Wells Beach / Estuary

Wells beach forms part of the Holkham estate. It is a long sweeping sandy beach backed by dunes and pine trees. The beach continues eastwards but can be cut off by the tide. There is a national nature reserve and salt marshes nearby.
The most recent Environment Agency water quality classification is 'Good' , based on samples taken from 2021-05-13 through to 2024-09-23.
The most recent sample was taken on 2025-05-19
Click here to view the full water quality report on the Environment Agency website














