Brancaster Beach is a stunning sandy beach, known for its vast expanse and natural beauty. The beach is incredibly long, with the tide going out for what seems like miles, providing plenty of space for visitors. The sand is pure and soft, making it perfect for families to play games such as cricket. The beach is also home to a variety of shells and wildlife, including seals which can be seen resting on the river bank inside the Nature Reserve boundary during the hot months of the year. Visitors are advised to bring binoculars to spot oyster catchers and curlews.
The beach is equipped with a car park located right by the beach. However, it can get busy during peak times, with visitors sometimes having to wait to enter. The parking fee is £5 for 2 hours and £10 for the whole day. There are also toilets located near the car park for visitor convenience.
In terms of amenities, there is a food kiosk and a small coffee shop that sells drinks, basic food, and beach essentials for kids. Despite the beach's popularity, it is possible to find quieter spaces by walking left or right from the entrance of the car park. The beach also allows dogs all year round and is a popular spot for barbecues. However, there are no bins provided, so visitors are expected to take their rubbish back with them.
Visitors are advised to check for tidal flood news before visiting and to bring bug spray to protect against midges. Despite its popularity, the beach maintains a peaceful atmosphere, with visitors often able to enjoy beautiful sunsets in the late summer months.
Brancaster Beach amenities include parking and toilet.
One of the best restaurants near Brancaster Beach is Brancaster Beach Kiosk.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's vast, pure sandy expanse and its peaceful, natural environment, including the opportunity to see seals and various bird species. The beach's spaciousness allows for numerous activities and provides quieter spaces for those who prefer solitude. However, visitors complain about the high parking fees and the long wait times to enter the car park during peak hours.
Visitors to Brancaster Beach often stay in the nearby village of Brancaster Staithe, which offers charming bed and breakfasts and is within walking distance of the beach. Others choose to stay in the larger town of Hunstanton, which provides more extensive accommodation options and additional attractions.
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Latitude: 52.9742698 / Longitude: 0.6363433
Brancaster Beach is located in Norfolk. The following map of Brancaster Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 13.8°C/17.5°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 15.7°C |
| Sea Temperature | 18.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.2 m |
| Rain Chance | 78% |
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| Rainfall | 9.4 mm |
| Rain Duration | 3 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 04:41/21:22 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 14.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 6.55 |
| Cloud Cover | 82% |
| Speed | 36.7 km/h |
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| Gusts | 59 km/h |
| Direction | N |
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