Wells-Next-The-Sea (beach huts and pine woods)
Wells-next-the-Sea (the add-on name was created to avoid confusion with the Somerset city of Wells) is a pretty town on the north Norfolk coast, with sandy beaches and pastel-coloured beach huts. The tidal creek offers changing views throughout the day. Barbecues are banned on the beach (and in local pine woods).
When out walking, always follow the Countryside Code, to keep all creatures safe. At the coast, read how to keep dogs safe by the seaside.
Don’t walk on sand dunes (to protect endangered natterjack toads) and keep you and dogs away from coastal birds and flowers (some are toxic) and seals. Join the campaign to ban flying rings, to help local seals.
The 1953 Great Flood killed many people on the East coast. Local police officers Charles Lewis and Leonard Deptford received George medals for heroic rescues, including a bedridden elderly couple, and a local dog.
The town has a little steam train, where you can take a four-mile trip to the religious village of Walsingham, known as ‘England’s Nazareth’.
