From the sweeping sandy beach bordered by pinewoods and colourful beach huts; around the bustling harbour where you'll find children crabbing on the quay opposite the finest fish & chips on the coast; to the pretty leafy green known as 'The Buttlands' with its warm & welcoming taverns - Wells is the perfect, family friendly seaside destination. If you're planning a stay in Wells, there's a wide range of accommodation choices, from luxury hotels and holiday cottages, to caravans and camping.
Plan great family days out & fun-filled activities, browse forthcoming local events & see what's on at all the region's top attractions. Essential travel and transport information for visitors to Wells, including driving directions, route maps, train timetables and car parking. There's so much to see and do in Wells, it's hard to pick a Top 10, but we did it - check out our must-do activities and make sure you don't miss out!
Everything you need to know to enjoy a day on Wells' famous beach - including parking, beach safety, and where you can walk your dog.
Plan great family days out & fun-filled activities, browse forthcoming local events & see what's on at all the region's top attractions. Essential travel and transport information for visitors to Wells, including driving directions, route maps, train timetables and car parking. There's so much to see and do in Wells, it's hard to pick a Top 10, but we did it - check out our must-do activities and make sure you don't miss out!
Everything you need to know to enjoy a day on Wells' famous beach - including parking, beach safety, and where you can walk your dog.
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Generation after generation have enjoyed living in, working in and visiting Wells.
Discover some of the reasons why the town has proven so popular over the years.
With its rich history as a fishing and commercial port, its enduring appeal as a holiday destination, and its role as a haven for wildlife, Wells is steeped in history and charm.
From crabbing on the quay to a day at the beach, discover the charms of this popular Norfolk destination.
The heart of Wells, and a constant hive of activity - explore the quay and its attractions.
Discover some of the reasons why the town has proven so popular over the years.
With its rich history as a fishing and commercial port, its enduring appeal as a holiday destination, and its role as a haven for wildlife, Wells is steeped in history and charm.
From crabbing on the quay to a day at the beach, discover the charms of this popular Norfolk destination.
The heart of Wells, and a constant hive of activity - explore the quay and its attractions.
Wells is famous for its vast, sweeping beach and colourful beach huts.
There are few better places to relax, unwind and enjoy the sea air.
Walk the dogs, fly a kite, build sandcastles, play ball games, birdwatch, or just kick off your shoes, feel the sand between your toes and have fun paddling in the shallows.
Please contact the Estate Office directly for any enquiries or comments regarding the beach and its environs.
Wells beach is located approximately one mile from the town.
You can walk there, drive and park, or during the summer, travel by the Wells Harbour Railway, a 10 gauge miniature railway.
There are few better places to relax, unwind and enjoy the sea air.
Walk the dogs, fly a kite, build sandcastles, play ball games, birdwatch, or just kick off your shoes, feel the sand between your toes and have fun paddling in the shallows.
Please contact the Estate Office directly for any enquiries or comments regarding the beach and its environs.
Wells beach is located approximately one mile from the town.
You can walk there, drive and park, or during the summer, travel by the Wells Harbour Railway, a 10 gauge miniature railway.
At the very heart of Wells lies the Quay - the town's centre of gravity and focus of activity.
To the north lie the salt marshes and harbour, the beach and sea.
To the south, the homes and businesses of Wells.
Here you'll find the fishing and pleasure boats, the shops and amusements.
It's the life and soul of Wells.
For all matters relating to the harbour, your first port of call should be the Harbour Office.
The Port and Harbour of Wells-next-the-Sea website provides extensive information for harbour users, including visiting and mooring, port facilities, care of the harbour environment, port safety, fishing out of Wells, and the work of Wells Harbour Commissioners.
To the north lie the salt marshes and harbour, the beach and sea.
To the south, the homes and businesses of Wells.
Here you'll find the fishing and pleasure boats, the shops and amusements.
It's the life and soul of Wells.
For all matters relating to the harbour, your first port of call should be the Harbour Office.
The Port and Harbour of Wells-next-the-Sea website provides extensive information for harbour users, including visiting and mooring, port facilities, care of the harbour environment, port safety, fishing out of Wells, and the work of Wells Harbour Commissioners.
Seaside resort, wildlife wilderness, fishing port and old world town, Wells is a must-see destination for anyone visiting North Norfolk.
With quaint cottages, fish & chips, leafy green, family-friendly pubs and beautiful beach, it provides all the things that visitors want without having lost any of its historical character.
Mentioned in Domesday Book, the town derives its name from the many clear spring wells, at one time over 180 of them, in the town.
Early on it became both a fishing port, sending its small ships as far as Iceland, and a supplier of grain to London as long ago as the 1300s.
With quaint cottages, fish & chips, leafy green, family-friendly pubs and beautiful beach, it provides all the things that visitors want without having lost any of its historical character.
Mentioned in Domesday Book, the town derives its name from the many clear spring wells, at one time over 180 of them, in the town.
Early on it became both a fishing port, sending its small ships as far as Iceland, and a supplier of grain to London as long ago as the 1300s.
From woodland walks to grand stately homes, small producers to global exporters, humble cafs to fine dining restaurants.
Arthur Howell is a familiar name in Wells.
A fourth generation butcher with a reputation for providing high quality, locally sourced meat, the business has expanded over the years to include the local delicatessen, bakery and fishmongers, all located on Staithe Street.
The Lifeboat Horse, made from steel bars and whisky barrels, was created by artist Rachael Long as a tribute to the horses that once pulled the town's lifeboat.
Arthur Howell is a familiar name in Wells.
A fourth generation butcher with a reputation for providing high quality, locally sourced meat, the business has expanded over the years to include the local delicatessen, bakery and fishmongers, all located on Staithe Street.
The Lifeboat Horse, made from steel bars and whisky barrels, was created by artist Rachael Long as a tribute to the horses that once pulled the town's lifeboat.
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