Hunstanton
Built-up area in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.935, 0.488 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 67 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01485 |
Hunstanton is a compact seaside town on the Wash in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, known for its long sandy promenade, Victorian pier and the striking red-and-white banded cliffs that rise at the edge of the town. Unusually for the east coast, the bay faces west so you can watch the sun set over the sea; the town itself was developed as a planned Victorian resort by the Le Strange family and still features a Victorian lighthouse and period buildings along the seafront.
Tourism drives the local economy, with family holidays, caravan parks and day-trippers drawn to the beach, amusements and coastal walks; birdwatchers and nature lovers also use Hunstanton as a base to visit nearby reserves such as Snettisham and the wider Norfolk Coast AONB. Socially it has a relaxed, seasonal feel - lively in summer but quieter the rest of the year - and retains a mix of traditional seaside character and nature-focused amenities.
Postcode districts covering Hunstanton
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 12.3 miles
- Boston 21.6 miles
- Wisbech 22.9 miles
- Skegness 16.1 miles
- Downham Market 23.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Old Hunstanton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Heacham Built-up area 2 miles
- Ringstead Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Holme next the Sea Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Sedgeford Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Snettisham Built-up area 4 miles
- Thornham Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Ingoldisthorpe Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Shepherd's Port Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Choseley Parish 5 miles
- Fring Parish 5.2 miles
- Shernborne Parish 5.5 miles
Example postcodes in Hunstanton
PE36 6EU, PE36 6BE, PE36 5HZ, PE36 6FF, PE36 5PN, PE36 6DT, PE36 5AU, PE36 6BS, PE36 5HR … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.7 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 72.4 miles
- King's Lynn Railway Station 13 miles
- Havenhouse Station 15.3 miles
Hotels in Hunstanton Ad
Schools in Hunstanton
- Glebe House School Independent - all ages
- Hunstanton Primary School Primary
- Smithdon High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 2.9 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 4.9 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 7.3 miles
- Holkham Meals Forest 13.2 miles
- Wells Harbour Harbour 15.2 miles
- The Bink Hill 15.9 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 17.2 miles
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 19.8 miles