Old Hunstanton has a relaxed, gentle, friendly village feel, and unique personality, thanks to its eclectic mix of domestic architectural styles.
Old local stone and flint cottages sit harmoniously alongside Art Deco (Sea-Glimpse's era), Arts and Crafts, post-war, mid-century and striking, contemporary designs.
A stroll to the Old Hunstanton Stores for freshly-baked bread and croissants for breakfast is a great way to start exploring.
It's also ideal for stocking up on essentials, like local produce, milk and wine!
For a wonderful cooked breakfast on the beach, head to the Old Town Beach Café.
Close by are the Le Strange Old Barns, Antique, Arts and Craft Centre for new crafts, antiques and gifts, while The Strandline offers an array of coastal crafts and driftwood creations, all handmade locally.
Both are ideal for a spot of treasure hunting and finding a memento of your stay.
At the entrance to the beach, you'll find the Hunstanton RNLI lifeboat station. The RNLI first established a station here in 1867.
On Sunday mornings, you can watch the crew training. The sight of the lifeboat being launched is especially exciting.
The lifeboat station itself provides great interest, with boards adorning the walls listing all the lives saved.
Hunstanton
Hunstanton, or ‘new town’ as the locals call it, is just a mile away, at the opposite end of the cliffs.
This attractive Victorian seaside town is home to a plethora of options to keep children entertained, especially on wet days – a traditional fun fair, amusements, crazy golf, bowling, a leisure centre, tennis courts, and the excellent Sealife Centre.
There’s also a theatre, a choice of exciting watersports, including kayaking and paddleboarding, as well as everyday essential high street shops, banks and supermarkets.