Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
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Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Travel and Transport
BY BUS
Services run from King's Lynn, Norwich, Fakenham and Sheringham. The Coast Hopper bus service runs between Hunstanton and Sheringham and provides a year-round bus service for locals and visitors to the area. For timetables and further information visit Norfolk Green on: www.norfolkgreen.co.uk/ or telephone 01553 776980
BY TRAIN
The nearest train station is at Sheringham - larger stations with main line connections are located at Norwich and King's Lynn. Connections from Norwich to Sheringham are operated by One Railway. For schedules contact the National Rail Enquiry Service www.nationalrail.co.uk/ on 08457 484950 or National Express East Anglia: www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com/ or call 0870 333 4876 (for online bookings)
BY CAR
If travelling by car the main car parking areas in Wells are:
Freeman Street Car Park – near the Ark Royal Public House – Postcode: NR23 1BQ
Wells Town Football Club (open regularly throughout Carnival week with proceeds going towards Wells Carnival funds) – Beach Road – Postcode: NR23 1DR
Wells Quay Car Park – The Quay – Postcode: NR23 1AT
Beach Road Car Park – Beach Road – Postcode NR23 1DR (please note this carpark is approx ½ mike from the town centre although there is a miniature railway that runs from near the carpark to opposite the town)
During Wells carnival week it is sometimes necessary to close roads and restrict parking in various areas around the town – in particular during Carnival Day and Evening it is essential that we keep the area around the Buttlands clear of cars for the carnival procession. Please assist the Carnival Committee and local police by parking responsibly. Thank-you
Public Toilets
- On Beach Road by the recreation field/Wells Town Football club
- Behind the Ark Royal Public House Car Park, Freeman Street
- Opposite The Present House, Nr the Buttlands,
- By the Beach Road Car Park near to Wells Beach, Beach Road
Tourist Information Centre
TIC, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AN Telephone: +44 (0)871 200 3071 or 01328 710885
Main Event locations
This map shows where most of the Carnival events are held in the town, any events taking place in other locations (eg. Teddy Bears Picnic, Beach Party, Sandcastle Competition etc.) will be shown within the programme.
