The new and improved public toilets in the Stearmans Yard Car Park were opened in 2022 and have disabled access, baby-changing facilities and a Changing Places Toilet.
Conveniently located in the centre of town and close to the Quay, they are open daily from 9am to 5pm, extending to 8pm from mid-March to October.
The facilities were graded Diamond by the Loo of the Year Awards scheme in 2023. The awards, running since 1987, recognise the best public toilets in the UK.
Wells-next-the-Sea is located on the main A149 coast road between Holkham and Stiffkey.
If approaching Wells from the south, drive to Fakenham and then head north on the B1105. If coming from the west, head to King’s Lynn, then follow the main coast road to Hunstanton and keep driving. An even more scenic route is from the east, again along the coast road, via Cromer, Sheringham, and all the little villages.
The coast road is winding, narrow, sometimes single-file only, and in summer and public holidays it gets extremely busy. So, take your time, soak up the scenery and, as the sign says, ‘Slow You Down!’
There are three main car parks in Wells. Two are run by the Holkham Estate (Wells Beach and Wells Town), and one is operated by North Norfolk District Council (Stearmans Yard).
There are two additional car parks in the town. The Port of Wells manage the Quayside Car Park, and RCP (Regional Car Parks) operate the car park on Freeman Street (next to Stearmans Yard). All car parks charge for parking.
During bank holiday weekends and the peak summer season, Wells Beach Car Park often fills to capacity before midday. In order to prevent disappointment, electric signs have been stationed beside the road in various places indicating if the car park is full, or has spaces available.
If the car park is full, you’ll be directed to Wells Town Car Park. From there, you can catch the Beach Bus or take the Beach Bank Walk down to the beach.
The Wells Beach Car Park is a pay & display car park at the entrance to the beach run by Holkham Estate. It is located almost a mile from the town centre.
For Sat Nav directions use postcode NR23 1DR.
Parking Charges apply. Payment can be made by cash or card. Attendants are on duty should you need assistance. The all day parking ticket allows free parking on the same day in Holkham Park during visitor season.
When the car park is full, you’ll be directed to Wells Town Car Park. A short footpath leads to the Quay and the bus stop for the Beach Bus shuttle service (fares apply).
Opening Times vary according to season. Coaches, caravans and trailers are prohibited and the car park is locked at night with no overnight parking permitted.
The Beach Café is located next to the Wells Beach Car Park, as is a Joules clothing store.
The Wells Town Car Park is a pay & display car park on Freeman Street run by Holkham Estate. It is located almost a mile from the beach.
For Sat Nav directions use postcode NR23 1FD.
Parking Charges apply. Payment can be made by cash or card. Attendants are on duty should you need assistance.
From the car park, a path takes you past the skate park and football club to the Beach Bus stop. It is a short 3 minute walk. The bus shuttle service can then take you to the beach (fares apply), or the town and harbour are just around the corner.
Opening Times vary according to season. Coaches, caravans and trailers are prohibited and the car park is locked at night with no overnight parking permitted.
The Stearmans Yard car park is operated by North Norfolk District Council (NNDC). It has 160 parking spaces and a newly built public toilet block.
For Sat Nav directions use postcode NR23 1BA.
It is a pay & display car park and Parking Charges apply from 8am to 6pm. You can pay using cash, card or mobile devices. No charge is made for motorcycle parking.
Season Tickets can be purchased online. Weekly tickets can only be purchased from the pay and display ticket machines.
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) are available.
Disabled bays are provided and can be used by those registered and displaying the national Blue Badge. Disabled parking is not provided free of charge and users must pay the usual car parking fee. However, disabled drivers displaying a blue badge will be permitted 30 minutes additional time over the expiry time of the ticket purchased.
The Port of Wells manage the Quayside Car Park.
For Sat Nav directions use postcode NR23 1AH.
It is a pay & display car park and Parking Charges apply. Payment can be made by cash or card.
A ticketless barrier system is in operation that uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). A sign at the entrance tells you if there are spaces or not. The barrier will not raise if the car park is full and no waiting is allowed. Once you have parked, you are free to pay at anytime before you leave. To pay, please enter your car registration number into the pay station. Once you have paid, you can exit the car park – the barrier will rise automatically.
Overnight parking, campervans and motorcycles are not permitted.
The RCP Car Park (Regional Car Parks) is located on Freeman Street (next to Stearmans Yard). It has 80 parking spaces.
For Sat Nav directions use postcode NR23 1AS.
It is a pay & display car park and Parking Charges apply. Pay on entry. The payment machines on site are card payment only. You can also Pay Online using PayByPhone.
RCP use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).
The car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Campervans and coaches are not permitted.