Hunstanton
Parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.937, 0.49 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 67 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01485 |
Hunstanton sits on the Norfolk coast in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, facing out over The Wash. It is best known for the striking striped cliffs of mixed red and white rock close to the seafront and for being one of the few east‑coast resorts where you can watch the sun set over the sea. A wide promenade, sandy beaches and nearby saltmarshes and dunes give it a strong natural appeal, popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
The modern town was laid out in the Victorian era by the local Le Strange landowners and has kept the feel of a traditional seaside resort: amusements, family holiday parks and a seasonal economy centred on tourism. Its proximity to Old Hunstanton and nature reserves makes it a mix of local history, coastal geology and wildlife interest rather than a purely commercial resort, and it remains a lively spot for day‑trippers and longer stays.
Postcode districts covering Hunstanton
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 12.5 miles20 km
- Boston 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Wisbech 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Skegness 16 miles25.7 km
- Downham Market 23.5 miles37.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Hunstanton Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Old Hunstanton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ringstead Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Heacham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Holme next the Sea Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Sedgeford Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Snettisham Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Thornham Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Ingoldisthorpe Built-up area 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Choseley Parish 4.9 miles8 km
- Shepherd's Port Built-up area 5 miles8 km
- Fring Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
Example postcodes in Hunstanton
PE36 6BE, PE36 5PG, PE36 6BS, PE36 6AB, PE36 6ER, PE36 6FG, PE36 5PA, PE36 6AP, PE36 5DE … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.7 miles60.7 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 72.4 miles116.5 km
- King's Lynn Railway Station 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Havenhouse Station 15.2 miles24.5 km
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 3 miles4.9 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 5 miles8.1 km
- Sandringham House Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Holkham Meals Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 15.1 miles24.4 km
- The Bink Hill 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 19.7 miles31.7 km