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Holkham Beach — United Kingdom
Wild & scenic

Holkham Beach

North Norfolk · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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A mile of golden sand at low tide, framed by pines and enormous Norfolk skies, with hardly anyone on it.

In season the water at Holkham Beach (North Norfolk, United Kingdom) reaches about 17°C. Best months: Jun-Sep.

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Sea temperature
~17°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 17°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.

Photo: Hugh Venables (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source