Welcome to Hunstanton

Hunstanton is a charming seaside town located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the east coast of England and is known for its stunning beaches, beautiful cliffs, and unique striped cliffs. The town is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy its natural beauty and rich history.

One of the main attractions of Hunstanton is its beautiful beaches. The town boasts two main beaches, the North Beach and the South Beach, both of which are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The beaches are also popular with water sports enthusiasts, with activities such as windsurfing, kite surfing, and paddleboarding available. The beaches are also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, which can often be seen basking on the sand.

Another popular attraction in Hunstanton is the unique striped cliffs. The cliffs are made up of layers of different colored rock, which have been eroded over time to create a stunning striped effect. The cliffs are a popular spot for photographers and artists, who come to capture their beauty. The cliffs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds and rare plants, making them a must-visit for nature lovers.

Local Schools

School	Details
Glebe House School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr Louis Taylor	2 Cromer Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6HW 1485532809
Smithdon High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Gibbins	Downs Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5HY 1485534541 School Website
Hunstanton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Johanna Bland	Collingwood Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5DY 01485533373 School Website
Heacham Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Louise Jackson	School Road Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7DQ 1485570357 School Website
Heacham Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Jackson	College Drive Heacham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 7EJ 01485571013 School Website
Snettisham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Jackson	School Road Snettisham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 7LT 01485541274 School Website
Ingoldisthorpe Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sean Wright	Shernborne Road Ingoldisthorpe Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 6PE 01485541402 School Website
Docking Church Of England Primary Academy And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gavin King	Chequers Street Docking King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8LH 1485518344 School Website
Brancaster Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gavin King	Market Lane Brancaster King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8AB 1485210246 School Website
Dersingham Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mathew Tuckwood (Interim Headteacher)	Admirals Drive Dersingham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 6LR 01485540308 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
King's Lynn Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX 13.30 Miles

Havenhouse Croft Marsh Lane, Near Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4AR 15.13 Miles

Skegness Lumley Square, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3QL 15.54 Miles

Thorpe Culvert Station Road, Thorpe St Peters, Lincolnshire, PE24 4NL 17.57 Miles

Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 18.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Coastal Cars 01485 534222 11 Westgate, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5AL 0.16 Miles
Ben Cars 01485 533290 4 Victoria Av, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6BX 0.38 Miles
Lodge Cars 01485 570319 22 Sandringham Drive, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7EN 2.46 Miles
Ladybird Car Services 01485 571947 6 Fenside, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7BJ 2.58 Miles
Award Cars 01485 542415 36 Goose Green Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7PW 4.29 Miles
Jez's Cabs 0800 771 0147 Norfolk Heights, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8PW 5.26 Miles
Jubilee Chauffeur Services 01485 543395 79 Mountbatten Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6YE 6.52 Miles
Steve's Taxi Service 01485 540019 5 Shouldham Close, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UZ 6.58 Miles
Docking Private Hire 01485 518602 Tudor Ridge/Fakenham Rd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8NW 6.80 Miles
Executive Cars Of Burnham Market Ltd 01328 730129 6 Walkers Close, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8EP 10.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hunstanton Surgery	Valentine Road Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 5DN
Heacham Group Practice 01485 572769	Heacham Group Practice 45 Station Road, Heacham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 7EX
Snettisham Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Surgery Common Road Snettisham King's Lynn PE31 7PE
Snettisham Surgery 01485 541206	The Surgery Common Road Snettisham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7PE
Bayfield Surgery 01485 518336	High Street Docking King's Lynn PE31 8NH

Local Stores

Snettisham - Lynn Road
16 Lynn Road
Snettisham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 7PT
01485 542507
Store Website
4.25 miles

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SPAR Docking
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Station Road
Docking
PE31 8LS
01485 518220
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Heacham
98-100 High Street Heacham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 7DW 01485 570065 heacham@medivet.co.uk Website 2.17 miles
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Coastal Veterinary Group
16 Alma Road Snettisham King'S Lynn Norfolk PE31 7NY chris@coastalvets.co.uk 4.12 miles

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Dersingham Veterinary Clinic
2 Jubilee Court Dersingham Kings Lynn Norfolk PE31 6HH 01485 540585 contact@dersinghamvets.co.uk Website 6.46 miles

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Coastal Veterinary Group
Station Garage Creake Road Burnham Market Norfolk PE31 8EA 01485 544201 info@coastalvets.co.uk Website 10.09 miles

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Sunnyside Veterinary Clinic
Hall Farm Church Lane Roydon King'S Lynn Norfolk PE32 1AR 01485 600022 contactus@sunnysidevets.co.uk Website 10.78 miles
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Medivet South Wootton
Priory Court 53 St Augustines Way South Wooton King'S Lynn Norfolk PE30 3TE 01553 670021 south.wootton@medivet.co.uk Website 10.98 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Brancaster Beach
Beautiful Beach Where Dogs Are Welcome All Year Round. Vast Amount Of Space For Everybody. Cafe Is Open During The Peak Season. Unnamed Road King'S LYNN PE31 6.62 miles

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Dersingham Bog
Dersingham Bog Norfolk Lancashire 7.42 miles Off The Main Road Between Castle Rising And Sandringham, Look For The Sign For The Village Of Wolferton. I Drove Into The Village And Out Past The Royal Station. I Found It By Accident. There Are Maps And Postcode Online If Needed. Also Several Small Parking Areas

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Sandringham Country Park
Royal Sandringham Estate - Miles Of Forest Walks, Children's Play Area, Picnic Areas, Cafe, Duck Ponds And More! Vergers Cottage Sandringham Lancashire PE35 6EH 7.68 miles Norfolk

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Burnham Overy Staithe
Peeeerfect Place For A Loooong Walk With Your Best Friend. Koka &Amp; Sara Was Exhausted But Extremely Happy :) 8 Wells Rd Chapel Ln Burnham Overy Staithe 10.80 miles Pe31 8Jf - Car Park

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Holkham Beach North Norfolk
Four Miles Of White Sand Fringed With Sand Dunes And Pine Woods: One Of The Most Beautiful Beaches In The World! Part Of One Of The Largest Nature Reserves In The Country, Managed By Natural England In Partnership With The Holkham Estate. Featured At The End Of "Shakespeare In Love" And Bliss For Dogs, Horses And Humans! Parking On Lady Anne's Drive Is A Bit Expensive: £2-5, But You Can Park For Free By Approaching From Either Wells Or Burnham Overy Staithe. Norfolk Coast Path 13.61 miles Near Wells-Next-The-Sea, North Norfolk

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The Lighthouse
A Walk Along The Wash, U Can Walk Along The Edge Of The Wash All The Way To Kings Lynn! Carpark With Table And Bins, Open "Dusk Till Dawn". Come Out Of Carpark Turn Left, Go Through Gate On Lhs Of Lighthouse, Walk Down And Around And Up Onto The Raised Bank, This Takes You Around The Lighthouse, The Bank Goes All The Way To Kings Lynn. We'll Walked Path, Can Get Very Windy As Very Exposed E Bank Spalding Lancashire PE12 9QJ 14.72 miles Here Is A Precise What3words To Entrance To Car Park ///Rates.Radically.Supplier Https://W3w.Co/Rates.Radically.Supplier

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