Advice for beach users

• Swim at Lifeguard-supervised beaches - these are safer
• Do not swim when the red flag is flying
• Obey the lifeguards' advice and read warning notices before entering the sea
• Be aware of the cold, and wear suitable clothing
• Do not swim straight after a meal
• Alcohol and watersports do not mix
• Children should be supervised at all times
• Do not dig in or climb on the cliffs, and keep clear of sand dunes
• Please take your litter home

Water safety advice



• Never swim, sail or take part in a watersport alone. Always tell someone of your whereabouts
• Check local conditions before going into open water
• Wear suitable clothing for your activity and keep all equipment in good condition
• Be courteous and polite to other water users, and be aware of possible dangers
• Do not climb on or swim close to breakwaters or piers
• Keep an eye on your children - know where they are at all times

Motorised and powered craft


• Obey the seaside byelaws, do not exceed the speed limit and act responsibly
• Be considerate to other water users. Do not enter swimming zoned areas
• Keep well away from swimmers at all times
• Keep out of the way of shipping and learn the "rules of the road"
• Listen to the radio weather forecast, and check local sea conditions and times of tide with the Coastguard
• Keep an eye on each other and report anybody in trouble as soon as possible. Learn how to help and carry out self rescue
• Please park your towing vehicle with consideration, and DO NOT OBSTRUCT ACCESS FOR OTHER USERS OR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
• Water skiers - do not dry launch from the beach
• Please use the preferred launching sites
• Cars are not permitted on the beaches

A code of conduct for all


• Stay away from wildlife areas, especially at nesting-time
• Please do not wave jump or water-ski in the launch area
• Avoid conflict with other beach users
• Swimmers - KEEP CLEAR OF BOAT LAUNCHING AREAS
• Noise from powered craft can disturb people on the beach - BE CONSIDERATE AND KEEP WELL AWAY
• Remember - noise travels much further during onshore winds, so keep well offshore
• Offshore winds can blow you out to sea - BE CAREFUL

Useful Telpehone numbers:

Royal Yachting Assoc. (01703) 627499
British Marine Indst. Fed. (01784) 473377
Environment Agency (Rec. & Nav.) (01454) 624376
Police Headquarters Norwich (01603) 768769
Police North Walsham (01692) 402222
Police Cromer (01263) 512211
Police Wells (01328) 862211
Downtide Marine (01263) 768813
North Norfolk District Council (01263) 513811
Beach Office & Lifeguard Cromer (01263) 511475
Beach Office & Lifeguard Sheringham (01263) 823969
Lifeguard Mundesley (01263) 722236
Norfolk Coast Project (01328) 711533
King's Lynn & West Norfolk Council (01485) 532516
Great Yarmouth Borough Council (01493) 856100
Coastguard Great Yarmouth (01493) 851338
Coastguard Wells (01328) 710219

A copy of the bylaws can be obtained from:

North Norfolk Tourist Information Centres
Lifeguards Stations
Beach Inspector Offices