"Hunstanton - the sunny side of England!" Hunstanton by Ines28

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Cliffs of Hunstanton - Hunstanton
Cliffs of Hunstanton
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Hunstanton, a small town with many English week-end tourists, is located on the North Norfolk Coast. The cliffs and beaches are on the East coast, but actually face West. This is said to be the reason why Hunstanton experiences some of the best sunsets and more sunny days than other parts of England. Hunstanton was built in the mid- 1800s by Henry Styleman LeStrange as a getaway for the rich and therefore still offers many varieties of sports like tennis, golf or sailing.
Our stay in Hunstanton was limited to 5 days, but as we were staying with Sven's parents who have already been here quite often, we were lucky to be guided (and driven!) around a lot which made it a nice and interesting experience. Hunstanton is very crowded on week-ends, so it is essential to book a room in advance. During the week, though, it should not be a problem to find a nice hotel or bed & breakfast.

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  • Pros:Nice beach, nice typically English houses, nice weather!
  • In a nutshell:A good place to relax or visit the sights of Norfolk!
  • Last visit to Hunstanton: Jul 2004
  • Intro Written Aug 5, 2004
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Wells-next-the-Sea - Hunstanton Crab fishing in Wells-next-the-Sea Local Customs (2)

Wells-next-the-Sea has a small harbour, and especially on week-ends you will see lots of people sitting on the promenade... more travel advice

Arts & Craft Centre - Hunstanton Souvenirs of all kind Shopping (1)

This shop is is a traditional old house and offers all kind of souvenirs, from porcelain to recipe books, from iron... more travel advice

Castle Rising - Hunstanton Castle Rising Things to Do (6)

A Norman castle / ruin. It is a massive stone ringwork and bailey. To the east, a small square gatehouse is set in the... more travel advice

Thornham - Hunstanton Thornham Things to Do (6)

Thornham is a quiet place popular with bird watchers or beach lovers. The beach has excellent sands and is reached after... more travel advice

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    gilabrand's Profile Photo
    Mar 8, 2006 at 5:04 AM

    Looks so nice and peaceful here!

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    BerniShand's Profile Photo
    Sep 16, 2004 at 2:38 PM

    you have seen much more of the area around Hunstanton than l have, and l only live 25 miles away ! lovely page, well done

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    bugalugs's Profile Photo
    Aug 7, 2004 at 1:23 PM

    I have never been to Norfolk, but it looks lovely, a very interesting page, thanks

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