The Beach Café at Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea is in an idyllic location backed by mature pinewoods and a stone's throw from the beach. The café re-opened in April 2011 and has been transformed into a fresh and vibrant place to eat, drink and shop. It's the perfect venue and place to meet.

As summer arrives, whether dining al fresco on the sunny terrace or picnicking on the beach, you can enjoy fresh local produce at its best, with tasty snacks and light meals, a variety of hot and cold drinks and everyone's favourite - ice creams and ice lollies. The café also offers a selection of traditional beach goods as well as a range of products with a seaside theme, made exclusively for Holkham. You will be sure to find that perfect memento of your visit to north Norfolk.

In the winter months after a bracing walk on the beach, get comfy in our sofas and arm chairs around the warmth of the roaring wood-burning stove. Your four-legged friends are welcome inside too! We've got traditional board games such as draughts, chess and Scrabble to keep you occupied, newspapers to read at the weekends and even free WiFi. You'll love our range of knitted hats, gloves and scarves, ideal to keep you cosy.

Our "Winter Warmer" drinks range will raise the temperature with mulled wine, delicious hot fudge in various flavours, Horlicks, Ovaltine and even Bovril! Or if you are feeling peckish then our fish finger, bacon, or sausage and onion baps and " Weekend Roast" rolls filled with succulent beef, pork or turkey are just the job!

What's on at the Café

We have various events and activities planned throughout the winter months and would love to see you.

Walking Women

Do you love walking but don't like to venture too far alone? Join like-minded ladies on the first Tuesday of every month - read more

Beach Hut Bird Box Activity

Tuesday 14th February 11am-2pm. Make a beach hut bird box to take home. Children will love this activity. Read more

NB This event is now fully subscribed.

Have Your Say

Wednesday 15th February 6-8pm. Have your say on the future of our seas. The Marine Management Organisation is now planning for future marine activities in our area - from wind farms to fishing and you have the opportunity to have your say at a meeting being held at the Beach Cafe. Click here for more information

Gruffalo Family Fun!

Wednesday 11th April 2012 11am-3pm. Gruffalo’s child themed activities and a walk into the surrounding woods to discover whose footprints you might find! Great family fun! Read more.