Hunstanton
Ward 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 is a compact seaside ward on the edge of the Wash, lying within the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England. It’s famous for its west-facing beaches and distinctive striped cliffs of red and white rock, which make for memorable sunsets and draw families and walkers to the promenade and nearby coastal paths.
The area has a Victorian resort heritage and a seasonal, tourism-led local economy with caravan parks, amusements and independent shops, balanced by a community of year-round residents and retirees. Historic and natural attractions close by include Old Hunstanton and the bird-rich mudflats of the The Wash, making the ward a handy base for birdwatching and exploring the wider North Norfolk Coast.
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 5PE, PE36 6BS, PE36 5AN, PE36 6BP, PE36 6EY, PE36 6AF, PE36 6ES, PE36 6EN, PE36 5DA … 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