Hunstanton, England
Sunset Cliffs of the Wash
"The West Coast Sunset, East Coast Prices"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield quartered with striped red-and-white chalk cliffs, a lighthouse squinting into a westerly gale, and a single deckchair mid-collapse. Above, a motto scroll reads 'Fossilised, But Fabulous', flanked by two seagulls fighting over a chip.
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Came for the famous striped cliffs and stayed for the bracing wind that removed my hat, my dignity, and feeling in my fingers. The Green does have a certain faded seaside charm and the sunset over the sea genuinely is stunning since it's the only east coast town that faces west. Fish and chips were solid but the arcade lights gave me a small seizure. Would return, but only in a decent coat."— Barry Winterbottom, Peterborough
Property Listing
A rare coastal gem where Victorian elegance meets geological drama, this charming property boasts uninterrupted westerly sunset views over the Wash and is mere steps from world-renowned striped cliffs. Perfect for buyers who love bracing sea air, seasonal amusement arcades, and explaining to guests why the sun sets over the 'east' coast.
Twinned With
Sidmouth — Both are genteel seaside towns quietly convinced their sunsets are better than anyone else's.
Supporting Evidence
Hunstanton is unusual among east coast English resorts for facing west, meaning it's one of the few places on that coast where you can watch the sun set over the sea.