West Runton and Beeston Regis
Built-up area in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.935, 1.235 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 17 42 |
| Population: | 815 |
| Dialling code: | 01263 (Cromer) |
West Runton is a compact coastal village on the North Norfolk coast in Norfolk, England, prized for its long sandy/pebbly beach, low-tide rock pools and grassy cliffs. It’s well known among fossil hunters for important Pleistocene remains found on the foreshore, and the village’s economy leans on tourism, holiday parks and coastal walking; there’s also a small station on the Bittern Line linking to Norwich and other towns.
Beeston Regis sits just inland and feels quieter and more village-like, with a medieval priory ruin and the attractive Beeston Regis Common - a patchwork of dunes and wildflower pasture popular with birdwatchers and walkers. The community retains a strong local character with pubs, B&Bs and a history tied to farming and coastal trade, valued today for its tranquillity and easy access to the Norfolk coast.
Postcode districts covering West Runton and Beeston Regis
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 20.4 miles32.8 km
- North Walsham 10.2 miles16.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Beeston Regis Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Beeston Regis & The Runtons Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Runton Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Sheringham North Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Sheringham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Aylmerton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Sheringham South Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- East Runton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Upper Sheringham Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- East Beckham Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Cromer Town Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Felbrigg Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in West Runton and Beeston Regis
NR26 8TT, NR27 9QT, NR27 9LY, NR27 9LT, NR26 8SS, NR26 8SW, NR27 9NG, NR27 9LX, NR27 9QZ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 18 miles29 km
- Stansted Airport 83.9 miles135.1 km
- West Runton Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Sheringham Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
Hotels in West Runton and Beeston Regis Ad
Schools in West Runton and Beeston Regis
- Beeston Hall School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Sheringham Beach Beach 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Weybourne Beach Beach 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Gunton Estate 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 14.5 miles23.3 km
- The Bink Hill 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Cart Gap Beach 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 16.2 miles26 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Holkham Meals Forest 18.3 miles29.4 km