Brancaster Estate

When you arrive at the beach, the first thing to look for are the signs, giving you all the information about the beach you’re visiting. It’s worth noting that we don’t have RNLI lifeguards on duty at these beaches, but we'd still recommend following their advice.

Wander through Brancaster Staithe and enjoy the beautiful sights of the coast and its wildlife. There are excellent views from Barrow Common and the chance to see the site of Branodunum Roman Fort.

Wander through Burnham Overy-Staithe and enjoy beautiful sights of the coast and its wildlife. There is the opportunity to see the National Trust Tower Mill.

At Brancaster Beach the shipwreck of the SS Vina can be viewed from the coast. Built in 1894 she spent her working life travelling the Baltic Trade routes before she was requisitioned for the war effort in 1940.

As we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings we also remember the important role that Brancaster Beach played in the preparations for the largest air, land and naval invasion in history.

Channel Four's Time Team spent a week exploring the site in 2012

Sleeps 5. This attractive semi-detached brick and flint cottage stands beside the coast road between Wells and Brancaster. The cottage stands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to the front has views across the road to the mill stream.

Sleeps 4+2. A dramatic apartment on the first floor of the mill, standing beside the coast road between Wells and Brancaster, with fine views of the stream and surrounding countryside. The vaulted ceiling and gallery give a great feeling of spaciousness in this larger apartment, equally ideal for families or just a couple, with cosy seating beside the fire.

Sleeps 4. This warm and welcoming apartment, on the coast road between Wells and Brancaster, overlooks the mill pool and has exposed wooden beams within the open plan arrangement which give great character. It is a ideal and comfortable base for walkers, birdwatchers or those looking for a tranquil, relaxing break.

The unauthorised use of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) or drones as they are more commonly known, is not permitted on or over National Trust land as part of our byelaws without the necessary required qualifications and a licence granted by us. Find out more here.

Read our metal detecting policy and the conditions under which we might grant an Archaeological Research Agreement.

Here on the Norfolk Coast we love that our visitors can take home and share special moments from their day with us, but for those who are looking to use National Trust locations for anything other than personal use, here's a handy guide for filming and photography on the Norfolk Coast.