Wells Next The Sea - Beach Cafe - Car Park (1 Viewer)

[Nigel L]

Hi all, thinking of popping down to the coast this comming weekend.
Interested to know if anyone has used this carpark? And if so, is it MH friendly? ie, will a 7-5 metre MH get parked ok?
Thanks all

 

[Crazylegs]

It's a great location, we have stayed at the campsite, I just have a feeling there might be a height restriction at the car park, I could be wrong. Another option would be the beach car park at Holkham, opp the Victoria inn.

 

[Ranger]

Don't think there was any barrier last year.

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[Riverbankannie]

google earth street view, cannot see a height barrier and a MH parked.

 

[Stagman]

Theres no height restricton but they have wooden fencing along each row, meaning you cant overhang the rear of your van over grass and therefore you wont fit in a van that size - we are 7.2m

I didnt look at the sign this time as we parked at Holkham and walked to Wells but last time we looked i am pretty sure it said no motorhomes.

You used to be able to park down at the bottom away from the cafetowards the beach but we noticed extra rows of fencing this time.
You would be better to park at Holkham and walk there- its a nice 45min walk along the beach, through the woods or along a footpath the other side of the woods.

 

[SM0129]

I've only ever turned up by boat ( not much help) but I know they have clamped down on motorcycles

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[138go]

Car Park is not MH overnight friendly. It's owned by the Holkham Estate and they employ staff to run it. You can park during the day without problems and there is a tap on the back of the toilet wall. We just park sideways as the machine does not say anything about having to buy extra tickets. Nice pub The Nelson at Burnham Thorpe that is MH friendly but they only have room for two MH's so it's advisable to book.

 

[Jackspeak]

There is a new one opened up that will take larger moho 's, it's tucked away behind the kiddies play area and football pitch, but be careful it closes at 4pm at this time of year, 7pm from April. There are no barriers but I think it will be policed by wardens. It's run by Holkham estates. Hope this helps

 

[Rapido925M]

Height at Wells shouldn't be a problem, nor parking sideways. HOWEVER, they are very hot on parking tickets: friends got caught for leaving their car for 10mins.

IF you just want peace and a "sea view", try East Quay

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place...m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d52.956792!4d0.859248?hl=en

Parking is free until Easter, it's a very short stroll to the shops, pubs etc (and the amusements/kiddies play area if that floats your boat) but obviously much further to the beach.

If going to Burnhams, I think you will find The Nelson is at B Market. The Hero is a pub at Burnham Overy Staithe and I think that has camping out the back. B Thorpe is a small hamlet down narrow roads. HOWEVER, at Burnham Overy Staithe turn north into East Harbour Way (one way system) and it takes you to the Hard, (just before the Boathouse) where you can park foc BUT beware the state of the tide: it does flood! A longish walk out to the coast.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place...8369fd75ecfb!8m2!3d52.964707!4d0.744157?hl=en

Gordon

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[Nigel L]

Thanks Gordon, that's very useful.
Is it just parking on side of the road on East Quay, or is there some dedicated spaces along there's?
Thanks.

 

[hilldweller]

google earth street view, cannot see a height barrier and a MH parked.

Just bear in mind that view can be years old.

 

[138go]

Thanks Gordon, that's very useful.
Is it just parking on side of the road on East Quay, or is there some dedicated spaces along there's?
Thanks.

Dedicated spaces this is Norfolk. You have to go to Derbyshire, Cornwall or Devon for dedicated spaces. It's just parking at the side of the road. It's reasonably narrow in places especially as the LOCALS park there as well. They should be banned. One way so if you cannot get through you may have a problem. We have been down a couple of times but the boat owners and locals get there early especially if it's a nice day. There are lots of little places you can park you just have to hunt them out. We have even parked in the middle of Burnham Market but get there early as it gets very busy and crowded with TOURISTS ..

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.9...lQrhjhnpkM8QFOWHq5Uw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

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[Nik]

Hi
We parked in the car park shown in the pictures above, that @Riverbankannie put on, last year.
Our Mo Ho is just under 8 Metres. We parked over by the trees and didn't have any problems. If you look at the photos there is a MoHo in the pic in roughly the same area as we were in.
Good luck.
regards
Nik.

 

[Foxy1956]

There is a lovely walk in the pine trees from the car park and the beach huts are much photographed.

 

[Anthea M]

There is a lovely walk in the pine trees from the car park and the beach huts are much photographed.

Photo enlarged and reminds us of summer days spent there

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[Manic]

There is a lovely walk in the pine trees from the car park and the beach huts are much photographed.

And those lovely beach hut are expensive, we saw one in a agents window with an asking price of £55000 so I think would give them a miss.
Nice walk though as you say.

 

[Foxy1956]

And those lovely beach hut are expensive, we saw one in a agents window with an asking price of £55000 so I think would give them a miss.
Nice walk though as you say.

Try Southwold they are the price of a house. I wish I'd bought several when we moved to north Norfolk 34 years ago, but then again I was only earning £4,500 pa.

 

[Larby]

I have parked (8 metres) several times in that car-park. If you get there early you can back in next to the steps to beach, diagonally opposite the entrance.
Or, even in peak time, Station Rd and 2 minute walk to town FREE !


No visit to Wells is complete without a visit to French's chip but prepare to queue !!

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[Rapido925M]

It's just parking at the side of the road. It's reasonably narrow in places especially as the LOCALS park there as well. They should be banned. One way so if you cannot get through you may have a problem. We have been down a couple of times but the boat owners and locals get there early especially if it's a nice day.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.9...lQrhjhnpkM8QFOWHq5Uw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

Not one way, but a dead end. It's always our first call when going to Wells "off season".
The road is narrow in one spot, between 2 houses, but only for a few yards. There is a good turning circle at the far end, next to the parking area.

As Larby says, Station Rd is free but restricted to 20mins, I think. Polka Rd has no such limits. Saturday is always popular with the enforcers!

Sadly, there are not many places on the Norfolk coast where you can sit in your van and look at the water. If you are NT members, Brancaster Staithe is good, but there is a nasty corner/bridge with a width restriction 'twixt Burnham Overy Staithe and Brancaster. The diversion takes you through Burnham Market.
Similarly, Blakeney has "free" parking and a reasonable few shops, but both are "riverside".

Gordon

 

[mitzimad]

we found north norfolk to be the worst place weve been for parking

 

[Larby]

Not one way, but a dead end. It's always our first call when going to Wells "off season".
The road is narrow in one spot, between 2 houses, but only for a few yards. There is a good turning circle at the far end, next to the parking area.

As Larby says, Station Rd is free but restricted to 20mins, I think. Polka Rd has no such limits. Saturday is always popular with the enforcers!

Sadly, there are not many places on the Norfolk coast where you can sit in your van and look at the water. If you are NT members, Brancaster Staithe is good, but there is a nasty corner/bridge with a width restriction 'twixt Burnham Overy Staithe and Brancaster. The diversion takes you through Burnham Market.
Similarly, Blakeney has "free" parking and a reasonable few shops, but both are "riverside".

Gordon

I thought I knew where I meant, I didn't realise Station Rd wasn't by the old station !!
Old station is on corner of Maryland and Polka Rd, park in Maryland ALL DAY FREE

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[138go]

we found north norfolk to be the worst place weve been for parking

It's because all the nice parking spaces are hidden from view .. The locals know where they are. We have found some we didn't know about by talking to other MH's and locals in the pub.

 

[AMK]

Parked there last summer, no problems with 7.6 mts. Lovely walk through the trees to the beech huts.

 

[Stagman]

We were there 2 weeks ago

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[Gizmouk]

Haven't been for a couple of years, but the local football club used to welcome motorhome parking - but no overnighting

 

[JJ20]

The new car park in Wells is brilliant for big MH's, I used it a couple of weeks ago, it's a really spacious car park and cheap too. 5 min walk to the fish n chip shop through a gate in the corner of the car park

 

[Stagman]

The new car park in Wells is brilliant for big MH's, I used it a couple of weeks ago, it's a really spacious car park and cheap too. 5 min walk to the fish n chip shop through a gate in the corner of the car park

So its on the edge of town rather than at the beach?

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[SteveFitz]

I’m a newbie and took our Rapido ( 7 plus) to Wells expecting not to be allowed onto the car park. Driving in saw this big guy come out of the office and expected to be turned out. He just said to park on an end next to the trees facing the office. We stuck out a couple of feet but not restricting other vehicles. I can see that parking on the end and facing out is easier to exit as it would be virtually impossible with a long van with cars either side. Cost for parking £4.50 for two hours £6.50 for four. Close to a great beach and a flat walk into Wells (20 - 25 mins) or take the miniature railway every fifteen mins, £1.50 each way. Good cafe and toilets.

 

[SteveFitz]

Next to beach and lifeboat station. Short walk to beach huts. Note that wheelchairs can’t get onto the beach. Bit obvious but thought I’d mention it.

 

[gus-lopez]

I usually park in Stearman's Yard Car park on opposite side & just up from Beach Road.

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