The Norfolk Coast National Landscape encompasses rolling chalkland, glacial moraine, wild beaches and rich wetlands.
Its combination of scenic coastline, inland habitats and cultural heritage underpins strong prospects for natural-capital investment in coastal resilience, habitat restoration, tourism and sustainable recreation.
Open the drop-down box for a quick overview of the assets and opportunities in the Norfolk Coast National Landscape:
In a nutshell...
Size: 453km2
Population: ~18,280
Natural landscape features and opportunities:
- Coastal dunes
- Wetlands and estuaries
- Rare chalk landscapes
- Woodland carbon
- Regenerative agriculture
- Sustainable ecotourism
Welcome to Norfolk Coast National Landscape
Stretching from The Wash to Winterton-on-Sea, this landscape includes National Nature Reserves such as Blakeney Point and Winterton Dunes, alongside farmland, woodlands and historic settlements.
With millions of annual visitors drawn to its panoramic seascapes, the Norfolk Coast offers abundant potential for business engagement in ecosystem services delivery, blue carbon projects, and sustainable tourism that supports both local economies and nature recovery.
Natural capital assets and opportunities
Here are the key project strands open to corporate backing, each delivering measurable impact and tailored to your goals:
- Coastal dunes & beach systems: coastal resilience, biodiversity, recreation.
- Wetlands & estuaries: water purification, bird habitat, flood mitigation.
- Chalk ridges & glacial landforms: habitat diversity, soil and water regulation.
- Woodlands, farmland & pasture: carbon sequestration, soil health.
- Cultural coast & trails: visitor experience, community vitality
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Holkham Beach -
Burnham Overy