Donkey rides
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It is known
as Sunny Hunny. The beach and cliffs face west which means they
capture the sunshine. There are also beautiful sunsets. The shallow
beach runs for 2 miles along the coast all the way to Brancaster.
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The front
at Hunstanton
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The tide can
go a mile out allowing rock pools to appear around the groins. The
seafront is bordered by large Victorian and Edwardian houses. You
can walk along the top of the cliffs to the lighthouse. There’s
plenty to do on rainy days. Hunstanton is very much a family holiday
destination and is also popular with older holidaymakers.
Toilets and
public showers are available. Beach chalets can be hired from the
District Council for a day and children can enjoy a donkey ride
along the beach. Off the promenade are amusement arcades, shops
and cafés.
As an alternative to the beach, there's the Princess Theatre, Oasis
Leisure Centre, Sea Life Centre, a pitch and putt course, bowls,
tennis and an indoor market. Jungle Wonderland is in the town. You
can also take a boat to Seal Island.
Hunstanton has
a Seaside Award. Dogs are banned
from the main part of the beach between Easter and the end of the
school summer holidays in September.
Lifeguards are
on duty from Easter to the end of the school summer holidays in
September. A lifeboat is based at Old Hunstanton, about a mile along
the coast. First aid is also avialble.
Council-run
pay-on-entry car parks are close to the beach, along the promenade
and in the town centre. There is one charge for all.
There are ramps
onto the beach and toilets for people with disabilities. Free parking
is available in all Council-run car parks
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