East Anglia
Directly to the north of London, the East of England region is based around the ancient kingdom of East Anglia. The area has preserved much of its unspoilt character, rural landscape, architecture and traditions. Famed for its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, East Anglia makes a fantastic location for a coastal break.
West Norfolk
A truly special place of unspoilt charm and natural beauty. West Norfolk is renowned for its superb coastline, much of it an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. This is a great place to enjoy the sand and sea, alongside charming villages, peaceful countryside and the classic seaside resort of Hunstanton.
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Hunstanton
The only west facing resort on the east coast of England - there are two sides to Hunstanton. The elegant old Victorian town with its Esplanade Gardens and rather sedate air of days gone by... and the lively buzzing family centre with a large sandy beach, pony rides, amusements and summer season theatre.
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Aldeburgh
Charming and fashionable seaside town, which grew from an old fishing and shipbuilding centre. Fishermen still haul their boats up the steep shingle beach, and sell their catch each morning. The wide High Street has attractive Georgian buildings housing independent shops, galleries and restaurants.
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Felixstowe
This Victorian resort retains much of its original charm. The 4 mile long seafront features a sand and shingle beach, beautiful award-winning gardens, paved promenade and pier. Felixstowe is particularly good for families, offering safe clean bathing and a host of activities likely to appeal to younger children.
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Great Yarmouth
One of the UK's most popular seaside resorts - Great Yarmouth's wealth comes from its port and the former herring industry. The seafront is packed with countless family attractions and entertainment. Discover 15 miles of sandy beaches, attractive gardens and two fun-packed piers.
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Cromer
Dominated by the tower of its parish church (the tallest in the county), this sedate seaside town stands on a cliff top, with beaches (Blue Flag Award) of sand and shingle running down to the sea. Cromer is famous for its catch of common crabs, caught by its little fishing boats which still work from the beach.
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Sheringham
This traditional seaside town grew up around its old fishing village, and a band of little boats still bring in the daily catch. A mixture of Edwardian and Victorian buildings - Sheringham is home of The Poppy Line (North Norfolk Railway), which operates steam train rides. At low tide the sand and stony beach (Blue Flag Award) reveals rock pools.
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Wells-next-the-Sea
Picturesque small town, its bustling and colourful fish quay home to a fleet of little boats. Not quite on the sea, but sitting on an estuary, Wells has narrow streets lined with traditional flint buildings. Whilst on the green (The Buttlands) is a series of Georgian houses. The pine-fringed sandy beach with its colourful beach huts is to the north of the town.
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Lowestoft
Britain's most easterly town is an ideal holiday and short break destination for all ages, with a mix of vibrant sandy beaches, coastal walks and quality family attractions set within a back drop of traditional Victorian seaside gardens. The beaches to the north and south of the Claremont Pier are considered to be some of the very best in Europe, and both currently hold the Blue Flag Award.
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Southwold
The seaside town of Southwold is famous for being quintessentially English! Its simplicity in character and charm means you will find the perfect haven from the demands of modern society. With its Quality Coast Award beach, promenade of stylish beach chalets, lighthouse overlooking the town and classical award-winning pier - it is no wonder that visitors fall in love with this resort.
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