Destination Spotlight

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Beside the Sea

Introduction
Discover the seaside venues of the East of England.

Our coastline covers 250 miles (402 kilometres), from The Wash (England's largest tidal estuary) to the wide expanse of the River Thames. Unspoilt beaches, crumbling cliffs, estuaries, shingle spits and Britain's best mudflats and saltmarshes.

There are also seven key seaside destinations offering family fun and entertainment - from Hunstanton (the only west facing resort on the east coast of England) to Southend-on-Sea, home to the longest pleasure
pier in the world.

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10 Great Venue Ideas

1.   The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend - large clifftop location. Catering for upto 1,600 delegates.
2.   The Swan Hotel, Southwold - great for smaller meetings in this idyllic seaside town.
3.   Le Strange Arms Hotel, Old Hunstanton - overlooks the Wash, with grounds for outdoor events.
4.   Thorpeness Hotel (nr. Aldeburgh) - the sea-facing country club can accommodate 200.
5.   Potters Leisure Resort (nr. Great Yarmouth) - spacious areas and rooms for conferences.
6.   Searles Leisure Resort, Hunstanton - three main function rooms, seating upto 500.
7.   Virginia Court Hotel, Cromer - quieter, more intimate atmosphere, for 8 to 30 delegates.
8.   Imperial Hotel, Great Yarmouth - right on the seafront, try the air-conditioned Victoria Suite.
9.   Hotel Victoria, Lowestoft - family-run hotel. Some meeting rooms with panoramic sea views.
10. Blakeney Hotel - quayside location. The Mayflower Suite caters for 240 theatre-style.