Brancaster Beach

Visit Brancaster Beach

Brancaster Beach on the stunning Norfolk coast has miles of golden sand backed by sand dunes, the salt marsh, intertidal mud and sandflats. The beach is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and popular with nature lovers and birdwatchers.

The sandy beach is perfect for picnics, sandcastle-building and when the tide goes out, leaves shallow pools of water to paddle about in. Take a stroll along the beach and look out for the 1940’s shipwreck of SS Vina which is exposed at low tide.

Brancaster beach has strong tides and the conditions are ideal for Kitesurfing, Kite buggying and windsurfing are popular here.

Stop in at The Seaside Kiosk on the seafront for refreshments and beach essentials.

Play a round at the Royal West Norfolk Golf Club between the North Sea on one side and the saltmarsh.

There is pay and display parking minutes from beach front, where there is a kiosk and toilets.

Brancaster Beach is a fantastic destination for dog lovers! This beautiful stretch of golden sand welcomes your furry friends all year round, making it one of the most dog-friendly beaches in Norfolk.

While the beach is generally open for dogs, there is a small area at the eastern end that is fenced off from May to September to protect nesting birds. But don’t worry! You can easily find plenty of space for your dog to run and play by heading either east or west from the main entrance. Just keep an eye on the signs and enjoy the vast, open sands where your pup can frolic to their heart’s content.