Holiday Destination: Hunstanton

Hunstanton is a seaside town in Norfolk, England, facing The Wash. Hunstanton is an east coast town but faces west and is one of the few places on the east coast in England where the sun can be seen to set over the sea. Hunstanton is divided into the village of Old Hunstanton and the newer resort town of Hunstanton St Edmund. In 1860 with the coming of the railway, Styleman Le Strange, the then Lord of the Manor, envisaged a place where gentlefolk could stroll and relax whilst taking in the sea air and so built New Hunstanton and this is the Hunstanton we know today. Hunstanton is a nineteenth century resort town, initially known as New Hunstanton so distinguished from the adjacent old village from which it took its name. The new town long ago eclipsed the village in scale and population. It is also said that the name Hunstanton originated from the word Honeystone, a reference to the local red Carr stone. The River begins in the grounds of Old Hunstanton Park which surrounds the old Moated Hall, the ancestral home of the Le Strange family. Old Hunstanton village is of prehistoric origin and is situated near to the head of Peddars Way. In 1970, evidence of Neolithic settlement was found. The quiet character of Old.

Climate

Summer 20 °C (70 °F), Winter 7 °C (42 °F)

Tourist Season

Summer is best season for tourism in Hunstanton.

Accommodation

Hotels, Apartments, Chalets, Cottages and Flats.

General Information Of Hunstanton

• Land Area: 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2)
• Population: 4 Thousand.
• Capital City: Norfolk.
• Language: English.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Hunstanton

Great Bircham Windmill

Great Bircham Windmill is a Grade II listed tower mill in Great Bircham, Norfolk, UK. The tower mill was built for George Humphrey in 1846, a date stone to this effect is located between two windows on the first floor of the mill. The mill was built from cream coloured bricks, but was latter tarred. The mill was offered to let in 1856 and again in 1861. An accident in March 1864 in which George Humphrey was driving his cart whilst drunk resulted in the death of his wife Elizabeth. In April the mill was ordered to be sold by the mortgagees. An auction was held on 13 May at the Hare Inn, Docking. The next millers were Henry and Philip Stanton, followed by Walter Palmer. He left Norfolk in 1882 and Joseph Wagg took the mill, followed by a succession of Howards. William Howard was the last miller. The mill was working in 1916 but had ceased by 1922. The sails and fantail had been removed by 1934.

Snettisham Park

Snettisham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is located near the west coast of Norfolk, some 5 miles south of the seaside resort of Hunstanton, 9 miles north of the town of King's Lynn and 45 miles north west of the city of Norwich. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Snettisham RSPB reserve, on the coast of The Wash some 2 miles to the west of Snettisham village, is a nature reserve in the care of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. It consists of bird lagoons and bird observation hides, including a rotary hide. The Snettisham coast around the reserve is often said to be where Norfolk stares at Lincolnshire. The River Ingol runs to the south of the village upon which stands the now unused Snettisham watermill. This is now in the process of being renovated. Though traces of the station and railway line can still be seen the service which was opened in 1862 was terminated in 1969.

Castle Rising

Castle Rising is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is best known as the location of Castle Rising Castle, which dominates the village. The village is situated some 8 kilometres north east of the town of King's Lynn and 60 kilometres west of the city of Norwich.The River Babingley skirts the north of the village separating Castle Rising from the site of the lost village of Babingley. The civil parish has an area of 8.65 square kilometres and in the 2001 census had a population of 225 in 110 households. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Norfolk Lavender Centre

Norfolk is a beautiful park of the UK to visit at any time of the year, with its stunning scenery, miles of unspoilt coastline, quaint villages and little flint stone cottages. Come and visit Norfolk Lavender where you'll enjoy seeing our world famous lavender gardens and the Lavender Oil Distillery, National Lavender Collection and Herb Garden. Acres of beautifully fragranced lavender fields set in the countryside are a treat to see. Norfolk Lavender is ideal for a great day out for all the family, with something for everyone, and best of all it's free to enter. There is a large free car park with ample space, so no need to worry about where to park.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

Hunstanton, Bus Station (Stand A)

A149 Hunstanton Street
Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK

Hunstanton, Bus Station (Bay 1)

Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK

Railway Stations

King's Lynn, adj Railway Station

Kings Lynn
Norfolk, UK