Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea is a town on the Norfolk Coast

Understand

The Granary and the quay

Wells-next-the-Sea is a village on the North Norfolk coast, part of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Get in

The village is served by several roads. Located 30 miles NW of Norwich, 15 miles E of Hunstanton and 20 miles W of Cromer.

There are some local bus services. Sanders Coaches service 46 runs between Holt and Wells-next-the-Sea.

National Cycle Route 1. A loop of cycle path runs through the village, the main route running just ½ mile to the S. (updated Jun 2017)

Norfolk Coast Path. A long distance footpath running from Hunstanton to Sea Palling but also linking to the Peddlars Way long distance footpath (updated Jun 2017)

Get around

The village is small enough to walk around.

See

• Seals. From Morston, take a ferry to see the seals at Blakeney Point for listing and further information of seal colony and viewing trips.
• 🌍 Holkham National Nature Reserve. At 3,900 hectares (9,600 acres), England's largest national nature reserve, comprising of grazing marsh, woodland, salt marsh, sand dunes and foreshore. (updated Jan 2017)
• 🌍 Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AB, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Visit hall, gardens, deer park, cycle hire, boat hire, children's play area, cafe. (updated Apr 2017)

Do

W&WLR Locomotive at Wells

• 🌍 Wells and Walsingham Light Railway, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Narrow gauge heritage railway with 4 miles of track. Steam and diesel engines. Passenger service. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Wells Railway Station (Station for Wells and Walsingham Light Railway.), Wells Next-the-Sea, NR23 1QB, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)

Wells-next-the-Sea, the beach - geograph.org.uk - 1605441

• 🌍 Beach, Beach Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1DR. Sandy beach (for beach lovers) (updated Apr 2017)

Buy

Beach Huts at Wells-Next-The-Sea

• 🌍 Natural East, The Quay, 2 Pauls Maltings, Wells-Next-The-Sea, NR23 1AH, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Gift shop selling Asian product (rugs, jewellery, statues, furniture and toys). (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Cellar by the Quay, 3 The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1FA, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–Sa 10:00–19:00. Su&Bank Holidays 10:00–17:00. Wine shop (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Co-op (Convenience store & supermarket), Polka Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1JG, ☎ [phone]. M-Sa 07:00-22:00. Su 10:00-16:00. ATM, in-store café (different hours) (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Whin Hill Norfolk Cider, The Ciderworks, Stearman’s Yard, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1BW, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Cider, perry and apple juice from local produce. (updated Apr 2017)

The village also has many gift shops around and to the S or the Quay.

Eat

• 🌍 The Globe Inn (Restaurant & hotel), The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1EU, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 The Picnic Hut (Coffee & sandwich bar), 73 Staithe Street Wells Next The Sea,NR23 1AN, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M,F&Su 10:00-16:00. Sa 10:00-16:30. Coffee & sandwich bar (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Wells Crab House (Seafood Restaurant), 38 Freeman Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1BA, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Tu-Sa 12:00-14:30. & 18:00-21:00. Su 12:00-15:00. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Fortune House Chinese Take Away, 16 Northfield Ln, Wells-Next-The-Sea, NR23 1LQ, ☎ [phone]. (updated Apr 2017)

Drink

• 🌍 Beach Café, Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1DR (Close to beach, 1½ miles N of village.), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 The Golden Fleece (Pub), The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AH, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–Su 09:00–0:00. Breakfast 09:00–11:30. Full menu 12:00–21:00.. Also serves food. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 The Albatros, The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AT, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Former Dutch cargo ship built in 1899. Now permanently moored alongside the Quay and used as a bar, restaurant, music venue and B&B. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Bang (Cafe, bar, rooms), 2 Staithe St, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AF, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M-Su 08:30-17:00. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 The Edinburgh Inn (Pub, restaurant, B&B), 6a Station Rd, Wells-next-the-sea, NR23 1AE, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)

Sleep

• 🌍 Morston Hall, Morston, Holt, NR25 7AA, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 The Old Custom House (B&B & Self-Catering), East Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1LD, ☎ [phone]. £110 (incl. breakfast). (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 The Cobblers Guest House, Standard Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1JU, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Peak season: £52.50 (surcharges e.g. single occupancy, etc.). (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Arch House B&B, 50 Mill Rd, Wells next the Sea, NR23 1DB, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)

Camping

• 🌍 Blue Skies Camping, Stiffkey Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1QB, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Also bike rental. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 High Sand Creek, Vale Farm, The Greenway, Stiffkey, NR23 1QF, ☎ [phone]. Tents, small campervans and motorhomes. No caravans. (updated May 2017)

Stay healthy

• 🌍 Nearest Accident & Emergency: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Casualty or the Emergency Room), Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET (26 miles to SW). 24/7. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Wells Health Centre (GP or Primary Healthcare), Bolts Close, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1JP, ☎ [phone]. M 08:30-10:50 & 14:00-15:30 & 16:10-17:40. Tu 08:30-10:50 & 14.30-17:40. W 08:30-10:50 & 14.30-17:00. Th 07:30-10:50 & 14:30-15:30 & 16:10-17:40. F 08:30-10:50 & 16:10-17:40. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Nearest Dentist: Wensum Dental Practice, 65 Norwich Road, Fakenham, NR21 8BA (11 miles S of village), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 David Jagger Ltd (Pharmacy), 5-7 Staithe St, Wells-Next-The-Sea, NR23 1AG, ☎ [phone]. M-F 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00. Sa 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00. (updated Apr 2017)

Connect

• 🌍 Post Office, Station Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AA. M-Sa 09:00-17:30. (updated Apr 2017)

Go next

• Blakeney (Norfolk)
• Holt
• Cromer
• Fakenham
• Norwich