Sandringham. Sandringham.

a village feel with cottages built of carrstone. Norfolk of built cottages with feel village a

Snettisham Park, Windmill and Royal Royal and Windmill Bircham Park,

quieter, more traditional face of the resort has more of of more has resort the of face traditional more quieter,

to visit such as; Norfolk Lavender, Lavender, Norfolk as; such visit to attractions great

a mile further along the coast to Old , the the Hunstanton, Old to coast the along further mile a

Away from the coastline itself there are a host of of host a are there itself coastline the from Away

sand, exploring rock pools and enjoying the sea. Only Only sea. the enjoying and pools rock exploring sand,

and extensive sandy beach is well worth visiting. visiting. worth well is beach sandy extensive and 2014, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society. Horticultural Royal the by organised 2014,

which offers ideal conditions for playing on the the on playing for conditions ideal offers which beach

Neighbouring with its pleasant village village pleasant its with Heacham Neighbouring Coastal Resort Category of the 50th Britain in Bloom Bloom in Britain 50th the of Category Resort Coastal

fabulous and Society) Geological the by country

winner of a Gold Award and overall winner in the the in winner overall and Award Gold a of winner

the RSPB reserves at and Snettisham. and Titchwell at reserves RSPB the (voted in 2014 as one of 100 Great Geosites in the the in Geosites Great 100 of one as 2014 in (voted

gardens and excellent floral displays. The town was was town The displays. floral excellent and gardens

outstanding opportunities for bird watching at both both at watching bird for opportunities outstanding of Hunstanton is famed for its distinctive striped cliffs cliffs striped distinctive its for famed is Hunstanton of

Visitors to Hunstanton can enjoy some stunning stunning some enjoy can Hunstanton to Visitors

Hunstanton provides the perfect touring base for for base touring perfect the provides Hunstanton There are two sides to Hunstanton; the main resort resort main the Hunstanton; to sides two are There

in the country and and country the in reserves nature finest the of some Centre at the top of The Green. The of top the at Centre

sunsets. sunsets.

The special environment of West Norfolk provides provides Norfolk West of environment special The Hunstanton from the friendly Tourist Information Information Tourist friendly the from Hunstanton

the resort has to offer, including the spectacular spectacular the including offer, to has resort the

and much more. Find out about all the events in in events the all about out Find more. much and

National Cycle Network Route 1. Route Network Cycle National holidaymakers; young and old coming to enjoy what what enjoy to coming old and young holidaymakers;

Hunstanton Carnival, the Hunstanton Kite Festival Festival Kite Hunstanton the Carnival, Hunstanton

cyclists can challenge themselves by following the the following by themselves challenge can cyclists reaching appeal with thousands of day trippers and and trippers day of thousands with appeal reaching

including the Hunstanton & District Festival of Arts, Arts, of Festival District & Hunstanton the including

countryside on the historic . Close by by Close Way. Peddars historic the on countryside Hunstanton is proud of its far far its of proud is Hunstanton excitement. and play

events annual popular of range a hosts also town The

inland through the heart of the idyllic West Norfolk Norfolk West idyllic the of heart the through inland fun, fun, for opportunities of plenty with coupled charm,

nearby Holme-next-the-Sea you can also head head also can you Holme-next-the-Sea nearby playground. Le Strange provides a cherished mix of Victorian Victorian of mix cherished a provides Strange Le

Norfolk Coast Path starts from Hunstanton. At At Hunstanton. from starts Path Coast Norfolk the exhilarating water sports action in this vast vast this in action sports water exhilarating the built in 1846 by local landowner Henry Styleman Styleman Henry landowner local by 1846 in built

and countryside. For walkers the beautiful beautiful the walkers For countryside. and coast the the views of the beach and sea, and taking in in taking and sea, and beach the of views the classic resort of Hunstanton which was purposely purposely was which Hunstanton of resort classic

explore explore to base excellent an provides Hunstanton You can walk from one resort to the other, enjoying enjoying other, the to resort one from walk can You Popular with visitors since Victorian times, the the times, Victorian since visitors with Popular

Hunstanton Welcome to to Welcome

Hunstanton MINI GUIDE

Resort Services Events At Hunstanton and nearby Heacham, the Borough Council of King’s For details on events and entertainment that are happening in Lynn & West Norfolk provides a range of services for the safety and and around the resort of Hunstanton, visit Hunstanton TIC or our welfare of visitors during the summer months including a beach patrol comprehensive online Events & What’s On section service on the south prom. The Beach Office next to Alive Oasis www.visitwestnorfolk.com operates a first aid and a lost child service. Times vary. Hunstanton beach was again awarded the coveted Seaside Award for 2014, Dog Owners due to the high standards of cleanliness, beach management and Between 10th April and 31st October, dogs are not permitted on the facilities. Tel: 01485 534227 beach from the power boat ramp, to the northern extremity of the promenade at any time. Dogs on the promenade must be kept on a Alive Oasis lead at all times, and under the dog fouling legislation dog owners Alive Oasis is a multi-functional, all-year round site which boasts will also be required to remove dog faeces deposited by their dogs both wet and dry facilities, children’s indoor play area and café with wherever they are in Hunstanton. seafront seating. It makes the perfect location for an action-packed day out that the whole family can enjoy over and over again! Tourist Information Centre (TIC) Located in the historic Town Hall which dates back to 1896, the Tourist The Alive Oasis indoor leisure pool provides tropically-warm waters, Information Centre is prominently situated at the top of The Green, in for your comfort and enjoyment as well as a 33 metre aqua slide, a the heart of Hunstanton and overlooking the seafront. warm relaxing spa, and a toddler pool. Tel: 01485 532610 Email: [email protected] Located within Alive Oasis, the Fun Castle is Hunstanton’s most The Centre is open 7 days a week throughout the year. Times vary exciting indoor children’s adventure play area. Designed to ignite according to season. Please call or check our website for exact times children’s senses, to allow their imagination to run wild and provide depending on when you want to visit. hours of action-packed fun, the Fun Castle is suitable for children under 10 years old and under 142cm. For further information TIC Services Available: Accommodation booking service for visitors to please call 01485 534227 the TIC; information on places of interest, attractions and local events; town walks, heritage trail leaflets, souvenirs, Rover car park tickets, Open daily throughout the year. For more information visit national guides and maps of the area. www.aliveleisure.co.uk/alive-oasis Tel: 01485 534227 The Spinney Public Transport For details of the Coasthopper bus service as well as other local and Enhanced from 2013 to 2014, The Spinney has long been an national bus information phone Traveline: 0871 200 2233. Alternatively important green space that links key areas of the town and provides call into the TIC for bus timetables. See map overleaf for bus station. a welcome place to sit, relax and enjoy ‘Sunny Hunny’. The new pathway with a feature wall of vintage photographs that runs through Market Days the area, connects the bus station to the High Street and creates a great space for community events, welcoming and reflecting the All markets are held on the Southend Car Park, (on the Seafront), heritage of this beautiful Victorian . Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Stalls are open by 8am and close around 3pm. Tel: 01553 616202 Watercraft Permits for Power Boat Ramp Users Early Closing Day All users must obtain a permit before they can launch. Permits can be applied for through Alive Oasis, users must show data tag number Officially half day closing is Thursday, but most shops do stay open. (jet skis), name of boat (powered boats) and valid insurance. For powered boats and jet skis RYA Level 2 must be held by each driver If you would like a large and a SBDA certificate for British water ski members. print version of this Tel: 01485 534227 for more details. leaflet, please telephone 01485 532610

1390-78-2 www.west-norfolk.gov.uk 1 Bowling Green 19 Water Sports 20 Start of Enjoy a game of bowling with magnificent views of the The West Norfolk coast provides a vast From the end of North Promenade beach. Twelve grass lanes are available to hire daily from playground to enjoy a variety of water the National Trail follows 34 1st April. Bookings and equipment hire available at the crazy sports, from sailing and jet skiing to the miles of beautiful coastal golf pavilion. excitement of windsurfing, kite surfing path flowing through the and waterskiing. Hunstanton offers some designated Area of Putting & Crazy Golf 2 of the best conditions in the country for Outstanding Natural Coasthopper Brush up on your putting skills or try out the crazy golf these popular sports. Beauty to . 21 course. Open daily 1st April to 30th September (weekends & Bus Stop school holidays only during October). The local sailing and waterskiing A great way to explore the clubs have regular racing and events Norfolk Coast is by using 3 Boston Square Sensory Park such as the British Waterski Racing this popular bus service A beautiful landscape providing a small park for all which Championships. Learn to kitesurf or to travel along the coast stimulates the senses of sight, smell, hearing and touch, windsurf and for the less adventurous you between Hunstanton and designed with disabled users in mind. can hire a sea kayak or pedalo. . It’s ideal for For more information contact: leaving the car behind and 4 Esplanade Gardens discovering this beautifiul 19a Hunstanton Sailing Club This beautiful garden provides a blaze coastline. of colour in spring and summer which Tel: 01485 534705 (weekends) is an ideal spot to simply relax and www.hunstantonsc.co.uk rfolk Coast Path St Edmund’s Chapel No 22 breathe in the fresh sea air. 29 Remains 19b Hunstanton Ski Club The chapel dates back to 5 Day Chalets Contact Mandy Rix (secretary) A guaranteed haven from the summer 28 1272 and celebrates the Tel: 07774 550728 crowds and a perfect base for a family day trip to the beach. reputed visit by St Edmund www.hunstantonskiclub.co.uk Three chalets available from 1st April to 31st October. 25 in 855. An interpretation panel at the site explains Tel: 01485 534227 19c Hunstanton Water Sports more about the remains. 27 The Green & The Band Stand Tel: 01485 534455 Also see 33 below. 6 www.hunstantonwatersports.com The heart beat of the resort with excellent views of Lighthouse and amazing sunsets. Live music performances often take Alternatively call into the 23 Beacons or lantern lights place on the Bandstand during the summer months. Tourist Information Centre (details on have been warning 24 shipping of dangerous 7 Alive Oasis back cover). See overleaf. 30 sandbanks in the Wash for 23 many hundreds of years 8 Roller Skating 21 and the first Lighthouse was built here in 1666. The A fun outdoors roller skating rink for the whole family to 22 enjoy. Weather permitting and located within the Alive Oasis current building dates back grounds, the skating rink is suitable for all ages. to 1844 and is now used as self-catering holiday 26 9 The Princess Theatre accommodation. Situated in the heart of the resort, The Princess Theatre has long traditions as a popular live entertainment venue. 25 Tel: 01485 532252. 24 Land Train Runs from Searles Leisure Resort to Cliff Car Park with 10 Tourist Information Centre various drop off points including The Green. Contact TIC for See back cover. 20 more information. 11 Sea Life Sanctuary 25 Heritage Trails A spectacular indoor aquarium also The 3 trails allow you to discover featuring otter and seal sanctuaries, 19a 1 Hunstanton’s heritage, the thrilling recently re-opened after an exciting Glebe House School coastline and the charming village of and extensive refurbishment. 2 . Copies are priced at 50p and available from the TIC. 3 & 4 tennis courts

5 33 12 Blackbeard’s Adventure* 25 32 10 26 Striped Cliffs On the Southern Promenade, enjoy an 18-hole golf themed 17 6 16 Norfolk carrstone and red and adventure course playing your way through a pirate and 9 white chalk combine to produce the To Campbell Close Aztec setting. Open daily throughout the summer season. 17 31 magnificent striped cliffs which rise above the sea to the north of the town. 16 13 Fun Fair* 8 Along the South Promenade a mixture of rides and stalls are 7 27 Le Strange Old Barns available for the family to enjoy, ranging from dodgems to 34 Situated in Old Hunstanton, a fine 12 carousels. 19c H display of local watercolours, antiques 15 and collectables, plus working pottery and visiting craft 14 Sea Tours* demonstrations. Open daily except Christmas. Unique and exciting guided sea tours for all ages provides a fascinating and fun insight into discovering the coastal 28 Lifeboat Station environment of the Wash. For tour times contact 14 11 Follow the path to the beach from Old Hunstanton beyond the Le Strange Arms Hotel. The Lifeboat Station is open to visitors Tel: 01485 534444. 13 every Sunday between 9am and 12noon. 15 Sea Front Traders Along the promenade to the south beach, there 29 Old Hunstanton Beach To the north of the main resort, Old Hunstanton beach offers are numerous stalls selling all the seaside 15 favourites, including food, drinks, ice-creams vast expanses of sand and shallow sea. and souvenirs. 19b 30 Pitch & Putt Open daily 1st April to 31st October (weekends & school 16 Shopping & Markets 18 24 There are over 100 shops within the town holidays only during October). In the event of inclement centre ranging from the well known to weather please call 01485 535150 for more information the long established independent shops. The Spinney Bargain hunters should not miss visiting 31 See overleaf. the market. See back cover for details. *These attractions are weather permitting. Horticultural Trail Seaside Amusements Please phone Hunstanton 32 17 Explore Hunstanton’s gardens and open spaces with the There are various entertainment TIC to find out if they are open. See back cover for West Norfolk in Bloom Hunstanton Horticultural Trail. This trail arcades, souvenirs and gift shops contact details. includes the well established gardens as well as lesser known around the town, including Thomas’s Parking corners where new gardens are taking root. Copies available Leisure Centre and Pier Family from the TIC Entertainment. Bus Station Accessibility Toilets 33 Start of Hunstanton Wolf Trail 18 Searles Resort Golf & Seasonal Toilets Explore the gardens and cliff top scenery to trace the story Country Club of St. Edmund and the legendary associations with the wolf. Includes 27 holes of golf Free trail guide from Hunstanton TIC. including a challenging 9 Baby Changing Facility Youth Hostel Main Retail Area hole golf course and the Paint me Ceramics Pottery Studio Beach Pony Rides HCC Hunstanton Dog Restriction Zone 34 championship length A great day out for all the family, let your imagination run wild Powerboat Launch Ramp Community Heacham Manor. Also Centre Public Open Space making your own pot with ceramic painting, with no artistic available are tennis Sailing & Launch Area © Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk 2015. All the information published is talent required, using stamps, stencils or simply tracing courts, bowls green, believed to be correct at the time of going to press, however the publishers cannot be held designs from books. For opening times telephone 01485 (Not Powerboats) responsible for any errors. fishing lakes and 534340. crazy golf. Welcome to Hunstanton

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