Wild & scenic
Holkham Beach
North Norfolk · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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England's emptiest grandeur — a mile of golden sand at low tide, framed by pines and enormous Norfolk skies.
Open Holkham Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~16°C in the warm season
- Water
- Shallow North Sea over kilometre-wide sands
- Sand
- An immense, flat golden expanse under huge skies
- Swimming
- More paddling and lagoon-bathing than swimming; vast tides
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- Pine woods and a national nature reserve on the Holkham estate
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Holkham Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Holkham Beach?
Holkham Beach is at North Norfolk, on the coast of United Kingdom.
What is the sea temperature at Holkham Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Holkham Beach reaches about 16°C. Shallow North Sea over kilometre-wide sands.
When is the best time to visit Holkham Beach?
The best time to visit Holkham Beach is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Holkham Beach have?
Holkham Beach has an immense, flat golden expanse under huge skies.
Is Holkham Beach good for swimming?
More paddling and lagoon-bathing than swimming; vast tides.
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