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Holkham Beach – man in black shirt walking on brown field during daytime📷 Photo by Phil Hearing on Unsplash
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Holkham Beach

Holkham, United Kingdom

Nature

A vast sweep of sand behind a belt of pine woods, reached on boardwalks from the car park on Lady Anne’s Drive. At low tide the sea is a long walk away.

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Holkham, United Kingdom
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Nature & parks
GPS
52.9690, 0.8110
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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North Norfolk coast: seals, saltmarsh and sand – brown and green cliff near body of water during daytimePhoto by Mark Timberlake on Unsplash
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North Norfolk coast: seals, saltmarsh and sand

142 km8 stops3 days

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Horsey Gap – gray concrete building near green grass field under blue sky during daytimePhoto by Louis Tripp on Unsplash
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Campsites nearby

  • Norfolk BrickyardCampsite
    4 km from Holkham Beach · 3 pitches
    CaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Deepdale Camping & RoomsCampsite
    8 km from Holkham Beach
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Deepdale Camping & RoomsCampsite
    9 km from Holkham Beach
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Foxhills CampingCampsite
    22 km from Holkham Beach
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kelling Heath Holiday ParkCampsite
    23 km from Holkham Beach
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Breck FarmCampsite
    23 km from Holkham Beach
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Holkham Beach?

Holkham Beach is in Holkham, United Kingdom, at GPS 52.9690, 0.8110. It is about 3 km from Wells-next-the-Sea.

Can you camp near Holkham Beach?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mill Farm, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 106 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Holkham Beach?

Holkham Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Norfolk coast: seals, saltmarsh and sand.

What is there to see near Holkham Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Blakeney Point seals (12 km), Hunstanton Cliffs (22 km), Horsey Gap (61 km) and Chatsworth (164 km).

When is the best time to visit Holkham Beach?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)