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Mundesley on Sea
The name Mundesley is thought to be of either
Anglo-Saxon or Norse origin and actually appears in the
Doomsday Book as Muleslai.
Mundesley today is a friendly unhurried and
uncommercialised village with a resident population of
around 3000. It is pronounced muns-lee.
Mundesley is renowned for its magnificent award-winning
long sandy beach (it has been a European Blue Flag
winner for clean beach award for several years) offering
safe bathing. During the summer months lifeguards and
the Volunteer In-shore Lifeboat patrol the central
promenade.
Also well known are the cliff-top walks, which have, in
the past, unearthed many fossils including a complete
mammoths skeleton!
Mundesley is an open place and a walk through the
village will find the open park area of Gold Park, well
cared flower and scrub beds and an attractive mill pond
– the mill was destroyed by fire in1956 – however, many
water fowl flock to beg a piece of bread if it is
offered. From here a stream meanders through The Dell
to the sea. In the past this was a landing area for
Sailing Colliers where coal was unloaded, the returning
cargo being grain and other farming produce and hence
many of the older locals refer to this area as the Coal
Yard. The restored ‘Paston or Stow Mill’ is a short
walk away.
Mundesley offers a good selection of local amenities to
cater for all basic requirements. There is a good
selection of hostelries, a golf links in the village
(and also a crazy golf park) and nearby in Gimingham,
Roseacre Stables can offer you riding lessons by the
qualified owner.
In August, there is 'Boat Day' where the local Volunteer
Lifeboat crew have a fete on the beach, with stalls
together with an Air/Sea rescue demonstration. Also in
August, the Mundesley Festival offers family
entertainment with local and nationally recognised stars
performing at the local Coronation Hall.
Mundesley is an ideal base for activities such as
golfing (also ‘crazy golf), walking, sea and fresh water
fishing, bird watching, hang gliding, paragliding,
windsurfing and sailing If you wish to venture away
from Mundesley there are numerous things to do to suit
children to senior citizens, active or relaxed past
times visiting National Trust properties and gardens and
other great days out in Norfolk (see ‘activities and
attraction’ page). |
