8 beaches

Sea glass beaches in East of England

Norfolk and Suffolk's eroding cliffs and shingle beaches keep giving up glass, pottery and other old finds as the coastline moves inland.

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Covehithe Beach

Beccles, Suffolk

Experience Covehithe Beach: secluded beauty, dramatic coastline, and serene ambiance, perfect for contemplative walks and nature.

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Cromer, Norfolk

Discover East Runton Beach: charming rock pools, golden sands, and excellent surfing conditions, ideal for family fun and water sports enthusiasts.

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Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Wide sandy Norfolk beach with shingle ridges where collectors regularly find white, green and seafoam glass.

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Hunstanton, Norfolk

West-facing Norfolk resort beach below the striped cliffs where beachcombers collect sea glass and old pottery near the tide line.

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Mundesley, Norfolk

Quiet North Norfolk beach with wooden breakwaters where collectors find white and clear sea glass, plus the odd coloured piece.

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Norwich, Norfolk

Visit Sea Palling Beach: sheltered waters, golden sands, and dune landscapes, perfect for safe swimming, sunbathing, and wildlife watching.

Sheringham, Norfolk

Discover Sheringham Beach: traditional charm, vibrant promenade, and tidal pools, ideal for family outings and seaside exploration.

Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Eroding red crag cliffs north of the Naze Tower feed glass, pottery and fossil sharks' teeth onto the foreshore all year.