About Holkham Beach
Holkham Beach is arguably Norfolk's most well-suited strip of dune-backed sand. It's reached via a long hike across the marshes, but what waits at the end would not look out of place on America's Atlantic coast – endless sand and tufted dunes wafted by steady sea breezes.
Holkham Beach, part of Norfolk's heritage coast, represents one of England's most unspoiled natural beaches. This vast expanse of golden sand, backed by a pine forest and dunes, creates a sense of wilderness rare in modern Britain. The beach forms part of the Holkham National Nature Reserve, home to various bird species and unique coastal plants. During low tide, the beach transforms into a vast desert-like landscape, with shallow lagoons forming natural pools. The nearby Holkham Hall estate adds historical context to the natural beauty.