton — a village in england east midlands.
How do I get to Hunstanton?
Drivers can use postcode PE36 6HP.
Is Hunstanton a protected site?
Yes — Hunstanton is part of the The Wash SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Hunstanton?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PE36 6HP. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.