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Wells-next-the-sea

Description: Wells-next-the-Sea, known locally simply as Wells, is a town, civil parish and seaport situated on the North Norfolk ... more

Wells-next-the-sea ... coast in England.

Newest Review: ... on the Quay. You will find most things you need in Wells - there is a pet shop, a small supermarket and freezer centre, a greengrocer, shoe shop, fitness studio, ladies dress shop, newsagent, chemist, butcher, dog grooming parlours, art gallery, electrical stores, etc. etc. However, it has been known for the newsagent to sell out of the local paper in the height of the season and the grocer ... more

... has been known to run out of the most popular foodstuffs. But if you are desperate, Fakenham (and Safeway etc.) is not too far away. The Maltings Community Centre, situated next to the Tourist Information Centre, hosts a number of activities in...more

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Wells-next-the-sea: **Updated** Swarming with holidaymakers in summer! (2108 words)
by - written on 03/05/01 (Very useful, 268 readings)
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Wells-next-the-sea is a picturesque fishing port on the North Norfolk coast; to the east is Sheringham and Cromer and to the west is Hunstanton. In the past it boasted thriving fishing and boatbuilding industries. It is still a fishing port but nowadays mostly crabs, mussels and shellfish are caught. Fishing boats still attract a lot of attention from tourists when they bring their catches into the harbour. Wells is a busy, yet still unspoilt holiday resort. Tourists start to arrive from around Easter, but the six-week summer holiday period is the most popular time of the year for visitors to descend on the town. And descend they do, altogether about 10,000 ... Read the complete review