Wells Next The Sea is a delightful unspoilt historic town on the North Norfolk Coast. Many old buildings and lanes still exist from its heritage as a port and former maltings industry.The main shopping area is a traffic free zone. The current quay and waterway provides berths for sailing and leisure craft. Children enjoy the facilities round the quay and gillying. (for crabs).
The town is at the centre of the North Norfolk Heritage Coast comprising salt marshes, areas of Special Scientific Interest and several wildlife sites providing recreation for walkers, cyclists, bird watchers and seal watchers. Nearby is Holkham Hall with its grounds , bygones museum and Holkham sandy beach.
The town has plenty of accommodation in the form of Guest houses, Bed and Breakfast plus self-catering cottages and several Hotels. There is also out of town sites for caravans and mobile homes. Population 2500
Attraction
Holkham Hall
Wells Harbour Railway
Wells Walsingham Railway
Whin Hill Cider
Cottage
Alton Cottage
Fisherman's Cottage
Stable Barn
The Cowshed
The Hayloft
The Hen House
The Milking Parlour
The Old Dairy
The Old Feedhouse
The Piggery
The Sheepshed
The Strawhouse
Doctor
Estate Agent
Market
Pub and Bar
Carpenters Arms
Crown Hotel
Globe
Three Horseshoes
School
Solicitor
Vet
Shops
Wells Pet Store
David Jagger Ltd
Overy Gallery
Art-next-the-Sea with antiques
Shoe-stop
Arthur Howell Traditional Butcher
Arthur Howell Traditional Butcher
Places to Stay near Wells next the Sea
Arch House (0.33 miles)
Arch House, a very distinguished old house at the very entrance to Wells-next-the-sea, built around the turn of the 18th century to offer the Excise man a good vantage point over the town... (boo), but ... More | visit website
Old Bakehouse Guesthouse (4.17 miles)
Set in the heart of the historical village of Little Walsingham, The Old Bakehouse offers three spacious guest rooms, all with en-suite facilities. Colour TV and Tea and coffee making facilities are available in each ... More | visit website
Black Lion Hotel (4.27 miles)
Glebe Farmhouse (4.89 miles)
Situated on the outskirts of the quiet village of North Creake, North Norfolk. The farmhouse is in an ideal location to visit the Norfolk coast, Norwich and Kings Lynn or the more local villages of ... More | visit website
Hoste Arms (5.31 miles)
Morston Hall (5.60 miles)
We don't pretend what we offer is unique. However, we know our fusion of hotel, restaurant and surroundings is a rare combination anywhere in the British Isles. Morston Hall is owned and run by Tracy ... More
Lower Appartment Langham Hall (5.80 miles)
Langham is just one mile from the beauties of the North Norfolk Coast. Langham Hall appartments have been recently renovated and are situated in the heart of the village in ... More
Blakeney Hotel (6.84 miles)
A traditional privately owned hotel with its Quayside location has magnificent views across the Estuary and salt marshes to Blakeney Point which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The hotel offers a high standard ... More | visit website
White Horse (7.82 miles)
A friendly Norfolk welcome in classic but ... More
Sculthorpe Mill (8.21 miles)
A charming 18th century mill set in beautiful gardens with six newly refurbished en suite guest rooms. A non smoking restaurant and cosy bar areas offer a bar or a la ... More
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