Glamping Near Hunstanton, North Norfolk, UK — Wildlife, Coast and Adventure

Hunstanton is the only seaside town on the east coast of England that faces west — meaning guests here watch the sun set over the sea, not rise from it. The striped chalk and red carstone cliffs, the vast tidal flats of The Wash, the RSPB reserves to the east and the extraordinary Wild Ken Hill rewilding project to the south make the Hunstanton area one of Norfolk’s most compelling destinations.

mYminiBreak Hunstanton sits right in the middle of it all. If you are looking for glamping near Hunstanton, North Norfolk, UK — this is your base.

The mYminiBreak Hunstanton and Holme Sites

mYminiBreak Hunstanton

mYminiBreak Hunstanton is a coastal glamping and camping site within easy reach of Hunstanton town, Old Hunstanton beach, and the historic village of Heacham (home to the UK’s most famous lavender fields). Dogs are welcome year-round with no surcharges. The site looks directly out over Wild Ken Hill — the 4,000-acre rewilding estate that has become one of England’s most celebrated nature conservation projects.

mYminiBreak Holme-next-the-Sea

mYminiBreak Holme sits adjacent to Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve at the point where the Peddars Way meets the Norfolk Coast Path. This is one of the most ecologically rich glamping locations in England — marsh harriers, avocets and grey seals are all visible from the campsite in season.

The Wild Ken Hill Connection

The mYminiBreak Hunstanton site has a direct historical connection to Wild Ken Hill that makes it unique among glamping venues in Norfolk, UK. The property was originally part of the Ken Hill estate — the farm by the beach on what is now the rewilding project’s land. Guests look out directly over Wild Ken Hill from the site.

The King Charles III England Coast Path skirts the edge of the mYminiBreak site and runs straight through the centre of Wild Ken Hill — meaning you can walk directly from your glamping pitch onto a national trail and into one of England’s most exciting rewilding projects on foot.

Wild Ken Hill made international headlines as a BBC Springwatch filming location and as one of the first privately-funded rewilding projects in England at scale. White-tailed eagles — absent from England for centuries — now breed here. Exmoor ponies graze the coastal grasslands. Beavers are being reintroduced to its wetlands. Read more about wildlife and nature in Norfolk, UK.

Wildlife Watching from mYminiBreak Hunstanton

The North Norfolk coast around Hunstanton is a top-three birdwatching destination in the UK, with over 3 million regular birdwatchers visiting Norfolk annually. Two of England’s finest RSPB reserves sit within 20 minutes of the mYminiBreak sites.

RSPB Snettisham

RSPB Snettisham sits south of Hunstanton on The Wash. It is most famous for the knot wader murmuration — tens of thousands of knot wading birds that perform aerial murmurations over the tidal flats on incoming autumn tides (September to February). It is widely described as one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in England.

RSPB Titchwell Marsh

RSPB Titchwell Marsh lies east along the coast toward Wells-next-the-Sea. It is one of England’s premier birdwatching marshes — avocets, marsh harriers, bearded tits and bitterns are all resident, with rarities appearing regularly on migration.

Seal Trips from the Hunstanton Area

Grey seal colonies at Blakeney Point and Horsey are accessible from Hunstanton and the surrounding area. Boat trips operate from Morston Quay and Blakeney Quay throughout the year, with pup season (November to January) being particularly spectacular.

Watersports Near mYminiBreak Hunstanton

Hunstanton’s west-facing beach and consistent North Sea winds make it one of England’s top destinations for wind-powered watersports. Hunstanton Watersports operates kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing lessons and hire directly from Hunstanton beach — a short drive from the mYminiBreak Hunstanton site. Suitable for complete beginners through to advanced riders.

Other water-based activities near the site include:

• Kayaking and canoe hire at Brancaster Staithe
• Seal watching boat trips from Morston Quay
• Swimming at Old Hunstanton and Holme beaches (dog-friendly year-round)

Walking: The Peddars Way Ends Here

The Peddars Way National Trail — 46 miles of ancient Roman road walking from Thetford to the coast — ends at Holme-next-the-Sea, right next to the mYminiBreak Holme site. Many walkers completing the trail book a final night at mYminiBreak to celebrate their finish before catching transport home.

Equally, the Norfolk Coast Path begins at Holme and continues east for 84 miles to Hopton-on-Sea, passing some of England’s most extraordinary coastal habitats — if you are walking sections of the coast path, mYminiBreak Hunstanton and Holme are the perfect bases.

Full Peddars Way guide — start and finish with mYminiBreak

Nearby Events and Attractions

• Sandringham Estate — The Royal Family’s Norfolk residence, 6 miles from Hunstanton. The Sandringham Country Show, gardens and house are major visitor attractions with regular events throughout the year.
• Heacham Lavender — Norfolk Lavender at Heacham is the largest lavender growing and distilling operation in the UK. Peak flowering in July.
• Forest Live at Thetford — The summer outdoor concert series in Thetford Forest, 45 miles south. See the music events guide.

Dog-Friendly Hunstanton

Both mYminiBreak Hunstanton sites are 100% dog-friendly. Dogs can access Old Hunstanton beach and Holme beach year-round without restriction. Full dog-friendly glamping guide for Norfolk, UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Things to do near Hunstanton, North Norfolk — our full local activities guide for guests staying at the Hunstanton and Holme sites.