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West Runton Beach is situated between the towns of Sheringham and Cromer. At high tide the beach is mainly shingle, but as the tide goes out a large expanse of fine sand is revealed, along with numerous rockpools, great for exploring with the kids. Beyond the sandstone cliffs are the fields of the Norfolk countryside. The cliffs are famous for hosting large numbers of interesting fossils and in 1990 the most intact skeleton of a mammoth was found here, now known as the West Runton Mammoth. The cliffs at West Runton are a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of their geological importance. It is illegal to dig onto these cliffs or remove anything directly from them without permission. West Runton is also home to the largest chalk reef in Europe making it popular with divers. You will also see Kitesurfing and windsurfing protagonists on the open water. For your information there are RNLI Lifeguards on the beach from May to September from 10.00-6.00 and there is a designated dog free zone from May to September. If you wish to have a barbeque on the beach you need to contact North Norfolk District Council for permission. The Beach is accessed by a walk via a slipway used to launch boats.
West Runton Norfolk is a village along with its Neighbor East Runton which are situated between Sheringham and Cromer one mile apart on the North Norfolk Coast. Together they form the civil parish of Runton covering an area of 2.1 square miles. With quiet unspoilt beaches, miles of footpaths, bridleways and commons with benches to relax on and plenty of local wildlife. There are car parks in both villages. You will also find a nine hole golf course at West Runton
West Runton Pavilion was a venue situated to the rear of West Runton Village Inn, on the North Norfolk Coast. For many years it was a starting point for many British tours by major artists, ranging from The Damned, The Clash,The Jam, Bad Manners to Motorhead, Saxon and Iron Maiden. It was demolished in 1987.
Located in the north Norfolk village of West Runton, between the popular seaside destinations of Cromer and Sheringham, Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary is a place where animals are well cared for and loved after an often-difficult start in life. Open from Easter through to the end of October (closed Saturdays), visitors can meet the resident horses, ponies, donkeys and other animals and explore the farming bygones museum. There is an indoor area for wet weather play and outside play areas, a gift shop and café serving vegan food.
The Village inn is the only pub actually in the village of West Runton situated on the North Norfolk coast between Sheringham and Cromer. They provide traditional home-cooked meals provided by their team of chefs but they are also happy to serve scampi and chips. Food served every day from 12pm-2pm & 6pm-8pm Monday to Saturday, and all day Sunday from 12pm-8pm. Bar is open from 11AM (Sunday 12PM) A wide range of food and drink is served catering for most occasions, ranging from traditional pub food to a-la-carte dining. The pub is also open for drinks all day every day. They always serve a range of well kept real ales and unlike many pubs provide space in the Bar for those who are not eating to enjoy a drink by one of our log fires (Winter only!) Families are welcome and many come to enjoy their enclosed, South-facing, flint-walled Garden which has seating for up to two hundred.
Offering spectacular sea views and claiming to offer"the best roast on the coast", Dormy House hotel sits on the clifftop between the well-known North Norfolk seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer. It's the perfect venue for a meal, a quick tea stop during a seaside walk, a few days' relaxation on the coast or a family event. In addition to an imaginative menu there is a carvery every day and they use high quality locally sourced meat and vegetables.
The Norfolk Coast area around West Runton is awash with lovely rental accommodation, many being the classic stone flint cottages abundant in the county. Many have a great view and often get great holiday reviews.
There are a number of Local parks, clubs and sites for caravans, camping and motorhomes with lots of facilities including:
Laburnum Caravan Park
West Runton camping and Caravanning Park
Beeston Regis Holiday park
Incleboro fields Caravan and MotorHome Club
Being on the Norfolk Coast, West Runton has numerous beaches both to the east and west including Cromer beach, Sherringham beach, Wells beach, and Blakeney beach.
West Runton lies just east of Sherringham on the A149 Cromer Road.
Coronavirus note: please observe all coronavirus restrictions in place during your visit.