As a family, we are huge fans of Norfolk county. It has so much to offer families of all variations, but especially camping families. We visit the county all year round, but for us, visiting the beaches in the Autumn is our favourite.

Norfolk has 45 miles of unspoiled coastline, north Norfolk has some of the country's finest beaches. There are six Blue Flag beaches; East and West Runton, Cromer, Mundesley, Sea Palling and Sheringham, meaning they are clean and safe. There are many, many beaches to choose from along this coastline, but here are some of our favourites:

Walcott- This doesn't make many high ranking lists when you explore Norfolk beaches online, but as a camper van family this one ranks high for us. We love it because you can park up adjacent to the sea wall and wake up beside the sea the next day. Dogs are allowed on the beach though there are restrictions in the middle section between May and the end of September. Currently there are no overnight parking restrictions; let's hope it stays that way! Walcott is a sandy beach with some cafes, an ice cream shop, toilets and a fish and chip shop along the sea front.

Horsey- If you haven't visited a beach in the winter months yet, this is the one to aim for. Horsey beach is renowned for its pup seals which begin to emerge on the shore in January each year. During this time, access to the beach is restricted, though you are more than able to catch a good view of the pups and their parents from the designated areas. There are no facilities available at Horsey, which makes it a quiet and often quite barren place for a relaxing beach visit. This is a dog friendly beach, so long as you keep them away from any seals that you may spot during the summer months. Parking is available at Horsey Gap, which is an independent carpark located at NR29 4EQ, or Horsey Windpump which is a National Trust carpark with a fabulous wind pump to explore. Alternatively, grab a bite to eat at the Nelson Head pub in the village and then park for free.

Happisburgh- This beach is quite unique! Although its wonderful red and white lighthouse is the main attraction, it has a beautiful and very unspoilt bay; a wonderfully empty, Norfolk beach. Above the beach and below the lighthouse, your children will love the modern and well kept playground including a zipwire, plus the area has a very modern and clean set of public toilets. The lighthouse itself is the oldest working lighthouse in Britain and is operated by a series of volunteers! You can find out more about booking a tour of the lighthouse using the button below.

Cromer- Cromer beach in located within the Norfolk AONB (Area of Natural Beauty). It is a traditional Victorian seaside town with a beautiful pavilion and offshore lifeboat. We love crabbing in Cromer from the pier and within the rock pools. Cromer also has a wonderful lighthouse which stands proudly on the clifftops, which also features a carpark with access to the beach. Cromer is a sand and shingle beach, perfect for some rock skimming and sandcastle building. Here you will find toilets, shops and food stands.

Sheringham- This beach is a very popular part of the North Norfolk coastline. Checking the tide times for this beach is highly recommended to ensure your visit is during low tide. Swathes of golden sand and giant boulders make for fantastic play opportunities; our children loved making a rock shop during the hours we spent on this beach recently! Beach huts are available for hire which you can enquire about using the link in the button below, and many facilities are available here, including showers and toilets along the promenade. This beach is NOT dog friendly in the summer months.