About

Holkham beach is a the jewel of the North Norfolk Coast. At low tide the beach stretches for miles and miles and you can walk in an unspoilt landscape of just sand, sea and sky. On hot days the pinewoods provide some welcome cool shade.

Holkham Beach is one of the widest and most open beaches on the Royal Norfolk Coast. At low tide, extensive sand stretches towards the sea, leaving broad areas of firm shoreline.

As part of Holkham National Nature Reserve the beach is home to large flocks of wintering birds and is an important site for breeding Little Terns, Ringed Plover and Oystercatcher. These birds nest on the ground so are vulnerable to high tides and disturbance from people and dogs. During the winter large flocks of shorebirds can be found along the shore edge and on the developing saltmarsh in Holkham Bay. To help these rare birds it would be helpful if dogs could be kept on leads.

The extensive dune system is rich is wildlife with colorful carpets of yellow flowers in the summer which attract large numbers of butterflies.

Dogs are welcome year-round on Holkham Beach, but there is an on-lead policy in place annually between 1st April – 30th August in certain areas to protect ground nesting birds. Find out more.

You can bring your horse to ride at Holkham Beach (and it’s a great place to ride, too!). Please observe certain restrictions to help protect the landscapes and keep everyone safe. Find out more.

• Parking: There is a large pay-and-display car park is located behind the dunes.
• Access: Access involves walking through woodland and across low dunes.