Beeston Regis
Parish in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.934, 1.227 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 16 42 |
| Dialling code: | 01263 (Cromer) |
Beeston Regis is a small village and civil parish on the North Norfolk coast, set just inland from the sea between Sheringham and West Runton. Its landscape is notable for Beeston Regis Heath, a surviving tract of lowland heath and scrub that is valued for its wildlife and walking routes, and for the evocative ruins of Beeston Regis Priory, which sit prominently on the heath and give the place a distinctly medieval air.
The community is largely residential with a rural, seaside character: agriculture, local services and tourism (holiday cottages and walkers using the nearby coast paths) all play a part in the local economy. Cultural life leans on the historic and natural setting, with birdwatching, coastal walks and occasional community events around the priory and heath, while the “Regis” suffix hints at the parish’s long connections with the wider history of Norfolk.
Postcode districts covering Beeston Regis
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 20.4 miles
- North Walsham 10.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Runton and Beeston Regis Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Sheringham Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Sheringham North Ward 0.8 miles
- Beeston Regis & The Runtons Ward 0.9 miles
- Sheringham South Ward 1.1 miles
- Aylmerton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Runton Parish 1.4 miles
- Upper Sheringham Parish 1.4 miles
- East Beckham Parish 1.7 miles
- East Runton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- West Beckham Parish 2.3 miles
- Gresham Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Beeston Regis
NR26 8TT, NR26 8SW, NR27 9NL, NR26 8SL, NR26 8SP, NR27 9NG, NR26 8SU, NR27 9RS, NR26 8SG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 18 miles
- Stansted Airport 83.7 miles
- West Runton Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Sheringham Railway Station 0.8 miles
Hotels near Beeston Regis Ad
- Hostel YHA Sheringham 3 0.7 miles
- Cromer Country Club 4 3.7 miles
- Links Country Park Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- Burlington Berties 1.1 miles
- Dormy House Hotel 3 0.9 miles
- The Lobster 3 0.9 miles
- Dales Country House Hotel 4 1.8 miles
- The White Horse 4 5 miles
- Cliftonville Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- The Wheatsheaf 5 2.4 miles
Schools in Beeston Regis
- Beeston Hall School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Sheringham Beach Beach 1 mile
- Weybourne Beach Beach 3.7 miles
- Gunton Estate 7.3 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 8.5 miles
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 11.6 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 14.7 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 14.7 miles
- The Bink Hill 15.2 miles
- Wells Harbour Harbour 15.8 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 16.1 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 17.3 miles
- Holkham Meals Forest 17.9 miles