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    Hunstanton Beach

    Hunstanton, Hunstanton, NorfolkSea pool on The WashPublic sea swimming

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    Hunstanton Beach is a public sea bathing beach with summer beach patrols and seasonal dog restrictions.

    Water
    Sea pool, The Wash
    Entry
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    Facilities
    Public toilets, beach patrol, first aid, lost child service
    Lifeguard
    No active lifeguard service; a beach patrol operates in summer.
    Dogs
    Dogs are not permitted on the beach from 10 April to 31 October; dogs on the promenade must be kept on leads.
    Managed by
    Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Hunstanton Main Beach is on the seafront at Hunstanton, near the promenade and power boat ramp.

    52.9485, 0.4886

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not swim or bathe in areas marked for watercraft.
    • Check the tide before entering the water.
    • Do not bring dogs onto the beach from 10 April to 31 October.
    • Keep dogs on leads on the promenade.

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    Questions about Hunstanton Beach

    Can you swim at Hunstanton Beach?

    Yes. Hunstanton is a designated public bathing water, but check tides and any current pollution warning before entering.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Hunstanton Beach?

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    Are dogs allowed at Hunstanton Beach?

    Dogs are not permitted on the beach from 10 April to 31 October; dogs on the promenade must be kept on leads.

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