Plan Your Stay
Wells-next-the-Sea is one of the most attractive towns on the North Norfolk Coast.
From the long sweeping beach bordered by pine woodland, along the gentle harbour with small fishing boats and children fishing for crabs, past the shops on Staithe Street with not a chain store in sight, to the tree-lined park with its fine Georgian houses, quiet pubs and restaurants – Wells is an unspoiled seaside destination, waiting to be discovered.
A beautiful and historic seaside resort, Wells is a great location for an English countryside vacation. The area around Wells provides opportunities for sightseeing, water sports, bird watching, country walks and plenty of family fun. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has lots to offer.
There are fine restaurants and cosy traditional pubs.
Throughout the year you’ll find fairs and fetes, exhibitions, galleries, shows and other events to keep you entertained. An event not to missed is Wells Carnival week. Held every year, the carnival is a summer highlight.
See below for links to local attractions and places of interest that you might find useful when planning your stay:
Blakeney Point
National Nature Reserve – famous birdwatching and regular boat trips to watch the colony of common and grey seals (seal pups in July and August).
Bean’s Boat Trips: 01263 740038 / 01263 740505
Bishop’s Boats Seal Trips: 01263 740753
Temples Seal Trips to Blakeney Point: 01263 740791
Blakeney Point Sailing School and Norfolk Etc
RYA sailing courses for adults and children. Sailing charters to the seals on Blakeney Point. Private Tuition and Charter in a Norfolk Oyster. Powerboat courses from beginner to advanced.
Tel: 01263 740704
Castle Rising Castle (English Heritage)
A fine 12th-century domestic keep, set amid huge defensive earthworks.
Tel: 01553 631330
Cley Marshes Nature Reserve (Norfolk Wildlife Trust)
One of the finest bird-watching sites in Britain.
Tel: 01263 740008
Enjoying Norfolk Card
Discounts and offers across Norfolk, plus regular updates on social media.
Fakenham Races
Enjoy a day at the races from autumn through to early summer.
Tel: 01328 862388
Felbrigg Hall (National Trust)
One of the finest 17th-century houses in East Anglia.
Tel: 01263 837444
Granary Theatre (Wells Maltings)
69-seater theatre within the Maltings complex in Wells.
Tel: 01328 710193
Hillside Animal and Shire Horse Sanctuary
Come and see our Heavy Horses and our rescued animals. Visit our Museum and relive the farming days of yesteryear. Children’s play area and ‘Animal Friendly’ cafe.
Tel: 01603 736200
Holkham Hall & Estate
Holkham Hall is one of Britain’s most majestic stately homes.
Tel: 01328 710227
Houghton Hall
A fine Palladian mansion set in beautiful parkland.
Tel: 01485 528569
Langham Glass
Experience the fascinating skills of glassmaking.
Tel: 01328 830511
Norfolk Lavender
The oldest established full-scale lavender farm in England.
Tel: 01485 570384
Norfolk Sea Fishing
Sea fishing charter trips from Wells-Next-the-Sea.
Norfolk Shire Horse Centre
Live animal shows and feeding opportunities every day.
Tel: 01263 837339
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
National Trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
An award winning attraction for those who love nature, wildlife and the outdoors with nature trails, lakes, birdwatching and stunning gardens.
Tel: 01328 851465
Poetry-next-the-Sea
PNTS is an annual poetry festival attracting poets of national and international importance and featuring musical and visual arts events.
Royal West Norfolk Golf Club at Brancaster
A testing and enjoyable golf course that lies in a range of sand hills between marshland and sea.
Tel: 01485 210223
Safety Boat Services
Seal Trips, Fishing and Diving from Wells.
Tel: 01328 878 579
Sailing Barge ‘JUNO’
Explore the coast aboard this luxurious sailing barge.
Tel: 01263 740377
Sandringham Estate
Country retreat of H.M. The King
Tel: 01553 772675
The Muckleburgh Collection
The UK’s largest privately owned working Military Museum.
Tel: 01263 588210
Thursford Collection
Tel: 01328 878477
Thursford Museum houses the finest collection of old road engines and mechanical organs.
Titchwell Marsh RSPB Reserve
One of Britain’s premier birdwatching sites.
Tel: 01485 210779
Walsingham Catholic and Anglican Shrines
A place of pilgrimage since medieval times.
Tel: 01328 820217 / 01328 820495
Wells Carnival
A week of family fun and events held every Summer, culminating in a Carnival Day procession around the town featuring floats, fancy-dress, live music and much more.
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
The longest 10¼” narrow gauge steam railway in the world. A scenic journey with 5 bridges through lovely countryside.
Tel: 01328 711630 (8am to 8pm).
Wells Harbour Office
For tidal information.