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 miles
- Boston 21.7 miles
- Wisbech 23.1 miles
- Skegness 16 miles
- Downham Market 23.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hunstanton Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Old Hunstanton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Ringstead Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Heacham Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Holme next the Sea Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Sedgeford Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Snettisham Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Thornham Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Ingoldisthorpe Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Choseley Parish 4.9 miles
- Shepherd's Port Built-up area 5 miles
- Fring Parish 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Hunstanton
PE36 5JJ, PE36 5DL, PE36 6HE, PE36 6FH, PE36 6BY, PE36 6BA, PE36 6BZ, PE36 6AW, PE36 5ET … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.7 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 72.4 miles
- King's Lynn Railway Station 13.1 miles
- Havenhouse Station 15.2 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 3 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 5 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 7.5 miles
- Holkham Meals Forest 13.1 miles
- Wells Harbour Harbour 15.1 miles
- The Bink Hill 15.8 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 17.2 miles
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 19.7 miles