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Heacham actually has two beaches; Heacham North beach which has a promenade with beach huts and Heacham South beach which is more rugged and quieter making it perfect for dog walks. There is plenty of car parking available. It makes Heacham very popular for beach holidays.
Also known as ‘Stubborn sands’, Heacham South Beach is found along the long stretch of mostly sandy coastline which runs north from Snettisham. The beach is backed by dunes. It is close to the southern outskirts of the town, and is one of Norfolk’s only beaches to face west (as this is the East coast!), making it a good spot to witness some truly spectacular sunsets. The water is shallow and of excellent quality.It has public toilets a cafe and a fish and chip shop RSPB Snettisham Reserve is close by and provides an opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife.
The North beach is a promenade beach, excellent for just sitting on the man-made sea defence or walking, and has an amusement arcade, café and fish bar and beach huts for hire. It also has public toilets
Heacham is a large village in West Norfolk, England, overlooking The Wash. It lies between King's Lynn, 14 miles to the south, and Hunstanton, about 3 miles to the north. Heacham started to become popular as a seaside resort with the Victorians due to the opening of the railway line between King’s Lynn and Hunstanton in the early 1860s.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is the oldest surviving building in the village. It dates from 1230 and is Norman in style. In the cupola on the tower hangs a bell dating from about 1100, making it the oldest in East Anglia.
Heacham has historic ties to Pocahontas who married John Rolfe of Heacham on April 5, 1614 at a church in Jamestown, Virginia. The Rolfe family home, Heacham Hall, burned down in 1941, but was rebuilt and is now a hotel with a golf course.
Heacham beach parkdean resorts is right next to the beach and is popular for families. The resort includes plenty of facilities including an indoor swimming pool with its own water slide and a seperate paddling pool for the toddlers. Other entertainment includes an adventure playground and amusement arcade for hours of entertainment.
Founded in 1932, The Lavender centre at Heacham has over 100 acres of Lavender along with an animal farm play area, farm shop, cafe and gift shop.
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Heacham has an abundance of Self catering and cottage accommodation available along with the Heacham Manor Hotel
The Heacham Manor hotel is a listed Country House with two restaurants. The Mulberry Restaurant , with AA Rosette-awarded offerings and for a more casual setting with great views, there is an all-day brasserie menu at The Pavilion. With an emphasis on offering homemade delicious food, you can join us for a hearty breakfast, satisfying lunch, charming afternoon tea and classic evening dining.
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There are several local caravan parks in the Heacham Area including Palm Beach Holiday park and Jennings.
The North Norfolk Coast is blessed with a large number of great beaches fairly close together. From Heacham it is easy to reach Hunstanton, Holme next the sea, Thornham and Wells Next the sea
North Beach Is a dog friendly beach and you'll often see dog walkers walking along the top of the promenade.
Dogs are welcome on Heacham South beach but should be kept on a lead during nesting season which is from April to the end of August to protect nesting birds. In general Heacham Beaches are dog friendly and a great place to walk your dog.
The Norfolk Coast Path runs for 84 miles from neighbouring Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea, with much of this walking trail running through the dramatic landscape of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is great for those who love walking and it passes through seaside towns and villages, tidal marshes teeming with wildlife, wide sandy beaches, pine woodlands and huge skies. You can walk between South Beach Heacham and neighbouring Hunstanton where the path officially begins with views of the wash along the way.
Heacham ins located a short drive from Kings Lynn off of the A149.