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Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Map

Traditional county: Norfolk · District / Borough: North Norfolk · Region: Eastern

Explore Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Wells-next-the-Sea map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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PlaceWells-next-the-Sea
Traditional CountyNorfolk
District / BoroughNorth Norfolk
RegionEastern
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude52.954299
Longitude0.851820
Place TypeTown

About Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, a jewel of the North Norfolk coast, has long drawn life from the sea and the rich hinterland. It lies 13.8 km north of Fakenham (from Fakenham: bearing 1°T, OS grid TF 916 434), and is situated east of Holkham village. Historically, its fortunes were tied to its harbour, a vital port for trade and fishing, its economy once fuelled by the bounty of the North Sea and the agricultural produce of the surrounding countryside. The very air here carries a subtle tang of salt and history, a whisper of the ships that once crowded its quay, their sails catching the ever-present East Anglian light. This coastal positioning shaped its development, shaping its character as a place connected to the wider world through its maritime links. The distinctive charm of Wells-next-the-Sea is perhaps best captured by its iconic beach huts, a cheerful row of colour against the vast expanse of sand, a delightful counterpoint to the brooding grandeur of the salt marshes that stretch towards the horizon. The rhythm of life here feels dictated by the tides, a gentle ebb and flow that has sustained its unique cultural character for centuries. While no single famous individual may dominate its narrative, the spirit of the fishermen, the merchants, and the resilient folk who have called Wells-next-the-Sea home is palpable in its narrow streets and the welcoming glow of its inns. The town square, though not a grand piazza, hums with a quiet vitality on market days, a testament to its enduring role as a gathering place.

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About This Wells-next-the-Sea Map Page

Explore Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.954299, 0.851820. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.