Sheringham Beach

What it’s like

Rock pools, chalk beds at low tide and seal spotting on a free, wheelchair-friendly stretch of Norfolk coast.

Low tide is when this beach earns its keep. The chalk beds and rock pools get exposed and that's where the kids will spend the time, poking about for crabs and whatever else has got stuck in the gaps. Bird watching and seal spotting are both listed as things people come for, so it's worth keeping a pair of eyes on the water as well as the sand.

If you fancy more than paddling, there's paddle board hire and beach huts you can rent for the day, which turns a couple of hours into a proper stretch if the weather's playing along. It's free to get onto the beach itself, which helps when you've got a family and a day that could go either way on cost.

Food is well covered for a beach. Seven cafes right by the sand plus a handful of pubs doing Mexican, pancakes and waffles, so nobody's stuck eating soggy chips if that's not the mood. The promenade has wheelchair and mobility scooter access throughout, which makes it easier than most beaches if you're pushing a buggy too.

One thing to know if you've got a dog: they're welcome, but not on the central beaches between May and October. Worth remembering before you let the lead go.

Facilities

Need to know

Food

Seven beachside cafes plus several pubs offering Mexican, pancakes, waffles and other fare

Wheelchairs

Wheelchair and mobility scooter access throughout the promenade

Dogs

Welcome but must not walk on central beaches May-October

• Low tide is when the rock pools and chalk beds show up, so it shapes the visit
• Beach huts and paddle boards can both be hired on the day
• Dogs are restricted from the central beaches May to October
• Wheelchair and mobility scooter access runs along the promenade

Plan your visit

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