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 miles
- North Walsham 10.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Beeston Regis Parish 0.4 miles
- Beeston Regis & The Runtons Ward 0.6 miles
- Runton Parish 1.1 miles
- Sheringham North Ward 1.1 miles
- Sheringham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Aylmerton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Sheringham South Ward 1.4 miles
- East Runton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Upper Sheringham Parish 1.8 miles
- East Beckham Parish 2 miles
- Cromer Town Ward 2.4 miles
- Felbrigg Parish 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in West Runton and Beeston Regis
NR26 8YL, NR27 9QR, NR27 9NF, NR27 9NA, NR27 9QY, NR27 9LY, NR27 9QN, NR27 9QU, NR26 8SH … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 18 miles
- Stansted Airport 83.9 miles
- West Runton Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Sheringham Railway Station 1.1 miles
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 miles
- Weybourne Beach Beach 4.1 miles
- Gunton Estate 7.2 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 8.5 miles
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 11.9 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 14.5 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 14.5 miles
- The Bink Hill 15.5 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 15.8 miles
- Wells Harbour Harbour 16.2 miles
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 17.7 miles
- Holkham Meals Forest 18.3 miles